Directors Digest — Thursday 5 February 2026
In the news this week, Paramount CEO David Ellison commits the company to content investment, theatrical windows, and preserving HBO, in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery, DGA president Christopher Nolan shares why DGA negotiations are significant for upholding industry standards, and Sky is relaunching its iconic Sky One channel later this year.
News
• Paramount CEO David Ellison has written an open letter to the UK creative community, committing to content investment, theatrical windows, and preserving HBO, as Paramount continues its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery. (Deadline)
• DGA president Christopher Nolan doesn’t expect that the union will be accepting any five-year contracts with the Hollywood studios, and shares his views on the significance of DGA negotiations for industry standards. (Deadline)
• BBC Kids commissioner Sarah Muller has praised the distinctive "Britishness" and creative diversity of the films supported by their animation development scheme, Ignite. Sarah suggests the scheme could help unseat American dominance in the genre. (Broadcast Now)
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