Hollywood writers reached a tentative agreement&nbsp;with studios and streamers, ending a months-long&nbsp;strike that brought much of the production of TV&nbsp;shows and movies to a standstill.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reached an agreement on Sunday after five consecutive days of negotiations.&nbsp;The WGA and AMPTP are still drafting the final contract language.

“What we have won in this contract – most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd – is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days,” the WGA said in an email to members on Sunday, according to CNN.

“It is the leverage generated by your strike, in concert with the extraordinary support of our union siblings, that finally brought the companies back to the table to make a deal.”

One of the sticking points in the last days before closing the pact was the details of language around the use of generative AI in content production.

However, the stand-off is not over yet as the members of the WGA, which represents more than 11,000 writers, are yet to ratify the agreement. But the picketing has been stopped.&nbsp;The guild members are expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to formally lift the strike order against AMPTP signatories.

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“To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then,” the message to members stated

The current agitation lasted for 146 days and was coming close to beating the longest strike in WGA history—a 1988 strike that lasted 154 days.

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“Though we are eager to share the details of what has been achieved with you, we cannot do that until the last ‘i’ is dotted,” the WGA told its members in the&nbsp;e-mail.

“To do so would complicate our ability to finish the job. So, as you have been patient with us before, we ask you to be patient again – one last time.”

(With inputs from agencies)

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Hollywood writers reached a tentative agreement with studios and streamers, ending a months-long strike that brought much of the production of TV shows and movies to a standstill.

Hollywood writers reached a tentative agreement with studios and streamers, ending a months-long strike that brought much of the production of TV shows and movies to a standstill. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reached an agreement on Sunday after five consecutive days of negotiations. The WGA and AMPTP are still drafting the final contract language. “What we have won in this contract – most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd – is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days,” the WGA said in an email to members on Sunday, according to CNN. “It is the leverage generated by your strike, in concert with the extraordinary support of our union siblings, that finally brought the companies back to the table to make a deal.” One of the sticking points in the last days before closing the pact was the details of language around the use of generative AI in content production. However, the stand-off is not over yet as the members of the WGA, which represents more than 11,000 writers, are yet to ratify the agreement. But the picketing has been stopped. The guild members are expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to formally lift the strike order against AMPTP signatories. Also read | Watch Megan Thee Stallion's surprise appearance at Beyoncé's Renaissance show “To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then,” the message to members stated The current agitation lasted for 146 days and was coming close to beating the longest strike in WGA history—a 1988 strike that lasted 154 days. Also read | Doja Cat takes a dig at Kardashian sisters' cosmetic procedures in new song; sparks controversy “Though we are eager to share the details of what has been achieved with you, we cannot do that until the last ‘i’ is dotted,” the WGA told its members in the e-mail. “To do so would complicate our ability to finish the job. So, as you have been patient with us before, we ask you to be patient again – one last time.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Hollywood writers and studios reach tentative deal to end months-long strike

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) released a joint statement following the resumption of negotiations between the two parties, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The statement, issued on a recent Wednesday, read, "The WGA and AMPTP met for bargaining today and will meet again tomorrow."

While it's not uncommon for labour negotiations in the entertainment industry to be accompanied by joint press releases, this marks the first instance of such a statement during the current round of negotiations.

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This unexpected development has sparked cautious optimism among industry insiders, with one studio source suggesting to THR that the joint statement could be seen as a positive sign. It's worth noting that negotiations between the WGA and the AMPTP have been marked by tension and disagreement.

Adding to the significance of the negotiations, several top entertainment company leaders, including Disney CEO Bob Iger, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and NBCUniversal Studio Group chairman and chief content officer Donna Langley, actively participated in the discussions.&nbsp;

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In preparation for the talks, these high-profile executives cleared their schedules, expecting negotiations to extend late into the evening. However, the meeting concluded by late afternoon, suggesting that the discussions were potentially more productive than anticipated. All four CEOs are scheduled to return to the bargaining table on the following day, highlighting their commitment to reaching a resolution.

These negotiations mark a return to the table for the WGA and the AMPTP after a deadlock in late August. This deadlock followed a meeting between top WGA leaders and studio executives on August 21, during which the AMPTP publicly released a previous proposal to the writers. In response, the writers criticised the CEOs, alleging that they had received "a lecture about how good their single and only counteroffer was."

As negotiations continue, the industry will closely monitor developments, hoping for a breakthrough that can benefit both the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) released a joint statement following the resumption of negotiations between the two parties, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) released a joint statement following the resumption of negotiations between the two parties, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The statement, issued on a recent Wednesday, read, "The WGA and AMPTP met for bargaining today and will meet again tomorrow." While it's not uncommon for labour negotiations in the entertainment industry to be accompanied by joint press releases, this marks the first instance of such a statement during the current round of negotiations. This unexpected development has sparked cautious optimism among industry insiders, with one studio source suggesting to THR that the joint statement could be seen as a positive sign. It's worth noting that negotiations between the WGA and the AMPTP have been marked by tension and disagreement. Adding to the significance of the negotiations, several top entertainment company leaders, including Disney CEO Bob Iger, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and NBCUniversal Studio Group chairman and chief content officer Donna Langley, actively participated in the discussions. Also Read | WGA strike: A ray of hope? Prominent showrunners show solidarity in stalled negotiations In preparation for the talks, these high-profile executives cleared their schedules, expecting negotiations to extend late into the evening. However, the meeting concluded by late afternoon, suggesting that the discussions were potentially more productive than anticipated. All four CEOs are scheduled to return to the bargaining table on the following day, highlighting their commitment to reaching a resolution. These negotiations mark a return to the table for the WGA and the AMPTP after a deadlock in late August. This deadlock followed a meeting between top WGA leaders and studio executives on August 21, during which the AMPTP publicly released a previous proposal to the writers. In response, the writers criticised the CEOs, alleging that they had received "a lecture about how good their single and only counteroffer was." As negotiations continue, the industry will closely monitor developments, hoping for a breakthrough that can benefit both the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hollywood writers and studios reach tentative deal to end months-long strike

WGA, studios resume negotiations, share rare joint statement: Will Hollywood writers' strike end?