Although a deal with a major studio has yet to be reached, the Writers Guild has been striking gold in other areas.  Late this week, the union was able to boast signed agreements with three other companies: RKO, Marvel Entertainment and Lionsgate.  These interim pacts are similar to the ones already reached with The Weinstein Company and United Artists.

In the meantime, informal talks between the WGA and studio reps began last Tuesday and continued through the week.