The way the AMPTP sees it, a much-needed overhaul would require a study, which could not be completed by an October deadline.

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"The AMPTP made no response to any of the other proposals that the WGA has made since July, " writers said in a statement.

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This is the lawsuit that attempted to reinstate former SAG National Executive Director Doug Allen and undo ratification of the SAG-AMPTP collective bargaining agreement.

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SAG, AFTRA and the AMPTP declined to comment.

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Indeed, the announcement also says that the DGA will engage in informal discussions with the AMPTP before mid-November, which will prepare the DGA to do a deal promptly before the holiday season sucks the wind out of the town.

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