Patric Verrone Email to Members: DGA Talks, Weinstein Company, CBS Newswriters Deal
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Patric Verrone Email to Members: DGA Talks, Weinstein Company, CBS Newswriters Deal

To My Fellow Members,

This afternoon, the Directors Guild announced that it would commence formal negotiations with the AMPTP tomorrow. In a joint press release with the Screen Actors Guild, the Writers Guilds, West and East, wished the DGA well and offered our hope that they achieve a fair deal that incorporates principles that will benefits all creative artists. We further stated that, while

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