Jamie Stalcup

Gestmusic, part of Banijay Iberia, has launched a new Barcelona-based production venue featuring a large LED screen for creating customizable virtual environments.

Channel 5 has revealed its extensive commissions for 2023, with a range of brand-new programs across genres with talent such as astronaut Tim Peake, comedian Ruby Wax, actor Ross Kemp and more.

Viaplay Group has signed a distribution deal with T-Mobile in Poland, giving T-Mobile’s Swap customers free access to the Viaplay streaming service until February 28, after which they can add a subscription to their package.

Spirit Studios has scored two commissions for Channel 4’s digital channels, including the six-part comedy series Funraisers.

As Screen Flanders celebrates its ten-year anniversary, it is investing €2.545 million ($2.697 million) in nine new audiovisual productions, €1 million ($1.1 million) more than initially planned.

European streaming technology company Bedrock has launched a direct-to-consumer service for RTL+ Hungary, with three tiers available.

BBC Studios has launched Funny Parts, a new digital comedy channel, with three brand-new shows.

ZDF Studios has inked a package deal for 1,130 hours of content with the Czech Republic’s commercial channels group Prima Group.

SPI International, a CANAL+ company, has appointed HBO alum Kresimir Duic as director of operations for Adria and Albania.

Jonathan Newman has been named general manager of commercial for BBC Studios UK Distribution and UKTV as the companies restructure their commercial teams to focus more effectively on the region’s priorities.