Its that time again, Insiders.
Weve collated the biggest and best stories from the week in film and TV.
I recall hearing about these groups at the time.
‘Derry Girls’ is made by Hat Trick Productions, one of the indies being investigated by the CMAChannel 4
Max has done a cracking job of outlining whats happening now and next.
Can 2024 provide struggling UK scripted freelancers some respite?
Laying Out The Layoffs
Whats it all 4?
BBC/Hartswood
Not only is production spend challenged, but 2024 has begun with significant layoffs across the globe.
Several others will either depart or are set for big promotions and well have more on that soon.
Skyfall:Channel 4 wasnt the only UK-based TV giant announcing layoffs this week.
Dont bet against more elsewhere, either.
That followedalarming researchfrom the Film & TV Charity that 40% of freelancers are struggling financially.
First talking head was Maria Kyriacou, Paramounts International Markets President, whose exit was last Friday.
Second was Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, who has overseen the drastic cutbacks at Horseferry Road.
Cookes response was insightful and provides some indication of the direction of travel.
Read the full interviewhere.
As of today, she has neither taken the posts down nor apologized.
Lancashires session was brief as she dug into the philosophy behind her new indie, Via Pictures.
She continued to tell the crowd of industry insiders about Vias future development plans.
We werent looking to adapt any books, but we found a book.
He wants to work alone, quietly, making his films for platforms, Fremaux continued.
Its a different world.
We want him back in our world.
Goteborg runs until Sunday.
Spicy:Hulu and A+Eboardedthe long-gestating, Bellingcat-inspired drama seriesThe Kollective.
Setting up shop:Former Blue Ant Media execs Solange Attwood and Asha DanierelaunchedSerial Maven Studios.
New job:ITV Studios well-respected U.S. distribution boss Greg JohnsonjoinedCineflix Rights, we revealed Wednesday.
Signed up:Emilia Clarke and Leo Woodallat Hamilton Hodell in the UK.
New slates:For Netflix inSpain,MENAandSoutheast Asia.
African M&A:Canal+ ismaking a playfor African entertainment giant MultiChoice.
First-look:AtHeeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Netflix India period drama.
