AFTRA and AMPTP Reach a Deal

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) early this morning in a move that will ease â€" but not eliminate â€" fears of an actors strike. New media was a sticking point between AFTRA and the studios, and digital provisions of this deal are similar to those reached by the writers and directors guilds earlier this year. According to an AFTRA press release, the new pact includes: Es