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Colin McLeod has become the new general manager of Fox Networks Group UK, a role previously held by Jeff Ford.

RTL Group has acquired United Screens, the leading multiplatform network (MPN) in the Nordic countries, for SEK 120 million ($14.9 million).

UPC DTH-operated platforms in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary have added more SPI International/FILMBOX channels to their lineups.

MTG's nice entertainment group has set up Nice One Denmark, a brand-new Danish digital studio.

Twofour Group has strengthened its development team with a number of promotions and new hires, including Jonny Coller being elevated to director of development and joining the group's management board.

Marking a third consecutive year of growth, U.K. consumer spend on video increased by 7.5 percent in 2017, bringing the total value of the category to £2.69 billion ($3.64 billion), according to new figures from the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE).

A new agreement has been inked regarding the distribution of M6 Group channels and their associated services for SFR (Altice) subscribers.

The soon-to-be-integrated BBC Studios and BBC Worldwide venture has announced four senior appointments to its Executive Committee ahead of its formal launch in April 2018.

Discovery Communications has entered into an original content partnership with sports and entertainment agency Wasserman for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland has landed two new TV sports rights deals, including one for UEFA Europa League football.