Good afternoon Insiders, here we go again with a busy old week in TV and film.
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It always starts the same way.
David Tennant in ‘Doctor Who’BBC Studios
Put bluntly, the BBC really needs more money.
But insiders are not only peeved by the inevitable hit to the coffers.
Not only that, but it also leaves the BBC more exposed to political agendas.
BBC/Guy Levy
It all feels a bit random.
Jake spoke to insiders andhis analysis has more.
The BBC statements stress on the impact on the wider creative sector felt pertinent.
He is well-liked and well-known, although perceived by some as a slightly surprising choice.
And whether a help or a hindrance, Shah comes from a media family.
His brother Mohit Bakaya runs BBC Radio 4 and his sister Monisha Shah is on the Ofcom content board.
Luhrmann was spotted quietly slipping into the screening, reportedly watching the work for a second time.
Just six years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year cinema ban, its filmmakers are coming into their own.
He famously turned down an OBE, writing: No way, Mrs Queen.
I am profoundly anti-empire.
He was simply an inspiration for original thinkers.
Tributes came flooding in about a man who touched all corners of British society.
In a statement issued to Deadline,Peaky Blindersstar Cillian MurphycalledBenjamin a proud Brummie and a Peaky Blinder.
Another:Netflix ispoised to greenlightFrench and German versions of reality formatSurviving Paradise.
Summit:UK childrens TV bods willgather early next yearto explore how to resuscitate the ailing sector.
Grant grumps: CurmudgeonlyLove Actuallyleadsaid he hatedplaying an oompa-loompa inWonka.
Festival latest: Cannes Market has named Switzerland as2024s Country of Honor.
More festivals: EFM boss Dennis Ruhtalked us through changesat the Berlinale Series Market.
Cuts:Canadas CBC/Radio-Canada is laying off 10% of its staff and thenations media guild is shocked.
:A BBC News presenter was caughtgiving the middle fingerto camera in an on-air gaffe.
Done deal:Letterkennycreator Jared Keeso signed a first-of-its-kindcontent pactwith Crave & New Metric.
Signed up: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, director ofKill,put pen to paperwith WME.
Setting up shop:Hollywoods The Gotham Groupoutside the U.S.
Box office:Christopher NolansOppenheimerhas been confirmedfor a theatrical release in Japan.
Global breakout: Nancy was on hand to spotlightThai horrorTee Yod.
First look:AtThe TraitorsUK Season 2, launching January 3.
