New York – Crime + Investigation (CI) has rolled out in Mozambique and Angola via the platform, DStv. The announcement was made by Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, Europe for A+E Networks on April 28. The Portuguese channel features series and specials from A+E Networks’ rich, crime/justice catalogue. Among the original, globally-recognised series airing are The First 48, I Killed My BFF, Cajun Justice, Beyond Scared Straight, and Evil Up Close. The channel is operated by … [Read more...] about Crime + Investigation launches in Angola and Mozambique
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Lifetime to be launched in Latin America and Brazil
New York and Miami – A+E Networks Latin America, a joint venture between A+E Networks and Ole Communications, and Sony Pictures Television announced on April 23 that they will launch Lifetime in Latin America and Brazil. The channel will debut in July 2014. The announcement was made by Eduardo (Eddy) Ruiz, President and General Manager of A+E Networks Latin America, who will serve as General Manager for the new channel. “I couldn't be prouder of heading up this new joint venture … [Read more...] about Lifetime to be launched in Latin America and Brazil
Lifetime launches first global premiere with “Return to Zero”
Los Angeles – Lifetime launches its first-ever global premiere event with the debut of the film, Return to Zero, starring Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting, About a Boy, The Riches), Paul Adelstein (Private Practice, Scandal), Alfred Molina (The Normal Heart, Chocolat), Connie Nielsen (The Following), Sarah Jones (Alcatraz), Andrea Anders (Joey) and Golden Globe and Emmy winner Kathy Baker (Picket Fences). Debuting in the U.S. on May 17 at 8pm … [Read more...] about Lifetime launches first global premiere with “Return to Zero”
Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
Burbank, California – Anne Sweeney, who oversaw 18 years of tremendous growth and success of Disney’s global entertainment and news properties and who helped shepherd the television industry into the digital age, announced on March 11 that she would be departing The Walt Disney Company in January 2015 to pursue a career in Television Directing. Sweeney, who joined the company in 1996, is currently co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. In … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
HISTORY launches in Ukraine and expands reach in Russia
Moscow – HISTORY® has launched in the Ukraine via DTH platform, Lybid, and has increased distribution in Russia with its launch on Beeline. “We’re thrilled to have broken new ground in the Ukraine through our partnership with Lybid, and are looking forward to further expanding our reach across Russia in 2014,” said Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, Europe, A+E Networks. Ice Road Truckers HISTORY takes viewers on a journey through the ages, connecting our … [Read more...] about HISTORY launches in Ukraine and expands reach in Russia
A+E Network’s BIO channel to rebrand as FYI
New York, New York – Launching summer 2014, A+E Networks' BIO Channel will be rebranded as FYI, a contemporary lifestyle network reflecting how people actually live their lives today, it was announced by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks. Jana Bennett, President of FYI and LMN, will oversee the new network. For your inspiration, for your imagination or for your innovation, FYI will be a personalised experience for each viewer. FYI embraces the way we really … [Read more...] about A+E Network’s BIO channel to rebrand as FYI