Variety Brings Power of Women Franchise to London, Citing UK Entertainment Growth
Variety publisher and co-president Dea Lawrence announced the launch of the Power of Women franchise in London during a Monday event. Speaking with Katy Wickremesinghe at an event hosted by Culture3 in partnership with UK House, Lawrence highlighted the growing British entertainment industry. She referenced British Film Institute data showing film and premium television production spend in Britain grew 22% to £6.8 billion last year. Lawrence described Britain as the second largest entertainment hub in the world. The Power of Women London event is scheduled for Wednesday, honoring Emilia Clarke, Emma Corrin, Cynthia Erivo, Hannah Waddingham, and Suki Waterhouse. Lawrence also discussed Variety’s evolution and the role of AI in show business, emphasizing the human element.
What’s reported
Dea Lawrence, Variety’s publisher and co-president, spoke in London Monday about launching Power of Women in the U.K. capital.
She was in conversation with Katy Wickremesinghe at an event hosted by Culture3 in partnership with UK House as part of SXSW London.
Film and premium television production spend in Britain grew 22% to £6.8 billion ($9.12 billion) last year, according to the British Film Institute.
Lawrence stated that London and the U.K. is the second largest entertainment hub in the world.
Power of Women London takes place Wednesday with honorees Emilia Clarke, Emma Corrin, Cynthia Erivo, Hannah Waddingham, and Suki Waterhouse.
Lawrence noted the importance of Britain’s “distinctive storytelling” that translates globally.
She commented on AI’s role in show business, saying it will help create more projects but humans remain central.
Key figures
Dea Lawrence, Variety publisher and co-president
Katy Wickremesinghe, creator of The Wick
Emilia Clarke
Emma Corrin
Cynthia Erivo
Hannah Waddingham
Suki Waterhouse
Sources: Variety
