New York – Paul Buccieri has been appointed President, A&E® and History®. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks®, to whom Buccieri will report. The appointment becomes effective early next year. Buccieri will oversee all content creation, programming, brand development and marketing for A&E and History and their affiliated brands. A&E and History General Managers David McKillop and Dirk Hoogstra will now report to Buccieri. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
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A+E Networks co-produces with Ideate Media
Singapore – A+E Networks® Asia and Ideate Media have teamed to launch a regional production partnership (RPP) designed to kick start content development in Asia, with programming that targets regional and global audiences. The announcement was made by Sean Cohan, Executive Vice President, International, A+E Networks and Zainir Aminullah, Chief Executive Officer, Ideate Media. “As A+E Networks Asia expands into broader, mass markets, the importance of regionally-produced content … [Read more...] about A+E Networks co-produces with Ideate Media
A+E Networks® inks sales
New York – A+E Networks® has finalised a raft of sales agreements for Lifetime Original Movies with broadcasters across EMEA. The announcement was made by Joel Denton, Managing Director, International Content Sales & Partnerships, A+E Networks. “A strong story is the foundation of any good movie alongside great casting and high-end production values. We are proud to offer broadcasters an ever expanding catalogue that delivers,” said Denton. “As we approach … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® inks sales
A&E Network presents “Dogs of War”
New York, NY – This Veterans Day, A&E Network presents a new docuseries following war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as they are paired with shelter dogs trained to help them adjust to life after combat. This real life series chronicles the fog of PTSD that many veterans find themselves in after serving in combat, and the service dogs that bring them out of it. In each hour, one veteran is matched with a dog adopted from a shelter that has been trained in … [Read more...] about A&E Network presents “Dogs of War”
A+E Studios seals deal with Carlton Cuse
New York, NY — A+E Studios has signed a three-year, first-look development agreement with writer and producer and two-time Emmy winner Carlton Cuse, it was announced by Barry Jossen, Executive Vice President of A+E Studios. This partnership marks A+E Studios’ first overall production deal with a creator/writer-producer since its inception. “I'm very excited to be extending my relationship with A+E where I've had such a wonderful and supportive creative experience,” said … [Read more...] about A+E Studios seals deal with Carlton Cuse
HISTORY and Lifetime Asia to simulcast “Bonnie & Clyde”
Singapore – In a first for A+E Networks, HISTORY and Lifetime will unite to simulcast the four-hour, two-night major event Bonnie & Clyde, starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) and Holliday Grainger (The Borgias) in the title roles of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, the Depression-era outlaw couple in December 2013. The cast also includes Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Holly Hunter (The Piano) … [Read more...] about HISTORY and Lifetime Asia to simulcast “Bonnie & Clyde”