A+E Networks in major broadcast deals worldwide

MUMBAI: A+E Networks has finalised licensing agreements for over 450 hours with broadcasters in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

?Pawn Stars? has been sold to Seven Network (Australia), History TV (Canada), La Sexta (Spain), TV4 Plus (Sweden), TV Norge (Norway), FEM (Norway), Hrvatska Television?HRT (Croatia), and Vision Four (Malaysia and Singapore).

?Storage Wars? has been picked up by Canal D (Canada), Outdoor Life Network (Canada), Suomi TV (Finland), TV Norge (Norway), FEM (Norway), and TV4 (Sweden).

?Swamp People? has been picked up by Seven Network (Australia), History TV (Canada), Zebra (Norway), and La Sexta (Spain).

?Hoarders? has been licensed to TV3 Denmark (Denmark), Planete No Limit (France), and Viasat (Norway and Sweden). ?Ax Men? has been acquired by W9 (France) and History TV (Canada).

?Top Shot? has been sold to TV4 Plus (Sweden) and AFRTS (US).

In addition, A+E Networks has closed licensing deals for two new series from Lifetime, Dance Moms and Picker Sisters. ?Dance Moms? has been picked up by Shaw (Canada) while ?Picker Sisters? has been acquired by W Network in Canada and Lifestyle Network in the Philippines.

Said A+E Networks senior VP, International Sean Cohan, "We are fortunate to work with some of the most successful brands and shows coming out of the U.S. market. With a catalogue of 9500+ hours including new 550+ hours, we are able to provide our clients with a wide range of strong content to fit their needs."