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AETN NEWS

07.21.2009

BIO CHANNEL PRESENTS: a two-hour special remembering 'The Most Trusted Man in America' BIO REMEMBERS: WALTER CRONKITE TUESDAY, JULY 21ST AT 8PM ET / 7PM CT / 9PM PT

BIO Channel honors the life and work of "the most trusted man in America," Walter Cronkite, who passed away last week at the age of 92. "Bio Remembers: Walter Cronkite" will celebrate the icon of American journalism who announced the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the first time man landed on the moon, the Watergate scandal, the Civil Rights movement, the war in Vietnam and countless other moments in American history, on Tuesday, July 21st at 8PM ET/7PM CT/9PM PT.

07.02.2009

Season three of the hit BIO ORIGIONAL SERIES "I SURVIVED..." PREMIERES SUNDAY, JULY 12 AT 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/10 PM PT

Season three of BIO's most-watched original series "I Survived..." premieres on Sunday, July 12 at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT/10 PM PT. The one- hour series features eight new episodes exploring first person accounts of extraordinary true-life tales of those who found the strength and courage to endure when faced with unforeseen, life-threatening situations.

07.02.2009

BIO CHANNEL PRESENTS The one-hour original special: "MY GHOST STORY 2: HAUNTINGS REVEALED." PREMIERES SATURDAY, JULY 11 AT 10PM ET/11PM PT

Most people have a ghost story. But how many people have the evidence to prove it? "My Ghost Story 2: Hauntings Revealed," the second Bio Channel special, showcases unbelievable stories of the paranormal told by the people who lived through them and captured their hauntings on film. Premiering Saturday, July 11th at 10PM ET/11PM PT on BIO, these harrowing eye-witness accounts of the unexplainable are transformed into more than just tales.

06.27.2009

BIO Channel celebrates the life of the King of Pop in BIO REMEMBERS: MICHAEL JACKSON Saturday, June 27th at 10pm ET/9pm CT/11pm PT.

He was known as the King of Pop but his reign was cut tragically cut short. On Saturday, June 27 at 10pm, BIO Channel will celebrate his life and untimely death in BIO REMEMBERS: MICHAEL JACKSON.

With interviews shot with Michael Jackson's family, friends and colleagues - including Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli,La Toya Jackson, Katherine Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and others - BIO REMEMBERS paints the complete picture of the greatest pop star of all time. This profile covers his days as a child star growing up in Indiana, through his formative years at Motown, his emergence as the King of Pop, the difficulties faced more recently and his tragic sudden death.

06.24.2009

BIO CHANNEL PRESENTS: "THE TRAGIC SIDE OF COMEDY" PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 AT 9PM ET ON BIO

Why do those who make us laugh the hardest seem to have the most troubled souls? BIO Channel explores "The Tragic Side of Comedy", with a 2-hour look at the fantastic rises and fatal descents of stars like John Belushi, Richard Pryor, Bernie Mac, Phil Hartman, Sam Kinison and others on Wednesday, June 24 at 9PM ET / 8 PM CT / 10 PM PT.

07.01.2009

BIO Channel presents a one hour special "I'M A MAJOR LEAGUE EATER" PREMIERS WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 AT10PM ET/11PM PT

What is it that compels us to watch a man eat 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes? BIO Channel gives viewers the real story behind the world's fastest growing sport, Major League Eating (MLE), and follows some of its top athletes in the one-hour documentary special "I'm a Major League Eater" premiering Wednesday, July 8th at 10 PM ET/11PM PT.

04.01.2009

AETN All Asia Networks Appoints SPE Networks - Asia As Regional Ad Sales Rep

AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN), a joint venture of A&E; Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited, has appointed SPE Networks - Asia (SPENA) as regional ad sales representative across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan for HISTORY™, The Biography Channel™, Crime & Investigation Network™, and HISTORY HD™. Louis Boswell, General Manager of AAAN, said, "As our distribution matures, regional ad sales is becoming a very important part of our business. I am delighted that one of the best advertising sales organisations in the region will be representing us, and we look forward to a great partnership in the years ahead."

03.25.2009

AETN International extends output agreement with La7

AETN International has renewed its program licensing agreement with Italian broadcaster, La7, for a further three years. Among the series and specials La7 has licensed under the extension are 'ANCIENT DISCOVERIES,' 'CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD,' 'ROME: RISE & FALL OF AN EMPIRE,' 'LOST PYRAMID,' 'CHINA'S FIRST EMPORER,' and more. The programs air in La7's Atlantide slot. AETN International's program catalog features series and specials from A&E; Network®, The History Channel®, and Crime & Investigation Network™.

03.19.2009

AETN International secures new digital media agreements throughout Asia

AETN International, a division if A&E; Television Networks, continues to expand its digital footprint throughout Asia through video-on-demand and mobile agreements in Japan, Korea and Malaysia.

03.04.2009

History™ expands distribution in Romania with launch on UPC Romania

History™ has expanded its presence in Romania, launching on UPC Romania, announced Tom Davidson, Managing Director, The History Channel UK, a joint venture between A&E; Television Networks (AETN) and British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB). In Central Europe, the channel currently operates in Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Montenegro.

HISTORY NEWS

09.01.2009

WWII in HD a 10-hour series to premiere over five consecutive nights.
Sunday-Thursday, November 15-19 at 9-11pm ET

HISTORY's visually astonishing landmark series WWII in HD presents the story of the war - viewed through the eyes of 12 Americans who fought in or contributed to the war effort. With original, color footage, never before seen by most Americans, the 10-hour series is narrated by Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise (CSI: NY).

08.25.2009

RISE AND FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL.
Two-hour Special Premieres Saturday, November 7 at 10pm ET on HISTORY

It sprung up overnight in August, 1961 - a makeshift blockade separating repressive, Soviet-controlled East Berlin from the Allied-run democracy to the west. Soon the barrier encircled all of West Berlin, sealing its two million citizens off from the rest of the world. As escape attempts escalated, deadlier obstacles were added. Eventually, a 97-mile barrier, virtually impenetrable, snaked along the border between East and West Berlin.

08.25.2009

HISTORY™ RECORDS ITS HOTTEST SUMMER EVER.

HISTORY™ has had its best summer ever, in all key demos, driven by the success of such new series as PAWN STARS, LOCK N' LOAD WITH R. LEE ERMEY and THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE and returning hit series ICE ROAD TRUCKERS.

08.20.2009

HOLY GRAIL IN AMERICA
New Two-Hour Special Premiering September 20 at 8pm ET on HISTORY™

HOLY GRAIL IN AMERICA investigates the provocative possibility that the Knights Templar, a legendary Christian military order from the 12th century believed by many to be guardians of the Grail, stashed this precious relic somewhere on American soil - and that they did it more than 100 years before Columbus "discovered" the New World. The two-hour special premieres Sunday, September 20 at 8pm ET on HISTORY.

07.29.2009

HISTORY™ Announces AMERICA THE STORY OF US, a twelve-part series brings to life the epic journey of our nation.

HISTORY™ has greenlit production on a groundbreaking initiative of epic proportions, a 12-part series called, AMERICA THE STORY OF US, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, EVP/GM, History. AMERICA THE STORY OF US, coming in 2010 from acclaimed, Emmy Award winning producer/director Jane Root, is an exuberant, unprecedented look at America - how events, small and large, are intrinsically linked to the taming of the wilderness, leading us from the frontier to 21st Century cities, from the Mississippi to the moon, from Jamestown to 9/11 up to present day.

07.29.2009

THE UNIVERSE, Season 4 Premieres on Tuesday, August 18 at 9pm ET/PT on HISTORY™

From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in HISTORY's popular series THE UNIVERSE, now back for its fourth season. With ground-breaking new discoveries and even more stunning high-definition computer animations, it's a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.

07.29.2009

History present's MANSON, a two-hour Special Premieres on September 7 at 9pm ET/PT on HISTORY™

Shortly after midnight on August 9, 1969, a car pulled up to actress Sharon Tate's sprawling Benedict Canyon home she rented. As the driver, Linda Kasabian, stood guard outside, three of her "family" members committed one of the grisliest mass murders in American history. Forty years later, HISTORY™ presents a chilling drama-documentary featuring exclusive, first-hand testimony from Kasabian, as well as interviews with Vincent Bugliosi, the chief prosecutor in the case and author of Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders; family member Catherine Share, aka "Gypsy"; and Debra Tate, Sharon Tate's sister. The two-hour special MANSON premieres on September 7 at 9pm ET/PT on HISTORY™.

07.29.2009

Fuelled by explosive growth over the last two years, HISTORY™ announces unprecedented slate of new series and event specials for Summer/Fall 2009.

On the heels of record-breaking ratings success of 2008 and first half 2009, HISTORY™ announces an ambitious lineup of new original series and event specials that will bolster an already robust programming lineup and reinforce the network's status as the preeminent destination for all things history.

07.29.2009

WWII in HD, a 10-Part Series on HISTORY™ to premiere 4th Quarter 2009.

HISTORY™ announced today an exciting lineup of talent to voice its upcoming series event, WWII in HD, set to launch in 4th Quarter 2009. One of the network's most ambitious projects to date, the 10-part series promises to be the most visually astonishing World War II drama/documentary ever shown on television - a view through the eyes of 12 Americans who fought in or contributed to the war effort. Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise (CSI: NY) will narrate.

07.29.2009

Documentary Film The People Speak premieres in 2009 Featuring a roster of celebrities including Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and Eddie Vedder

HISTORY™ and The People Speak organization, VOICES OF A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, have entered into a multi-tiered marketing and programming event, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, EVP/GM, HISTORY. As part of this broad initiative, the network will premiere in 2009 THE PEOPLE SPEAK, a film which focuses on the concept of democracy, based on the lives and experiences of ordinary Americans who, through their words and actions, changed the course of history. The film will take viewers on a journey from the founding of this country to the civil rights movement and beyond.

A&E NETWORK NEWS

08.18.2009

A&E'S NEW SERIES 'HOARDERS' BECOMES MOST-WATCHED SERIESPREMIERE IN NETWORK HISTORY AMONG ADULTS 18-49 AND TIES FOR THE MOST IN 25-54

A&E's Monday night lineup of the hit two-time Emmy-nominated series "Intervention" and the premiere of the new series "Hoarders" garnered huge audiences last night from 9pm-11pm.

08.18.2009

A&E PREMIERES NEW ORIGINAL NONFICTION SERIES "HOARDERS" PROFILING COMPULSIVE HOARDERS ON THE VERGE OF A PERSONAL CRISIS AS THEY SEEK A ROAD TO RECOVERY SERIES DEBUT MONDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10PM ET/PT

A&E delves into the world of extreme hoarding, a mental disorder marked by an obsessive need to collect things, even if the items are worthless, hazardous or unsanitary in the new original nonfiction series "Hoarders". The seven episode one-hour series premieres Monday, August 17 at 10:00PM ET/PT.

07.29.2009

Season Five of "CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK" Features Five Death-Defying One-Hour Episodes Premiering Wednesday, August 12 at 10 PM ET/PT on A&E;

Criss Angel puts himself to the ultimate life or death test each week in the fifth season of the hit A&E; original series "Criss Angel Mindfreak" as he attempts five death-defying demonstrations during each one-hour episode. Season five premieres with "White Death" on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 PM ET/PT.

07.29.2009

Academy Award Winning Actress Shirley Jones Guest Stars on the A&E; Original Drama Series "THE CLEANER" Tuesday, July 14th at 10PM ET/PT on A&E;

Academy Award-winning actress Shirley Jones guest stars as an alcoholic mother and infamous nightclub singer in the A&E; original drama "The Cleaner." The one-hour episode, "Does Everybody Have a Drink?" premieres on Tuesday, July 14th at 10PM ET/PT and also guest stars Mia Kirshner ("The L Word"), Kate del Castillo (Julia), Steve Landesberg ("Head Case") and Noah Bean ("Damages").

06.10.2009

A&E Premieres new origional series "Keyshawn Johnson: Taking Design" former pro athlete makes serious pla at interior design. Saturday, July 11 at 12pm ET/PT

Former NFL star and current TV personality Keyshawn Johnson is looking to score big in a new field on the A&E original series "Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design" premiering Saturday, July 11 at 12:00pm ET/PT. As part of A&E's Saturday line-up, The Big Fix, the series will follow the day-to-day drama as Johnson rewrites the playbook on interior design.

06.10.2009

The A&E critically acclaimed Real Life Series - THE FIRST 48 returns for a ninth season Tuesday June 16 @ 9:00pm

THE FIRST 48, the most watched non-fiction investigative series on cable, comes back for another strong season of taking viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, forensic processing and interrogations. This summer, A&E; is bringing back the critically acclaimed Real-Life series, THE FIRST 48 for more action-packed drama. Season nine of THE FIRST 48 premieres Tuesday, June 16th at 9:00PM ET/PT.

03.23.2009

Criss Angel works his magic with AXN BEYOND

AETN International, a division of A&E; Television Networks, has cemented a deal with 'AXN BEYOND' for seasons 2-4 of 'CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK.' AXN BEYOND is a spin-off channel from AXN Asia that offers a unique blend if the best paranormal, sci-fi, suspense and mystery/fantasy entertainment.

03.06.2009

A&E Network presents the new unscripted series TATTOO HIGHWAY following renowned artists Thomas Pendelton

A&E Network takes tattoo television on a road trip through cross-country travels of master tattoo artist Thomas Pendelton on 'TATOO HIGHWAY'. The 13-episode, half-hour series will premiere this spring.

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