Nikki Finke and the New York Post are reporting that the WGA is close to finalizing a deal with United Artists which would allow its members to work on projects for the studio. This would mark the first major movie studio to come to terms with the Guild.
The agreement with Tom Cruise's and Paula Wagner's UA, a division of MGM, is said to be similar to the on the WGA made with David Letterman's company, Worldwide Pants. That deal allowed striking writers to return to the two Letterman-owned late-night shows.
Both sources above said the deal will be announced Sunday. We at UH are following up, but as yet we have no confirmation. Let's all hope for the best but not get excited until we hear something official from both parties. It's been a week of wild rumors!
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