Hollywood writers' guild strikes tentative deal
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2007 file photo, Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers and others strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in a rally at Fox Plaza in Los Angeles' Century City district. Hollywood is facing a cliffhanger after members of the Writers Guild of America voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike that could begin as soon as May 2, the day after the current contract ends. (AP)
A spokesman for film and television producers says a tentative deal has been reached with writers, averting a costly strike that would have blacked out popular television shows.
Producers' spokesman Jarryd Gonzales confirmed the agreement early Tuesday, but no further details were immediately available.
The two sides held to a media blackout during negotiations. The issues at stake include compensation and health care.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The previous writers' strike occurred nearly 10 years ago and immediately sent late-night talks shows into reruns. It gradually took a wider toll on Hollywood TV and movie production and the California economy.