Studio CEOs did not Zoom in as they have in past occasions.
For that, we hear from sources on both sides of the bargaining table: blame AI.
Another creative close to talks sums up, lots of back channels today.
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On the flip of that, as well-attended pickets on both coasts attest today, guild unity remains strong.
For some, sources tonight say, this may be a matter of the right personalities.
However, another insider assured, No, shes the one.
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We are very close, a guild source told Deadline.
One studio source called a deal today hopeful while another giddy insider beamed Its going to happen.
Its all down to Duncan and Carol and smoothing out the AI language, an insider declared.
Also on the table is an agreement on minimum rates.
Neither the AMPTP nor SAG-AFTRA today responded to Deadlines request for comment.
If and when they do, we will update.
Not how movies are made!
