New York, NY — A+E Studios has signed a three-year, first-look development agreement with writer and producer and two-time Emmy winner Carlton Cuse, it was announced by Barry Jossen, Executive Vice President of A+E Studios. This partnership marks A+E Studios’ first overall production deal with a creator/writer-producer since its inception. “I'm very excited to be extending my relationship with A+E where I've had such a wonderful and supportive creative experience,” said … [Read more...] about A+E Studios seals deal with Carlton Cuse
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BIO® rebrands to FYI
Singapore – On October 6, BIO® will rebrand to FYI, a contemporary lifestyle network reflecting how people live their lives today, across South East Asia. Territories include Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan; FYI will launch in Malaysia later this year. The announcement was made on August 26 by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, A+E Networks. BIO was also rebranded to FYI in the U.S. on July 8. … [Read more...] about BIO® rebrands to FYI
A+E Networks receives 23 nominations for 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards
Singapore – A+E Networks received 23 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will held on August 25 in the U.S. Some of A+ E Networks’ nominations this year include: Four nominations for Bonnie & Clyde:Outstanding miniseries, Outstanding hairstyling for a miniseries or a movie and Outstanding makeup for a miniseries or movie (non-prosthetic) and Outstanding sound editing for a miniseries, movie or a special Three nominations for The World … [Read more...] about A+E Networks receives 23 nominations for 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards
A+E Networks appoints Prem Kamath as Deputy Managing Director
New York – A+E Networks has appointed Prem Kamath as Deputy Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, effective in August. The announcement was made on August 7 by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, to whom Kamath will report. Based in Singapore, Kamath will provide leadership and strategic direction to the commercial, financial and operational functions of A+E Networks Asia, A+E Networks’ wholly-owned Southeast Asia business. He will also provide strategic support for … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Prem Kamath as Deputy Managing Director
A+E Networks appoints new MD, International Content Sales & Partnerships
New York / London – A+E Networks announced on August 5 the appointment of industry veteran Joel Denton as Managing Director, International Content Sales & Partnerships. The announcement was made by Sean Cohan, Executive Vice President, International for A+E Networks, to whom he will report. Joel Denton Based in London, Denton will manage A+E Networks’ content distribution and format licensing activities outside the U.S. Working with the company’s Regional Managing … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints new MD, International Content Sales & Partnerships
History expands footprint in Eastern Europe
New York – History will launch in Belarus to nearly a million homes via Beltelecom on July 15. The announcement was made on July 14 by Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, EMEA, A+E Networks. The premiere schedule for History in Belarus includes original, top-rated franchises such as Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Counting Cars, and Mountain Men. “We’re delighted to bring the highest quality factual entertainment to new audiences in Belarus through this … [Read more...] about History expands footprint in Eastern Europe