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Paramount Channel is being renamed Paramount Network in Spain, marking the first country for the rebrand following the launch of the network in the U.S. earlier this year.

The first speakers have been revealed for Conecta FICTION 2, a co-pro and networking event for the international TV industry that is scheduled to take place in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, from June 18 to 21.

The 2018 Edinburgh TV Festival is slated to feature a variety of talent, including Steve Coogan, actor/writer/comedian and co-founder of Baby Cow, as well as Christine Langan, who serves as the production company's CEO.

Reporting improved ad revenues in its key markets of Germany, France and the Netherlands, RTL Group said overall Q1 revenues were stable at 1.4 billion euros ($1.7 billion), while profit was down 19 percent to 111 million euros ($131 million).

Magnus Kastner, who has previously held roles at Viacom International Media Networks and Discovery Networks Deutschland, has been appointed as CEO of Endemol Shine Germany.

As MTG prepares to split off into two companies, new leadership team members have been put in place.

Scottish broadcaster STV is shutting down its STV2 channel at the end of June, with content investment shifting to the STV main channel and STV Player.

Rooftop Content Group has rebranded and launched the subsidiaries Rooftop Film & TV and Rooftop Immersive Studio, while also unveiling its plans to co-produce the VR format and platform The Ark Experience.

AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) has appointed Marcel Mares as country manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has revealed the winners of the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards, with the mockumentary This Country and miniseries Three Girls each scoring two nods.