Film and TV Briefing: Friday 31 March 2023
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
New draft Media Bill seeks to regulate streaming services in the UK (Variety)
The BFI's measures to address systemic racism questioned (The Guardian)
Cineworld’s creditors announce plans to overhaul board and executive team (ScreenDaily)
‘Rust’ case hindered further as judge blocks the appointment of a new prosecutor (Variety)
Production of ‘Top Gear’ paused following Freddie Flintoff crash (BBC)
Wild Bunch International undergoes rebrand to Goodfellas (Variety)
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ may end after twelve series (Deadline)
‘Deal or No Deal’ to get ITV reboot, with Stephen Mulhern to host (Variety)
Features and commentary
The troubles currently faced by the BBC (BBC)
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer discusses the draft Media Bill's regulatory proposals (Deadline)
Industry announcements
Ofcom announces new ‘modernised’ BBC operating licence (Ofcom)
Writers' Guild of Great Britain’s response to the draft Media Bill (WGGB)
Second edition of Black Britain Unspoken launched by Warner Bros Discovery (ScreenDaily)
Plan of Work announced by Ofcom for 2023/24 (Ofcom)
RTS Programme Awards 2023: winners announced (Royal Television Society)
Resources
Advice for freelancers in the screen industry (ScreenSkills)
Legal updates
The Government’s draft Media Bill in full (gov.uk)
High-end TV Skills Fund contributions: new increased fees and cap levels agreed (Pact)
Pact/BECTU Construction Agreement for Studio Films: new rates agreed (Pact)
