Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.
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In the news
Culture, Media and Sport Committee to continue inquiry into UK film and high-end TV (Deadline)
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ takes $31.1 million in opening weekend in China (Variety)
IMAX CEO Anticipates record $1.2 billion of global box office grosses in 2025 (Deadline)
ITV Studios takes majority stake in Eagle Eye Drama (Broadcast)
AI company fixes deal with true-crime archive to manage and monetise content (IndieWire)
Fithian Group launches digital marketplace to connect indie filmmakers and exhibitors (Deadline)
Apple announces ‘Submerged’ - the first scripted short film made specifically for its VR Headset (Variety)
Fremantle signs first look and development deal with Fudge Park (Variety)
Dwayne Johnson Christmas film could take $36 million in US Opening (Deadline)
Features and commentary
Latest production statistics show a grim forecast for reality TV (Variety)
How can broadcasters and production companies keep up with new forms of content? (Broadcast)
Film study reveals viewing habits of children aged 7 – 11 (Screendaily)
Industry announcements
WGGB responds to the Budget’s approach to the creative industries (WGGB)
Resources
PACT analyses the Autumn Budget (PACT)
Head of Channel 4 Documentaries & Factual provides briefing on factual commissioning (Televisual)
Legal updates
Animation Guild and AMPTP extend contract talks (Deadline)
Budget confirms uplift to VFX tax relief(Televisual)
