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Writers, Producers Optimistic as Talks Resume

Hopes high for today's session, say insiders

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 27, 2007 9:45 AM CST

(Newser) – "Reasonableness ruled the day” during yesterday’s renewed negotiations between producers and striking screenwriters, an insider tells Deadline Hollywood Daily scoop artist Nikki Finke. Producers and writers reviewed the status of proposals outlined Nov. 4 before talks broke off and the strike began, with... Read full story »

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