Alison Skilton

StarzPlay has acquired A24’s new comedy Ramy for select territories in Europe from Lionsgate's worldwide television distribution group.

Comedy Central UK has given the green light for the brand-new unscripted series Gods of the Game, hosted by Britain’s most decorated Olympian, Sir Bradley Wiggins.

BBC Studios Productions has tapped Josh Cole for the role of head of comedy.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) UK has acquired Sex and the City creator Darren Star’s comedy Younger from Endemol Shine International.

SPI International/FilmBox has expanded its distribution agreement with Beeline TV, operated by the Russian service provider VimpelCom, to include six linear channels from the company’s portfolio.

Per a deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, SPI International has acquired the brand assets of the Dutch premium television and VOD service Film1.

Discovery has tapped Paul Rehrig for the role of general manager of Eurosport digital.

Mastiff Norway, a Banijay Group company, is set to take over production on the breakfast show God Morgen Norge (Good Morning Norway) from TV2.

Eccho Rights has tapped Lisa Widén for the position of sales and acquisitions executive for the Scandinavian market.

Andrew Georgiou has been appointed as president of Eurosport and global sports rights and sports marketing solutions at Discovery.