Blue Ant Studios has announced the sale of rights for seasons 1-3 of investigative history series Mysteries from Above (30 x 60’, Blue Ant Studios) to A+E Global Media’s HISTORY(r) Channel in the U.S.. Announced at Banff World Media Festival, the deal demonstrates the studio’s commitment to exporting their Canadian productions to the U.S. market and globally. “This sale is a true reflection of Blue Ant Studios’ commitment to showcasing premium Canadian content on a global scale," says Mark … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Studios Closes Deal for Premium Canadian History title Mysteries from Above to A+E Global Media
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discovery+ launches in the Philippines with exclusive Globe partnership
Discovery, Inc. announced the launch of discovery+ in the Philippines, in partnership with Globe. While the streaming service will be accessible widely in October, select Globe customers can, for a limited time, exclusively enjoy 1-year of access and offers from September 2, giving them early web access to an extensive library of shows from beloved brands, including Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Food Network, Magnolia Network, Travel Channel, Animal Planet and Asian Food … [Read more...] about discovery+ launches in the Philippines with exclusive Globe partnership
The HISTORY Channel greenlights new nonfiction series ‘Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman’ (working title) as part of A+E Networks MIPCOM upfront
The HISTORY® channel announced the greenlight of the new nonfiction series Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman (working title) hosted and executive produced by the Academy Award-winning actor as part of A+E Networks MIPCOM upfront presentation. Produced by Freeman and producer Lori McCreary’s production company, Revelations Entertainment, the six one-hour episode series will reveal in detail history’s greatest convict escapes from some of the most notorious prisons in the world. “I’ve been … [Read more...] about The HISTORY Channel greenlights new nonfiction series ‘Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman’ (working title) as part of A+E Networks MIPCOM upfront
A+E Networks International, History U.S., and Hulu Japan set to air co-production ‘Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later’
Groundbreaking two-hour documentary Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later, co-produced by A+E Networks® International, HISTORY® U.S. , and Hulu Japan, will premiere on Hulu Japan and on HISTORY in the United States on Sunday, 2 August; and on HISTORY Japan on 30 August. The announcement was made by Steve MacDonald, President, Global Content Sales and International, A+E Networks and Kazufumi Nagasawa, Managing Director and Chief Content Officer, Hulu Japan. Directed by award-winning … [Read more...] about A+E Networks International, History U.S., and Hulu Japan set to air co-production ‘Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75 Years Later’
History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex
SINGAPORE – A+E Networks Asia has announced the launch of the brand-new season of History Asia’s original production and award-winning automotive reality series Celebrity Car Wars for its third season. A new line-up of six celebrities across Southeast Asia will compete in a variety of super-charged automotive challenges. Viewers can expect a turbocharged season that will be faster and fiercer. Helmed by Emmy-winning activeTV and sponsored by Caltex, the production of the show has … [Read more...] about History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex
History’s hit drama “Vikings” returns in November
SAN DIEGO – History Channel’s hit drama series Vikings will return in November, as announced from the recent event San Diego Comic-Con International. An exclusive trailer from the mid-season five premiere was unveiled to nearly 5,000 fans during the Vikings cast panel held at Comic-Con. In the mid-season five finale, the divide between the Lothbrok family climaxes with Ragnar’s sons battling each other to rule the world. The long-awaited faceoff ends with a strategic victory going … [Read more...] about History’s hit drama “Vikings” returns in November
