A+E Networks has expanded the distribution of its factual entertainment channels History Channel, Crime+Investigation and History2 in Poland with a launch on T-Mobile. History Channel is now available on T-Mobile’s basic M package in the country, while Crime+Investigation and History2 are both now part of the extended basic tier L. T-Mobile’s subscribers will now have […]
The BBC has announced two new factual commissions at Wales Screen Summit. Both commissions are being produced out of Cardiff and are being made by South Shore. Catherine Catton, BBC Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment & Events, commeted: “These two new shows showcase the food, passion and creativity of people all across the UK and […]
Loud Minds, the high-end factual and drama indie established by Tim Haines (Walking with Dinosaurs, Primeval, The Loch), has announced that Will Aslett and Emma Parkin have joined its growing team, both in pivotal development roles. Aslett, an experienced, award-winning writer, executive producer and senior development executive, now takes the lead as head of development […]
Luxembourg-based pay-TV provider M7 Group, owned by Canal+ Group, has concluded a multi-year capacity agreement with A+E Networks EMEA for the satellite distribution of its flagship History and Crime+Investigation channels across Europe. The agreement allows A+E Networks EMEA to deliver the channels via the M7 satellite platform on 1 degree West to its affiliate customers […]
A+E Networks UK has partnered with ZDF Studios on U-Boat War Gamers (working title), set to premiere in the UK on Sky History in February 2023, and on The History Channel in Eastern Europe, Poland, Nordics, Middle East, South Africa, Italy and Germany later next year. Produced by World Media Rights, U-Boat War Gamers tells […]
A+E Networks UK has commissioned Phoenix Television and Motion Content Group to produce Royal Autopsy, a Sky HISTORY series presented by Professor Alice Roberts. The UK commission investigates the cause of death of two of Britain’s most famous monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles II, in an entirely new and realistic way. The series […]
A+E Networks UK has collaborated with Sky and award-winning production company Nutopia to make a 4×60’ drama-documentary entitled The Royal Mob. The UK commission for Sky HISTORY tells the saga of the extended royal family – dubbed by Queen Victoria “The Royal Mob” – that once ruled the whole of Europe, and how their loves, […]
FOX Nation will debut a new series hosted by actor, producer and director Kelsey Grammer titled Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America on May 1st, announced FOX Nation president Jason Klarman. In the programme, Grammer will take viewers on an inside look at eight key battles that left an indelible mark on this nation, spanning […]
Kelli Peter has been appointed as A+E Networks UK’s new Vice President of Marketing & Communications in a new role with an expanded remit, which will see Peter focus on digital transformation and product development alongside working on the company’s existing linear and on-demand services. Peter previously held senior positions at Discovery where she was […]
Beyond Rights has revealed its new content slate for MIPTV, introducing a wide range of unscripted content from a variety of different genres, and numerous returning seasons of popular and well-established programme brands. In total, the business is launching more than 180 new unscripted hours into the international market at this time. Leading the new […]