Actors vs. Studios: All the Latest News on the SAG/AFTRA and AMPTP Talks

After the three-month long writers' strike cost the entertainment industry more than $2 billion, yet another Hollywood strike may rear its ugly head.

With a June 30 deadline looming, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) want a better deal than the WGA got from the AMPTP and have made it clear that they're going to fight tooth and nail to get what they deserve.

Contract talks between the SAG and AMPTP are set to begin April 15. AFTRA and the AMPTP begin talks on April 28.

Will they reach a deal in time? Keep up-to-date with all the latest news right here....

AMPTP Urges SAG and AFTRA to Compromise
The AMPTP has published an "open letter" to actors, urging them to accept the new economic framework that was created during the WGA and DGA negotiations....

SAG and AFTRA Part Ways
Why can't anyone in Hollywood get along? Just a couple of days ago, it seemed as though SAG and AFTRA leaders would work together to negotiate a deal with the AMPTP. Sadly, accusations are now being made and the two organizations have parted ways....

Is Another Hollywood Strike Imminent?
The Joint Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists National Wages and Working Conditions Committee are meeting to discuss a contract proposal....

WGAE Files Arbitration Cases Against Corday Productions and ABC
About.com's Days of Our Lives Guide Gwen Morett reports that Corday Productions and ABC are in hot water for violating the strike termination agreement by retaining replacement workers....