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
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HISTORY launches online portal for Pawn Stars, partners Pawngo
New York – Pawn Stars fans can now pawn items via Pawngo through PawnStars.com, a new website portal for HISTORY’s hit TV series and aimed at continuing its brand expansion across digital platforms. Through PawnStars.com, fans can watch Pawn Stars episodes, play the popular Pawn Stars Facebook game, purchase merchandise and further connect with the network’s hit show. The site was launched on November 5 in time for the premiere of the new season of the show. Pawn … [Read more...] about HISTORY launches online portal for Pawn Stars, partners Pawngo
MEASAT’S HD bouquet reaches 34 channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has inked an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the addition of HISTORY North East Asia regional feed on MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E via the MEASAT-3 satellite. HISTORY provides entertainment programming with award-winning original series and event specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and engaging manner across multiple platforms. “The expansion of MEASAT’s HD … [Read more...] about MEASAT’S HD bouquet reaches 34 channels
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
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
HISTORY leads factual entertainment channels in Malaysia
Singapore – HISTORY, operated by AETN All Asia Networks across Southeast Asia, continues to rate well in the Malaysian factual entertainment segment. The channel gained the highest viewership in prime time on the Astro Learning Pack. According to Nielsen, the channel recorded a 21 percent increase in year-on-year viewership. HISTORY led the Malaysian prime time from 8pm to 12am against key factual entertainment brands, winning the daypart across 6 nights of the week with programmes … [Read more...] about HISTORY leads factual entertainment channels in Malaysia
