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Frank Skinner, writer, comedian and television/radio personality, has been tapped to host this year's Edinburgh TV Awards, taking place on Thursday, August 23.

Eleven Sports has secured live and exclusive rights to La Liga in the U.K. and Ireland for three years.

Red Arrow Studios International has appointed Carlo Dusi to the newly created position of executive VP of commercial strategy for scripted.

Audiovisual Producers Finland (APFI) has appointed Teemu Kalliala as the organization's new executive director, effective June 1.

Hat Trick International has named Hana Zidek as its first acquisitions executive.

Sky Sports is adding to its bouquet a channel dedicated to horse racing.

Anne Holmes has been named director of national fiction for France Télévisions.

The European Parliament, Council and Commission have reached a preliminary agreement to revise the rules that apply to audiovisual content across the region, including a proposal that would require at least 30 percent of the content on paid on-demand services be European.

Comcast Corporation has made a formal offer to acquire European pay-TV giant Sky, valuing the platform at $31 billion.

Propagate has invested in Incognita, producer Edouard de Vésinne’s production company, which will spearhead its European production efforts.