Your favourite US TV shows have been saved as that proposed writers' strike has been avoided.
Last week, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that the strike due to a row over pay had been approved by its members, but a tentative agreement has now been reached to avert the action.
Deadline reports that the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP) have agreed a new three-year film and TV contract that is expected to provide more money and protection for writers.
The deal still has to be approved by the WGA West's board and the WGA East's council, before a final agreement is made with the WGA's members.
If the strike had gone ahead, it could have seen the new seasons of Modern Family, Empire and The Walking Dead, among others, postponed and late night chat and sketch shows like Saturday Night Live taken off the air immediately.
The deadline for the final talks was midnight on May 1, but talks are thought to have continued past the expiration date as both sides were close to a new agreement.
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"I think they made a very good deal. I think the membership is going to be very happy," said Patrick Verrone, former WGA president.
When the WGA went on strike in 2007, it lasted for 100 days and led to the likes of Breaking Bad and The Big Bang Theory having their number of episodes cut.
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