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When talks between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ended late last night, there was still no resolution about residual payments pertaining to DVD sales and newer media such as internet downloads.
A strike of Hollywood writers looks imminent, as neither side seems willing to budge, writes Media Life.
A strike, if it happens, could immediately shut down production on much of what is currently airing on TV. Most predictions have a strike lasting less than a month, but the networks, which have been stockpiling episodes of favorite shows, say they are prepared to go into early January without major disruptions to their schedules.
A meeting for writers has been called for tonight, at which the WGA will lay out where the situation stands. The meeting could end with a call to strike. Two weeks ago, guild members authorized a strike if leaders saw fit.
Updates on the negotiations can be read here.
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