Mirror victory for honest opinion versus Dyson | Guardian movie deal explained
Lying police chief sues Northern Echo for libel
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Much fun has been had on Twitter about the prospect of the Adrian Chiles cinematic universe.
It was prompted by the news The Guardian has sold first-look rights on all its editorial output to Sony.
Standby for: "I thought it was weird to have a favourite spoon, then I realised I wasn't alone" - the movie.
There are actually more successful films based on news stories and features than you might think. We've taken a close look at the deal to find out what it means for The Guardian, its writers and other publishers.
Today we also report on a massive High Court victory for press freedom. The Mirror has defeated James Dyson and protected the right of its columnist Brian Reade to share an honestly-held opinion about the vacuum inventor's decision to move his head office to Singapore.
In less promising news for freedom of speech, a police chief sacked for lying is dragging Newsquest's Northern Echo through the courts for a report which juxtaposed his departure from the force with allegations of illegal monitoring of journalists' calls records.
And we also have your news diary for the week ahead which features former prime minister Boris Johnson's turn to face the music at the Covid inquiry. He'll be taking the stand on Wednesday and Thursday.
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New from Press Gazette
Into The Guardian cinematic universe: Publisher movie deals explained
A terms and conditions page on the Guardian’s website lays out the rights its contributors have when their work is dramatised or used in documentary making.
Mirror strikes victory for honest opinion as Dyson loses £1m libel bid
Mr Justice Jay said in his judgment that the case was “not about free speech as such… but its permissible limits” after noting Dyson “does not dispute the right of his detractors to take issue with him in a free society”.
Police chief sacked for lying sues Northern Echo over phone-monitoring claim
Sean Price was chief constable of Cleveland Police from 2003 until 2012 when he was sacked following a disciplinary finding of gross misconduct relating to lying. Price is taking legal action over an April 2022 Northern Echo story, in print and online, about the latest appointee in the role.
News diary 4 – 10 December: Train drivers strike, Johnson at Covid inquiry
A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda this week, from the team at Foresight News.
Podcast 61: Why bad news can be good for business publishers with Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour
Dow Jones chief executive and Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour spoke to Press Gazette about how the financial news division of News Corp just managed to achieve its most profitable quarter since 2007.
In this edited version of his interview at the Press Gazette Media Strategy Network event in New York this month, he also spoke about what publishers need to focus on as global uncertainty looks set to continue in 2024.
News in brief
News UK has appointed Tom Jackson as its new chief technology officer ahead of Simon Farnsworth leaving for ITV. (Press Gazette)
The Culture Secretary has made an order to stop the transfer of ownership or removal of "key editorial staff" from Telegraph Media Group while a public interest investigation into the Jeff Zucker-led, Abu Dhabi-backed Redbird IMI acquisition is underway. (Gov.uk)
Streaming platform ITVX is expanding its news offering as it marks its first anniversary. It will add 12 regional news services, including exclusive reports for the platform, and a "live news window" for major events. (Broadcast)
The BBC is already advertising for an editor to "reformat and develop" Newsnight. It announced on Wednesday that 60% of Newsnight jobs are being cut as it changes to an "interview, debate and discussion show". (BBC)
Previously on Press Gazette
The News Movement appoints interim CEO to succeed William Lewis
Piers Morgan’s likely libel defence over naming of royals in racism row
Explained: Why Telegraph sale has been paused after RedBird IMI deal with Barclays
Google agrees $100m deal with Canadian publishers ahead of Online News Act
Uncertain times have been good for Dow Jones, a rare 2023 publishing success story
34 jobs cut on Newsnight as it becomes interview and discussion show
