‘Fauda’ Writer Michal Aviram Sets Thriller Series ‘Munich Match’ at CBS Studios, Sky, Amusement Park

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentViacomCBS’ Pluto TV, the fast-growing, free, ad-supported, linear TV-style streaming service, is set to launch in Italy on Oct. 28 with 40 thematic channels spanning multiple genres.Pluto TV’s Italy launch will expand the service’s European footprint, segueing from successful bows in the U.K., Germany, France and Spain.

A brand new “Pitch Perfect” spin-off is on its way to the small-screen.

Naman Ramachandran Sky Deutschland has revealed plans for three new original series, which are part of a wider slate of 60 German and international series that will air in 2022.“Autobahn,” a 10-part series, will follow a pair of police officer brothers as they keep their cool while chasing suspects at high speed. Shot across Bavaria, the series is from producer Action Concept in association with Sky Studios.

Motsi Mabuse has received an overwhelming amount of support after she shared some huge career news on social media.The Strictly Come Dancing judge had reason to celebrate after she revealed that she won an award at the German Television Awards this week.MORE: Motsi Mabuse's daughter pays adorable tribute to 'auntie Oti' in rare videoTaking to Instagram on Friday, Motsi proudly held up her trophy for Best Factual Entertainment for her part in the TV show, Showtime of my Life.WATCH: Motsi Mabuse

EXCLUSIVE: Streaming service ChaiFlicks has acquired North American rights to three Israeli series from Shtisel and Fauda outfit Yes Studios.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorBerlin-based Picture Tree International has acquired worldwide rights to docu-fiction “The Painter,” a collaboration between German director Oliver Hirschbiegel, best known for Oscar-nominated “Downfall,” and German artist Albert Oehlen.The work stars Ben Becker, whose credits include “Brother of Sleep” and “Comedian Harmonists,” and features the voice of Charlotte Rampling.

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Noah Stollman, who co-created Our Boys and is head writer on Fauda seasons three and four, has set psychological thriller series The Malevolent Bride at A+E Studios, Ananey Studios and Israeli public broadcaster KAN 11.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorProduction, finance and sales outfit Film Constellation has inked new key deals on psychological thriller “John and the Hole,” directed by one of Variety’s top 10 directors to watch, Pascual Sisto.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected German journalist Helen Hoehne as its new president, the latest step in the org’s move to reform following controversies surrounding its operations. Hoehne, who previously served as vice president, will lead the HFPA’s recently announced expanded Board of Directors.HFPA members voted for Hoehne as its new president directly from the new Board membership, revealed last week.

Katie Price has reportedly invested in a second protection dog to help "make her home safer" after she was allegedly assaulted last month.The 43 year old revealed she was left with bruising and taken into hospital after she was allegedly punched while watching TV. After revealing she is feeling "strong" after her alleged attack, Katie has now reportedly invested in another black German Shepard dog, named Okra.

Sky has ordered a terrorist drama series about an incident in Germany set 50 years after the Munich massacre.

EXCLUSIVE: SHTTL, an ambitious under-the-radar drama which is the feature helming debut of writer/director Ady Walter, has wrapped in Ukraine. The film is eyeing the 2022 festival circuit and tells the story of the inhabitants of a Yiddish village at the border of Poland, 24 hours before the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany (aka the Barbarossa operation) which would take their lives.