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Seniha Tunaboylu, head of content and acquisitions for Viasat World, is at NATPE Budapest International looking for “new content across all of our channels,” with a strong focus on factual for networks such as Viasat Nature, Viasat History and Viasat Explore, as well as period dramas for the newly launched Epic Drama.

ProSiebenSat.1 Media and Discovery have announced plans to combine their streaming assets in Germany to create a new platform, bringing together 7TV, maxdome and Eurosport Player and inviting other local broadcasters to participate.

Banijay Group has set up Banijay Studios Italy in Rome, tapping Massimo Del Frate, former head of drama at Endemol Shine Italy, to lead the new venture.

Kew Media Distribution has secured a raft of deals with broadcasters in Central and Eastern Europe, including placing a trio of titles with Viasat World.

ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) is focusing on its drama and kids’ slates, with highlights such as Ku’damm 59 and School of Roars, at NATPE Budapest International.

Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer for Discovery and factual, and Luke Hyams, head of originals at YouTube EMEA, are slated to speak during this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.

Blue Ant International has expanded its U.K. operations with the appointment of Fleur Wheatley to serve as sales manager for international.

BT has become the first U.K. pay-TV provider to incorporate Amazon Prime Video in its set-top boxes.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is expanding the Comedy Central brand in Germany to a 24-hour channel at the beginning of 2019.

ITV4 has commissioned Twofour to produce the entertainment show Take the Tower.