Is Europe the Last Bastion of DEI in Film and TV?
European producers are pushing back on Trump’s crackdown on diversity initiatives: “We have no lessons to learn from the boss of America.” Source: Is Europe the Last Bastion of DEI?
‘The inmates ran the asylum’: Insider’s story on Hollywood wild years
This is an origin story. In June 1896, the Soviet novelist Maxim Gorky, then a 28-year-old reporter, attended an event organised by the Lumiere brothers in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. Gorky was there to see what he and his … Continued
Trump Movie Tariffs Are Wedge Issue Between Studio Chiefs, Workers
The industry isn’t taking that first “100% tariff” post at face value. And yet, says one IATSE member: “A few years ago, a proposal like this would’ve been 70 percent opposed by the rank and file. Now? It’s split down … Continued
‘We have so many talented black British actors who had to leave in order to work’: Sharon D Clarke on typecasting, industry tensions, and the truthfulness of Mr Loverman
As part of a Bafta TV special, the best actor nominated star talks about institutional racism, the remarks that made Cressida Dick look like a ‘fool’, and how Bernardine Evaristo’s coming out story reflected her own. Source: ‘We have so … Continued
British Film Bodies plan urgent discussions with Government over “concerning” Trump Tariff
UK film industry bodies are preparing to meet with the government to address Donald Trump’s unexpected proposal to impose a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. Source: British Film Bodies plan urgent discussions with Government over … Continued
NATPE Budapest 2025 Unveils YouTube Opening Keynote, Program
The global TV market for Central and Eastern Europe unveils “programming and events designed to celebrate innovation, spotlight regional success, and foster meaningful industry connections.” Source: NATPE Budapest 2025 Unveils YouTube Opening Keynote, Program