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'If-Come' Deals: Writers’ Reps Fight 'Involuntary Servitude'

A new form of free work, seemingly driven by Sony and Skydance, is the 'bane of every dealmaker’s existence' — and also may be breaking WGA rules

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Ashley Cullins writes about agents, lawyers and dealmakers for paid subscribers. She recently covered the New Rules of Film Finance; the Pixar of AI signing up stars; and The Death of Cost-Plus Deals: Now What?. You can reach her at ashley@theankler.com

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