Hope youre feeling sufficiently rested and re-energized as the world of TV and film kicks back into gear.

Jesse Whittock with you for the first edition of 2023, and we have plenty for you.

This all points to a sustainable future.

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Keeping it in-house:But where Channel 4 goes, controversy follows.

Much more to come on this and well be following every step of the way.

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Under the new Cesar rules, those under investigation cant attend the Cesar Awards on February 24 in Paris.

Should they win an award, no one will speak on their behalf.

The Cesars organizers say the decisions been made out of respect for the victims.

Well see if other ceremonies and festivals take similarly hard lines this year.

Zac with thefull report.

Prince HarryReveals Wills Beef

Every dog bowl has its day:Another day, another royal accusation.

I landed on the dogs bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me.

I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet, writes Harry.

NATPE Budapest will take place as planned in June with NATPEs flagship U.S. event likely returning in January 2024.

The Essentials

Hot One:Disney+ is set to adapt theShardlakedetective novels, with The Forge attached as producer.

Sure, more fire:Emerging UK comedy star Munya Chawawa is working ona Channel 4 sketch show pilot.

Deal closed:Banijay secured itsacquisitionof Australias Beyond International.

Promotion:FremantleuppedChristianVesper to Global Drama CEO.

Box office:Avatar: TheWay ofWatertopped $1.5Bglobal.

Exiting #1:Luci Sanan, formats chief atNinja Warriordistrib The Story Lab, after seven years.

Exiting #2:Marc Lorber, SVP at Lionsgate International, after nearly a decade.

That followed the news Superna Kalle isexitingStarz International Networks.

More to come on her situation.