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”
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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”
Interview with Michael Hirst, creator of “Vikings”
This interview is contributed by A+E Networks Asia. Raiders from Vikings Q: So how did the idea for the new drama series Vikings come about and why the Vikings in particular? A: I have been interested in the Vikings for a long time. I mean every boy is interested in the Vikings anyway. And after I wrote Elizabeth, I wrote a movie about an English king called Alfred the Great, and he fought against the Vikings. I became really, really interested in their culture and their gods. Nothing happened … [Read more...] about Interview with Michael Hirst, creator of “Vikings”
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
India’s TV18, part of the Network18 Group, formed a joint venture with A+E Networks known as A+E Networks | TV18. The JV operates the channel HISTORY TV18, which launched in India in October 2011. TV ASIA Plus spoke to Sangeetha Aiyer, VP & Head Marketing, A+E Networks | TV18, and Ritu Kapur, Head Programming, A+E Networks | TV18. Ritu Kapur … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
A+E Networks Asia names Head of Operations
Singapore – A+E Networks Asia has appointed Sabil Salim to the newly-created position of Head of Operations, effective September 25, 2013. The announcement was made by Saugato Banerjee, Head of Strategy and Business Development, A+E Networks Asia Pacific, to whom Salim will report. Sabil Salim In his new role, Salim is responsible for overseeing and expanding A+E Networks’ broadcast operations across Asia, working closely with U.S. stakeholders. “A+E Networks Asia … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Asia names Head of Operations
