Films and TV

According to a recent government-commissioned report all school children should be given the opportunity to undertake film studies. These proposals come in the light of recent British successes in the film industry.

The panel has been looking into the demand for British films here in the United Kingdom and has recommended that these productions receive the backing of the nation.

Lord Smith explained:

“British film is going through a golden period. A run of British-made and British-based movies has been taking audiences around the world by storm. But we cannot be complacent.”

It would certainly prove to be a popular choice in schools where many pupils see traditional subjects as boring, but would jump at the chance to learn more about their favourite movies and how they are made.

The usual rivals ITV and BskyB have been unanimous in their justification of the money they invest in the British film industry after they were both named in a report advising them to do more.

Lord Smith, chairman of the Film Policy Review Panel, and his team highlighted the lack of support for British production projects and recommended the government could alter legislation to ensure a greater contribution is made by these broadcasters.

However, quite understandably, both broadcasters did not take this lying down.

An ITV spokesman said:

“ITV invests almost £1bn annually in programming on its channels, with the majority focussed on original UK-produced content from a broad range of suppliers.”

A spokesman for the satellite broadcaster said:

“A healthy UK film sector is good for our customers and good for Sky. That’s why we support efforts to increase investment in all UK content.”

Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister in the fantasy series, made an unusual acceptance speech when collecting his award at the ceremony last Sunday night.

The actor suggested that the audience and viewers Google the name Martin Henderson when he went on stage to be presented with the Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series gong.

Within minutes a 37-year-old aspiring actor from Somerset ended up being a global trending topic on the social networking site Twitter as people looked to find out why Dinklage had made this peculiar request.

In fact, the reason why Henderson was highlighted in this way by his fellow dwarf was because he had recently suffered an attack which had left him with painful leg and back injuries.

Mr Gervais may not be too concerned by the critics who panned his performance as host of the Golden Globes ceremony for the third time, but it does make you wonder what the Americans want.

Last year, the British comedian angered, upset, appalled and shocked his US counterparts in the film industry with his gags putting down the rich, the famous and the well-respected.

This Sunday, Ricky did tone down his act a little bit and has been described as ‘boring’ by The Huffington Post. The Office creator won’t be too downhearted by stating he won’t be doing it again in any case, although he admitted: “I had a blast actually. It was by far my favourite of the three hosting stints.”