A+E Networks and A+E Networks UK have partnered on a factual co-production, Damian Lewis: SPY WARS (W/T). The ground-breaking and revelatory series is produced by Alaska TV. A+E Networks has global distribution rights and will introduce the new factual series to the international marketplace at MIPTV in Cannes this April. The series will air in the UK locally on HISTORY®. The announcement was made by Patrick Vien, EMD, International, A+E Networks, and Dan Korn, VP of Programming at … [Read more...] about A+E Networks partners with A+E Networks UK
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A+E Networks’ Seven Year Switch launches in Italy and Finland
On the heels of ratings success around the globe for its hugely popular social experiment format, Seven Year Switch, A+E Networks is launching local versions in Italy and Finland. Local productions of Seven Year Switch will premiere Monday, March 11, 2019 on Fox Life in Italy and Nelonen in Finland, joining Seven Network Australia, Antena 3 Spain, RTL4 Netherlands, C4 UK and LIFETIME U.S. who have all achieved success with the A+E Networks format. In Australia, the … [Read more...] about A+E Networks’ Seven Year Switch launches in Italy and Finland
Renewal of Pawn Stars for 2019-20
A+E Networks and Trifecta Entertainment & Media announce the broadcast syndication renewal of the hit HISTORY series, Pawn Stars. Highlighted by the Tribune Station Group’s and CBS’ WCBS/WLNY renewal of the Monday through Friday strip, the series will return for the 2019-20 season with 100 new additional episodes. Going into Year 3, Pawn Stars is one of the top rated off-cable strips cleared in over 85% of the country. Pawn Stars continues to be one of HISTORY®’S top performers … [Read more...] about Renewal of Pawn Stars for 2019-20
High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
Lifetime greenlights Thinkfactory’s wedding series
NEW YORK – A+E Networks-owned Lifetime has greenlit My Great Big Live Wedding, an eight-part live wedding event series from LA’s Thinkfactory Media. The show will feature eight couples as they work together with world-renowned wedding and event planner David Tutera to plan out the wedding of their dreams. My Great Big Live Wedding is designed to “turn the wedding genre on its head by doing something that audiences have never seen before,” said Adam Reed, President of Thinkfactory … [Read more...] about Lifetime greenlights Thinkfactory’s wedding series
History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex
SINGAPORE – A+E Networks Asia has announced the launch of the brand-new season of History Asia’s original production and award-winning automotive reality series Celebrity Car Wars for its third season. A new line-up of six celebrities across Southeast Asia will compete in a variety of super-charged automotive challenges. Viewers can expect a turbocharged season that will be faster and fiercer. Helmed by Emmy-winning activeTV and sponsored by Caltex, the production of the show has … [Read more...] about History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex