Lifetime Entertainment Services is a media company that focuses on women's entertainment. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in New York City. The company produces and airs a variety of programming, including original movies, reality shows, and dramas. Lifetime is known for its focus on women's issues and has been praised for its programming that addresses topics such as domestic violence and breast cancer. The company is owned by A&E Networks, which is a joint venture between Disney and Hearst Communications.