Singapore – History channel on StarHub Ch 401 came alive with A+E bringing its on-air talents to promote their upcoming new and returning original productions. Among the celebrities involved in the press tour were CELEBRITY CAR WARS’ Bobby Tonelli, as well as PHOTO FACE-OFF’s Justin Mott and the Singaporean contestants competing in the show. There was also a special appearance by Giorgio A. Tsoukalos from the hit series, ANCIENT ALIENS, who is making his first-ever public appearance in … [Read more...] about A+E rolls out original series
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​HISTORY’s ​”​Hidden Cities Extreme​”​ goes into second season
Singapore – Following the success of Hidden Cities Extreme Season 1, HISTORY will be pushing the boundaries once again with the return of the second season in Hosted by actor and filmmaker, Simon Yin, the original production on HISTORY will take audience through real life extreme experiences for the second time with bigger stories, more unusual discoveries and crazier antics that put Simon’s level of endurance to test. In the brand new season, … [Read more...] about ​HISTORY’s ​”​Hidden Cities Extreme​”​ goes into second season
Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
Walking Through History with Tony Robinson (4 x 60’) has been secured by SBS Australia and Choice TV in New Zealand. SBS have also licensed BBC series The Farm Fixer (8 x 30’) which features Nick Hewer from the UK’s The Apprentice. Additionally, Foxtel’s History Channel has licensed Thomas Telford bio The Man Who Built Britain (1 x 60’) while the Lifestyle Channel picked up Paul & Nick’s Big Food Trip (8 x30’). Documentary series New … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
“Duck Dynasty” to debut on HISTORY Asia
Singapore – AETN All Asia Network has announced that Duck Dynasty will be premiering on the HISTORY channel across Asia this month. The real-life series, slated to debut in Singapore on April 11, brought in 8.6 million viewers in the U.S. for its third season, with 5.0 million adults 18-49 and 4.9 million adults 25-54. According to Trendrr TV, Blufin Labs and Social Guide, the season 3 premiere had more total activity across all major social media platforms than any other telecast on … [Read more...] about “Duck Dynasty” to debut on HISTORY Asia
Mark Burnett’s and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” is number one on iTunes and Twitter
Los Angeles – The Bible, which has been viewed by close to 80 million people, took over the number one spot on iTunes for top TV show downloads and continues to draw audiences from across all platforms including books as well as DVDs. The series is currently ranked number two on the list of 100 on Amazon's Best Sellers list in Movies and TV. Burnett and Downey's novelisation of The Bible television miniseries, The Bible: A Story of God and All of Us, which debuted March 3 on HISTORY … [Read more...] about Mark Burnett’s and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” is number one on iTunes and Twitter
Nancy Dubuc named President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks
New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed to a newly established role – President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks. Dubuc will now oversee all content creation, brand development and marketing for the entire A+E Networks portfolio including A&E Network, Lifetime and History, and their affiliated brands. In addition, Dubuc will oversee A+E Networks’ International and Digital divisions. A&E Network President Bob DeBitetto and Executive Vice Presidents Dan Suratt and … [Read more...] about Nancy Dubuc named President, Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks
