INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS
SHORT TAKES 1. ITV announces new CTO ITV has named Simon Farnsworth as its new chief technology officer. Farnsworth will oversee the company’s tech strategy, including infrastructure, architecture, innovation and digital transformation. Assuming his new role in early 2024, Farnsworth joins ITV from News UK and, before that, Warner Bros Discovery. 2. Oppenheimer overtakes Bohemian Rhapsody Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has officially surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody in the box office, becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time. Rami Malek – who claimed an Academy Award for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury – also appears in Oppenheimer , though it’s Cillian Murphy who may be crowned best actor at this year’s Oscars. As of 18 September, the atomic epic had earned over $912 million in global revenue. 3. WGA strike ends On Tuesday 26 September, after 146 days of striking, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached a deal with Hollywood’s major studios and streaming services. WGA members voted to accept the three-year agreement, officially bringing the strike to an end as of midnight local time. The deal addresses writers' pay – including residuals earned from streaming – and AI.
STUDIO SILVERBACK INTRODUCES OPEN PLANET C reated by Studio Silverback in collaboration with EarthTime and announced at this year’s United General Assembly, Open Planet is a free digital library containing climate and nature footage. Accessible to everyone, the platform will launch early next year, as the need for environmental awareness continues to grow. Open Planet is aimed especially towards organisations, decision-makers, educators and content creators, all of whom can spark tangible change. The library will include a comprehensive collection of footage, including documentaries, short films and other factually accurate, well-produced content. An early version already exists, with over 3000 items in its expanding catalogue.
Take a look at openplanet.org
DRAWN TOGETHER Studio Ghibli – one of the production companies behind 2016’s The Red Turtle (right) – has been acquired by Nippon TV
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