Film and TV Briefing: Friday 3 December 2021
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
Netflix invests in banks to help narrow wealth inequality linked to race (Variety)
Sony Pictures Television acquires majority stake in “His Dark Materials” producer, Bad Wolf (Televisual)
US police search the premises of arms supplier over “Rust” set shooting (BBC)
BBFC tightens position on racist language (Guardian)
Omicron variant threatens plans for in-person Berlin Film Festival (Variety)
Screen Manchester talent database in development (Broadcast)
The Animation Guild demands pay parity for its members (The Hollywood Reporter)
Gucci family issues statement expressing displeasure with Ridley Scott film (Variety)
New director of BFI Film Fund sets out focus of UK listening tour (ScreenDaily)
Barb figures suggest traditional TV shows more popular with British viewers than streaming (Guardian)
Job-share programme launched by ScreenSkills seeks to retain experienced workers (ScreenSkills)
Alec Baldwin states that he did not pull trigger in first TV interview (Variety)
Features and commentary
Critics from around the world reveal their favourite TV shows (Guardian)
Breakthrough performances from 2021 as selected by IndieWire (IndieWire)
Industry announcements
BAFTA announces jury panel for Rising Star Award (BAFTA)
Resources
WFTV upcoming events schedule (WFTV)
Legal updates
Communications and Digital Committee publish report on Channel 4’s future (UK Parliament)
New rules in relation to ads for cosmetic interventions (ASA)
