Alexi Wheeler, former head of animation for Netflix EMEA, has set up the new U.K.-based production company Wheel In Motion in partnership with Superprod.

Arthur Smith, chairman and CEO of A. Smith & Co. Productions, is slated for a keynote during the TV Real Festival, running from June 18 to 20. You can sign up for your free registration here.

Melanie Wills has been promoted to managing director for EMEA at Allied Global Marketing, effective immediately.

National Geographic has unveiled the new content for this year’s annual Sharkfest, kicking off on June 30 with a special featuring Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier).

Peacock has acquired Cineflix's coming-of-age documentary Summer Qamp, while Clea DuVall (Happiest Season, But I'm a Cheerleader) is set to adapt it as a stage musical.

BBC has commissioned a documentary examining the events of the 2021 mass shooting in Keyham, Plymouth, from Firecracker Films.

SkyShowtime has commissioned Langer, a new Polish original series based on the novel by Remigiusz Mróz.

Leading Banijay Kids & Family’s offering, Super Happy Magic Forest comes from the producers of Mr Bean: The Animated Series and “is a great concept, filled with humor, adventure, picnics and frolicking,” says Delphine Dumont, chief commercial officer.

Cédric Dufour has been appointed as the new president of Rakuten France, effective July 1, and will continue in his current role as CEO at Rakuten TV.

Perpetual Entertainment has named Vicki Keogh as general manager and executive producer of the production company’s New Zealand arm.