In the news this week, viewers to vote on an interactive live episode of EastEnders as part of the drama’s 40th birthday celebrations, Jane Featherstone calls for more industry-focused AI training, and winners announced for the 2025 Golden Globes.
Read about it in this week’s Digest.
News
• As part of EastEnders 40th birthday celebrations, viewers will be able to vote on an interactive live episode of the continuing drama. (BBC)
• Sister co-founder and chief operating officer Jane Featherstone called for more industry-focused AI training, as well as greater support for the BBC at an appearance before the culture, media and sport committee. (Broadcast)
Features
• Despite the success of Christmas TV shows like Gavin and Stacey the industry is facing a very real crisis, with growing numbers of freelance crews leaving the industry altogether. TV freelancers open up about their experiences in recent months. (BBC)
• As generative AI creeps into the production process, what will be the consequences for traditional television? (C21 Media)
Awards
• The Golden Globes Awards 2025 announced their winners this week. Director Brady Corbet took home the award for Best Director for The Brutalist. See the full list of winners here.
• The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announces the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2024. Congratulations to Directors UK members Jonathan Van Tulleken and Hamish Hamilton for their nominations, you can see the full list of nominees here. The winners will be announced at the 77th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday 8 February 2025. (DGA)
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