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
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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
Crime + Investigation launches in Angola and Mozambique
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
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
