Update, 6:38 Pm: The Office of the Vice-President tonight released a photo of the two and a half hour meeting Thursday at the White House between representatives from the entertainment industry and the VP on gun violence. Previously, 9:31 Am: Representatives from the entertainment industry will meet with Vice President Joe Biden today as he continues a series of meetings as part of his gun safety task force formed in the wake of the Newtown, Ct school shooting. Motion Picture Association of America Chair/CEO Chris Dodd, Comcast Evp David L. Cohen, Directors Guild of America Executive Director Jay Roth, Independent Film & Television Alliance President/CEO Jean Prewitt, National Association of Broadcasters CEO Gordon Smith, National Association of Theatre Owners President John Fithian, along with representatives from Branded Entertainment and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association are scheduled to meet with Biden at 6 Pm Et, according to a White House statement.
- 1/11/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
With two days of talks already behind them, DGA and studio negotiators will be eyed daily for signs that they've reached a quick contract agreement.
That's how dramatically the labor spotlight has shifted yet again. First the industry's focus swung from fractious talks between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to striking writers and their picket lines, and now industries will closely track the AMPTP's negotiations with Hollywood directors.
The DGA-AMPTP negotiations, announced with minimal fanfare Friday, may represent the industry's best shot at getting back to business as usual. The parties held bargaining sessions Saturday and Sunday, and though a press blackout prevented details from leaking, it appears the sessions went smoothly enough.
The DGA and the AMPTP met informally for weeks prior to the start of early talks, so many industryites believe a new DGA contract could be reached within a matter of weeks or even days.
"I'm optimistic", a high-ranking industryite said. "Bottom line, I think we'll make a deal (because) the directors will be more reasonable."
Negotiating chair Gil Cates and executive director Jay Roth are leading the guild's negotiating team, while AMPTP president Nick Counter is presiding over the management team, as usual. They are seeking to hammer out a new agreement to replace the DGA's main film and TV contract, set to expire June 30. Talks are being held at AMPTP headquarters in Encino, with a third session set for Monday.
After the DGA announced the start of its negotiations, the striking WGA -- whose own contract talks have been put on hold by the AMPTP -- issued a joint statement with SAG. The actors also are under contract through June 30 but unlike the directors have been closely aligned with the WGA of late.
"We wish the DGA well and hope that they achieve a fair deal that incorporates principles that will benefit all creative artists," the WGA and SAG said. "The DGA has to do what is best for its membership, but it is important to remember that they do not represent actors and writers."
WGA brass have said they might maintain their work stoppage and continue to mount picket lines even in the face of a DGA-AMPTP agreement, should the directors secure terms considered wanting by the WGA.
That's how dramatically the labor spotlight has shifted yet again. First the industry's focus swung from fractious talks between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to striking writers and their picket lines, and now industries will closely track the AMPTP's negotiations with Hollywood directors.
The DGA-AMPTP negotiations, announced with minimal fanfare Friday, may represent the industry's best shot at getting back to business as usual. The parties held bargaining sessions Saturday and Sunday, and though a press blackout prevented details from leaking, it appears the sessions went smoothly enough.
The DGA and the AMPTP met informally for weeks prior to the start of early talks, so many industryites believe a new DGA contract could be reached within a matter of weeks or even days.
"I'm optimistic", a high-ranking industryite said. "Bottom line, I think we'll make a deal (because) the directors will be more reasonable."
Negotiating chair Gil Cates and executive director Jay Roth are leading the guild's negotiating team, while AMPTP president Nick Counter is presiding over the management team, as usual. They are seeking to hammer out a new agreement to replace the DGA's main film and TV contract, set to expire June 30. Talks are being held at AMPTP headquarters in Encino, with a third session set for Monday.
After the DGA announced the start of its negotiations, the striking WGA -- whose own contract talks have been put on hold by the AMPTP -- issued a joint statement with SAG. The actors also are under contract through June 30 but unlike the directors have been closely aligned with the WGA of late.
"We wish the DGA well and hope that they achieve a fair deal that incorporates principles that will benefit all creative artists," the WGA and SAG said. "The DGA has to do what is best for its membership, but it is important to remember that they do not represent actors and writers."
WGA brass have said they might maintain their work stoppage and continue to mount picket lines even in the face of a DGA-AMPTP agreement, should the directors secure terms considered wanting by the WGA.
- 1/14/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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