Equity also needs to strike separate deals with theBBCandITV, and side letter deals with the streamers.
Its going to be a big 12 months.
Equity sent out potential negotiation dates several days ago and is looking to sit down around Easter.
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What could be on the table?
Unsurprisingly, the hot-button topic of AI is also under discussion.
Pact is understood to be receptive to Equitys AI push.
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The source stresses that most producers I speak with dont want to create synthetic actors but want artistic performance.
With AI you have to keep a watching brief on how the technology develops.
We would be happy to do that in conjunction with Equity.
Getting a model that works for all media is a good thing, says the producer source.
These digital giants have a major presence in the UK and pose similar problems.
Other streamers such as Amazons Prime Video and Paramount still use the Equity Pact deal.
Heading for a strike?
Can we take industrial action?
Yes, he says.
Will it look like America?
