History
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
A+E Networks, the owner of cable brands like A&E, History Channel and Lifetime, is leaning into star power in its 2023 upfront push, touting more than 2,500 hours of programming, and a cadre of notable names both in front of and behind the camera. “Our goal within this media evolution is to meet audiences wherever […]
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LeBron James Producing ‘After Jackie’ Baseball Doc for History Channel (Exclusive)
The History Channel has ordered a new documentary from producer Stanley Nelson and Major League Baseball, focusing on the Black baseball players who followed Jackie Robinson after the legendary Dodger broke the sport’s color barrier. The two-hour doc, After Jackie, comes from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s content studio Uninterrupted, and counts James and Carter […]
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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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Critic’s Notebook: The Brutal, Bloodthirsty Catharsis of Cooking Competition Shows
Far from traditionally relaxing, Foodie TV is chock-full of heart-pounding triumphs and defeats that keep us coming back for more.
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‘Project Blue Book’ Renewed for Season 2 on History
'Project Blue Book' will be back for a second season on History after a strong start that has made it the most-watched new cable series of the season to date.
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‘Project Blue Book’: TV Review
History's 1950s-set UFO investigation drama 'Project Blue Book' has a fascinating historical backdrop, but can't find that 'X-Files' balance of monster-of-the-week and mythology.
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‘Vikings’ Ending With Season 6 on History
The 'Vikings' saga on History is coming to a close, but the cable channel may not be ready to leave that world just yet.
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‘Knightfall’ Renewed at History, Mark Hamill Joins Cast
History has renewed the Knights Templar drama series 'Knightfall' for a second season, one that brings on a new showrunner and actor Mark Hamill.
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