Park City, Utah – AMC/Sundance Channel Global has concluded distribution agreements with major pay TV platforms in the Philippines and Thailand. These recent developments follow numerous other distribution agreements secured across Europe and Asia over the past few months. This includes additional carriage in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Korea and Taiwan. The company has recently secured distribution for both of its Asian brands, Sundance Channel and WE tv, … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global highlights expansion deals
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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, WE tv expand distribution in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan, and New York – Taiwan’s CNS has launched Sundance Channel (Channel 323) and WE tv (Channel 314) in HD on October 10 as part of its growing IPTV service. This has expanded Sundance Channel and WE tv’s carriage in the country, with CNS customers having access to the 24/7 linear channels in HD, with Mandarin subtitles. In a statement, Bruce Tuchman, AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, said, “Today’s news marks the continued Asian expansion for … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel, WE tv expand distribution in Taiwan
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)
AMC/Sundance Channel Global expands footprint in Asia
Jimbaran, Bali/New York, NY– Ahead of the company’s participation at this week’s Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit, AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced new distribution deals across Asia and a slew of new programming acquisitions for Sundance Channel and WE tv. As part of AMC Networks commitment to the region, Bruce Tuchman will participate in a panel at the Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit this week to discuss growth strategies for media companies across the … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global expands footprint in Asia
Ed Palluth takes on EVP role at AMC/Sundance
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced today the promotion of Ed Palluth to executive vice president, global distribution. He was formerly senior vice president, global distribution for AMC/Sundance Channel Global. Palluth will continue to handle distribution for AMC Networks’ international properties including Sundance Channel and WE tv, and will continue to report to Bruce Tuchman, President, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. Palluth has over 25 years of experience … [Read more...] about Ed Palluth takes on EVP role at AMC/Sundance