News
09 December 2009
AETN Programming Blitz-Ratings
After a record-breaking November and a phenomenal start to December A&E is poised to deliver an improbable sixth consecutive year of growth and finish 2009 as its best year ever. The network will finish 2009 as the #5 entertainment cable network among adults 18-49 and #4 among adults 25-54. A really terrific finish! Here are some of the latest news from last week successes:
SEASON EIGHT PREMIERE OF EMMY-WINNING SERIES "INTERVENTION" GARNERS 2.5 MILLION VIEWERS, 39% HIGHER THAN PREVIOUS SEASON
The eighth season premiere of A&E's 2009 Emmy Award-winner for Outstanding Reality Program "Intervention" was watched by 2.5 million total viewers, 1.6 million adults 18-49 and 1.5 million adults 25-54. Versus its seventh season, the premiere posted gains of 39% in total viewers, 25% in adults 25-54 and 23% among adults 18-49.
Source: Nielsen Media Research Live +SD data. 11/30/09, 9-10 pm
SEASON TWO PREMIERE OF 'HOARDERS' BECOMES A&E'S MOST-WATCHED ORIGINAL SERIES SEASON OPENER AMONG KEY DEMOS IN NETWORK HISTORY GARNERING 3.2 MILLION VIEWERS
The Monday premiere of the second-season of A&E's newest hit series "Hoarders" garnered 3.2 million total viewers and 1.9 million adults 18-49 and 25-54, the best ever season opener for any original A&E series among adults 18-49 and 25-54. Versus the "Hoarders" first season average, the second season premiere posted gains of 52% among total viewers, and 46% among adults 18-49 and 25-54. "Hoarders" was also A&E's most-watched telecast of 2009 to-date in adults 25-54 and total viewers.
Source: Nielsen Media Research Live +SD data. 11/30/09, 10-11 pm
And Hoarders managed to hold onto that record for& well& for just about 48 hours.
A&E'S 'STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN' ARRESTS RECORD AUDIENCES BECOMING A&E'S MOST-WATCHED ORIGINAL SERIES LAUNCH AMONG ALL KEY DEMOS RECORD-BREAKING SERIES LAUNCH SEEN BY 3.5 MILLION VIEWERS
The launch of A&E's new original series "Steven Seagal Lawman" premiered Wednesday night at 10PM ET/PT with a record-breaking 3.5 million total viewers and 2.0 million viewers adults 18-49 and 25-54 over two back-to-back episodes, making it the most-watched original series launch in the network's history among all key demos.
The series also witnessed growth episode-to-episode climbing from 3.4 million viewers at 10PM to 3.6 million at 10:30PM. Back-to-back new episodes of "Steven Seagal Lawman" air weekly Wednesdays at 10PM and 10:30PM ET/PT.
WWII in HD (WWII Lost Films) WWII in HD (WWII Lost Films) averaged 2.4M total viewers over the series' 5-night run on HISTORY US, more than doubling the channel's average primetime audience. In fact, no single night delivered less then 2.2M total viewers! WWII also successfully attracted the channel's key male demo, with the series premiere telecast ranking #1 with Men 25-54 vs. all ad-supported cable nets on a highly competitive Sunday night.
Reached over 24.1 million viewers
Average 2.4 million total viewers - doubling History prime
2.0 HH rating - Up 122% over History prime average
Across the 10 hours:
#4 in A25-54 & #5 in A18-49
#3 in Total Viewers
Nielsen, 2009 thru 11/22. M-Sun/8-11pm. Live+SD, demo impressions in 000s. Ranks among ad-supported cable networks.
PAWN STARS
With new premiere episodes on November 30th and after a short 2-month hiatus the series has returned to a new home on Monday night (all previous premiere telecasts aired on Sunday)
History's Pawn Stars: "Fired Up" and "Sharks & Cobras" premiered earlier this week each one bringing 2.9 million total viewers and 1.6 million A25-54.
These two new 2 episodes last Monday would be the most watched Pawn Stars premiere episodes of the season to date (Adults 25-54).
The two new episodes last Monday attracted 34% more viewers than the average of all the previous 14 already-successful episodes so far.
History's Pawn Stars phenomenon continues as the new episodes have managed to attract an audience that is about 160% larger than the average for the network in primetime.
Source: Nielsen Media Research Live +SD data. 11/30/09, 10-11 pm
09 November 2009
A&E Presents "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty"
Gina Nocero / 212 210-9163 gina.nocero@aetn.com
GROUNDBREAKING SIX HOUR SERIES FOLLOWS JACKIE, JERMAINE, TITO AND MARLON AS THEY REUNITE FOR A 40th ANNIVERSARY JACKSON FIVE CONCERT CELEBRATION WHILE ALSO COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PASSING OF THEIR BELOVED BROTHER
PREMIERES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 9PM ET/PT ON A&E
New York, NY, November 6, 2009-- A&E presents "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," a new real-life series that will chronicle the personal and professional lives of Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare for a Jackson Five reunion, while also coming to terms with Michael's tragic loss. The series premieres Sunday, December 13 with back-to-back one-hour episodes beginning at 9:00pm ET/PT. The series will then move to its regularly scheduled time, Sunday's at 10:00pm ET/PT beginning December 20 on A&E.
Behind the headlines lies a captivating family, whose lives have been unwillingly played out before cameras for decades. After 40 years in the business together, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon, have sold more than 250 million albums worldwide. Now, the brothers allow unprecedented access into their world as they record new material and rehearse for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five. "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" will chronicle the brothers' relationships with each other, their parents and their children, while also balancing the demands of their professional commitments and celebrity. The series will also document the brothers' coming to terms with Michael's tragic loss and how to properly honor his legacy.
"This deeply intimate portrait will provide viewers with a raw and honest look inside a musical dynasty," said Robert Sharenow, Senior Vice President of Nonfiction & Alternative Programming, A&E Network and BIO Channel. "For the first time ever, the remaining members of The Jackson Five allow cameras inside their very private world, giving the public a glimpse into how they balance their extremely busy personal and professional lives with the demands of celebrity."
"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" will follow the brothers as they record vocals for a song on Michael's This Is It soundtrack; attend the bittersweet premiere of the film; travel to London to support Tito who is a special guest star for musical legend Gladys Knight at a Wembley Arena concert performance; and try to balance their obligations as The Jackson Five while also pursuing their individual interests and projects.
"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" is produced for A&E Network by Point 7 Entertainment with Jodi L. Gomes serving as executive producer. Also serving as executive producers are Jermaine L. Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Lori Gomes. Co-Executive producer is David Rupel. Supervising Producer is Anthony McLemore. Executive producers for A&E are Robert Sharenow, Scott Lonker and Stephen Harris.
About Point 7 Entertainment
Point 7 Entertainment is an independently owned and operated multimedia company with production credits ranging from "Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza", "Ryan Cameron Uncensored" to "Makeover Manor." Point 7 Entertainment has become a well-known, consistent supplier of upbeat, high quality live stage productions, films and television for high profile clients including Showtime, Starz, Turner, NBC, and FOX. The company has offices in Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA. (www.point7entertainment.net)
About A&E Network
A&E is "Real Life. Drama." Now reaching more than 99 million homes, A&E is television that you can't turn away from; where unscripted shows are dramatic and scripted dramas are authentic. A&E offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment; ranging from the network's original scripted series, to signature non-fiction franchises, including the Emmy-winning "Intervention," "Dog The Bounty Hunter," "Hoarders," "Paranormal State" and "Criss Angel Mindfreak," and the most successful justice shows on cable, including "The First 48" and "Manhunters." The A&E website is located at www.aetv.com. For more press information and photography please visit us on the web at www.aetvpress.com.
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05 October 2009
AETN International Licenses Volume Program Package to TV Thai
"We are very pleased to sign our first licensing agreement with TV Thai," said Gan. "I believe our programs are well suited for the channel and will appeal to TV Thai's viewers. We look forward to establishing a long working relationship."
"As a public broadcaster, TV Thai has a mission to provide innovative and comprehensive broadcasting services of high standard. We strongly believe that AETN International programmes will help reinforce our commitment to that mission," said Thepchai Yong, managing director of Thai Public Broadcasting Service, which operates TV Thai.
Among the programs included in the package are:
The Universe - A new look at the universe whose mysteries hold the secrets of our past and the key to our future. Shot in HD, the series incorporates stunning CGI imagery and expert commentary. The series is one of the most successful to air on HISTORY in the US and internationally.
Ice Road Truckers - A real life series that follows a group a truck drivers who shuttle critical supplies over the ice. The ice road season is less than three months, the terrain is rough and the roads are treacherous. Ice Road Truckers is the highest rated series to air on HISTORY in the US, the UK, and Spain.
Life After People - What would happen if every human being on earth suddenly disappeared? Combining expert testimony with cinematic CGI, Life After People looks at what happens to structures, animals, and more. Life After People is the #2 special of all time on HISTORY in the US, and is among the top three specials to have aired on HISTORY in the UK, Italy, Spain, Latin America and Australia.
Ancient Discoveries - The series explores the ancient inventions and engineering that were previously believed to have been created in modern times. Ancient Discoveries consistently performs well above the primetime average in the UK, Australia, Italy, Spain and Latin America.
A Global Warning? - A look at the fascinating story of our planet's climatic evolution. The program investigates the affects human activity has on the climate and looks into the future to see what we might expect.
About AETN International:
A division of A&E Television Networks, AETN International markets the quality programming and proven success of HISTORY™, A&E®, Lifetime, BIO™, Crime & Investigation Network™, Military History™, HISTORY HD™, BIO HD™, and Crime & Investigation Network HD™ overseas. Through innovative local partnerships and affiliates, AETN International has expanded the presence of AETN channels and branded blocks around the world. In addition to licensing AETN channels, AETN International handles program sales, format sales and broadband and mobile licensing of content from the A&E and HISTORY catalogues to international broadcasters. AETN channels and programs are now available in more than 145 countries to over 200 million TV households. AETN International has offices in New York, London and Singapore. The AETN International website is located at www.AETNinternational.com.
About TV Thai:
TV Thai is the flagship of Thai Public Broadcasting Service which was established in January 2008 as Thailand's first public broadcaster. TV Thai is noted for its wide range of thought-provoking and knowledge-building programmes, and its independent news reporting.
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CONTACT:
For AETN:
Kerri Tarmey, +1 212 551 1504
kerri.tarmey@aetn.com
Celine Xerri-Brook, +44 (0) 7957 334 228
Gibraltar.brook@virgin.net
28 July 2009
AETN All Asia Networks Channels Debut in Taiwan with Four Major MSOs
Taipei, 24 July 2009 - AETN All Asia Networks (AAA Networks), a joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited, announced today the launch of its channels in Taiwan with four key Multiple System Operators (MSOs): TBC, kbro, CNS and TFN Media.
AAA Networks' portfolio of four factual channels - HISTORY HD ™, HISTORY™, The Biography Channel™ (BIO), and Crime & Investigation Network ™ (CI) - have recently launched on both TBC and kbro's digital platforms; while CNS and TFN Media will soon debut HISTORY HD, a 100 percent H D content channel.
Louis Boswell, General Manager, AAA Networks, said, "Taiwan is such an important pay TV market, it is unthinkable not to have our channels available there. We believe the Taiwan cable TV industry has developed extensively and the digital revolution is underway. We are pleased to offer our channels on the digital platforms of the four key MSOs. Taiwan viewers can now enjoy more in-depth, high quality factual entertainment programs than ever before."
All four channels are fully subtitled with traditional Chinese. Boswell continued "Subtitling is only the first step; as in every market we will continue to focus our efforts on the localisation of content through acquisition and production."
AETN All Asia Networks launched in June 2007 with HISTORY and CI. In just two years, the company's channel portfolio has grown to include BIO and HISTORY HD. Distribution now covers Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Macau, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Rosanne Lo AETN
All Asia Networks
Tel: +6 5 6837 8930
Email: rosanne.lo@aetnallasia.com
Kerri Tarmey A&E Television Networks
Tel: +1 212 551 1504
Email: kerri.tarmey@aetn.com
ABOUT AETN ALL ASIA NETWORKS
AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAA Networks) is a joint venture between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Net works Limited - a subsidiary of ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS plc (ASTRO). AAA Network s builds and operates branded channels and services across South East Asia, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Headquartered in Singapore, AAA Networks also has operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. AAA Networks currently distributes HISTORY, HIS TORY HD, Crime & Investigation Network and The Biography Channel in Asia region.
ABOUT THE CHANNELS
HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™
HISTORY and HISTORY HD are leading destinations for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as Dogfights, Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Monster Quest, as well as acclaimed specials including Life After People, China's First Emperor, Einstein and Lost Book of Nostradamus. For more information, please visit http://www.historyasia.com
HISTORY is now available in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Macau, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
HISTORY HD is now available in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan.
The Biography Channel™
The Biography Channel (BIO) features real stories about real people and their real lives up close and personal, always unfiltered. BIO is the home to the Emmy-Award wining Biography® series profiling personalities from Hollywood stars to historical figures, world leaders, business tycoons, artists, monarchs, musicians, and athletes. BIO also offers real-life series, a compelling genre which takes viewers into the chaotic and offbeat lives of some truly unique and compelling characters and offers an exclusive window into the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Real people, real lives, real life stories, only on The Biography Channel. For more information, please visit http://www.biochannelasia.com.
BIO is now available in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Taiwan.
Crime & Investigation Network™
Real crime, real people, real drama. Crime & Investigation Network (CI) is the ultimate destination for viewers looking to unearth the real story behind headlines. It is a place where true crime pulls us into a fascinating world. Here, the smallest detail can be an explosive clue and the world's best detectives match wits with master criminals. Viewers join in, track the investigation, solve the puzzle, and gain insights into the criminal mind. In the end, as the last piece falls into place, we know that justice is served. For more information, please visit http://www.citvasia.com
CI is now available in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Macau, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Taiwan.
