A+E Int'l Sells Reality Series, Movies to DPG in Belgium

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Shows include ‘Seven Year Switch, ‘Marrying Million and ‘Bride & Prejudice’

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A+E Network International said DPG Media in Belgium plans to air three of A+E’s reality shows and five movies on its Vitaya channel.

Vitaya picked up all English-speaking seasons of Seven Year Switch, Marrying Millions, and Bride & Prejudice. The films include the adaptation of V.C. Andrews’ Casteel Family series.

The deal is the biggest for A+E with DPG, which previously aired the first seasons of both the U.S. and Australian versions of Bride & Prejudice as well as the four-film Flowers in the Attic series based on books by Andrews.

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Financial terms were not disclosed.

“We are incredibly proud that Vitaya’s viewers have responded so positively to our TV film series as well as Bride & Prejudice, allowing us to continue to strengthen our relationship with a world-class media giant and increase our presence in Belgium,” said Sarah Hussain, manager of international content sales for A+E. “We look forward to continued success sharing internationally relevant and quality content with DPG Media and Vitaya for years to come.”

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