A+E Networks Notches Up Asian Deals

NEW YORK: Broadcasters in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea, among other Asian markets, have snapped up series and specials from the A+E Networks portfolio.

“This year, our sales are soaring throughout Asia, which has enabled us to further strengthen our presence in this vital market,” said Ling-Sze Gan, senior director of international content sales for Asia at A+E Networks. “We have a fantastic library of high quality content and broadcasters are hungry for more. We’re looking forward to introducing additional new program franchises and specials later this year at MIPCOM.”

In South Korea, new deals were signed with three broadcasters. TV Chosun renewed its output deal, securing access to such titles as Invention USA, Stan Lee’s Superhumans, Modern Marvels and Secret Access: The Vatican. Korean Forces Network took Ancient Discoveries, Modern Marvels, Top Guns, Vietnam Lost Films, Modern Marvels, and HISTORY specials such as Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After. The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet and episodes from the Biography are headed to On Style/XTM Channel.

In Indonesia, B Channel licensed IRT Deadliest Roads and Top Shot, while Metro TV took Shockwave and a selection of HISTORY specials. A number of series, among them 24 Hour Catwalk, Celebrity House Hunting, The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet, Dance Moms and Dance Moms Miami, were sold to Lifestyle Network in the Philippines. Singapore’s OKTO acquired Hidden Cities, Stan Lee’s Superhumans and Modern Marvels. Malaysia’s TV Alhijrah also acquired Hidden Cities, plus Disaster Guy. Thailand’s PBS licensed Hidden Cities, The Universe and a selection of HISTORY specials, including Titanic Mystery Solved. Rounding out the latest spate of Asian deals, RTB in Brunei picked up $100 Makeover, Fix This Yard, Hidden Cities and Stan Lee’s Superhumans.