A+E Networks International


Hulu Japan secures A+E Networks content

  Japanese subscription on-demand service Hulu is bringing an “extensive” catalogue of programming from A+E Networks to its platform. A+E has closed a deal with Hulu’s parent, HJ Holdings, that will see History Channel shows such as Pawn Stars and Counting Cars offered through an exclusive section of Hulu Japan. This will also includes shows from Lifetime, Crime + […]

A+E Networks expands History’s Polish reach

A+E Networks has widened the Polish reach of its factual entertainment channel History, with the rollout today on cable platform Vectra. History will be available on Vectra’s Gold, Platinum and Super HD packages, making it accessible to some 500,000 additional homes in Poland. “Our goal is to deliver great TV content for our customers and […]

Davidson exits A+E UK, new boss named

Tom Davidson is stepping down as managing director of A+E Networks UK as part of a management restructure. Dean Possenniskie, A+E’s MD of EMEA, will succeed him, effective next Monday, July 20. Posseniskie is currently a board member of A+E and Sky joint venture A+E UK and will continue with this duties after taking the […]

A+E launches H2 HD and Lifetime HD on Cyfrowy Polsat

A+E Networks has launched HD versions of its H2 and Lifetime channels on Polish pay TV operator Cyfrowy Polsat’s platform. Both channels are available on the platform as of today as part of its Family Max HD package. The move means that Cyfrowy Polsat now carries four A+E channels, including History and CI as well […]

A&E set for Spain and Portugal launch

A+E Networks’ general entertainment channel A&E will continue its international rollout next week with the launch of the channel in Spain and Portugal. As with its launch in Germany, Austria and Switzerland last week, A&E will replace Bio in these territories. A+E Networks initially announced its plan to roll out A&E in the German-speaking markets, […]