Film and TV Briefing: Friday 22 September 2023
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
UK production studios are in high demand (BBC)
Saturday Morning episode found to be in breach of Ofcom impartiality rules (Ofcom)
Barbie is number 1 on PVOD charts (IndieWire)
Lionsgate suspends first-look deals with non-writing producers due to ongoing strikes (Deadline)
WGA and AMPTP negotiations resumed this week (Deadline)
Rumble hits out at MP over request to cut Russell Brand income (BBC)
Fremantle has entered a deal for Jamie Oliver shows with RTL in Germany (Deadline)
Oppenheimer has exceeded $900,000,000 at the global box office (Deadline)
BAFTA introduces new eligibility requirements ahead of the 2024 awards (Variety)
Sky urges UK government to maximise growth opportunities in the media sector (The Hollywood Reporter)
Features and commentary
The impact of AI on production (Pact)
Films based on true stories - the fastest turnaround times (IndieWire)
Industry announcements
British Broadcasters are joining forces on a free TV service delivering live TV over broadband (Deadline)
2024 BAFTA entries are now open (BAFTA)
Head of Bectu writes to UK broadcasters and Pact on handling of sexual harassment complaints (Bectu)
Resources
Registration is now open for Gritty Talent's Inclusion Accelerator initiative (Gritty Talent)
Deadline for the 2023 Makers & Shakers Awards extended until today (22 September 2023) (Pact)
Legal updates
Pact have finalised terms with Directors UK for principal directors (Pact)
