Film and TV Briefing: Friday 5 November 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
Carole Baskin issues breach of contract claim over unagreed Tiger King 2 footage (BBC)
Star of “Killing Eve” wants the drama to end on a “good note” (Guardian)
YouTube gamer loses work because of Squid Game handle (BBC)
UK broadcasters, Discovery and Sky sign Climate Content Pledge at COP 26 (Deadline)
Future of the “Sopranos” franchise at risk following box office performance (IndieWire)
Simon Cowell to step back from TV judging to focus on creative and production roles (BBC)
Screenwriter says industry must help encourage more women to become directors (Guardian)
Organisation behind the Golden Globes brings on Chief Diversity Officer (The Hollywood Reporter)
Somali-language debut feature “The Gravedigger’s Wife”wins prize for film school reject director (BBC)
“Rust” assistant director speaks publicly for first time after fatal set shooting (Guardian)
A-Level student helps deaf children enjoy films with new app (BBC)
Features and commentary
London Film Festival 2021 genre highlights (BFI)
Interview with Shonda Rhimes as Variety names her person of the year (Variety)
Industry announcements
Shortlist for RTS Craft and Design Awards (Televisual)
Frontrunners in the British independent film awards (Guardian)
Resources
Covid-19 update for indies (Pact)
Ofcom report into the expectations of minority ethnic audiences (Ofcom)
Covid-19 working safely guidelines (updated 1 November 2021) (British Film Commission)
