Weve got the keys to the weekend, Insider fans.
But, as is so often the case, events got in the way.
Brand denies all criminal wrongdoing and says all relationships were consensual.
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All our coverage of this latest scandal can be foundhere.
All our RTS coverage ishere.
The submission deadline falls on October 2 and entry announcements have been coming thick and fast in recent days.
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Just over 50 contenders have been publicly declared.
The country has submitted gritty social dramaThe Teachers Loungeby Ilker Catak this year.
A full round-up of the selections ishere.
Unexpected Taste:As ever, there have been surprises and contested choices.
Borderline:Potential controversy is also brewing around Polands entry, which is due to be announced on Monday.
Another One: Classic Kiwi novelOnce Were Warriorsis beingadapted for TV, as Andreas revealed.
Under the sea: Big Talk Studios isdeveloping a debut TV thriller,Vulture, about underwater drug smuggling.
Under construction: UK facility Leavesdenwill become the epicenterof DC Studios production by 2027.
Festival off:The American French Film Festivalwas cancelledin LA due to the labor strikes.
Fest in focus: Dianawent deep-diveon San Sebastians talent breeding reputation.
New owners:For famed anime houseStudio Ghibli.
Done deal: Fledgling Euro group VueltaboughtItalys Indiana Production and Frances Pan.
Casting:Vicky McClure wasset as leadfor Paramount+ UK dramaInsomnia.
Shopped: Jack Thornes upcoming BBC dramaBest Intereststo Australia, France and Israel.
Exits:Bero Beyerstepped downas CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund and Anette Novakleftthe Swedish Film Institute.
Another exit:UFAs long-serving boss Nico Hofmannmoved to chair, with Sascha Schwingel replacing him.
Goldenballs:Netflix doc seriesBeckhamgot a first-look trailer.
Max Goldbart and Melanie Goodfellow contributed to this weeks Insider.
