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Talks Between Hollywood Actors And Studios Fall Apart
After multiple days of negotiations between representatives of Hollywood actors and studios, the production companies walked away from the bargaining table. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents several major studios such as Disney, Amazon, Netflix and NBC Universal, pulled back after the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) called for a “levy” on streaming services. The request would allegedly cost the companies upward of $800 million per year.SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said their ask was not “outrageous,” and she was “shocked” by the AMPTP response.“We’re not asking for the moon,” SAG-AFTRA said in an online post. “Just a fair deal that respects our craft and livelihood. It’s time we get what is rightfully ours!” While Hollywood Writers ended their strike last week, ratifying a new contract with the AMPTP, the actors continue their rallies that began July 15.“From coast to coast, we are unwavering in our fight to get what we deserve,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement. “One day longer, one day stronger! We'll see you on the lines next week.”
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