Nancy Dubuc (left) and Abbe Raven (right) New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed president and chief executive officer of A+E Networks, becoming the third CEO in the company’s nearly 30-year history. Dubuc will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, with the brand groups and business divisions reporting to her. It was also announced that Abbe Raven will be elevated to the newly created position of chairman, A+E Networks. Raven will spearhead A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
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Eduardo Ruiz named President of A+E Networks Latin America
Miami – A+E Networks Latin America, a joint venture of A+E Networks and Ole Communications, has announced the promotion of Eddy Ruiz to President and General Manager of A+E Networks Latin America. In his role, Ruiz will continue to be responsible for the joint venture’s Latin America networks, A&E, HISTORY and BIO, and will lead the joint venture’s new growth initiatives for both established brands and other brands; manage the explosive growth of new technologies and the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Ruiz named President of A+E Networks Latin America
A+E Networks and Leftfield Pictures team up for Pawn Stars UK (wt)
New York/ London – A+E Networks and A+E Networks UK have greenlit the UK production of HISTORY’s blockbuster series Pawn Stars. Leftfield Pictures, producers of Pawn Stars, will produce Pawn Stars UK (working title), the first international format of the hit franchise. International HISTORY channels are also funding the project. “We’re excited that Leftfield Pictures will be producing this new, original version of HISTORY’s most successful global brand,” … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Leftfield Pictures team up for Pawn Stars UK (wt)
A+E Networks and Lionsgate announce home entertainment distribution partnership
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
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