Stalled Negotiations: Writers' Strike Continues as Studios and WGA Fail to Reach Agreement

The Writers Guild and the AMPTP failed to reach an agreement to resume contract negotiations after their first meeting in over three months. The AMPTP stated that they needed to consult with their member studios before moving forward. The WGA Negotiating Committee expressed their expectation that all fundamental issues would be addressed in the new contract and criticized the studios for leaking information to the press. The strike, which has lasted for 94 days, has been criticized for its negative impact on the industry. LA Mayor Karen Bass expressed hope for a resolution.