AFTRA, AMPTP sign tentative deal

May 28, 2008 After burning the midnight oil Tuesday into Wednesday morning, AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers have reached a tentative three-year deal on the union's primetime TV contract. The contract covers a dozen shows in primetime and cable, including "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Flight of the Conchords" and "Rules of Engagement," and must be approved by AFTRA's national board and ratified by its members before taking effect. The tentative agreement includes establishing jurisdiction over programs produced for distribution on the Internet and in new media as well as creating a new residual structure for paid Internet downloads which AFTRA says significantly increases the current rates and establishes a residual platform for ad-supported streaming and use of clips on the web.

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