Hollywood studio bosses, in the guise of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, said they offered writers striking over Internet video payments a three-year deal which amounts to a $130 million increase over the $1.3 billion they currently receive each year. Writers quickly dismissed the offer calling it "dispiriting news" and a "massive rollback." The strike continues, offering writers the chance to make more funny videos for YouTube, like this one, starring Christina Applegate. Has anyone pointed out to them that they're not getting paid for these videos either?

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