#a+e networks

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Megan Hooper White to Head ViacomCBS’ New Original Movies, Limited Series Division

ViacomCBS has tapped A+E Networks veteran Megan Hooper White to lead its newly launched original movies and limited series division as executive vice president, where she is tasked with producing 1…

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The Walt Disney Company Europe in Talks With Hearst to Sell A+E Networks European Channels

to evit a monopoly on the programming arena by bringing Fox’s National Geographic Partners channels group together with its 50% ownership of A+E Networks.

Hearst is negotiating a buyout of Disney’s stakes in History, H2, Crime & Investigation, Blaze, and Lifetime channels serving the U.K., Italy, Germany, and Iberia. The transaction is small, described by one insider as insignificant to a company of Disney’s size and scope, and Hearst is the logical buyer. But completing an agreement, which could involve some other business dealings between Disney and Hearst, does remove one of the last hurdles to closing the mammoth, $71.3 billion acquisition. Disney is looking to bolster its IP vault and content engines with the addition of 20th Century Fox, FX Networks, Nat Geo, and Fox’s 30% stake in Hulu, giving Disney majority control of the streaming platform. Hearst is negotiating a buyout of Disney’s stakes in History, H2, Crime & Investigation, Blaze, and Lifetime channels serving the U.K., Italy, Germany, and Iberia. The transaction is small, described by one insider as insignificant to a company of Disney’s size and scope, and Hearst is the logical buyer. But completing an agreement, which could involve some other business dealings between Disney and Hearst, does remove one of the last hurdles to closing the mammoth, $71.3 billion acquisition. Disney is looking to bolster its IP vault and content engines with the addition of 20th Century Fox, FX Networks, Nat Geo, and Fox’s 30% stake in Hulu, giving Disney majority control of the streaming platform

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Shiri Appleby Lands Overall Production Deal with A+E Studios

Shiri Appleby has signed a multiyear, exclusive overall television production deal with A+E Studios.

Appleby and her Appletree Pictures banner will work with the A+E Studios team to develop, create, and produce original content for A+E’s networks. This includes Lifetime, the home of her current starring vehicle, UnREAL. Appleby will also serve as a brand ambassador for A+E Studios and Lifetime, representing the brands at prominent events.

“I’m so grateful to A+E Studios for this incredible opportunity and can’t wait to get to work!” said Appleby.

Appleby was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for her role on UnREAL, and directed an episode during the second season of Peabody-award winning drama. Her previous starring roles have included Liz on Roswell, and Cate on Life Unexpected.

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This NWSL promo gets me so excited for this season

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We're about continuing the growth of the game and what better way to do it than have a game once a week where the fans can connect and be part of this... it gives these girls the opportunity to someday aspire to be in our footsteps. It is a beginning start... We're here for the long run.

Christie Rampone on the NWSL and A+E Network Partnership

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Lifetime to be official sponsor and broadcast partner in three-year deal set to start this season.

NWSL Major Announcement

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NWSL and A+E Networks Announce Historic Partnership

NWSL Media will act as media and commercial arm of the league, and will manage all digital assets for the NWSL. This includes a re-designed NWSLSoccer.com, a new NWSL app on iOS  & Android, and league’s social media platforms.