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 ongoing strike that has gripped Hollywood for nearly five months may finally be inching towards resolution as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios engaged in a marathon negotiation session, reported Variety. While no final deal was reached, both sides left the bargaining table with strong indications that a tentative agreement for a hard-fought three-year contract is on the horizon.

On Friday, four senior executives, including Disney's Bob Iger, Warner Bros Discovery's David Zaslav, NBCUniversal's Donna Langley, and Netflix's Ted Sarandos, who have been instrumental in guiding the contentious negotiations, departed from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' headquarters in Sherman Oaks around 8:30 pm. Sources from both sides revealed that significant progress was made during the final hours of the day-long session, which began at 11 am PT. However, it remains unclear when the parties will convene again and whether the executive quartet will participate in person.

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A notable development during Friday's meeting was a briefing call held by the executives with counterparts from other companies, suggesting that collaboration played a pivotal role in the positive turn of events. This marked a stark contrast to Thursday's session, which stretched late into the evening with less optimism.

Sources have reported that late in the afternoon, the parties began addressing long-standing contentious issues. The negotiation process is now in the phase of refining legal language that both sides can agree upon. WGA sources have expressed concerns about the possibility of contractual loopholes and ambiguous terms creeping into the agreement, which is said to be groundbreaking in its construction.

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One significant element under consideration is the "success-based residual." This metric, vital to the demands of both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, may be determined in part by whether a particular title reaches a predetermined percentage of a streaming platform's subscriber base. This represents a novel compensation metric within the WGA's Minimum Basic Agreement contract, tailored to an era where TV profits rely heavily on direct-to-consumer subscription revenue rather than traditional advertising sales and fees paid by cable and satellite distributors.

The WGA initiated the strike on May 2, with SAG-AFTRA joining the picket lines on July 14 due to its own struggles in reaching a new contract with the studios.

Several key issues have impeded the WGA and AMPTP from sealing an updated deal. These include disagreements on generative artificial intelligence in the creative process, staff levels and minimum employment weeks for episodic TV writers, streaming residuals, and the much-anticipated "second step" guarantee for screenwriters to receive compensation for preliminary work such as outlines, drafts, and revisions.

Negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP resumed on September 20, marking their first meeting in nearly a month. On Thursday evening, unexpected issues arose regarding new points introduced by the WGA, leading to extended talks until about 7:30 pm. The parties agreed to continue discussions on Friday morning, fostering cautious optimism that an end to the strike may finally be in sight.

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The ongoing strike that has gripped Hollywood for nearly five months may finally be inching towards resolution as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios engaged in a marathon negotiation session, reported Variety.

The ongoing strike that has gripped Hollywood for nearly five months may finally be inching towards resolution as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios engaged in a marathon negotiation session, reported Variety. While no final deal was reached, both sides left the bargaining table with strong indications that a tentative agreement for a hard-fought three-year contract is on the horizon. On Friday, four senior executives, including Disney's Bob Iger, Warner Bros Discovery's David Zaslav, NBCUniversal's Donna Langley, and Netflix's Ted Sarandos, who have been instrumental in guiding the contentious negotiations, departed from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' headquarters in Sherman Oaks around 8:30 pm. Sources from both sides revealed that significant progress was made during the final hours of the day-long session, which began at 11 am PT. However, it remains unclear when the parties will convene again and whether the executive quartet will participate in person. A notable development during Friday's meeting was a briefing call held by the executives with counterparts from other companies, suggesting that collaboration played a pivotal role in the positive turn of events. This marked a stark contrast to Thursday's session, which stretched late into the evening with less optimism. Sources have reported that late in the afternoon, the parties began addressing long-standing contentious issues. The negotiation process is now in the phase of refining legal language that both sides can agree upon. WGA sources have expressed concerns about the possibility of contractual loopholes and ambiguous terms creeping into the agreement, which is said to be groundbreaking in its construction. Also Read | Explained | Why Netflix might survive Hollywood strikes of actors, writers One significant element under consideration is the "success-based residual." This metric, vital to the demands of both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, may be determined in part by whether a particular title reaches a predetermined percentage of a streaming platform's subscriber base. This represents a novel compensation metric within the WGA's Minimum Basic Agreement contract, tailored to an era where TV profits rely heavily on direct-to-consumer subscription revenue rather than traditional advertising sales and fees paid by cable and satellite distributors. The WGA initiated the strike on May 2, with SAG-AFTRA joining the picket lines on July 14 due to its own struggles in reaching a new contract with the studios. Several key issues have impeded the WGA and AMPTP from sealing an updated deal. These include disagreements on generative artificial intelligence in the creative process, staff levels and minimum employment weeks for episodic TV writers, streaming residuals, and the much-anticipated "second step" guarantee for screenwriters to receive compensation for preliminary work such as outlines, drafts, and revisions. Negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP resumed on September 20, marking their first meeting in nearly a month. On Thursday evening, unexpected issues arose regarding new points introduced by the WGA, leading to extended talks until about 7:30 pm. The parties agreed to continue discussions on Friday morning, fostering cautious optimism that an end to the strike may finally be in sight. 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, Hollywood Studios inch closer to ending lengthy strike amid negotiations