AETN International to Offer Up Lifetime Movies

NEW YORK: AETN International is expanding into scripted programming at MIPCOM, delivering a slate of TV movies from Lifetime, led by Tangled (working title) with Hayden Panettiere.

The TV movie tells the true story of an American exchange student accused of murdering her college roommate. Produced by Pilgrim Films and Television, Tangled, set for a 2011 broadcast, is available for presale. Also on offer at MIPCOM are He Loves Me featuring Heather Locklear, Gone starring Molly Parker, Never Tell a Lie with Clea Duvall and Ashley with Jennifer Morrison and AJ Cook.

“It’s been nearly one year since the merger of AETN and Lifetime, and we are pleased to mark this auspicious anniversary with the launch of Lifetime movies and other programs internationally,” said Sean Cohan, senior VP of international at AETN. “Lifetime is the highest-rated women’s network in the U.S. and is renowned for production quality and compelling storytelling, particularly its movies. We look forward to establishing AETN as the ‘go-to’ supplier of TV movies to the international broadcast community.”

Nancy Dubuc, president and general manager of HISTORY and Lifetime Networks, added, “Lifetime’s leading role in developing and producing original movies is unparalleled. As demand for quality original movies featuring top talent remains high, now it’s time to expand this success globally with these five gripping films through AETN International’s extensive reach across the world."