Clock’s ticking on SAG negotiations

Is there a way for SAG to save face? Negotiations between the actors guild and the majors resume this morning after a three-day recess. The sides return to the bargaining table amid pervasive uncertainty as to whether they can bridge the significant gaps between them and close a deal in the next four weeks. SAG’s current feature-primetime deal expires June 30, but SAG’s leaders, after talking tough for more than a year, still haven’t taken the final step of seeking a strike authorization — which requires 75% support. For the full story visit http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117986758.html?categoryid=13 & cs;=1