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Countrymen, a new scripted series from the Norwegian label Rubicon for public broadcaster NRK, in co-production with ARTE France, will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

Sky Deutschland has unveiled the new original series Autobahn, Tender Hearts and Chameleon, alongside plans to deliver more than 60 German and international Sky originals next year.

Fulwell 73 is set to establish Fulwell North, a new office in North East England, based at the University of Sunderland.

Amber Capital has accepted a proposal to sell its Lagardère shares to Vivendi, paving the way for a full takeover.

Zoe Brown, formerly UKTV’s director of legal and business affairs, has been appointed as Tiger Aspect’s chief commercial officer.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has reorganized and rebranded its studios operations, formerly known as NENT Studios, as Viaplay Studios.

Cameron Roach, Sky’s outgoing director of drama, has launched Rope Ladder Fiction, a Manchester-based independent production company that will focus on providing training and development opportunities to new talent.

Newen has acquired a majority stake in the Berlin-based production company Flare Film, which produces across films, documentaries and series.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has secured a five-year exclusive media rights agreement to bring National Hockey League (NHL) games to Viaplay in Poland.

Two new U.K.-produced Amazon original series are slated to launch on Prime Video: the psychological thriller Wilderness and a documentary feature about the influential online star KSI.