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Well-connected CNBC anchor David Faber cites people close to negotiations between the major Hollywood studio producers and striking writers, saying<\/a> the sides \u201chope\u201d to finalize a new deal tomorrow. The WGA strike began in early May<\/a> before the actors (SAG-AFTRA) also went on strike in mid-July<\/a>, marking the first time that has happened in 63 years. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n They cited some similar issues<\/a> in trying to protect members\u2019 livelihoods as streaming entertainment grows and as studios begin to use generative AI tools in the entertainment business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Deadline<\/em><\/a> reported earlier on the Wednesday meeting between the Writer\u2019s Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The two sides put out a joint statement<\/a> saying only that they \u201cmet for bargaining today and will meet again tomorrow.\u201d However, according to Faber, if an agreement isn\u2019t reached, the strike would likely extend until next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Wednesday\u2019s meeting reportedly included execs like Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, and Universal chief content officer Donna Langley, in addition to the WGA\u2019s chief negotiator and the president of the AMPTP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n There\u2019s no word yet on any progress toward ending the SAG-AFTRA strike against the studios, even as that union is currently voting on whether to authorize a strike against the gaming industry<\/a> as well. That vote<\/a> is scheduled to close at 5PM PT on Monday, September 25th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n (Disclosure: <\/em>The Verge\u2019s editorial staff is also unionized with the Writers Guild of America, East.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n