Festival season 2024 is well underway, Insiders, as our team decamps to Berlin.
That and plenty more news to report from around the world to follow.
The ceremony began with a red carpet awash withpolitical statements.

Opening Ceremony for the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival BerlinSebastian Reuter/Getty Images
We break down the inside story of the internal tussle between Chatrian and Rissenbeek and staff at lengthhere.
There are new projects for Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Margot Robbie and Dave Bautista.
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Checkherefor a full run down of the buzziest packages and more views from sellers and agents.
Full Berlin coverage is accessedhere.
Indie film veterans Richard Kondal and Patrick Fischer know that better than most.
It seems like a smart strategy, given the grim state of the UK indie film sector.
Its not fun out there.
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Another:John Simm and Nikki Amuka-Bird willleadUKTV and Federation Stories thriller seriesI, Jack Wright.
Heavyweights:German TV giants Nico Hofmann and Jan Mojtojoined forces.
Honorary president:David Harewood hassucceededKenneth Branagh as President of UK drama school RADA.
Done deal:Germanys Augenscheinsolda minority stake to Erfttal Film, per Andreas.
One in, one out:Millennium Media President Jeffrey Greensteinstepped down, as Jonathan Yunger replaced him.
Greenstein thenunveiledhis own indie.
New job:SVT drama chiefAnna Cronemanis the popular choice as new CEO of the Swedish Film Institute.
Investigation: Jakes latest report on under-fire agency Bodhi Talent revealed can be foundhere.
Do ya think Im wealthy?
:Rod Stewart reportedlysold his song catalogfor nearly $100M.
Trail:For Gael Garcia Bernal, Renate Reinsve and Berenice Bejo featureAnother End.