Progress Made in Writers Guild and Studios Bargaining Session, Deal Expected Soon

The latest bargaining session between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) concluded without a deal, but more talks are expected on Friday. The key issues discussed included artificial intelligence, data transparency, residual compensation tied to streaming projects' success, and TV staffing requirements. Both parties made moves on these issues, but there is still work to be done. The negotiations, which lasted from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., involved major Hollywood executives and sparked optimism for progress. The ongoing WGA strike is nearing the union's longest strike in history, and the addition of the SAG-AFTRA strike has tested labor solidarity across the industry.