AMC Networks has announced the relaunch of Sundance Now – a streaming destination for independent film. Building on AMC Networks’ decades-long legacy of storytelling and inspired by the late Robert Redford’s commitment to supporting independent voices, Sundance Now brings the festival directly into viewers’ homes with films straight from their theatrical runs, alongside a library […]
wedotv, the global free ad-supported streaming network, has appointed Iza Piotrowska as SVP, Global Business Development. Piotrowska, who has worked with wedotv as Business Development Director since 2022, assumes the role on a full-time basis and will continue to report to co-CEOs Philipp Rotermund and Chris Sharp. She is based in wedotv’s London office. Piotrowska […]
AMC Networks has appointed Annie Luo as President, Streaming Growth. In this newly created role, Luo will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of AMC Networks’ portfolio of targeted streaming services. She will lead the development and execution of the company’s streaming strategy, including driving subscriber acquisition and engagement, activating commercial and programming […]
Six new live channels and hundreds of hours of on-demand programming will launch on 5’s streaming service, following a deal with Hearst Networks and an expanded partnership with AMC Networks International (AMCNI) UK. The new launches build on 5’s strategy to expand its streamed offering with curated partner content to sit alongside 5’s own drama […]
AMC Networks posted a 17 per cent drop in its Q3 US advertising revenue to $110 million (€94.9m) due to ‘linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing’. Domestic subscription revenue of $316 million were unchanged from the prior-year period “as growth in streaming revenues offset declines in affiliate revenues,” the media and entertainment company said. […]
BIG Media, the production company, distributor and channel provider, has announced that AMC Networks International Southern Europe has acquired the rights to the third season of the acclaimed investigative history series, Truthseekers for broadcast on Canal Historia in Spain and Portugal. The deal was brokered by Emma Sparks, SVP of Sales – Europe, BIG Media. […]
Adform, the most powerful and safe media buying platform built for game changers, has unveiled results from two programmatic Digital-Out-Of-Home (DOOH) campaigns. The activations were powered by the new DOOH planning interface within Adform FLOW, which offers seamless omnichannel integration through fast and convenient visual inventory discovery backed by rich insights. These results demonstrate the speed, scale, and […]
DirecTV has announced the addition of Hallmark and AMC Networks to the DirecTV MyEntertainment Genre Pack and MyCinema Mini-Pack Add-On, bringing movies, dramas, and seasonal favourites together at no additional cost to subscribers in the US. Effective immediately, Hallmark Channel joins the MyEntertainment Genre Pack, in unison with Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas event, which […]
FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment company, has announced partnerships for two new true-crime co-productions, Murder in Mind and Pushed to Death. FilmRise will co-produce Murder in Mind alongside CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership and Blue Ant Studios, produced by Back 2 Back Productions. Pushed to Death will be produced by Coming Up Roses with co-production […]
Vodafone Spain has kicked off September with a major overhaul of its television offering. As of September 1st, more than 25 new channels are available on its lineup, strengthening genres such as film, series, documentaries, sports and music. The expansion coincides with the removal of the seven SkyShowtime channels, following the end of the distribution […]