SAG-AFTRA and Studios Extend Negotiations Through the Weekend

SAG-AFTRA is expected to negotiate with major studios over the weekend as they work towards ending the 106-day strike. The sessions may be held virtually. While some progress has been made, the studios remain frustrated with SAG-AFTRA's bargaining position. Optimism is growing in the industry, with some productions reaching out to department heads and production offices potentially opening soon. However, the actors union still has a long list of demands, including a new structure for streaming residuals and protections around the use of artificial intelligence. The CEOs warn of the potential damage to the 2023-24 broadcast season and the summer movie season if the strike is not resolved soon. Thousands of SAG-AFTRA members have signed an open letter supporting the union's negotiating committee, countering an alternative solution proposed by A-listers like George Clooney and Ben Affleck.