This week, what does a general election mean for the Media Bill, the CMS Committee hears from industry figures on routes into filmmaking, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom turns 40.
Read all about it in this week’s digest below.
News
Chief Executives from leading British broadcasters urge politicians to pass the Media Bill before a potential change in government. (Deadline)
As a general election is called for 4 July and parliament enters a washing-up period set to end today (24 May), the Media Bill has squeezed through the House of Lords. (Broadcast)
MPs heard from industry figures including director Myriam Raja about the disappearance of accessible routes into filmmaking during a CMS Committee session on High-end TV and film earlier this week. (The Guardian)
ITV to seek voluntary redundancies, part of a wave of measures to refocus the broadcaster’s business. (Broadcast)
CISAC publishes its annual report for 2024, highlighting work on behalf of collective management organisations worldwide and key priorities — read the full report.
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lucy Frazer MP addresses the future of the BBC and signals support for Ofcom as she appears in front of the CMS Committee this week. (Broadcast)
Features
As Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom celebrates its 40th anniversary, The Guardian looks back at the hits and misses of Indy’s second whip-cracking outing.
Opinion
Writing for Broadcast, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs asks if the departure of senior EDI figures in the UK film and TV industry points to a need to commit to making real change beyond setting targets.
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