New York – AETN International announced two new licensing deals in Japan with BS-TBS and Nippon TV. AETN International has signed an output deal with BS-TBS comprising programming from the HISTORY catalog that will air as part of BS-TBS’s dedicated history-themed slot, BS History Hour. The agreement with Nippon TV is for the acclaimed series, Life After People. The acquisition of the series follows the ratings success last year of the 2-hour special also called Life After People. As a result of the steady growth and to meet the rising demand for AETN International’s programming in the Asia-Pacific region, the company has appointed Joanne Lim to the position of content sales executive, Asia. Based in AETN’s Singapore offices, Lim will oversee program sales throughout South East Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Lim reports to Ling Sze Gan, content sales director, Asia. Prior to joining AETN International, Lim held positions at BBC Worldwide and ITV.