New York – Paul Buccieri has been appointed President, A&E® and History®. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks®, to whom Buccieri will report. The appointment becomes effective early next year. Buccieri will oversee all content creation, programming, brand development and marketing for A&E and History and their affiliated brands. A&E and History General Managers David McKillop and Dirk Hoogstra will now report to Buccieri. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
HISTORY
Canada’s historical dramas
Toronto – Canadian produced and co-produced historical dramas, most notably Vikings, The Borgias and Pillars of the Earth, are sold in markets around the world and perform well in Canada as well as internationally. Figures from Eurodata TV Worldwide, which analyses and distributes programming and audience information, indicate that international audiences turn their attention to historical dramas produced by Canadians during prime time hours. “Canadian content continues to … [Read more...] about Canada’s historical dramas
History™ Asia to launch first original reality competition series
Singapore – On September 23, HISTORY™ and Canon will launch Photo Face-Off, an original reality competition series which sees amateur photographers go head to head with renowned and professional photographer, Justin Mott, in a series of photography challenges. Five amateur photographers, one each from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, will move on to the one hour finale to compete for the ultimate prize – two all-expenses paid trips, first to Japan for the … [Read more...] about History™ Asia to launch first original reality competition series
“Ride N’ Seek” returns with second season
Singapore – Following the success of the first season last year, adrenaline junkie and bike enthusiast Jaime Dempsey returns to host Ride N’ Seek: Borneo, as she goes on an epic road trip through East Malaysia and Brunei on a Harley-Davidson. Premiered on Monday, 18 August on HISTORY (StarHub TV Ch 401) at 9pm (SIN/HK), Ride N’ Seek: Borneo, a six-episode motorcycle travelogue will see Dempsey take part in some unusual activities such as participating in the “Feeding the … [Read more...] about “Ride N’ Seek” returns with second season
History expands footprint in Eastern Europe
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
A+E Networks Asia to premiere original productions this August
Singapore – A+E Networks Asia announced on June 3 that it will be premiering a slew of original productions for HISTORY, Lifetime and CI this August. Kicking off with the first original Lifetime series made in Asia, Mom’s Time Out features three frazzled mothers setting off on an all-expenses paid holiday, leaving their husbands to look after the house and kids. Starring families from Singapore, Malaysia, and The Philippines, Dads struggle to take on the … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Asia to premiere original productions this August
