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NewsFormer Google exec Matt Brittin to become next BBC director general
The BBC broadcaster is now recruiting for his deputy.
NewsBBC on brink of securing permanent charter
Lisa Nandy indicates willingness to ditch 10-year renewal process, in exchange for more devolved commissioning power.
NewsAnalysis: how did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas ceremony?
“The fact that it happened and was still in the programme 15 hours later is inexcusable.”
NewsBBC apologises for Bafta broadcast controversy and is removing offensive language from iPlayer version
Segments were available on iPlayer this morning but are currently unavailable.
NewsThree-quarters of UK workers considering leaving the film and TV industry
The Film and TV Charity’s report has sounded alarm over worsening financial pressures facing worker.
NewsWarner Bros streaming boss insists “more is not better” ahead of HBO Max UK launch
JB Perrette also touched on the potential acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix.
NewsBBC and YouTube lift the lid on landmark partnership
The BBC said the content it launches on YouTube will also drop at the same time on iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
NewsBBC files motion to dismiss Trump lawsuit
Corporation claims Florida court lacks ‘personal jurisdiction’ over it.
NewsBaby Cow chief executive Sarah Monteith departs company
Development head Rupert Majendie has a reconfigured leadership role.
NewsKate Phillips confirmed as chief content officer at BBC
Phillips has held the broadcaster’s top editorial post on an interim basis since March.
NewsSouth Korean content overtakes UK in global Netflix viewership
The figures are led by ‘Squid Game’ season two.
NewsNetflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ leads Bafta TV nominations
Disney+’s ‘Rivals’ and AppleTV+’s ‘Slow Horses’ also scored several nods.
NewsCreative UK calls for urgent reforms to help freelancers
Two-thirds of respondents said they experienced low or unfair pay.
NewsAmazon Prime Video appoints Europe lead
Andrew Bennett is to relocate to London from the US in an expanded role.
NewsMip London confirms more than 80 companies for inaugural edition
Buyers attending include Netflix, Sky, ITV, Canal+ and Disney.
NewsGuy Ritchie to direct Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’ series starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Physical production will run through Motive Pictures.
NewsUK shadow culture secretary sets out Labour’s vision for creative industries
Thangam Debbonaire has promised a Labour government will “champion” the creative industries, replace the Apprenticeship Levy and “speak up” for freelancers.
NewsCreative UK: public funding to sector must be a “national priority” for next government
The charity is calling for urgent public and private funding boost ahead of the impending general election.
NewsUK culture committee calls for freelancers’ commissioner, tighter protection of royalties
A statutory mechanism called the Smart Fund has been proposed, that ensures creators and performers are paid fairly for their work when it is accessed, distributed, and stored on digital devices.