Film and TV Briefing: Friday 13 November 2026
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.
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In the news
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ breaks box office records with $31.6m debut (IndieWire)
BFI launches AI training for independent filmmakers (Broadcast)
Leadership shake-up at DC Studios as James Gunn and Peter Safran exit (Hollywood Reporter)
NFTS appoints Barbara Broccoli as its first female president (ScreenDaily)
Skydance restructuring prompts buyouts among CNN staff (Variety)
David Ellison highlights opportunities for AI in the creative industries (Hollywood Reporter)
UK co-productions rise by 30% despite sharp fall in inward film investment (ScreenDaily)
UK TV and film production downturn puts pressure on ITV programme budgets (The Guardian)
Russell Brand set to become subject of new Netflix documentary (Deadline)
Generative AI takes a starring role in Bruno Dumont’s next sci-fi feature (ScreenDaily)
Local indies gain new commissioning opportunities through BBC Northern Ireland scheme (Broadcast)
Features and commentary
What lies ahead for the next James Bond film? (BBC News)
Could AI drive up the cost of filmmaking? (Variety)
Signs of optimism return to the American Film Market (Hollywood Reporter)
Industry announcements
Bectu calls for stronger industry standards following high-profile misconduct cases (Bectu)
Reality TV welfare protections strengthened by Ofcom (Ofcom)
The Film and TV Charity publishes its Looking Glass report 2026 (Film & TV Charity)
Legal updates
Equity members challenge fees charged by casting directors (Equity)
New distribution network makes fan edits of films legal (IndieWire)
