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
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A+E Networks strengthens presence in Asia
New York – A+E Networks has finalized licensing agreements with broadcasters in Asia for a number of series and specials, according to Marielle Zuccarelli, Managing Director, International Content Distribution for A+E Networks. Ling-Sze Gan, Senior Director, International Content Sales, Asia, said, “This year, our sales are soaring throughout Asia, which has enabled us to further strengthen our presence in this vital market. We have a fantastic library of high quality content and … [Read more...] about A+E Networks strengthens presence in Asia
Comcast close to selling stake in A&E
Comcast is close to selling its stake in the A&E cable networks, which would bring in nearly $3 billion for just 15 percent of the company, according to The New York Times. The deal has been in the works for many months, and now awaits approval from banks. A&E Networks, whose majority 85 percent stake is co-owned by ABC-Disney and the Hearst Corporation, will make the purchase of the Comcast stake and will pay back the loan from the networks’ profits. According to The New York … [Read more...] about Comcast close to selling stake in A&E
CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development
Hong Kong – To boost its effectiveness as an advocate of multichannel TV advertising, the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced the appointment of Jenny Setnicker as Head, Advertising Development. Based in Singapore, Setnicker will be responsible for promoting the benefits of multichannel advertising and new investment in the development of data and actionable insights relevant to the multi-channel TV sector in all its forms. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints new head for advertising development
A+E Networks closes MIPTV deals
New York – On the heels of MIPTV 2012, A+E Networks has finalised multiple volume licensing agreements with broadcasters in Asia Pacific. Deals were closed in China with multiple partners including: ICS Channel who picked up Cities of the Underworld and Engineering an Empire, among several other titles; Phoenix Channel acquired Coming Home, Swamp People and Titanic’s Final Moments: Missing Pieces and others; and CCTV picked up Swamp People, How the Earth Was Made, Food Tech, and … [Read more...] about A+E Networks closes MIPTV deals
Pawn Stars kicks off new season with fan contest
Singapore – Pawn Stars returns to HISTORY on May 7 with its sixth season. To kick off this new season, the network is concurrently holding a regional online contest to put viewers’ bargaining skills to the rest. In this ‘Pawn Star of the week’ contest, HISTORY will post a picture of an item on its Facebook page and fans can make their guesses on the item’s pawn or sale value by commenting on the picture. The correct or closest estimates win prizes such as a Diana … [Read more...] about Pawn Stars kicks off new season with fan contest
