New York – AMC Global, the international AMC-branded television network, announced today that it has acquired the exclusive first window television rights to “Humans” from Endemol Shine International. The 8 x 60’ series will debut in most AMC Global territories in October with a second season to premiere in 2016.
In addition, AMC Global announced today the simultaneous worldwide premiere of “Into the Badlands,” the innovative 6 x 60’ martial arts drama series from AMC Studios. AMC Global channels in most territories* will debut the series in conjunction with AMC U.S. on 15 November at 10p.m. ET/PT and will then re-air in local time zones during primetime. The company previously announced it had secured exclusive first window international TV rights to the series.
One of this year’s most anticipated new series, “Fear the Walking Dead,” has received a 15-episode order for the second season which will air on AMC Global in 2016. The company recently announced that the first season will debut worldwide simultaneous to the AMC U.S. premiere on 23rd August at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT with repeats in local time zones during primetime.*
“AMC Global is delivering audiences around the world a superb line-up of exclusive original dramas anchored by our upcoming worldwide premiere of ‘Fear the Walking Dead’,” said Bruce Tuchman, President of AMC and Sundance Channel Global. “‘Humans’ and ‘Into the Badlands’ offer inspiring storylines with outstanding production values that will transport and captivate viewers. We’re thrilled to continue to showcase the incredible new dramas coming from AMC U.S. with a run of premiere content on our channels worldwide through the end of the year.”
AMC Global launched in late 2014 and is available in over 125 countries throughout Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
