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The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund Announces Multi-Year Partnership

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The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund Announces Multi-Year Partnership with the History Channel/A+E Networks
The school is set to welcome its inaugural class in the fall.
[via press release from A+E Networks]
THE ROYBAL FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION MAGNET FUND ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL/A+E NETWORKS(R)

Paul Buccieri, President and Chairman of A+E Networks Group, Joins The Roybal Advisory Board

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 21, 2022) – Extending its long-standing commitment to education and mentorship, The HISTORY(R) Channel/A+E Networks(R) has partnered with the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund, which was established by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Creative Artists Agency’s Bryan Lourd to support the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet a specialized academy founded in 2021 by the trio and a coalition of leaders to drive transformational change across the entertainment industry for students from underserved communities. The school is set to welcome its inaugural class in the fall.

In addition, Paul Buccieri, President and Chairman of A+E Networks Group, has joined the Roybal Advisory Board and will work alongside board members George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Bryan Lourd, Kerry Washington, Eva Longoria, Mindy Kaling, Don Cheadle, Nicole Avant, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jim Gianopulos.

“One of the most powerful ways to diversify the entertainment industry is to provide a new generation with practical hands-on skills and connections, which is why I am honored to serve as a founding member of the Roybal Film and Television Magnet School Advisory Board,” said Paul Buccieri, President and Chairman, A+E Networks Group. “The History Channel is proud to be a founding partner at the school to help support educators, augment curriculum, provide opportunities that inspire curiosity and empower students to excel. The Roybal school will help infuse the media and entertainment industry with an incredible new pool of creatives, and I am thrilled to play a role in this important endeavor.”

As part of the multi-year partnership, The HISTORY Channel/A+E Networks will provide classroom resources and innovative curriculum developed to meet the standards prescribed by the state of California and the University of California system, plus offer students access to special screenings and guest speakers, including distinguished historians. Working in collaboration with the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund and the school, the company will also develop learning sessions led by A+E Networks creatives and company leaders with expertise in a range of behind-the-camera roles, helping to expand and amplify students’ access to practical skill-based learning.

The HISTORY Channel/A+E Networks’ decades-long engagement with educational and mentorship programs includes providing more than 120,000 educators across the country with curriculum materials and resources, as well as granting scholarships and mentorship opportunities, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. “We welcome Paul and his shared commitment to the Boards’ mission. With Paul and the support of The History Channel, we are able accelerate our collective impact on Roybal’s students,” said Lourd. “We look forward to other individuals and companies joining our efforts.”

Overseen by Principal Blanca Cruz, the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet will provide Los Angeles Unified teachers with access to renowned storytellers, along with industry professionals and experts, and support students with a robust academic education and practical training, providing a foundational understanding of the media and entertainment industry, while preparing them for below-the-line professions. The magnet will start with ninth- and 10th-grade students and include grades 11 and 12 over the next two years, with potential opportunity to expand the pilot program to more schools throughout the Los Angeles area.

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ABOUT THE ROYBAL FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION MAGNET

The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet was founded in 2021 by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, Nicole Avant, Eva Longoria, Working Title Films founders Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Co-Chairman Bryan Lourd in partnership with Los Angeles Unified, with a mission to build a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented college- and career-ready students interested in the film and television industries.

ABOUT ROYBAL FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION MAGNET FUND

The Roybal School of Film and Television Production Fund is building a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented, college and career-ready students interested in the film and television industries. All donations are tax-deductible through the Roybal Fund’s 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). EIF is a Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity that meets all 20 BBB Charity Standards and carries the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

Founded in 1942, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is a multifaceted organization that occupies a unique place in the world of philanthropy. By mobilizing and leveraging the powerful voice and creative talents of the entertainment industry, as well as cultivating the support of organizations (public and private) and philanthropists committed to social responsibility, EIF builds awareness and raises funds, developing and enhancing programs on the local, national, and global level that facilitate positive social change. Visit eifoundation.org and follow @eifoundation for more information.

ABOUT A+E NETWORKS

A+E Networks(R) is a global content company comprised of some of the most popular and culturally relevant brands in media, including A&E(R), Lifetime(R), The HISTORY Channel(TM), LMN(R), FYI,(R), and VICE TV(R). A+E Networks’ portfolio extends across platforms and genres with a scripted production division, A+E Studios(TM); unscripted production studios, Six West Media(TM); and Category 6(TM); and independent film unit, A&E IndieFilms(R). A+E Networks Digital(TM) includes watch apps, games, FAST channels, AVOD, and SVOD products, including Lifetime Movie Club(R) and HISTORY Vault(R); and podcasts such as History This Week(TM). A+E Consumer Enterprises(TM) includes experiential/branded live events such as HISTORYTalks(TM); Alien Con(TM) and an E-commerce division. A+E Networks International(R) Includes global branded channels, content distribution and co-productions. A+E Networks’ content reaches more than 335 million households in over 200 territories in 41 languages. A+E Networks is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aenetworks and Facebook at facebook.com/AENetworks.



The History Channel Expands Popular Franchise “Alone” with Two New Series

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The History Channel Expands Popular Franchise “Alone” with Two New Series
“Alone: The Skills Challenge” and “Alone: Frozen” are both on tap beginning Thursday, August 4.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL EXPANDS POPULAR FRANCHISE ‘ALONE’ WITH TWO NEW SERIES – ‘ALONE: THE SKILLS CHALLENGE’ PREMIERING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 10:30PM ET/PT AND ‘ALONE: FROZEN’ PREMIERING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 9PM ET/PT

Two New Series Will Feature Former Fan Favorites from ‘Alone’ In New Scenarios as They Push Themselves to the Limit and Test Their Survival Skills Like Never Before

New York, NY – July 14, 2022 – The HISTORY(R) Channel expands the footprint of its popular survival series “Alone” with two new series extensions from Leftfield Pictures, “Alone: The Skills Challenge” where three former ‘Alone’ participants compete head-to-head in creative build challenges devised by one of their peers, and “Alone: Frozen” where six of the strongest participants from past seasons of ‘Alone’ will begin their survival journeys just as the fierce North Atlantic Winter is about to begin in Labrador, Canada for a chance to win their share of the $500,000 prize. Twelve episode series “Alone: The Skills Challenge” premieres on Thursday, August 4 at 10:30PM ET/PT before moving to its regular timeslot of Thursdays at 10PM ET/PT and eight-episode series “Alone: Frozen” premieres on Thursday, August 11 at 9PM ET/PT. Additionally, new one-hour special “Alone: Frozen Before The Freeze” premieres on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30PM ET/PT and will give an inside look at new series “Alone: Frozen” and reintroduce the six ‘Alone’ veteran participants undertaking this extreme challenge.

Each episode of “Alone: The Skills Challenge” will feature three former participants from ‘Alone’ competing in survival build challenges devised by another former participant. Using only basic tools and the natural resources around them, only one survivalist will be deemed the winner, proving they have the skills needed to thrive in the wilderness. Competitors will be judged on their ingenuity, execution, and completion of each task. From elevated shelters to hand-crafted ovens to watercraft, each episode is self-filmed by the survivalists and will feature some of the most impressive builds ever seen. Returning survivalists of “Alone: The Skills Challenge” include Callie North (season three), Lucas Miller (season one), Amós Rodriguez (season seven), Britt Ahart (seasons three and five), Jordan Jonas (season six), Joel Van Der Loon (season seven) and Clay Hayes (season eight).

In “Alone: Frozen,” six of ‘Alone’s strongest participants from past seasons return to put their survival skills to the test for a second time. Dropped off on the frigid North Atlantic Coast of Labrador, Canada just as winter is setting in, and battling howling winds, constant rain, and North America’s most fierce cold-weather predators, survivalists will set out to last fifty days in a location with the densest population of Polar Bears in the United States and face extreme conditions worse than any previous season of Alone. With just a few supplies and their previous experiences to learn from, the survivalists who go the distance will win their share of the $500,000 cash prize. Returning survivalists of “Alone: Frozen” include fan favorites Greg Ovens (season three), Woniya Thibeault (season six), Callie Russell (season seven), Mark D’Ambrosio (season seven), Amós Rodriguez (season seven) and Michelle Finn (season eight).

Season nine of “Alone” is currently airing on Thursdays at 9PM ET/PT only on The HISTORY(R) Channel. You can catch up on past episodes and seasons of ‘Alone’ by visiting The HISTORY(R) Channel website: https://www.history.com/shows/alone.

“Alone: The Skills Challenge” and “Alone: Frozen” are produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by Leftfield Pictures (an ITV America company). Shawn Witt, Ryan Pender and Dan Bree serve as executive producers for Leftfield Pictures on “Alone: The Skills Challenge.” Zachary G. Behr and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for The HISTORY(R) Channel. Shawn Witt, Ryan Pender and Chet Burns serve as executive producers for Leftfield Pictures on “Alone: Frozen.” Zachary G. Behr serves as executive producer for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for both the series and the format for “Alone” as well as for “Alone: The Skills Challenge” and “Alone: Frozen.” Currently, “Alone” is airing with great success and a passionate fan base in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and with additional markets soon to be announced.

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.  For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at https://press.aenetworks.com/.

About Leftfield Pictures

Leftfield Pictures, an ITV America company, produces an array of projects for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Helmed by President Shawn Witt, Leftfield’s many series include The HISTORY(R) Channel’s Alone, Pawn Stars, Counting Cars and Forged in Fire; the upcoming Chefs vs. Wild for Hulu; and USA’s Mud, Sweat & Beards; as well as a variety of projects in production and development with Roku, Discovery, Peacock, Hulu and The HISTORY(R) Channel, among others.



The History Channel’s New Series “History’s Crazy Rich Ancients” Premieres Sunday, July 17

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The History Channel’s New Series “History’s Crazy Rich Ancients” Premieres Sunday, July 17 at 10pm
Each half-hour episode introduces mysterious icons from the past who shared one obsession – from exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces.
[via press release from History]
The HISTORY Channel’s New Series “History’s Crazy Rich Ancients” Premieres Sunday, July 17 at 10pm

Throughout history, our world has been shaped by the rich and powerful. You recognize their names, you know their deeds. But to really understand the insanely rich rulers, tycoons, and visionaries who dominated the past we need to follow the money.

Who had the most? And how did they spend it?

In History’s Crazy Rich Ancients, each half-hour episode introduces mysterious icons from the past who shared one obsession – from exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces. Episodes take viewers on an immersive ride through this jaw-dropping decadence to discover who these original sharks and regal individuals truly were, uncover their lavish lifestyles including insane spending sprees and crazy obsessions that would shape the world and redefine the very meaning of rich and, ultimately, who among them spent the most.



The History Channel to Debut New 8-Part Premium Documentary Series “Colosseum” on Sunday, July 17

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The History Channel to Debut New 8-Part Premium Documentary Series “Colosseum” on Sunday, July 17 at 9PM ET/PT
The eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity – the Colosseum.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL TO DEBUT NEW 8-PART PREMIUM DOCUMENTARY SERIES “COLOSSEUM” ON SUNDAY, JULY 17 AT 9PM ET/PT

EIGHT-PART SERIES FROM OCTOBER FILMS PRESENTS IMMERSIVE INSIGHT INTO LIFE DURING THE ROMAN EMPIRE THROUGH THE LENS OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT, DIED, AND INTERACTED WITH THE INFAMOUS ARENA

New York, NY – June 15, 2022 – The HISTORY(R) Channel will debut “Colosseum,” a new premium documentary series beginning Sunday, July 17 at 9pm ET/PT. The eight-part series vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity – the Colosseum.

From the savage truth of a gladiator’s life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome’s Emperors used the vast amphitheatre to demonstrate total power, “Colosseum” offers viewers a unique and personal look inside history’s most iconic empire. Each episode pinpoints one of eight key and diverse characters – all based on real people from history. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena’s astonishing opening day to its very last games.

“Colosseum” utilizes dramatic live action sequences and special effects to infuse excitement into the personal narrative of each historic character. The premium series features commentary with leading experts, world-renowned scholars and more.

For more information, please visit: https://www.history.com/shows/colosseum.

“Colosseum” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by October Films and Motion. Jim Greayer serves as showrunner for October Films. Executive producers for October Films are Jos Cushing, Chris Muckle and Matt Robins. Series producer is Johanna Woodford Gibbon. Executive producers for Motion are Richard Foster and Chet Fenster. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue, Mike Stiller and Brooke Townsend serve as executive producers for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to “Colosseum.”

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit  history.com or follow @history on Instagram,  Twitter,  Facebook and YouTube.  For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at  http://press.aenetworks.com.



The History Channel Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Watergate Scandal

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The History Channel Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Watergate Scandal with a Special Encore Presentation of the Six-Hour Original Documentary “Watergate” from Academy Award-Winner Charles Ferguson on Friday, June 17 at 6PM ET/PT
“Watergate” chronicles one of the biggest criminal conspiracies in modern politics and features a roster of some of the most important media, legal and political figures from the scandal, including Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John Dean, Jill Wine-Banks, Richard Ben-Veniste, and many others.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY CHANNEL COMMEMORATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WATERGATE SCANDAL WITH A SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THE SIX-HOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY “WATERGATE” FROM ACADEMY AWARD(R)-WINNER CHARLES FERGUSON ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17 AT 6PM ET/PT

Film features interviews with key players including Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John Dean, Jill Wine-Banks, Richard Ben-Veniste and more

June 13, 2022 – New York, NY – The HISTORY Channel will air a special encore presentation of the network’s six-hour definitive original documentary, “Watergate,” from Academy Award(R) -winning director Charles Ferguson (“Inside Job”) on Friday, June 17 at 6pm ET/PT, on the 50th anniversary of the infamous break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972.

“Watergate” chronicles one of the biggest criminal conspiracies in modern politics and features a roster of some of the most important media, legal and political figures from the scandal, including Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John Dean, Jill Wine-Banks, Richard Ben-Veniste, and many others. The film explores many of the same issues being debated today on a national level, including executive privilege and the handling of Presidential misconduct.

“I am gratified that History Channel has decided to rebroadcast my documentary WATERGATE on the 50th anniversary of the Watergate burglary. The story of the Watergate scandal is now more relevant than ever in the current era of divisive politics and attacks on America’s core democratic institutions. I hope that going forward, WATERGATE will be viewed by, and the lessons of the Watergate scandal will be learned by, every new generation of American voters,” said Ferguson.

On the night of June 17, 1972, a security guard in the Watergate office complex in Washington, DC called the police when he found a door repeatedly taped open. The police discovered five men dressed in business suits who were in the process of installing bugs and photographing documents in the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Thus began the most explosive scandal in American history – a scandal that brought down the Presidency of Richard M. Nixon and sent over 40 people to jail.

The events of Watergate read like a political thriller – dirty tricks, government surveillance, and sabotage … much of it secretly caught on tape. “Watergate” tells the full story of the conspiracy led by Nixon and his White House staff, and how they were brought to justice. Among the incidents covered in the series is the leaking and publication of the Pentagon Papers; the spreading of false news on behalf of the White House to destroy the candidacy of Senator Edmund Muskie, then the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972; the revelation that Nixon secretly tape-recorded every conversation in the Oval Office; the Supreme Court fight for the tapes following subpoenas by the special prosecutor and both houses of Congress; the infamous Saturday Night Massacre, when Nixon fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox, leading to the resignations of Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus; the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment proceedings; and the final “smoking gun” tape which recorded Nixon conspiring to cover up White House involvement in Watergate just days after the burglary.

“Watergate” includes new interviews with journalists, senior Nixon Administration officials, members of Congress, and prosecutors. Interview subjects include the late Senator John McCain, Daniel Ellsberg, Elizabeth Holtzman, William Ruckelshaus, Dan Rather, Lesley Stahl, among others. This material is combined with existing archival material including the taped conversations recorded by Nixon and other members of his administration, footage from Congressional hearings, interviews conducted during the investigation, transcripts from criminal trials and Supreme Court arguments other legal proceedings, and written first-person accounts from people involved in the scandal.

Charles Ferguson directed the Academy Award-winning film, “Inside Job,” and the Academy Award-nominated film, “No End in Sight.”

“Watergate” was produced by Representational Pictures. Charles Ferguson is Director and Producer. Krista Parris is Producer. John Sloss and Dana O’Keefe are Executive Producers for Cinetic. Molly Thompson and Michael Stiller are Executive Producers for The HISTORY Channel.

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.  For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.



Tim Allen and Richard Karn Are Back in New History Channel Series “More Power”

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Tim Allen and Richard Karn Are Back in New History Channel Series “More Power” – Premieres June 29 at 10pm ET/PT
The series is executive produced by both Golden Globe-winner Tim Allen and Richard Karn and hails from producers Spoke Studios (a Wheelhouse company) and Boxing Cat Entertainment.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY CHANNEL ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF TIM ALLEN AND RICHARD KARN, ALONG WITH DIY YOUTUBE STAR APRIL WILKERSON IN NEW SERIES ‘MORE POWER’ PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 AT 10PM ET/PT

10-EPISODE NONFICTION SERIES CELEBRATES THE EVOLUTION OF THE COOLEST, MOST ICONIC TOOLS, FROM HANDHELD AND BASIC TO THE INDUSTRIAL AND MIGHTY

New York, NY – June 2, 2022 – The HISTORY Channel announces the return of Tim Allen (“Last Man Standing,” “Home Improvement”) and co-host Richard Karn (“Pen15,” “Home Improvement”) along with woodworking do-it-yourself YouTube star April Wilkerson in the new nonfiction series “More Power” premiering Wednesday, June 29 at 10PM ET/PT. From Tim’s home shop, the trio tackles the supercharged history of tools, celebrating the coolest, most powerful, and iconic examples of tools, while showcasing their evolution of power from handheld and basic to the industrial and mighty — testing the limits in a way that only Tim can. They’ll also head out into the field to play with some of the biggest machines that power and serve our everyday lives and meet the men and woman who operate them. Along the way, Tim invites some of the most skilled makers into his shop from across the country, tasking them to create mind-blowing, specifically tailored innovations to fit his needs because there is always room for improvement. The series is executive produced by both Golden Globe(R)-winner Tim Allen and Richard Karn and hails from producers Spoke Studios (a Wheelhouse company) and Boxing Cat Entertainment.

“Albert Einstein once said, ‘I’m not a genius, I’m just passionately curious,'” said Allen. “Having the opportunity to explore my curiosity in depth and really get to know more about the people and things that make us what we are today gets me excited. And what better pal to have at my side than Richard Karn? We both share a great appreciation of people who can solve a problem not by talking about it, but by ‘doing’ it with creativity and amazing skills.”

“My friendship with Tim has lasted over 30 years… in a row!” said Karn. “The chance to do a show like Tool Time was unquestionably exciting. We may not have Binford but we still will have a world of fun!”

Each week, “More Power” puts its own special twist on the story of how basic tools, from blades and batteries to magnets and lasers, evolved to do the incredible things they do today, while answering burning questions like “How does a magnet light up an entire city?” Each 30-minute episode will be themed around one tool. In Tim’s workshop and leaning on April’s expertise, viewers will learn how tools work and break down everyday machines and appliances that feature these tools – from garbage disposals and chainsaws to the pneumatic wrenches used to change a tire. With Richard’s help, viewers will learn the history behind the how and why different tools came to be, while showcasing their most inventive, impactful and, in some cases, hysterical modifications. After the shop, the team will head out to the field where the fun really begins as they test drive the big machines from Bobcat bulldozers and excavators to a guillotine shear, celebrating the skilled experts who operate them. Lastly, each week Tim will invite one highly skilled maker into his shop to participate in “Tim’s Maker Challenge,” tasking them to create crazy new builds from an automatic leaf-vacuum-rake that sucks up leaves and puts them directly into the waste bin, to a battery-powered mobile kitchen that solves everyday problems in a spectacular way — even April gets in on the action. For better or worse, a new tool will be built and tested to see if it’s a cut above the rest and embodies the series’ mission of “more power.”

“More Power” is produced for The HISTORY Channel by Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios and Boxing Cat Entertainment. Joining Allen and Karn as executive producers are Brent Montgomery, Eric Wattenberg, Will Nothacker, Joe Weinstock, K.P. Anderson, Cindy Kain and Katherine D. Fox. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Max Micallef serve as executive producers for The HISTORY Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for the above program.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.history.com/shows/more-power

About the HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, the HISTORY(R) channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetorks.com.



The History Channel to Premiere New Three-Part Series “The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America”

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The History Channel to Premiere New Three-Part Series “The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America” on Sunday, June 12 at 8PM ET/PT
Each two-hour episode is packed with scintillating historical facts, riveting drama, expert interviews and compelling characters who operate on both sides of the law.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL TO PREMIERE NEW THREE-PART SERIES “THE BOOZE, BETS AND SEX THAT BUILT AMERICA” ON SUNDAY, JUNE 12 AT 8PM ET/PT

NEXT INSTALLMENT OF NETWORK’S POPULAR ‘THAT BUILT’ FRANCHISE TRACKS THE ORIGINS OF INDULGENT PRODUCTS AND PROVOCATIVE PIONEERS IN THE ALCOHOL, GAMBLING, SEX AND TOBACCO INDUSTRIES AS THEY RISE OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND INTO THE MAINSTREAM TO BUILD SOME OF HISTORY’S BIGGEST COMMERCIAL EMPIRES

New York, NY – May 19, 2022 – The HISTORY(R) Channel to premiere its new series “The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America” on Sunday, June 12 at 8PM ET/PT. An extension of the network’s popular “That Built” franchise, the three-part nonfiction series divulges surprising origin stories of the American alcohol, gambling, sex and tobacco industries and the ambitiously notorious entrepreneurs who built some of history’s biggest fortunes on the nation’s cravings. Each two-hour episode is packed with scintillating historical facts, riveting drama, expert interviews and compelling characters who operate on both sides of the law. It’s a little dangerous, a little taboo, and a lot of fun!

Throughout the course of nearly a hundred years in the 19th and 20th centuries, the fight over alcohol, gambling, sex, and tobacco defines the American cultural experience and helps the country come of age. It is a time when condoms are illegal, smoking is pervasive, and alcohol is made illegal then legalized again; the great debate rages between the freedom to indulge and protection from the chaos of debauchery. From the 1860s to the 1930s and beyond, this series looks at innovators like Jasper “Jack” Daniel, Adolphus Busch, Buck Duke, Julius Schmid, Stephanie St. Clair and others who bring these pleasures out of the shadows and into the mainstream to build some of the biggest commercial empires in American history. Their successes and failures also lay the groundwork for the state lottery system, the Sexual Revolution and Sin City itself.

The June 12th premiere episode of “The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America” starts in Tennessee where orphan Jasper “Jack” Daniel, taken in by a local farmer and preacher, works side by side with a former enslaved person in distilling a clear, flavorless corn-based alcohol known today as American whiskey. In St. Louis, a German immigrant named Adolphus Busch takes over his father-in-law’s struggling brewery and sets out to create a better-tasting beer, eventually known as Budweiser. Meanwhile, Buck Duke chases a vision of selling tobacco in every tobacco store, drugstore and dry goods shop across America on his way to becoming the third richest person in the country, with a novel product called… the cigarette. And, in New York City, sausage factory worker Julius Schmid begins revolutionizing contraception in America by using his company’s natural casings to make condoms, which he must sell underground because they’re illegal. The remaining two episodes highlight Stephanie St. Clair’s story of operating an illegal “numbers” game in her neighborhood of Harlem where it catches the attention of the New York Mafia and goes on to inspire the creation of the state lottery system; Billy Wilkerson who sets out to build a “luxury resort casino” that redefines casinos and creates “The Strip” in Las Vegas; unemployed war veteran Hugh Hefner who creates a new alluring magazine unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Airing right behind “The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America” are three new episodes of “The Fast History Of…” starting Sunday, June 12 at 10PM ET/PT. The nonfiction series is a super-charged romp through the histories of anything and everything from iconic brands like Jack Daniel’s and Budweiser to enthralling topics like the mob, UFOs and the secret lives of the super-rich. From the very beginning through today, it’s all the surprising, eye-opening and innovative moments that make up their stories all wrapped up in a half-hour!

“The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by Lucky 8 and Smash Awesome Entertainment. Kim Woodard, Greg Henry, Isaac Holub, George Kralovansky and Irfan Rahman serve as executive producers for Lucky 8. Yoshi Stone and Shuli Stone serve as executive producers for Smash Awesome. Jim Pasquarella and Mary E. Donahue serve as executive producers for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

“The Fast History Of… ” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by Lucky 8. Kim Woodard, Greg Henry, Isaac Holub, George Kralovansky, Irfan Rahman and Shari Ortner serve as executive producers for Lucky 8. Jim Pasquarella and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to “The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America” and “The Fast History Of… “.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.history.com/shows/the-booze-bets-and-sex-that-built-america and https://www.history.com/shows/fast-history-of

About the HISTORY(R) Channel

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The History Channel Premieres New Documentary “Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers”

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The History Channel Premieres New Documentary “Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers” Narrated by Award Winning Actor Blair Underwood on Tuesday, May 31 at 10:30PM ET/PT
The documentary tells the incredible, yet largely unknown, story of the Nation’s first, all-Black peacetime regiments who fought relentlessly to expand America’s presence in the West and defend the United States on foreign soil.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL PREMIERES NEW DOCUMENTARY “BLACK PATRIOTS: BUFFALO SOLDIERS” NARRATED BY AWARD WINNING ACTOR BLAIR UNDERWOOD ON TUESDAY, MAY 31 AT 10:30PM ET/PT

ONE-HOUR DOCUMENTARY FROM SIX WEST MEDIATM GROUP HIGHLIGHTS THE HEROIC STORY OF THE FIRST ALL-BLACK PEACETIME REGIMENTS WHO FOUGHT TO EXPAND AMERICA’S PRESENCE IN THE WEST

New York, NY – May 10, 2022 – The HISTORY(R) Channel premieres its new one-hour documentary “Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers” on Tuesday, May 31 at 10:30PM ET/PT. Narrated by Golden Globe nominee and award-winning actor Blair Underwood, the documentary tells the incredible, yet largely unknown, story of the Nation’s first, all-Black peacetime regiments who fought relentlessly to expand America’s presence in the West and defend the United States on foreign soil. These soldiers’ unwavering valor, bravery, and service alongside their heroic acts of resilience on and off the battlefield, paved the way for future generations of African American men and women to join and succeed in the military.

“The HISTORY(R) Channel is committed to highlighting historical figures and events that shaped our nation for the better, and the story of the Buffalo Soldiers is one of courage, perseverance and heroism that deserves to be told,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY(R) Channel. “We are honored to partner with Blair Underwood to bring this story to life and shed light on this incredibly important piece of history for our audiences.”

“My father is a retired Army colonel who served for nearly three decades, so highlighting and honoring our veterans is a cause that I care deeply about,” said actor Blair Underwood. “I am thrilled to partner with The HISTORY(R) Channel to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers and how their bravery and insight provided endless contributions to our Nation.”

In 1866 as the United States recovered from the bloody aftermath of the Civil War, Congress passed the Army Reorganization Act, authorizing the creation of six, all-Black peacetime regiments. These brave men, who would later become known as the Buffalo Soldiers, fought admirably for decades to support the Nation’s expansion in the West through tasks that included protecting settlers and national parks, building roads and infrastructures, and participating in significant military efforts, while also helping to capture cattle rustlers, thieves, and combat other threats. However, the Buffalo Soldiers were fighting for more than just national expansion and victory on the battlefield. Simultaneously, they were fighting for equality and justice at home. Featuring interviews from military experts, historians and descendants of the Buffalo Soldiers and coupled with historic photography, original illustrations, and never-before-seen documents, “Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers” takes an in depth look at an important time in American history and spotlights the remarkable soldiers who played a pivotal role in shaping and protecting the Nation.

The History(R) Channel will also be creating educational resources for schools to learn more about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.

“Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers” joins a number of other programs and initiatives from The HISTORY(R) Channel commemorating Memorial Day including the premieres of the previously announced presidential documentary event “Theodore Roosevelt” on Monday, May 30 at 8PM ET/PT and new series “The American Presidency with Bill Clinton” on Monday, May 30 at 10:30PM ET/PT. “Theodore Roosevelt” marks the networks fourth premium presidential miniseries. Executive produced by world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize(R)-winning bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin, Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio, the miniseries will provide a rich, panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States – Theodore Roosevelt. “The American Presidency with Bill Clinton” is a six-episode series executive produced by former President Clinton and explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union.

“Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by the Six West MediaTM group. Steve Ascher, Kristy Sabat, Jessica Conway and Stephen Mintz are executive producers for the Six West MediaTM group. Jennifer Wagman serves as executive producer for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to “Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers.”

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit  history.com  or follow @history on  Instagram,  Twitter,  Facebook and YouTube.  For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at  http://press.aenetworks.com.



The History Channel’s Hit Survival Series “Alone” Returns for Season Nine

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The History Channel’s Hit Survival Series “Alone” Returns for Season Nine on Thursday, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT
The series will be followed by season two of the nonfiction series “Kings of Pain” at 10:30/9:30c.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL’S HIT SURVIVAL SERIES “ALONE” RETURNS FOR SEASON NINE ON THURSDAY MAY 26 AT 9PM ET/PT

New Canadian Location Puts Contestants in the Hunting Ground of the World’s Largest Land Predator – The Polar Bear

Additionally, “Kings of Pain” Returns with More Venomous Bites and Deadlier Creatures to Take the Ultimate Guide to Measuring Pain to the Next Level

New York, NY – April 21, 2022 – The most intense survival series on television, “Alone,” returns for season nine on Thursday, May 26 at 9PM ET/PT only on The HISTORY(R) Channel followed by season two of the nonfiction series “Kings of Pain” at 10:30PM ET/PT. This season on “Alone,” for the first time ever, ten contestants fight to survive in the bitter wilderness of the Northeast shores of Labrador, Canada – a location known for being the hunting ground of the predatory polar bear. Survivalists are dropped off in undisclosed, remote locations and equipped with just ten survival tools, and enough camera gear to self-document their experiences. The survivalist who endures the longest, facing total isolation, punishing weather, and deadly predators, will win the $500,000 grand prize. No camera crews. No gimmicks. “Alone” is the ultimate test of human will. From the ultimate test to a very painful test, “Kings of Pain” returns with wildlife biologist Adam Thorn and professional animal handler “Caveman” Rob Alleva as they continue their scientific journey to get bitten and stung by some of the most dangerous animals and vicious stinging insects in the world – from an Arizona bark scorpion to a Mexican beaded lizard – to create history’s complete and comprehensive guide to pain that will ultimately help save lives.

Season nine of “Alone” sets survivalists in a location with one of the harshest weather conditions yet. Enduring wet, snowy, merciless conditions, survivalists’ building ingenuity, mental willpower and overall wilderness skills are put to the test as they must build their own shelters, forage their own food, and overcome numerous obstacles and dangerous predators in hopes of being the last person standing.

Additionally, season nine will continue to captivate audiences with the introduction of two new original digital content series, “The Ride Back” (working title) and “Shelter from the Storm” (working title). In these two series, fans will get exclusive access to never-before-seen moments through enhanced episodes on VOD and digital playlists available only on The HISTORY Channel’s official website and apps. “The Ride Back” (wt) will provide an extended look at the raw emotions each survivalist experienced during their journeys before deciding to tap out, from intimate camera conversations to unfiltered moments right before leaving the isolation, to heartfelt interviews and footage of their journey to home base where it all began. Alternatively, “Shelter from the Storm” (wt) will provide an enhanced look into contestant’s shelters, including the pros, cons, dos, and don’ts that ultimately spell success, or disaster, for the hopeful survivalists.

On a mission to test as many animals as possible and continue to build upon entomologist Dr. Justin O. Schmidt’s 1983 sting pain index, this new season of “Kings of Pain” captures Thorn and Alleva testing both native and non-native species from all around the world from a centralized location in southern California to maximize their time. Following in the footsteps of season one, each one-hour episode chronicles both men as they safely extract the animals and execute the bite or sting on each other. They then rank their average pain results including intensity, duration and damage and provide personal footage of the shocking aftermath and side effects. Onsite medic and venom expert, Dr. Ben Abo returns to monitor their health and well-being over more than two dozen stings and bites and to describe to viewers exactly what physical and physiological reactions are occurring within their bodies. Along this journey, viewers also learn about the history of each animal and its often-uncomfortable relationship with humans. Deadly wildlife featured over this ten-episode season includes the orange baboon tarantula, black-throated monitor lizard, red imported fire ants, brown widow, giant desert centipede, horrid king assassin bug, double bar rabbitfish, electric eel, California horn shark and blue tang – to name a few.

“Alone” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by Leftfield Pictures (an ITV America company). Shawn Witt, Ryan Pender and Dan Bree serve as executive producers for Leftfield Pictures. Zachary G. Behr serves as executive producer for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

“Kings Of Pain” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by Propagate. Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Isabel San Vargas and Russell Ford serve as executive producers with David Carr serving as executive producer and showrunner for Propagate. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Max Micallef serve as executive producers for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for both the series and the format for “Alone” and “Kings of Pain.”

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.  For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.



The History Channel Sets Memorial Day Premiere for New Series

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The History Channel Sets Memorial Day Premiere for New Series “The American Presidency with Bill Clinton” Debuting Monday, May 30 at 10:30PM ET/PT
The series is hosted, and executive produced by President Bill Clinton and explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union across six, one-hour episodes.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL SETS MEMORIAL DAY PREMIERE FOR NEW SERIES “THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY WITH BILL CLINTON” DEBUTING MONDAY, MAY 30 AT 10:30PM ET/PT

SIX-PART SERIES HOSTED AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY PRESIDENT CLINTON EXAMINES HOW PRESIDENTIAL ACTION, ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF CRITICAL MOMENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, HELPED TO PROMOTE -OR DELAY- THE CREATION OF A MORE PERFECT UNION

New York, NY – April 20, 2022 – The HISTORY Channel sets Memorial Day premiere for “The American Presidency with Bill Clinton,” a new series hosted, and executive produced by President Bill Clinton which explores the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union across six, one-hour episodes beginning Monday, May 30 at 10:30PM ET/PT. This premium series features expert commentary from renowned authors, historians and witnesses to history including Pulitzer Prize-winners Jon Meacham and Annette Gordon Reed, as well as Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Dr. Edna Medford Green, Dr. H.W. Brands and George Takei. Each episode takes on a different theme in American history: race, extremism, the struggle for rights, presidential vision, global power, and economic might. The series premieres in a special time slot following the previously announced two-night presidential miniseries event, “Theodore Roosevelt,” executive produced by world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize(R)-winning bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin, Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio and RadicalMedia premiering Monday, May 30 at 8PM ET/PT. Subsequent episodes of “The American Presidency with Bill Clinton” will air on Mondays at 9PM ET/PT beginning June 6.

“We are privileged to partner with President Clinton to take our viewers through these defining historical moments, to analyze the public sentiment at the time and the driving forces behind the critical choices made by a wide-range of presidents and the long-lasting effects that still define our country today – both good and bad,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel.

President Clinton is one of the few people alive who understands the often-agonizing responsibility of being the Decider-in-Chief at critical moments in our nation’s history. Every president since George Washington has had to define the words “We The People” and a “More Perfect Union,” and in moments of both growth and severe distress, every president has had to make tough choices that would either unite the country or divide it. This series takes a comprehensive look at a wide variety of presidential action that moved our country forward, like President Eisenhower ordering the 101st Airborne Division into Little Rock, AR to ensure the safety of the “Little Rock Nine,” President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclamation, and Lyndon B. Johnson signing into law what has been called the most important piece of Civil Rights legislation to date: the Voting Rights Act of 1965. “The American Presidency” also tackles presidential decisions that further divided our country, like Herbert Hoover’s “repatriation drives” that led to the mass expulsions of Mexican-American citizens during the Great Depression and FDR’s Executive Order 9066 leading to nearly 120,000 Japanese-Americans being systematically rounded up and forced into prison camps.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for the above program.

“The American Presidency with Bill Clinton” is produced for The HISTORY(R) Channel by Category 6 Media(TM) group. President Bill Clinton serves as Executive Producer. Jeff Cooperman serves as Executive Producer and Showrunner. Sharon Scott serves as Executive Producer for Category 6 Media(TM) group. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Zachary G. Behr serve as Executive Producers for The HISTORY(R) Channel.

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit  history.com  or follow @history on  Instagram,  Twitter,  Facebook and YouTube.  For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at  http://press.aenetworks.com.