Now that the writers and producers are back at the negotiating table and now that more and more impatient studios, like Lionsgate, United Artists and the Weinstein Co. are striking independent interim deals, are you optimistic that the Oscars telecast will proceed as usual on Feb. 24? Or will be strike, which has already dragged on for nearly three months, still linger? (Check out L.A. Times strike coverage here.) If so, WGA chiefs are already on record saying that they plan to picket the event and SAG chiefs say that its members will not cross those picket lines. Before you vote below, read Variety's update — CLICK HERE