On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details the Writers Guild of America’s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time around, the guild’s focus was all about shoring up its health care plan.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Gene Maddaus details the <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/wga-deal-321-million-health-fund-residuals-ai-1236711731/">Writers Guild of America&rsquo;s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers</a> that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time around, the guild&rsquo;s focus was all about shoring up its health care plan.

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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Daily Variety – What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers?

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