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
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MIPTV: Tricon Films and Television launches “The Divide” at MIPTV
Toronto, Canada – Tricon Films & Television has announced the international launch of WE tv’s first original scripted drama The Divide (8 x 60’), produced by AMC Studios, written by the Academy® Award and Emmy® Award nominated Richard LaGravenese (Behind the Candelabra, The Fisher King, Water for Elephants, The Ref, The Bridges of Madison County) and co-created by LaGravenese and Tony Goldwyn (Conviction, Justified, Damages, Dexter, A Walk on the Moon). Series star … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Tricon Films and Television launches “The Divide” at MIPTV
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
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
AMC/ Sundance Channel Global expands in Asia
New York, U.S. – AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced new distribution deals in Asia for Sundance Channel and WE tv. Sundance Channel is launching on the DTH platform Indovision as a 24/7 linear network subtitled into Bahasa Indonesia. Also announced previously, WE tv had recently launched as a HD channel via Astro B.yond IPTV with Maxis. This expanded agreement complements the 2011 launch of Sundance Channel on Astro B.yond HD. … [Read more...] about AMC/ Sundance Channel Global expands in Asia
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Q: In March, you announced the acquisition of firstwindow exclusive rights from ITV Studios Global Entertainment to a new original drama series Rectify. This is essentially a global buy for your networks around the world. Is a “global buy” the buying strategy now? A: We come across it in different ways. Most of our programming is developed in-house, owned outright, including Rectify. Some programming is co-produced, some have deals that involve distribution to places where we do not … [Read more...] about WE tv
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