Kristin Brzoznowski

Sky Deutschland has unveiled the new original series Autobahn, Tender Hearts and Chameleon, alongside plans to deliver more than 60 German and international Sky originals next year.

Amber Capital has accepted a proposal to sell its Lagardère shares to Vivendi, paving the way for a full takeover.

Zoe Brown, formerly UKTV’s director of legal and business affairs, has been appointed as Tiger Aspect’s chief commercial officer.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has reorganized and rebranded its studios operations, formerly known as NENT Studios, as Viaplay Studios.

Cameron Roach, Sky’s outgoing director of drama, has launched Rope Ladder Fiction, a Manchester-based independent production company that will focus on providing training and development opportunities to new talent.

Newen has acquired a majority stake in the Berlin-based production company Flare Film, which produces across films, documentaries and series.

Two new U.K.-produced Amazon original series are slated to launch on Prime Video: the psychological thriller Wilderness and a documentary feature about the influential online star KSI.

The BBC and Sky have renewed and expanded their long-term strategic partnership, which sees the BBC’s brands and services showcased on Sky’s TV products.

Dynamic Television has tapped Julie Anthony, who most recently served as head of content for the Series Mania Forum 2021 edition, as head of French originals and European co-productions.

Streaming growth in Europe has held onto pandemic gains, according to Conviva's State of Streaming: Europe report for Q2 2021, growing 19 percent year-on-year.