History
David Duchovny to Investigate Real-Life ‘X-Files’ for History, Tyler Perry Teams Up With Lifetime
Other news from a Wednesday A+E news blitz include a Judd family documentary at Lifetime and, because 15 seasons weren't enough, new (longer!) episodes of 'Storage Wars.'
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What Cable TV Would Look Like Without Sports
During the 2023-2024 season, by one measure, major league games captured nine of the top 10 spots and 12 of the top 20 among primetime cable shows.
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Tom Hanks WWII Series, Barack Obama Podcast and Derek Jeter-Produced Docs on Tap at History
The A+E Networks channel also announced a series from actor Danny Trejo, and two docs from LeBron James' SpringHill.
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The Boy Who Captured JFK From His Parents’ Basement
Beginning Nov. 18, A&E’s History channel will roll out a three-night documentary event from 23-year-old wunderkind Ashton Gleckman.
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A&E Boss Elaine Frontain Bryant Adds Lifetime to Purview as Amy Winter Exits
Frontain Bryant is now the top programming exec for A&E, Lifetime and LMN, as History boss Eli Lehrer adds A+E Networks’ music services and Lifetime’s Tanya Lopez departs for a producing deal.
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Shows From Kevin Costner, Bradley Cooper, and Janet Jackson in the Works at A+E Networks, as Company Leans Into Talent Partnerships in Upfront Push
Other programming features talent like Anthony Anderson, Janet Jackson, Michael Imperioli and Dan Aykroyd, as History Channel brand begins an initiative to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
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LeBron James Producing ‘After Jackie’ Baseball Doc for History Channel (Exclusive)
James and Maverick Carter's Uninterrupted will produce the doc, which has participation from Major League Baseball and the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
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‘Vikings’ Creator Developing Plague Miniseries for History
Vikings creator Michael Hirst is reteaming with History Channel for a miniseries about the bubonic plague in 17th century London.
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Tim Allen, Richard Karn to Reunite for History Channel Series
Former 'Home Improvement' stars Tim Allen and Richard Karn are teaming up again to host a show on History Channel.
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History’s ‘Project Blue Book,’ ‘Knightfall’ Canceled After 2 Seasons
History has canceled 'Project Blue Book' and 'Knightfall,' leaving the cable network with only one ongoing scripted series — which is slated to end later this year.
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Peacock Inks Massive Licensing Deal With A+E Networks (Exclusive)
NBCUniversal's forthcoming streaming platform Peacock has signed a sizable licensing deal with A+E Networks that will see libraries for unscripted series including 'Storage Wars,' 'Cold Case Files' and several others be available later this year after the SVOD service's spring launch.
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