Kristin Brzoznowski

Romain Bessi has been appointed CEO of Newen Studios, effective January 31, succeeding Bibiane Godfroid.

ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) has signed five first-look deals with emerging talent from the U.K. as part of an effort to provide meaningful opportunities for diverse creators.

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) and Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) have struck up a partnership for a new Pluto TV service across Sweden, Denmark and Norway in 2022.

UKTV has commissioned the scripted comedy We Are Not Alone, written by Larry Rickard and Ben Willbond, for its entertainment channel Dave.

A group of London-based international distributors—including All3Media International, Banijay Rights, Entertainment One (eOne), Fremantle and ITV Studios—are again collaborating on the London TV Screenings, set to take place in person from February 28 to March 4.

Bert Habets, formerly CEO of RTL Group, has been appointed as the CEO of Antenna Group.

The Edinburgh TV Festival has presented its annual awards, with nods going to We Are Lady Parts, It's a Sin and Lupin, among others.

Asacha Media Group (AMG) has appointed Maria Ishak, joining from All3Media International, as head of international content and co-productions.

Vera Peltekian has been named VP and commissioning editor of original production for France at WarnerMedia International.

The BBC has officially appointed Tom Fussell as CEO of BBC Studios, after having held the post on an interim basis since September 2020.