{"id":9008,"date":"2018-10-03T11:56:42","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T15:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvusa\/mipcom-spotlight-ae-networks\/"},"modified":"2018-10-03T12:51:57","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T16:51:57","slug":"mipcom-spotlight-ae-networks-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvusa\/mipcom-spotlight-ae-networks-3\/","title":{"rendered":"MIPCOM Spotlight: A+E Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aidan Gillen of <em>Game of Thrones<\/em> fame stars in the drama<em> Project Blue Book<\/em>, inspired by the U.S. Air Force\u2019s investigation into UFOs, with the title leading the A+E Networks slate for MIPCOM.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Blue Book<\/em> leverages a worldwide omnipresent fascination of \u2018what\u2019s out there,\u2019\u201d says Richard Tulk-Hart, A+E Networks\u2019 managing director of international content distribution and co-productions. \u201cIt\u2019s something that resonates with all of us, and the theme is universal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>American Princess<\/em> is the story of an Upper East Side socialite in New York City whose storybook wedding plans are dramatically derailed when she catches her fianc\u00e9 cheating on the big day. A+E Networks is also promoting the second season of <em>Knightfall<\/em>. The Knights Templar-focused series stars Tom Cullen, as well as Mark Hamill in the role of a battle-hardened veteran of the Crusades.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur scripted content is premium, from the talent to the stories we are telling and the production auspices,\u201d says Tulk-Hart.<\/p>\n<p>Terminally ill people who have a short time to live record hologram messages for their loved ones in <em>Voices from the Grave<\/em>. \u201cAfter their deaths, these walking, talking versions of the departed are delivered at times and in places where families need them the most,\u201d explains Ellen Lovejoy, A+E Networks\u2019 VP\/head of content sales for the Americas and formats. \u201c<em>Voices from the Grave<\/em> is unprecedented, gripping and highly unique content. Using cutting-edge portable holograph technology, it creates a \u2018first\u2019 in TV.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Seatbelt Psychic<\/em>, meanwhile, follows a medium who poses as a ride-share driver and surprises passengers with the ability to talk to their deceased loved ones. \u201cWe are very excited to take these two formats global,\u201d Lovejoy says. The slate also includes the game show <em>Snap Decision<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA+E Networks\u2019 formats reflect the cultural zeitgeist, and most importantly, they garner success in the markets where they air,\u201d Lovejoy adds.<\/p>\n<p>A spin-off of the reality hit <em>Nightwatch<\/em>, <em>Nightwatch Nation<\/em> takes viewers along for the ride as first responders across the U.S. attempt to save as many lives as possible on the overnight shift. Cameras capture them administering Narcan to individuals who have overdosed, treating active stroke victims and more.<\/p>\n<p>A+E Networks is also presenting the eight-parter <em>I Knew Jesus<\/em>. The program is \u201cthoughtful and compelling, an amazing and timely docuseries,\u201d says Glen Hansen, the company\u2019s VP\/head of content sales for the Asia Pacific. Each hour-long episode is dedicated to presenting interpretations of Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>In <em>Forged in Fire: Knife or Death<\/em>, America\u2019s most experienced bladesmiths, martial artists and knife experts slice, stab and chop their way through everything from flying watermelons to huge ice blocks for the opportunity to take home the $20,000 grand prize. \u201cWe are super excited to bring these forward-leaning titles to MIPCOM,\u201d Hansen says.<\/p>\n<p>Other highlights include <em>Live PD<\/em>, <em>Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath<\/em> and <em>The Curse of Civil War Gold<\/em>. Hansen adds, \u201cA+E Networks\u2019 factual series resonate greatly with viewers and garner success\u2014not just in ratings out of the gate, but in the repeatability factor. A+E Networks has led the cultural conversation with award-winning factual programming that shines a light on the most pressing issues of the day and resonates around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a reputation for defining new factual genres and setting trends,\u201d says Hansen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aidan Gillen of Game of Thrones fame stars in the drama Project Blue Book, inspired by the U.S. Air Force\u2019s investigation into UFOs, with the title leading the A+E Networks slate for MIPCOM.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[103],"class_list":["post-9008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-top-stories","tag-ae-networks"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>MIPCOM Spotlight: A+E Networks - 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