Kristin Brzoznowski

The Walt Disney Company Iberia and Telefónica have inked a deal to make Movistar the strategic distributor for Disney+’s launch in Spain.

Disney+ has revealed its full launch-day lineup for the U.K., with 500-plus films, more than 350 series and a slate of 26 exclusive originals.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) is prepping the romantic comedy Big Lars, headlined by the Danish comedian Lars Hjortshøj, as its next original production.

Sky has introduced a new package that integrates originals such as Chernobyl and Catherine the Great and Netflix for £25 a month.

The U.K. will not be seeking to participate in the next Creative Europe program, due to start in January 2021.

The Creative District Improvement Company (TCDI Co.), founded by British entrepreneurs Piers Read and Jeremy Rainbird to boost the U.K.’s film and TV industry, is putting up £500 million to support studios in the region.

Sky and Disney have signed a new multiyear deal that makes Disney+ available for purchase in the U.K. and Ireland on Sky Q, to be followed by NOW TV in the coming months.

After more than 30 years with TV 2 Denmark, Anette Romer is exiting her role as head of acquisitions and formats this summer.

Endemol Shine Germany has established a new scripted label, MadeFor Film, led by producer Nanni Erben along with Gunnar Juncken, who have been appointed as joint CEOs.

Herbert L. Kloiber, former managing director of Tele München Group, has launched a new venture, Night Train Media, focusing on European films and series.