A&E Home Entertainment Names U.K. Distribution Partner

Go Entertain will distribute programming from the library of A&E Television Networks, featuring programs from its portfolio of channel brands such as HISTORY, A&E, Bio and Crime & Investigation Network. The slate for the fourth-quarter releases features series and specials from HISTORY such as World War II Lost Films, Expedition Africa, The Universe seasons one and two and The Crusades: Crescent and The Cross, among others.

"AETN’s channel distribution and program sales business in the U.K. has grown significantly through the years," said Kate Winn, the VP of home entertainment at AETN. "We recognized the need to work with one partner to similarly dramatically increase our presence and the number of titles we release in the U.K. home entertainment market. We have enjoyed a successful working relationship with Go Entertain for several years, and their local market expertise and sales and marketing experience, make them an ideal partner to help us reach our targets."

Go Entertain’s managing director, Neil Harrington, commented, “This deal cements the successful partnership we have enjoyed over recent years, and our plan to offer over 500 Blu-ray and DVD titles by the end of 2010 will move the brand forward significantly.”