UKTV has unveiled a pair of initiatives for underrepresented writers in comedy and drama and plans to commission an anthology series for Dave that will be written, made and performed by diverse talent.

SPI International/FilmBox and eir have concluded a distribution agreement for FilmBox Arthouse, Gametoon, Fast&FunBox, DocuBox and FashionBox.

Christoph von Issendorff has departed the Munich-based TV production company Constantin Entertainment as he eyes other international projects.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has secured a comprehensive package of international top-tier football for its Viaplay streaming service in the Baltic countries.

ViacomCBS Networks UK (VCN UK) has launched a new growth and partnerships division to advance its streaming business.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) will show live UEFA National Team football on its Viaplay streaming service in Iceland, starting from the 2022-23 season.

ViacomCBS Networks International has teamed up with EU40, the network of young members of the European Parliament, in partnership with Euractiv, to launch the digital event Beyond 2020: Global Youth—Voices & Futures.

LEONINE Studios has signed an output deal with Asbury Park Pictures, securing exclusive German-language rights to its entire slate.

SPI International has partnered with Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment for the digital-first release of Looks That Kill in the U.K.

Sky has revealed that by 2025 it plans to have 20 percent of its roles in the U.K. and Ireland workforce filled by those from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, with 5 percent of the roles in Sky’s U.K. and Ireland workforce filled by Black employees.