New York, U.S - A+E Networks has announced four key promotions and one new position in its programming and original content groups, ramping up the programming division under new President & CEO, Nancy Dubuc. Robert DeBitetto has been appointed President, Brand Strategy, Business Development, A+E Studios. Also, three programming and development heads are promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager: Dirk Hoogstra for History and H2; David McKillop for … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces five new appointments
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A+E Networks brings Lifetime and H2 to Southeast Asia on June 14
Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks has secured broad carriages for both channels in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau on StarHub TV, True Visions, PCCW’s now TV, and Macau Cable TV respectively. Outside the U.S., Lifetime is available in Canada, while H2 can be seen in Canada, Latin America and the UK. Lifetime is a female-focused network that will see movies under the Lifetime brand, scripted dramas and unscripted programming. For the Asia launch, Lifetime … [Read more...] about A+E Networks brings Lifetime and H2 to Southeast Asia on June 14
Sony Pictures Television announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate
Sony Pictures Television has announced its 2013/ 2014 upfront slate. NBC’s comedies The Michael J. Fox Show and Welcome to the Family, medical drama The Night Shift, and The Blacklist, have been picked up by the network set to be distributed globally. Additionally, the network has also picked up ABC’s comedy The Goldbergs; FOX’s Us & Them – a U.S adaptation of the U.K’s Gavin & Stacey – of which both has been ordered for a full series; FOX’s … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate
A+E Networks announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks, has announced the its 2013/2014 upfront slate on May 8 for three of its networks – A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime. The network has picked up a new unscripted reality series, Modern Dads – a new take on Stay at Home Dads, set to debut on A&E. The network has also announced that HISTORY’s The Bible and Vikings were the number one mini and new cable series respectively, with production of season two for Vikings already underway. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
Nancy Dubuc (left) and Abbe Raven (right) New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed president and chief executive officer of A+E Networks, becoming the third CEO in the company’s nearly 30-year history. Dubuc will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, with the brand groups and business divisions reporting to her. It was also announced that Abbe Raven will be elevated to the newly created position of chairman, A+E Networks. Raven will spearhead A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
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