Fran Drescher, left, president of SAG-AFTRA, and Meredith Stiehm, president of Writers Guild of America West, pose collectively throughout a rally by placing writers outdoors Paramount Pictures studio, Monday, May 8, 2023, in Los Angeles.

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Fran Drescher, left, president of SAG-AFTRA, and Meredith Stiehm, president of Writers Guild of America West, pose collectively throughout a rally by placing writers outdoors Paramount Pictures studio, Monday, May 8, 2023, in Los Angeles.

AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to increase their contract negotiations till July 12, as the perimeters stay at odds over points resembling using synthetic intelligence and streaming residuals.

“The agreements, which were set to expire at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, will now expire on July 12, at 11:59 p.m. PT,” the union and the AMPTP mentioned in a joint statement. “The parties will continue to negotiate under a mutually agreed upon media blackout. Neither organization will comment to the media about the negotiations during the extension.”

Talks have been underway since June 7. Earlier this week, over 1,000 members, together with main stars, signed a letter telling union leaders they have been “prepared to strike” and be part of the Writers Guild of America on the picket traces.

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Ciera Crawford