SAG-AFTRA Delays Meeting with Studios to Review CEO Proposal

Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the studios were postponed for a day as the guild requested more time to review the latest proposals. The studio chiefs appreciated the consideration and responded favorably. The CEOs' offer, which included increased bonuses based on streaming success and higher minimum rates, did not receive a warm reception from SAG-AFTRA negotiators. The negotiating committee and the studios will meet again on Thursday. The talks were described as contentious, with some raw egos in the room. Both sides fear that a failure to reach a deal soon could further damage the California economy and impact the 2024 TV season and movie releases.