Joanna Padovano Tong

The Edinburgh Television Festival has revealed the shortlist of nominations for this year's Edinburgh TV Awards, which will be hosted by comedian Frank Skinner.

Viacom has inked a deal with Telenor to make Paramount+ available as a premium service to mobile subscribers in Sweden as part of the new Telenor Stream Film och Serier service.

The second edition of Conecta FICTION is taking place from June 18 to 21 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where execs from Europe and the Americas will unite with a focus on the creation, development and production of scripted series.

Twofour Group has promoted Edward Phillips to head of development, while Jonny Coller moves up to group director of development, effective immediately.

The first speakers have been revealed for Conecta FICTION 2, a co-pro and networking event for the international TV industry that is scheduled to take place in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, from June 18 to 21.

The 2018 Edinburgh TV Festival is slated to feature a variety of talent, including Steve Coogan, actor/writer/comedian and co-founder of Baby Cow, as well as Christine Langan, who serves as the production company's CEO.

Rooftop Content Group has rebranded and launched the subsidiaries Rooftop Film & TV and Rooftop Immersive Studio, while also unveiling its plans to co-produce the VR format and platform The Ark Experience.

AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) has appointed Marcel Mares as country manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Julia Knetsch has been appointed to the management board at Red Arrow Studios' RedSeven Entertainment, effective at the start of this month.

Frank Skinner, writer, comedian and television/radio personality, has been tapped to host this year's Edinburgh TV Awards, taking place on Thursday, August 23.