Munich - The gritty mafia series Gomorrah has become a foreign-language hit on Sundance Channel U.S. On its debut, the Sky Italia drama, the inside story of the fierce Neapolitan crime organisation Camorra, doubled the audience figures of other foreign-language series on the channel. The series, sold by Beta Film to more than 130 territories, has gained record ratings all over the world and is praised by international media as “unique and compelling” (The Hollywood Reporter) and “one of finest … [Read more...] about Gomorrah hits U.S. screens
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Sky’s collaborates with PRIME
Sky Television New Zealand has acquired Prime Entertainment Group’s exclusive Cinema related shows to be air on their channel Sky Movies starting this September. The New Zealand network has just went for some of PRIME’s best sellers of the moment including The Brothers Warner 1x52’ an intimate portrait and saga of the four brothers that founded the major Hollywood Studio, and The True Story of Angelina Jolie 1x52’ the acclaimed documentary about one of the most renowned actresses in our time. … [Read more...] about Sky’s collaborates with PRIME
AMC hires Greg Ang
New York– AMC Networks International has hired Greg Ang as a sales consultant to focus on the company’s business development and distribution opportunities for AMC and Sundance Channel throughout Asia. With extensive experience in affiliate sales, marketing and distribution, Ang will work with Executive Vice President of Global Distribution for AMC Networks International, Ed Palluth. Ang previously worked with AMC Networks during the launch of Sundance Channel Global in Asia. … [Read more...] about AMC hires Greg Ang
AMC Networks International announces expansion
Cannes, France / New York – AMC Networks International (AMCNI) announced significant expansion for its portfolio of globally renowned, locally relevant 24/7 linear television services across EMEA, the CIS, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific regions. AMC Global, AMCNI’s international AMC-branded television network seen in over 115 countries and territories, continues to experience major growth around the world since the company launched the brand for the first time outside of North … [Read more...] about AMC Networks International announces expansion
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
AT&T to acquire DirecTV
Dallas and El Segundo, California – AT&T and DirecTV announced on May 18 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire DirecTV in a stock-and-cash transaction for US$95 per share based on AT&T’s closing price on May 16, resulting in an estimated price of US$48.5 billion. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both companies. The transaction combines complementary strengths to create a unique new … [Read more...] about AT&T to acquire DirecTV
