Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 November 2024

November 1, 2024
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Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.  

If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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)  

New analysis shows the top six global content providers account for the majority of the industry’s content spend (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)

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