Hollywood Studios and Writers Near Deal to End Contract Dispute

Hollywood studios and writers are close to resolving contract dispute, but still no deal yet.
Studios agreed to staff certain number of writers based on number of episodes.
Writers to receive bonuses for popular streaming shows.
Studios made counteroffer on use of AI in screenwriting.
Talks are continuing, deal hoped for in coming days.

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8/2/2023

Hollywood producers seek sit-down with striking writers, the first sign of stalemate break

Main Topic: Hollywood writers strike and pressure on producers to resume negotiations Key Points: 1. Producers have requested a meeting with the Writers Guild of America to discuss the possibility of resuming negotiations. 2. The strike, which has entered its 100th day, has led to mounting pressure from striking actors and picketers. 3. The actors' union is seeking improvements in wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits, and transparency in streaming services, while the writers' guild is focused on higher compensation, residuals, and new rules for staffing television shows.

8/23/2023

Hollywood studios release offer outlining wage increases, AI protections for writers

The Hollywood studios have made their offer to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in hopes of ending the ongoing strike, including a wage increase and protections against artificial intelligence, although a deal has not yet been reached.

9/24/2023

WGA and Studios Near Deal to End 5-Month Writers' Strike

Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and major film and television studios could lead to a deal as early as Sunday, potentially ending the nearly five-month-long strike by the union.

9/25/2023

Hollywood Writers Strike Tentatively Ends After Deal with Studios

US screenwriters may end their five-month strike after reaching a tentative deal with studio bosses, which still needs approval from Writers Guild of America (WGA) members.

9/25/2023

Writers Strike Ends, Gov't Shutdown Looms, Free COVID Tests Available, Storm Dumps Rain, Russian Strikes Damage Ukraine Port

Hollywood writers and studios have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has halted most productions since May, pending ratification by the Writers Guild of America.

10/10/2023

Writers Guild Ratifies New Studio Deal, Ending Monthslong Strike

The Writers Guild of America has ratified a new contract with major production studios, bringing an official end to the months-long labor dispute that disrupted the entertainment industry and halted the production of films and television shows.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 12:33:00 AM

Hollywood Studios and Writers Near Deal to End Contract Dispute

Hollywood studios and writers are close to resolving contract dispute, but still no deal yet.
Studios agreed to staff certain number of writers based on number of episodes.
Writers to receive bonuses for popular streaming shows.
Studios made counteroffer on use of AI in screenwriting.
Talks are continuing, deal hoped for in coming days.

bostonglobe.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/2/2023

Hollywood producers seek sit-down with striking writers, the first sign of stalemate break

8/23/2023

Hollywood studios release offer outlining wage increases, AI protections for writers

9/24/2023

WGA and Studios Near Deal to End 5-Month Writers' Strike

Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and major film and television studios could lead to a deal as early as Sunday, potentially ending the nearly five-month-long strike by the union.

9/25/2023

Hollywood Writers Strike Tentatively Ends After Deal with Studios

US screenwriters may end their five-month strike after reaching a tentative deal with studio bosses, which still needs approval from Writers Guild of America (WGA) members.

9/25/2023

Writers Strike Ends, Gov't Shutdown Looms, Free COVID Tests Available, Storm Dumps Rain, Russian Strikes Damage Ukraine Port

Hollywood writers and studios have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has halted most productions since May, pending ratification by the Writers Guild of America.

10/10/2023

Writers Guild Ratifies New Studio Deal, Ending Monthslong Strike