EXCLUSIVE: Andrea Wong to life, and Nancy is more likely in the history Dubuc

NEWS! Friday AM: Before, when A & E Television Networks, Lifetime Entertainment Services acquired in August, I heard rumors even then that Andrea Wong to be replaced by Nancy Dubuc, the Chair of History (also known as the History Channel) that. Most importantly, the story had its best ratings in 2009, and did so in the 10 basic cable channels in the advertising to-54 demo for the first time key 25Before that, she did the same as head of programming for sister network A & E with The Dog The Bounty Hunter, Growing Up Gotti. “It’s supposed to do the job.” “From her is not set, odds, but going to her,” a source tells me. In three years, Dubuc has made the “Hitler Channel” contemporary and fresh, even scripted fare like Ice Road Truckers and Ax Men and Star Pawn and high vs The People Speak.
That means the likes of Anne Sweeney, Jeff Gaspin, Scott Sassa all have to agree on what exactly the contract to their offering. “She’s a real programming wise in this space,” gushed a fountain for me. “His reputation as a salesman and the developer has no rival. As a result, Dubuc is now a coveted star on the rise that has been studied biggest primetime, cable and broadcast concerts over the past 18 months – Discovery Channel, NBC Universal, Viacom networks, which I have learned. (That’s like herding cats!The good news is also reputed to be patient because this will take some time because A & E Television Networks is in charge of Disney / ABC and Hearst and NBC Universal. But I’ve heard is also a total team player.”
Friday 16:30 UPDATE: Andrea Wong contract lifetime only had a few more weeks to run. A source tells me that Disney is not addressed to the House of Mouse or ABC at this time. Wong, meanwhile, was stung by his treatment today by A & E Television Networks chiefs but also insists that is not preserved. He sent all of the following e-mail to his staff that A & E Network did not send reporters despite his request: it is stated that in his years of tenure of two, had a lifetime record levels in revenues and earnings, and launched the most successful drama in the history of life, Army Wives, among other achievements
For the team for life
And certainly that was the case for us in recent monthsAs with all acquisitions and mergers, change is inevitable.
It is my plan to move forward in the coming weeks after helping in everything you can with the transitionNow that my role in the acquisition of life by AETN is concluded, and the integration of organizations, including more efficient management structure is almost complete, I think is the right time for me to resign as president and CEO.
And I take this opportunity to thank you for the kindness he showed to me, for their hard work and dedication to life, and the many achievements we can all be proud of in the past three yearsIt was a real honor to drive for life.
Our teams of sales and distribution has led to record revenue levels and all that led us to record profits
In addition, our department has evolved our film slate and attracted the highest level of talent with films such as Coco Chanel, Living Proof, Prayers for Bobby, and Georgia O’Keeffe – a record number of Emmy nominations and Golden. Our programming team released the hit drama most of our history, army wives, and one of the most popular and most acclaimed dramas of 2009, Drop Dead Diva. Resulting Globe And last but not least, a couple of weeks one, the team launched our fourth highest rated movie in the year in the history of 26 lifetime, The Pregnancy Pact
And the Communications team has worked tirelessly and effectively to raise awareness of our programs, our achievements and our brandAll this would not have been possible without our incredible team of Marketing and Communications. Marketing brilliantly promoted our programming and brand and brought a new level of energy and enthusiasm for life networks.
The digital computer for life, through organic growth and strategic acquisitions and MothersClick Roiworld has dramatically grown our online presence and our sites and properties are most popular and robust than ever
One of the things I loved more than being in lifetime is the collaboration that exists between us. It was never more evident than for our launch of Project Runway. Because of their teamwork and passion, the premiere was the highest rated and most watched season premiere of the series’ history of the series and has increased our performance period with a triple digit percentages
Life very profitable movie of incredible advanced networks because of their creativity and hard work of history. The network grew from 59 million to 75 million subscribers and continues – to expand. In addition, the highest debut rating in three LMN movies Natalie Holloway, the capture of the murderer of Green River, and Little Girl Lost
Besides all this, life has continued its strong legacy of advocacy on behalf of women through these campaigns powerful in Every Woman Counts, Remarkable Women and our knowledge of breast cancer, and award-winning health initiatives heart
You have much to be proud of
As part of AETN, and powerful global brands are now united, the leadership of an abbot, of course, only propel life to greater heights
I leave with fond memories and lifelong friends and the desire of the new company and each of you and continued success very best
Warmly, Andr?
“She was not making money. Friday 14:30 UPDATE: Sources now tell me that Andrea Wong was fired. Your P & L statements were becoming worse. And, ah, look at the brief statement that came from Abbe Raven, the Chief Executive Officer and President of A & E Television Networks, a moment ago: We are grateful to Andrew for his many contributions for life. “We are delighted to be with us for a period of transition and wish him well in his future endeavors.It was strictly business.”
The best thing is to return to Disney / ABC in some capacity, where he was coached by Bob Iger for the dozen years or so. Friday 13:15: “indeed. In the network, which oversaw the development of the BA, as well as network and Dancing With Stars Extreme Makeover Edition. Almost immediately I received news that Wong “does not want to be at the top of the Raven” – a reference to Abbe Raven, the CEO / president of A & E Television Networks. Recently, Project Runway from Bravo, in what became a bitter legal battle between NBC series against producers Harvey and Bob WeinsteinWong came to life in April 2007, directing ABC, where he was executive vice president of alternative programming, special and night. Are They made their settlement agreement,” said a source just told me. House In life, he added original scripted series for women at risk pillars network movie won. Ultimately, Wong was the choice whether to stay or not, and she decided to leave because his contract allowed a cape, I’m told. This is far from unexpected after Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst and NBC Universal announced in August that A & E Television Networks was the purchase of a lifetime Entertainment Services Andrea Wong is where the CEO / President. So where will you go to Wong?