DISNEY - END OF THE STRIKE?

END OF THE STRIKE?

Negotiators for the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are expected to put the finishing touches on a new three-year contract today (Friday), several publications reported, citing sources close to the negotiations. Only one seasoned Hollywood mogul spoke on the record. Former Disney chief Michael Eisner said during an interview on CNBC, "I know it's over. They made the deal. They shook hands on the deal. It's going on Saturday to the writers in general" for a membership vote. An informational meeting of the WGA-West is expected to take place on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the onetime site of the Academy Awards presentations. Significantly, if the strike is called off, the Oscars show would be able to take place as scheduled on February 24, although producers may have to work overtime to bring all of its elements together.

08/02/2008