Alison Skilton

Fulwell73, the producers behind Sounds Like Friday Night, Roast Battle, The Late Late Show and Carpool Karaoke, has appointed Sheldon Lazarus to the position of senior development executive, effective immediately.

Zodiak Belgium, a Banijay Group company, has appointed Isabelle Dams, an SBS Belgium alum, to the position of managing director.

Georgia Brown is set to make her first appearance at the Edinburgh TV Festival since joining Amazon Studios as its director of European originals.

MTV has been named an official media partner for the European Development Days (EDD), an annual forum that highlights Europe’s commitment to building a fair and sustainable world.

SPI International/FilmBox has launched its Gametoon HD channel in Portugal, per an agreement with the Portuguese TV operator MEO.

The Scotland-based indie STV Productions has appointed Josephine Brassey to the role of head of development of entertainment.

The family sitcom King Gary, from the BAFTA-winning team behind Murder in Successville, has landed a straight-to-series commission from BBC One.

SPI International/FilmBox has signed a distribution deal with Salt Mobile that sees the Swiss telecommunications provider set to broadcast four thematic channels from the company’s portfolio.

Conecta FICTION has revealed the finalists from its four pitching sessions, with selected projects hailing from Argentina, Chile, Spain, the Netherlands and the U.S., among others.

TVF International has sold a number of its shows, including the ABC-commissioned China Love, to broadcasters in Spain.