Hollywood producers seek sit-down with striking writers, the first sign of stalemate break
As the Hollywood writers strike nears its 100th day and pressure from striking actors mounts, producers are asking for a meeting.
As the Hollywood writers strike nears its 100th day and pressure from striking actors mounts, producers are asking for a meeting.
The Writers Guild of America told screenwriters that Carol Lombardini, the studio negotiator, requested to talk Friday about the possibility of resuming negotiations with the guild.
“As we’ve said before, be wary of rumors,” the guild warned members Tuesday. “Whenever there is important news to share, you will hear it directly from us.”
Fran Drescher on future of SAG strikes: 'I don't have a crystal ball'Aug. 1, 202305:37The Friday meeting doesn’t guarantee that producers and writers will resume talks, but it’s the first sign of movement in a stalemate between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the WGA, which began in early May.
The request from producers comes as pressure on the AMPTP to resolve labor disputes has mounted in recent weeks.
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