New York – Coinciding with an AMC U.S. pickup of two seasons of The Walking Dead companion series (title TBD), AMC Global announced it has acquired international television rights to the series, and plans to air each episode within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere. AMC Global, the international AMC-branded television network, launched in late 2014 and is available in over 115 countries and territories. The Walking Dead Companion Unit Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero and David … [Read more...] about AMC Global acquires “The Walking Dead” companion series
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AMC Networks rebrands MGM channel
New York, NY – AMC Networks announced on August 4 that it is rebranding its MGM Channel as “AMC”. The rebrand marks the first distribution outside of North America for AMC, one of the most popular and award-winning brands in television. AMC will begin launching locally-versioned channel feeds on key cable and satellite platforms across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East later this year. Also accompanying these channels will be authenticated AMC VOD, HD … [Read more...] about AMC Networks rebrands MGM channel
AMC Networks re-brands Chellomedia to AMC Networks International
New York, NY – AMC Networks announced on July 8 that it is re-branding Chellomedia to “AMC Networks International”. The company acquired Chellomedia, a collection of television networks distributed worldwide, earlier this year. In addition to Chellomedia, AMC Networks International will also encompass AMC/Sundance Channel Global, which operates in Europe, Latin America, the Mid-East and Asia. “Re-naming Chellomedia is a natural next step as we continue to integrate … [Read more...] about AMC Networks re-brands Chellomedia to AMC Networks International
AMC Networks moves its Head of Business Affairs into new role
New York, NY – AMC Networks announced on June 3 that Marci Wiseman, the current head of business affairs for AMC, is moving into a new role at AMC Networks, as the executive-in-charge of Owned Content Distribution and Strategy. She will report to AMC Networks’ Chief Operating Officer Ed Carroll and will be responsible for expanding the reach of the company’s owned content across its four networks, through non-affiliate distribution agreements, including domestic … [Read more...] about AMC Networks moves its Head of Business Affairs into new role
Bruce Tuchman promoted at AMC Networks
New York – AMC Networks announced on April 3 that Bruce Tuchman has been named President, AMC/Sundance Channel Global and MGM Channel Global. In addition to his current role overseeing AMC/Sundance Channel Global, Tuchman takes on the additional responsibility of leading the programming, marketing, and strategic development of the company’s MGM Channel, which is programmed and distributed in multiple languages and reaches over 130 countries and territories. Responsibility for sales, … [Read more...] about Bruce Tuchman promoted at AMC Networks
AMC Networks completes acquisition of Chellomedia
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
