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Hollywood Actors Guild studies producers' contract proposal

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By Ricardo Roura

He union representing the Hollywood actors guild studies the most recent proposal by the producers that was presented to them during this Saturday’s meeting, in one more effort to reach an agreement to end a strike that has lasted for 114 days.

The Alliance of Film and Television Producers (AMPTP) presented what is called the best offer so far to Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)which, according to the union, was going to be studied.

“We received an offer from AMPTP, which they characterized as their ‘last, best and final offer.’ “We are reviewing it and considering our response within the context of the critical issues addressed in our proposals,” said the SAG-AFTRA Theatrical/TV Negotiating Committee.

Until now, Details about the proposal were not released. presented by the producers.

Keep reading: Talks break down between Hollywood actors and producers to reach agreement for strike

SAG-AFTRA is known to be looking for impose limits on the use of artificial intelligence to recreate the image and performances of actorswhile the AMPTP advocates for informed consent and fair remuneration in situations where artists are digitally replicated, according to the Los Angeles Times.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: SAG-AFTRA member Caryn West (C) and other members and supporters picket outside Paramount Studios on day 113 of their strike against the Hollywood studios on November 3, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.  Contract negotiations between the actors union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are continuing in the strike which began on July 14. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The actors’ strike has lasted for 114 days.
Credit: Mario Tama | Getty Images

Producers warned that unless a deal is reached this week, It will be impossible for networks to save half a season of television series.

Also The summer 2024 film season is at riskas more and more productions have been delayed until 2025.

Keep reading: Screenwriters’ strike ends in Hollywood, new agreement is ratified

Among the demands filed by the SAG-AFTRA union include across-the-board salary increases, increases in compensation for successful streaming shows and improvements in health and retirement benefits.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, at this Saturday’s meeting leaders from the main studios and streaming services attended.

In the history of the union, this strike It has become the longest work stoppage in film and television.

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