Despite rumors, still no DGA-AMPTP talks scheduled

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Despite reports and speculation that the Directors Guild of America and Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers would begin negotiations today, a DGA rep confirms that talks have not begun, nor has a date been scheduled. The rep says that eventually a date "will be announced with a press release." That said, it’s been widely reported that the two sides are talking unofficially behind closed doors to work out a framework for talks. Presumably, the DGA is being careful about setting negotiations in motion, given the implications that extend beyond their own talks — namely that a quick deal between the DGA and AMPTP could negate the striking WGA’s efforts if it sets a precedent for residuals that is less than what writers are aiming for.

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alex
Tue 01/08/08 10:12 PM

I’m glad that the DGA hasn’t compromised with its contract. It needs to set a precedent for the writers.

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J
Tue 01/08/08 11:21 PM

That’s fantastic.
I hope they stay on strike forever.
It will help Americans pay more attention to things that really matter, other than their poorly written, wretched dramas and comedies in the movies and television.
Almost every DVD I own is of old movies and television shows now. Guess why?
Please, please STAY ON STRIKE!!

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znachki
Wed 01/09/08 8:44 PM

I think that the “reports and speculation” were really just wishful thinking on the part of the AMPTP and Variety’s McNary. They read more into the DGA’s statement regarding the resumption talks than was really there.
One of the DGA’s key statements was “only if an appropriate basis for negotiations can be established”. At this point they don’t seem to be able to reach that basis.
The DGA’s big concern in the negotiation? New media, and we all know how the AMPTP feels about that.

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