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February 2, 2008

Writers' deal could be reached by this week

For the second time this week there are signs that the bitter writers' strike in Hollywood may be coming to an end.

The New York Times is reporting that the writers have made a breakthrough in contract talks with producers on one of their key issues - being payments for content streamed over the internet. The newspaper reports that this could lead to a deal by both parties by the end of the week.

The WGA's 10,500 members have been on strike since November 5. Four days after their previous contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers or AMPTP.

Full Story at Reuters