SAG-AFTRA is putting a pin in negotiations with the major Hollywood studios, for now.
The actors union agreed to extend talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, likely into June, after failing to finish up their deal before the Writers Guild of America begins its own bargaining with the studios on Monday.
The two parties had gone back to the bargaining table this week and went down to the wire, discussing issues into the weekend to try to finalize the agreement, we hear. However, despite some gains in key areas, the extra few days weren’t enough to get the deal across the finish line, they announced via a joint statement late Sunday night, just after the 98th Academy Awards wrapped its ceremony.
“SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP completed productive bargaining sessions, including going several days beyond what was originally planned. While we will continue ongoing
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