Jesse Whittock here to guide you through a whirlwind week in film and television.

Negotiations begin on June 7.

Our U.S. team remains on the frontline, and this week we hada dispatch from30 Rockamong others.

Cannes

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For full WGA strike coverage, clickhere.

French media reported that the incident occurred after Fremaux was caught riding his electric bike outside the grand establishment.

The film premiered at Cannes last Saturday, and received a hearty eight-minute standing ovation.

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Deadlines Baz Bamigboyewasnt exactly soldon the subject matter.

Festivalgoers have also been scavenging to nab a ticket to Directors Fortnights headline Rendez-vous with Quentin Tarantino.

Bazs interview with Tarantino was split into two parts.

Both pics will be relatively starry events.

RohrwachersLa Chimerafeatures Josh OConnor (The Crown) alongside Isabella Rossellini and Alba Rohrwacher.

Conversely, LoachsThe Old Oakfeatures a mix of professional and non-actors.

Can he grab a historic third?

Check back with us on Saturday for this years winners and find all our Cannes coveragehere.

Happy to report thebreaking newsZac is now safely back at home in London and already hunting his next scoop.

Many are hitting the socials and using #OpenToWork and #HireDisney hashtags to advertise their new status.

This is a live one so well be updating as and when new information comes to light.

Premiere dates could change and operational shifts may follow as commissioning execs examine the UK pipeline in depth.

Producers were informed in the last week or so by Clare Laycocks team.

No one lies to you [in the UK], she said.

You dont get bullsh**ted.

All our coverage can be foundhere.

Yes, a fourth:Ricky Gervaisis working on his first BBC project in a decade, directing7 Minutes.

Drought: UK reality TV producers arestruggling to find workand leaving the industry.

Festival: How CroatiasNEMbecame a pivotal boutique TV market.

Diana with the report.

Exiting: Berlinale Series bossJulia Fidelafter four years in post.

Casting:Game of ThronesstarIndira Varmajoined the newDoctor Who.

Signed:Luther Ford, who plays Prince Harry in the upcoming season ofThe Crown.

Footy:Prime Video has lined up doc series99, about Manchester Uniteds historic treble-winning season.

Box office: TheFast & Furiousfranchise hit$7B globally, making it the fifth biggest in movie history.

First look: AtSome Nights I Feel Like Walking, Filipino indie feature on Manilas disaffected youth.

And finally…a fond farewell toRRRandThorstarRay Stevenson, who passed away aged 58.

Zac Ntim and Max Goldbart contributed to this weeks International Insider.