BBC and A24 Set to Roll Cameras on "The Ministry of Time

The world of television and streaming is abuzz with new projects and milestones. The BBC and A24 are set to roll cameras on their adaptation of Kaliane Bradley's hit novel "The Ministry of Time", according to BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt. The show, which was announced two years ago, is finally moving forward, with the team "gearing up to shoot later this year".

Meanwhile, Netflix's co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos has responded to Donald Trump's call to fire board member Susan Rice. In an interview with BBC Radio, Sarandos brushed off Trump's demand, saying that the streamer's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is a business matter and not a political one. "He likes to do a lot of things on social media," Sarandos said.

In other news, microdramas have reached a major milestone in the US, according to industry analyst Omdia. Analysis of cell phone usage in the US shows that users are spending more time watching vertical videos than they do watching Netflix, Disney+, or Prime Video on mobile devices. This is a significant development, given the relatively nascent stage of microdramas.

The creators of "The Salisbury Poisonings" and "Blue Lights" are also making waves with their new project, a political thriller about investigative journalism for the BBC. Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson are developing "D-Notice", the first project to emerge from their Sony-backed label Hot Sauce. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the project is sure to generate buzz.

Finally, the BBC has come under fire for cutting a section of a winner's acceptance speech at the BAFTA Film Awards. My Father's Shadow filmmakers Wale Davies and Akinola Davies Jr. won the award for outstanding British debut, but the BBC cut a section of their speech in which Davies Jr. dedicated the award to "all those whose parents migrated to obtain a better life for their children". The incident has sparked controversy, with many calling for greater freedom of expression.

As the world of television and streaming continues to evolve, it's clear that there are many exciting developments on the horizon. From new projects and milestones to controversy and debate, there's no shortage of news in this ever-changing industry.

Sources:
* BBC & A24's 'The Ministry Of Time' To Roll Cameras Later This Year (Deadline)
* Ted Sarandos Responds to Donald Trump's Call to Fire Board Member Susan Rice: 'He Likes to Do a Lot of Things on Social Media' (Deadline)
* Microdramas Just Hit A Major Milestone In The U.S., Says Analyst House Omdia (Deadline)
* 'Salisbury Poisonings' & 'Blue Lights' Creators Making Investigative Journalism Thriller For BBC (Deadline)
* BBC Cuts "Free Palestine" From BAFTA Film Awards Winner's Speech (Deadline)