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At MIPCOM today, Rakuten TV announced the launch of a new Enterprise Services division, allowing content owners and distributors to launch their own FAST channels and video apps.

As MIPCOM celebrates Spain as its Country of Honour this year, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment and Parrot Analytics have revealed that content from the country generated $5.1 billion in global streaming revenues over the last four years.

Samsung TV Plus has expanded its offering in Spain with a suite of new Spanish channels, including RTVE Época, RTVE Crimen, RTVE Somos Cine, CNNE and more.

The CEE-focused NATPE Budapest market is set to return for another edition from June 23 to 26, 2025, at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel.

Entertainment executive Thom Chapman has set up Victura Media, a new entertainment franchise company based in the U.K. and Canada, along with company director and executive producer Gráinne McNamara.

Electric Entertainment has unveiled ElectricNOW Originals, the streaming platform’s own original programming for its AVOD and FAST streaming service, and has signed four new deals for its series Almost Paradise.

FilmRise has launched six new FAST channels, including the first-ever FAST channel dedicated to Sherlock Holmes content.

The Walt Disney Company has named James P. Gorman as chairman of the board, effective January 2, 2025, succeeding Mark G. Parker, who is departing after nine years of service.

ITV Studios is ramping up its digital business by evolving it into its own label: Zoo 55.

Australia's Seven Network has renewed its long-standing output deal with ITV Studios until 2029.