SAG-AFTRA and Studios Resume Negotiations

SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios have resumed negotiations over a new three-year union contract, with CEOs returning to the bargaining table. The major sticking point remains the union's proposal to charge streaming services 57 cents per subscriber to create a fund for members whose work appears on these platforms. Studios are concerned about the potential impact of an extended strike on the 2024 movie and broadcast calendar. A group of A-list actors, including Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston, met with union representatives to try to break the stalemate. Progress on these issues is yet to be seen.