SAG-AFTRA & Studios Nearing Deal as Negotiations Continue

Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the studios for a new three-year contract are showing real movement, with a framework in place for a potential agreement. Negotiations have been ongoing for 111 days, and while a deal has not been reached yet, both sides are getting closer. The discussions have been more positive recently, with a focus on AI and success-based compensation. The parties anticipate further talks, and there is a sense of optimism despite the industry's heavy losses from the strikes. The fate of awards-season films and upcoming premieres hangs in the balance, with hopes that the actors will be back at work soon.