New York/Sydney – A+E Networks has licensed Australian format rights for the hit series American Pickers to Foxtel. To be produced by Shine Australia, the 10-episode Aussie Pickers will air in Australia on A&E, which is managed locally by Foxtel, in 2013. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said, “Aussie Pickers is a show with pedigree. American Pickers is one of the most popular shows on our newly launched factual entertainment channel A&E, and this … [Read more...] about A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
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Great TV and great brands travel, says A+E’s Sean Cohan
Q: Pawn Stars UK Version – is that the way to go? Are we looking at important brands that have done well for the network, and looking for formats that could travel? A: Absolutely. But it’s not going to replace the great stories that are on finished taped. We’ll bring Pawn Stars UK, but we’ll also bring local formats. Our big brands of the last couple of years have become a lot more ‘formattable’. I think Pawn Stars is just the first. We will probably announce … [Read more...] about Great TV and great brands travel, says A+E’s Sean Cohan
Nancy Dubuc speaks at her first MIP
Cannes – A+E Network’s newly appointed President of Entertainment and Media, Nancy Dubuc, made her MIPCOM debut on Oct 7, a day before the market opened. During the company’s annual MIPCOM cocktail reception, she told the crowd that A+E Networks values the creative process above all else. “At A+E Networks, we are all about people, programming and partnerships. I think that we are a very unique organisation in the way that we support our people and in the way that we … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc speaks at her first MIP
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon LOS ANGELES – Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to the new position of President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. The newly created position establishes centralised, West Coast leadership of all Nickelodeon’s content teams, and provides direct, on the ground oversight of the network’s development slate. Hicks will be based at … [Read more...] about Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon
A+E Networks and Leftfield Pictures team up for Pawn Stars UK (wt)
New York/ London – A+E Networks and A+E Networks UK have greenlit the UK production of HISTORY’s blockbuster series Pawn Stars. Leftfield Pictures, producers of Pawn Stars, will produce Pawn Stars UK (working title), the first international format of the hit franchise. International HISTORY channels are also funding the project. “We’re excited that Leftfield Pictures will be producing this new, original version of HISTORY’s most successful global brand,” … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Leftfield Pictures team up for Pawn Stars UK (wt)
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
