Writers Guild and Studio Executives Show Optimism in Renewed Negotiations

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) issued a rare joint statement after renewing negotiations. Top entertainment company leaders, including Disney CEO Bob Iger and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, joined the talks, signaling a new sense of urgency. The meeting ended on Wednesday afternoon, and all four executives are set to return to the bargaining table on Thursday. This marks a return to negotiations after a standstill in August, with the AMPTP publicly releasing a proposal and the writers criticizing the CEOs' counteroffer.