UPDATED with PGA & DGA statements: As Deadline exclusively reported earlier today, SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have nailed down a new contract.
Of course, until this is voted on by some 160,000 members of the actors’ guild, everything will remain tentative for the time being. Yet, with AI protections, a four-year agreement and a bumping up of the guild pension fund now semi-written-in-stone, this agreement with undoubtedly follow getting an approval just like the recent WGA one did.
In a statement, the guild noted the deal is now heading to its national board for review, which will meet in the coming days to go over terms. Per procedure, specific details will not be revealed in advance of the review. Watch on Deadline
“SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement on terms for a successor contract to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contracts covering motion pictures, scripted primetime dramatic television, streaming content and new media,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement posted to its website.
Negotiations began Feb. 9 and recessed March 15 to make way for the WGA’s earlier deal. Talks resumed April 27 and concluded May 2.
Next up, it’ll be the DGA’s turn, as the Christopher Nolan-led organization is planning to sit down with the AMPTP May 11.
The fellow guilds voiced their support for the deal shortly following the announcement.
“The Producers Guild of America congratulates SAG-AFTRA on reaching an agreement with the AMPTP,” the PGA wrote. “Every person working in our industry is entitled to fair pay and benefits, and today’s announcement reflects a shared desire across our industry to secure equitable contracts that reflect the value of our important and creative work.”
Meanwhile, the DGA posted to its social media: “The DGA applauds SAG-AFTRA on achieving a tentative agreement with the AMPTP that reflects the significance of its members’ work and helps support stable, enduring careers. We look forward to learning more as additional details are shared.”
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Source: deadline.com