'Arrested Development' Cast to Receive Additional Compensation for "Recut" Episodes | THR News

The transcript discusses a payment dispute involving the cast of 'Arrested Development' after the fourth season was re-edited by 20th Century Fox Television. The re-editing aimed to expand the season for syndication opportunities, but the cast argued that their compensation was unfairly reduced. Initially, 20th TV resisted additional payments, but after public attention and involvement from the Screen Actors Guild, they agreed to compensate the cast for the extra episodes. The series is set to reach the episode count needed for syndication with its upcoming fifth season.

What was the outcome of the Screen Actors Guild's involvement in the dispute?

What is the significance of the total number of episodes for Arrested Development in relation to syndication?