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29 November 2007 | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

About the only good news to come out of Wednesday's negotiating session between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was that they had agreed to continue their talks today (Thursday). According to several published reports citing unnamed insiders, the two sides remain far apart and have presented few, if any, significant compromises. "Still," commented the Hollywood Reporter in an article about the talks, "the simple fact that negotiations will continue is surely a sign for some optimism." And the New York Times raised the possibility that writers might "return to work without a contract if a resolution is not reached soon." Meanwhile, Carson Daly resumed production of his late-night Last Call on NBC. Responding to condemnation by the WGA, Daly issued a statement saying, "As a non-WGA member I feel I have supported my four Guild writers and their strike by suspending production for a month. ... While I continue to support their cause, I can't, in all good conscience, stand by and let that happen to the vast majority of my loyal staff and crew."

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27 November 2007 | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Rumors spread throughout Hollywood Monday that the first day of renewed talks between the Writers Guild of America and the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers produced concrete results and were likely to lead to a quick settlement. Citing an unnamed insider, L.A. Weekly columnist Nikki Finke reported on her website Monday evening that the AMPTP negotiators arrived at the session with "a very comprehensive proposal." Each side has agreed not to discuss the negotiations with the press; even the site of the talks remains secret. Talks were reportedly set to resume today (Tuesday). Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported today (Tuesday) that NBC's Last Call With Carson Daly will become the first late-night talk show to return to the air since the strike began. Daly is expected to resume production in Burbank this week with new episodes set to air beginning Monday, the A.P. said, citing unnamed sources.

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