WGA, AMPTP stalemate may blow out pilots

December 10, 2007 The TV pilot season has been thrown into real jeopardy by a major breakdown in contract talks between the WGA and studio reps. The Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers blamed the latest break-off on the WGA's refusal to remove certain demands from the bargaining table, including a call for first-time jurisdiction over reality TV and animation writing, the management group said. "We're puzzled and disheartened by an ongoing WGA negotiating strategy that seems designed to delay or derail talks rather than facilitate an end to the strike," the AMPTP said in announcing a halt to further bargaining after Friday's session.

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