New York – On September 11, 2001, the United States suffered the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. To most people, the attack was a sudden and extraordinary act of aggression. But a group of law enforcement agents, analysts, and other government officials knew better; the roots of the attack were sown decades earlier. HISTORY presents a major historical investigation of the events that led to that day in the limited documentary series, Road to 9/11. The six-hour, three consecutive night … [Read more...] about HISTORY premieres Road to 9/11
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History Con returns to Manila
Singapore - A+E Networks Asia announced the launch of HISTORY Con 2017 in Manila (The Philippines) and its plan to bring the branded experience to Malaysia this year. The mega entertainment convention will be held at the World Trade Centre in Manila from 10th to 13th August, promoted by Viva Entertainment in Manila and GR8 Dreams in Malaysia. Popular celebrities “Horny” Mike Henry (Counting Cars), Ryu Lim (Forged In Fire), Jaime Dempsey (Ride N’ Seek), and Justin Mott … [Read more...] about History Con returns to Manila
A+E Networks appoints John Flanagan
New York - A+E Networks has appointed John Flanagan as General Manager for The History Channel Japan Corp. (THCJ), a joint venture between A+E Networks and Super-Network, Inc. The announcement was made today by Edward Sabin, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks and Akira Miyauchi, President, Super Network. Underscoring its aggressive growth plans in Japan, A+E Networks increased its stake in the 15-year joint venture with Super Network from 50% to 80% in July 2016. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints John Flanagan
HISTORY gives straight-to-series order
New York, NY– HISTORY has given a 10-episode straight-to-series order to the original scripted drama Blue Book from A+E Studios, it was announced by Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Studios and A+E Networks Portfolio Group. Executive produced by Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, Contact), Blue Book chronicles the true top secret United States Air Force-sponsored investigations into UFO-related phenomena in the 1950’s and 60’s known as … [Read more...] about HISTORY gives straight-to-series order
A + E networks buys out NBCUniversal of German Joint venture
New York - A+E Networks will acquire full ownership of A+E Networks Germany following a successful 12-year joint venture with NBCUniversal International (NBCUI), it was announced today by Sean Cohan, President, International & Digital, A+E Networks. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. A+E Networks Germany operates HISTORY® and A&E® in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Alto Adige and Liechtenstein. Both channels have full distribution on cable and satellite … [Read more...] about A + E networks buys out NBCUniversal of German Joint venture
A+E Networks content picked up across Canada
New York – A+E Networks has inked multiple program sales agreements across a variety of genres to top broadcasters in Canada, it was announced by Ellen Lovejoy, Vice President, Head of Content Sales, Americas and Formats. From the scripted catalogue, Corus’ Historia will premiere ROOTS in French-speaking Canada while in English Canada, History premiered SIX on January 18 and snapped up KNIGHTFALL, as well as the unscripted hits, DONNIE LOVES JENNY slated for SLICE, and PSYCHIC KIDS slated for … [Read more...] about A+E Networks content picked up across Canada
