New York, New York – AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced on February 3, 2014 that it has completed its acquisition of substantially all of Chellomedia, the international content division of Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA), for €750 million (approximately $1.0 billion USD). “Chellomedia has a collection of strong, well-established and well-managed assets worldwide and we’re excited about the long-term growth opportunity this acquisition represents for AMC … [Read more...] about AMC Networks completes acquisition of Chellomedia
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71st Golden Globe winners announced
The annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 12, 2014, in Beverley Hills, California, showcased a string of celebrities, with numerous awards presented on the night. The awards were handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This year’s winners include: AMC’s Breaking Bad wins Best Television Series Drama; Robin Wright wins Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series– Drama for House of Cards; Brooklyn Nine-Nine wins … [Read more...] about 71st Golden Globe winners announced
FIC Asia confirms “The Walking Dead” S5
Asia Pacific – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it has picked up the 5th season of popular TV series The Walking Dead, for its territories across Asia Pacific. This follows AMC’s recent announcement that they have renewed the zombie apocalypse drama series for a further season in the U.S. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content and Communications, Asia Pacific and the Middle East at FOX International Channels said, “We are very happy … [Read more...] about FIC Asia confirms “The Walking Dead” S5
AMC Networks to acquire Liberty Global’s Chellomedia
New York, New York – AMC Networks Inc has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of Chellomedia, the international content division of Liberty Global for €750 million (approximately US$1.035 billion). The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014. The acquisition provides AMC Networks with an array of television channels that are distributed to more than 390 million households in 138 countries. The … [Read more...] about AMC Networks to acquire Liberty Global’s Chellomedia
“The Walking Dead” S4 premieres in the U.S. with highest-rated episode
New York, NY – AMC’s The Walking Dead returned for its fourth season, delivering the highest ratings of any episode in series history. The S4 premiere was watched by 16.1 million total viewers and 10.4 million adults aged 18-49. The Walking Dead continues to be the No. 1 show on all of U.S. television among the 18-49 demographic. The 2013/ 4 season to date ranks as the No. 1 telecast in adults 18-49, outperforming all programmes. With time-shifted … [Read more...] about “The Walking Dead” S4 premieres in the U.S. with highest-rated episode
MIPCOM: Sundance and Tricon to distribute “The Divide” globally
Cannes, France AMC Studios and Tricon Films & Television have announced an agreement for Tricon to distribute the new scripted drama series, The Divide, outside of the U.S. Additionally, Sundance Channel Global, the international arm of AMC networks, will carry The Divide in some territories. The series is produced by AMC Studios, which produced the pilot, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Sundance and Tricon to distribute “The Divide” globally