The Directors Guild of America said it has agreed to begin contract negotiations with the body that represents the big Hollywood studios, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The guild’s current minimum basic agreement with the AMPTP, which represents studios such as Walt Disney and Warner Bros. but also Amazon and Apple, expires June 30. The two parties said in a statement that they had agreed to enter into formal contract negotiations beginning Feb. 10, but would not comment beyond that. Its contract expires May 1. AdvertisementSAG-AFTRA, which represents actors and performers, also has a contract that expires on June 30.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 04, 2020 20:15 UTC