Canadian Deals for A+E Networks

NEW YORK: A+E Networks has placed a range of programming with broadcasters in Canada as part of a new round of deals, one that will see Knightfall airing on History.

Corus’ Historia will premiere Roots in French-speaking Canada, while in English Canada, History premiered SIX on January 18 and has picked up Knightfall. From the unscripted catalog, Donnie Loves Jenny is headed to Slice, and Psychic Kids is slated for OWN and Crime + Investigation.

Roots has also been acquired by the Crave streaming service in English-speaking Canada. And Then There Were None and UnREAL have both been picked up by SRC in French-speaking Canada.

Blue Ant licensed Paranormal State, Possessed, Homegrown Makeover and Doomsday: 10 Ways the World Will End. SRC renewed Big History, Mankind: The Story of Us and Pope Benedict for Explora.

“Since joining A+E Networks, Bryan Gabourie has made an immediate impact closing sales across Canada and further strengthening our relationships throughout the territory,” said Ellen Lovejoy, A+E Networks’ VP and head of content sales for the Americas and formats. “We are thrilled that A+E Networks’ captivating storytelling continues to connect with Canadian audiences.”