New York – History will launch in Belarus to nearly a million homes via Beltelecom on July 15. The announcement was made on July 14 by Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director, EMEA, A+E Networks. The premiere schedule for History in Belarus includes original, top-rated franchises such as Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Counting Cars, and Mountain Men. “We’re delighted to bring the highest quality factual entertainment to new audiences in Belarus through this … [Read more...] about History expands footprint in Eastern Europe
American Pickers
Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
New York/Sydney – A+E Networks has licensed Australian format rights for the hit series American Pickers to Foxtel. To be produced by Shine Australia, the 10-episode Aussie Pickers will air in Australia on A&E, which is managed locally by Foxtel, in 2013. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said, “Aussie Pickers is a show with pedigree. American Pickers is one of the most popular shows on our newly launched factual entertainment channel A&E, and this … [Read more...] about A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
Pawn soars in Singapore
Singapore – History channel’s Pawn stars is now the number one factual series among all cable subscribers in Singapore during primetime on Monday nights, and viewership for Season 3 has also doubled over Seasons 1 and 2, according to Kantar Media Singapore. Additionally, AGB Nielsen Malaysia reported that the show is also winning its time slot in Malaysia among men and affluent viewers. The network’s success follows that of its American counterpart, where Pawn Stars and … [Read more...] about Pawn soars in Singapore