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
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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
MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
Nancy Dubuc Paris – MIPCOM, in partnership with A+E Networks’ Lifetime, will bring together 150 of the most influential women executives in international television and entertainment for the second annual Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch. This top-level invitation-only networking event will be held on Monday 7 October at the Majestic Hotel, as part of the MIPCOM 2013 content market, which runs 7-10 October in Cannes, France. … [Read more...] about MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
