The Digital Media Centre (DMC) has announced that it will begin broadcasting AETN UK’s new Pan-European feed of Crime & Investigation Network. A fully localised Polish version of the channel will be available on Telstar 12, with additional languages to follow. (See also Broadband TV News passim)
In addition to providing technical services, Chello Benelux (owner of the DMC) will also represent CI in the Benelux region. It is the third AETN UK channel to be launched by the DMC, following the successful launch of the History and History HD channels in Central Europe and Asia.
Lukas Kernell, general manager thematic channels, Chello Benelux said, in a statement, “We are proud to be working with AETN UK, one of the highest rated factual entertainment networks in the world. Crime & Investigation Network delivers captivating television and will appeal to a wide audience. We are thrilled to be able to deliver the channel all across continental Europe together with AETN UK.”
Christina Foley, commercial director, AETN UK added, “We are delighted to continue to work with the DMC. They are experts in their field and their ability to fully localise our content is extremely important to us as we expand our network of channels across Europe. We are also proud that Chello Benelux will be representing Crime & Investigation Network in the Benelux region.”
