DISCOVERY EXTEND THEIR DEAL IN THEE CEE REGION

Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Discovery announced an extension of their content agreement across Central Eastern Europe which will see titles from the Sony Pictures Entertainment slate of upcoming feature films and selected TV series shown exclusively on both HBO channels and the HBO Max streaming platform across the region. The deal will bring Sony Pictures Television’s biggest brands and franchises to Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, BosniaHerzegovina, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.∙

Viaplay Downgrades Outlook For 2023 And Appoints New Ceo

Viaplay Group announced a downgrade of its shortterm outlook for 2023 following an “accelerated deterioration in the operating environment” and “longer than expected realization of its cost savings programme,” according to the company.

After this, Group CEO, Anders Jensen, has offered his resignation. The Board of Directors has accepted Anders’s resignation, and announced the appointment of Jorgen Madsen Lindemann as the new CEO of Viaplay Group, with immediate effect. Madsen Lindemann is the former CEO of MTG, which is the previous parent company of Viaplay Group.∙

Keshet Uk Hires Christine Healy As Chief Operating Officer

Keshet International’s British independent production Keshet UK has appointed Christine Healy to the position of Chief Operating Officer. In this newly created role, the producer will be tasked with expanding the company’s scripted production footprint in the UK. Working out of Keshet UK’s offices in London, Healy will report to Jamie Munro, Managing Director of Keshet UK and also co-Managing Director of Greenbird. In addition to overseeing all aspects of production, Healy’s initial focus will be working with the Keshet UK team to mine the company’s extensive catalogue of international IPs.∙

INTER MEDYA’S “DECEPTION” SECURES SECOND SEASON ORDER

The second season of “Deception,” the successful TV series produced by TIMS&B Productions and distributed by Inter Medya, has been commissioned by ATV following the success of its debut season. From the creators of the global phenomenon “Bitter Lands,” “Deception” has quickly become a fan-favorite with its unique blend of drama, family and love. The first season has captivated audiences with its storylines and stellar performances from Starring Vahide Percin, Mustafa Ugurlu and Ercan Kesal. The drama has been praised for its engaging storyline that, according to its creators, keeps the audiences on the edge of their seats.∙