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The union representing Hollywood directors said Friday it would begin contract talks Saturday with studios in a move that could affect the ongoing strike by writers.
The announcement was made in a brief joint statement by the Directors Guild of Ameri- ca and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. No further details were released.
A fast deal by directors could undercut writers’ bargaining power by serving as an industry template for the central issue of new media compensation.
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Personals was compiled by Kester Alleyne-Morris from Tribune news services and staff reports
