3 posts and columns on Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers

DGA Settles With Hollywood Studios in a New York Minute

in News on January 18, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Well, that was quick. Unlike the writers, who have been striking for a dog’s age now (11 weeks), the Directors Guild of America reached a three-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after just five days of talks. Internet issues were front and center, as with the writers. “This was a [...]

The Never-Ending Story: The Writers' Strike Continues

in News on December 10, 2007 at 12:02 am PT

With the entertainment industry reeling from weakness brought on by changing viewers’ watching habits due to the Internet, the news of the talks to end the writers’ strike collapsing on Friday can’t be a good thing for Hollywood. With the strike now in its sixth week, the studio reps–the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television [...]

Man the Geek Barricades: Hollywood's Digital Strike

in News on November 1, 2007 at 1:26 am PT

The talks between Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America ground to a halt as of last night and a strike could happen anytime, since the contract between them expired at midnight. The big problem? Digital issues, which are sure to be an increasingly vexing issue for the entertainment industry, as more and more [...]