Alison Skilton

The third edition of Conecta FICTION will take place in Pamplona-Iruña, in the Navarra region of Spain, from Monday, June 17 to 20.

Gunpowder & Sky has appointed David Gale as the company’s executive VP of development and production, effective June 1.

FilmRise has acquired the worldwide rights for Unintended, the first feature film from newly formed Shorelight Pictures, and the North American rights for Nighthawks starring Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl).

The streaming service Tubi has inked a deal with Lionsgate that makes it the only AVOD platform to carry Anger Management, a sitcom starring Charlie Sheen.

Endemol Shine Group and zone·tv have signed a content licensing agreement that will see the SVOD pick up a wide range of new content, including Mr. Bean.

Netflix has entered into a multiyear overall deal with producer, director and choreographer Kenny Ortega, best known for directing Disney’s High School Musical franchise.

In a multiyear agreement, ESPN has secured the exclusive TV and digital rights to the Emirates FA Cup in Spanish-speaking Latin America, the Caribbean and Australia, which kicks off today, April 6.

MIPTV is officially giving its support to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Media Compact and will host a keynote showcase featuring Seeker’s The Swim, a documentary highlighting ocean pollution and plastic contamination.

Endemol Shine Group has appointed Kasia Jablonska as head of digital distribution and monetization, effective in April.

Kew Media Distribution is showcasing a host of new fiction programming at this year’s MIPTV, leading with Channel 5’s Clink.