New York – A+E Networks® has finalised a raft of sales agreements for Lifetime Original Movies with broadcasters across EMEA. The announcement was made by Joel Denton, Managing Director, International Content Sales & Partnerships, A+E Networks. “A strong story is the foundation of any good movie alongside great casting and high-end production values. We are proud to offer broadcasters an ever expanding catalogue that delivers,” said Denton. “As we approach … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® inks sales
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A&E Network presents “Dogs of War”
New York, NY – This Veterans Day, A&E Network presents a new docuseries following war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as they are paired with shelter dogs trained to help them adjust to life after combat. This real life series chronicles the fog of PTSD that many veterans find themselves in after serving in combat, and the service dogs that bring them out of it. In each hour, one veteran is matched with a dog adopted from a shelter that has been trained in … [Read more...] about A&E Network presents “Dogs of War”
A&E Network greenlights “The Returned”
New York, New York – A&E Network has given the greenlight to ten episodes of the new original scripted drama series The Returned, a co-production of A+E Studios and FremantleMedia North America. Carlton Cuse (Bates Motel) wrote the first episode, and he and Raelle Tucker (True Blood) will write and executive produce the series. Casting will begin immediately. The announcement was made on April 29 by David McKillop, General Manager and Executive Vice President of A&E … [Read more...] about A&E Network greenlights “The Returned”
Nancy Dubuc named President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks
New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed to a newly established role – President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks. Dubuc will now oversee all content creation, brand development and marketing for the entire A+E Networks portfolio including A&E Network, Lifetime and History, and their affiliated brands. In addition, Dubuc will oversee A+E Networks’ International and Digital divisions. A&E Network President Bob DeBitetto and Executive Vice Presidents Dan Suratt and … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc named President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks
A+E Networks and Lionsgate announce home entertainment distribution partnership
New York and Santa Monica – A+E Networks and Lionsgate have forged a partnership under which Lionsgate will handle home entertainment distribution of programming from A&E Network, HISTORY and Lifetime. The partnership encompasses hit programmes from A+E Networks’ diverse content catalogue including Storage Wars, Shipping Wars and Duck Dynasty from A&E, HISTORY’s Pawn Stars, American Pickers and America The Story of US, and Lifetime’s Dance Moms and the library of … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Lionsgate announce home entertainment distribution partnership
A&E Network to air Ridley and Tony Scott’s Coma
New York – A&E Network will be airing Coma, a four-hour two-night miniseries by Ridley and Tony Scott, which is a modern day retelling of the bestselling novel by Robin Cook and based on the film by Michael Crichton. From the team behind A&E’s Emmy-nominated miniseries The Andromeda Strain and the hit drama series The Good Wife, Coma is a thriller about a young doctor (Lauren Ambrose of Six Feet Under) who discovers that something sinister is going on in her hospital after … [Read more...] about A&E Network to air Ridley and Tony Scott’s Coma
