Negotiators representing Hollywood actors are contemplating a brand new proposal that main studios described as their “last, best and final offer” to finish a four-month-long strike, the SAG-AFTRA union mentioned on Saturday.
SAG-AFTRA members walked off the job in July to demand larger compensation within the streaming TV period plus protections round the usage of synthetic intelligence (AI) and different good points.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents Walt Disney, Netflix and different firms, introduced its newest provide on Saturday, SAG-AFTRA management mentioned in an replace to members.
“We are reviewing it and considering our response within the context of the critical issues addressed in our proposals,” the union mentioned.
A consultant for the AMPTP didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
Earlier this week, union leaders expressed “cautious optimism” {that a} deal might be reached quickly but in addition mentioned there have been gaps between the 2 sides on varied points together with the usage of AI. Actors are in search of assurances that their digital likenesses is not going to be used with out their permission.
The work stoppage, together with a Writers Guild of America strike that led to September, has price the California financial system at the least $6 billion, in keeping with a Milken Institute estimate. Most scripted movie and tv manufacturing stays on maintain.
