London/New York – AMC has appointed Endemol Worldwide Distribution as the international distributor of several of its unscripted programmes. The titles include Comic Book Men (16x30’), Small Town Security (8x30’) and Immortalized (16x30’). Cathy Payne, Chief Executive – Endemol Worldwide Distribution, said, “EWD are very excited to be working with AMC on their non-scripted programming. This is a relatively new genre for AMC and we look forward to helping them … [Read more...] about Endemol to distribute AMC’s unscripted titles
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AMC’s “The Walking Dead” achieves its biggest ratings
AMC's midseason premiere of The Walking Dead in the U.S. returned with its largest audience ever in series history, delivering 12.3 million viewers at the 9/8c premiere. The previous record was 10.9 million viewers from the Season 3 premiere on October 14, 2012. According to the network, the episode is also the strongest telecast for a series in basic cable history for adults 18-49 with 7.7 million. These results have surpassed the hit series' previous record with an increase of 6% (A18-49) over … [Read more...] about AMC’s “The Walking Dead” achieves its biggest ratings
FOX International Channels picks up “The Walking Dead” Season 4
Following AMC's Season 4 renewal of The Walking Dead, FOX International Channels (FIC) has confirmed the global pick up of the show for a fourth season. FIC will follow its global release model as in previous years, making the series available in all major international TV markets while season 3 returns this February with eight additional episodes after the mid-season hiatus. According to reports, AMC has also announced the departure of Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Walking Dead, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels picks up “The Walking Dead” Season 4
The Walking Dead returns to DISH
After months of channel blackout, AMC Networks’ channels AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv are returning to DISH Network’s line-up of channel offerings following a settlement between Cablevision Systems Corporation, AMC Networks and DISH Network regarding a lawsuit between VOOM HD and DISH’s parent company EchoStar Satellite. The announcement comes as great news to DISH Network subscribers, who will now be able to watch the third season of AMC’s The Walking Dead. … [Read more...] about The Walking Dead returns to DISH
Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global today announced new distribution deals for Sundance Channel in Asia and expanded on-demand offerings in Europe. Sundance Channel will be seen for the first time in Thailand on TrueVisions, the country’s largest pay-TV operator and the second largest DTH platform in Southeast Asia. Sundance On-Demand will also debut in China for the first time on BesTV, Shanghai Media Group’s growing IPTV platform business. The BesTV offering will present a … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, Bruce Tuchman (Audio inside)
Part 1: Tuchman talks about his time with the company thus far and his thoughts on the new slate of programming that will launch on Sundance Channel across Asia Pacific. Part 2: Tuchman reveals the broadcaster’s future plans for the Asia Pacific market and the challenges involved in bringing US lifestyle content into Asia. Part 3: Tuchman talks expansion plans for the Sundance and WE tv brands in Asia and shares how the Sundance Festival is … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, Bruce Tuchman (Audio inside)