Hollywood writers set to resume strike talks

Striking Hollywood writers could begin informal talks with studio chiefs next week in an effort to end a two-month walkout that has hit the US entertainment industry, according to reports.

Word of the possible break in the stalemate came a day after the Directors Guild of America announced a tentative contract deal, and studio heads urged the Writers Guild of America (WGA) to join in talks that could lead to the resumption of formal negotiations that broke off on December 7.