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A&E Networks
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How the TV industry is financing drama in a choppy market
As scripted execs hit London TV Screenings this week, Richard Middleton explores the industry’s next…
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Hulu joins France TV, ZDF & Rai drama ‘The Kollective’, with A+E distributing
Hulu has picked up US rights to The Kollective, the upcoming thriller about the journalist…
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A+E Networks takes 50% stake in Rachael Ray’s Free Food Studios
A+E Networks in the US has formed a joint venture with Free Food Studios, the…
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Sales round-up: A+E takes ‘Spouse On Strike’; Global Agency takes Japanese cookery show global; Banijay welcomes ‘Charlie and Lola’
A+E takes Spouse On Strike A+E Networks has acquired international distribution rights to Spouse On…
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Canada’s Bell Media hires A+E alum Sean Cohan as president, Wade Oosterman to retire
Canada’s Bell Media has hired former A+E Networks and Wheelhouse exec Sean Cohan as its…
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A+E Networks names veteran Mark Garner to lead global FAST channel push
A+E Networks has named veteran exec Mark Garner to the newly created position of EVP…
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A+E reshuffles Lifetime as EVP & head of programming Amy Winter exits
A+E Networks has rejigged its senior programming team following the exit of Amy Winter. The…
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A+E orders Deborah Chong murder docuseries from Transistor Films for Crime & Investigation
A+E Networks EMEA has ordered a two-part docuseries exploring a brutal murder in the UK…
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A+E Networks reorganises exec team as MD in Asia Saugato Banerjee departs
A+E Networks’ MD in Asia, Saugato ‘Shoggy’ Banerjee, is stepping down at the end of…
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Spending squeeze drives ‘value for money’ commissions & copros as ‘Citadel’ franchise raises questions
Streamer spending cuts are fuelling a deeper shift into “value for money” programming and coproductions…
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News round-up: Sky snags YouTube hit ‘Super Sema’; Bell details 2023/24 slate & Crave’s AVOD shift; A&E extends ‘Secret Of’
Sky snags YouTube hit Super Sema Sky in the UK has picked up rights to…
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A+E unveils factual slate, incl Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman & Workerbee’s Janet Jackson shows
A+E Networks has commissioned a swathe of new unscripted programming for Lifetime, History Channel and…
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A+E Networks hires Turner & CBS alum for global sales
A+E Networks has hired Turner & CBS alum Deborah K Bradley to the newly created…
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BBC Studios expands FAST team with five new hires, incl A+E’s Sarah Shriver
BBC Studios (BBCS) has expanded its FAST team with five new additions, including former A+E…
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Lifetime recruits History exec to co-head unscripted content
History exec Amy Savitsky is moving to fellow A&E Networks brand Lifetime to co-head unscripted…
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News round-up: ‘Got Talent’ reaches Japan; Amazon, A+E buy Abacus show; Pluto lands in Canada
Got Talent reaches Japan Abema TV in Japan is preparing a local version of Fremantle’s Got…
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Amazon hires HBO & A+E veterans for senior Prime Video & Freevee roles
Amazon has appointed HBO Asia veteran David Simonsen as director of Southeast Asia for its…
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A+E files lawsuit against ‘On Patrol: Live’ network Reelz for “brazen theft” of ‘Live PD’ format
A+E Networks wants Reelz to pull its hit cop show On Patrol: Live after accusing…
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C4 takes History Channel’s ‘Alone’ into UK, orders new Studio Lambert reality show
Channel 4 (C4) in the UK has commissioned a local version of History Channel’s survival…
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History Channel expands ‘Alone’ franchise with two spin-off shows
The History Channel is expanding its survival reality franchise Alone, with orders for two new…
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Exclusive: Canal+ rebuilds doc offer after deal with A+E Planète+ ends
France’s Canal+ Group is rebuilding its documentary offer following the launch of premium channel Canal+…
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A+E, Amazon, Banijay and Warner Bros. Discovery join Coded For Inclusion initiative
A+E Networks, Amazon Studios, Banijay Americas and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed on to support and participate in…
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A+E hires Legendary TV’s VP of global distribution & co-productions
A+E Networks has hired a Legendary Television exec to work across its distribution efforts, with…
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Blue Ant Media brings A+E Networks’ ‘Hoarders’ to Canada in first int’l adaptation
Canada’s Blue Ant Media has commissioned a local version of Hoarders for its specialty channel…
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A+E Networks hires Sony exec as VP of EMEA sales
A+E Networks has appointed Dr Kerstin Gühne as VP of global content sales for EMEA….
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Factual round-up: ZDFE joins ‘Whales Off Our Coasts’; Mediaset strikes BBCS deal; A+E reveals lifestyle push
ZDFE joins Whales Off Our Coasts Germany’s ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) has joined upcoming special Whales…
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A+E Networks ups Susan Tanamli to head global tech & media operations
US-based A+E Networks has promoted Susan Tanamli to EVP and head of global technology and…
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Foxtel Group & A+E Networks expand factual partnership
Australia’s Foxtel Group has expanded its partnership with US multinational A+E Networks, inking a multi-year…
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News round-up: ITV axes ‘The X Factor’; ‘Ultimate Rides’ revs up S2; Hybrid MIA returns October
ITV axes ‘The X Factor’ UK comcaster ITV has confirmed that it currently has no…
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A+E buys into Newen’s Canadian prodco Reel One
A+E Networks has taken a 35% stake in Reel One Entertainment, the Canadian producer-distributor owned by…