These are not waivers. The guild is very clear that these are interim agreements where essentially these productions are signing on and agreeing to everything the guild has asked for. And I think it's actually smart. If you can do deals with rival companies and let them go back to shooting movies when the people you're striking against cannot do that, that is a financial competitive problem that they have. It just puts pressure on these companies in a way that, you know, friend dresser standing up and screaming about income and quality doesn't do.
After months of stagnation, the AMPTP has asked the Writers Guild back to the negotiating table. Is there a deal to be made? Plus, Disney re-hires some familiar faces as consultants.
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