AMC Networks International UK has announced that it will rebrand its portfolio of UK channels and streaming services owned by the CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership, a joint venture with Paramount Global. The rebrand will be rolled out on November 22nd and AMC Networks says it “provides an exciting opportunity to introduce a clearer […]

AMC Networks has enabled programmatic ad buying on three of its linear networks after a successful pilot last month. AMC Networks says this technological advancement is noteworthy as “it marked the first time live linear inventory was able to be purchased programmatically – in a real-time, biddable ad environment”. The company created and executed this […]

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has moved ahead of The Walking Dead: Dead City as the #1 most-viewed premiere of all time on AMC+ after three weeks of streaming data – and looks set to become the most-viewed season of any show on AMC+. The fourth episode of season one on October 1st delivered season high ratings […]

AMC Networks has begun the rollout of an ad-supported version of its flagship AMC+ streaming service in the US, with initial availability on its direct-to-consumer platform and apps, expanding to third-party platforms and channels providers in the coming weeks. Priced at $4.99 per month, the ad-supported version includes a light ad load of less than […]

The BBC has acquired AMC Networks’ hit drama series Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice’s best-selling novel, for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. The seven-part series stars Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Bailey Bass, Eric Bogosian and Assad Zaman. It follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Reid) and Claudia (Bass) […]

UKTV and BBC Studios have secured the UK and Benelux rights to a number of shows from AMC Networks in a joint deal. The shows are Mrs Sidhu Investigates, Darby and Joan Season 1, Signora Volpe Season 1 and Whitstable Pearl Seasons 1-2 for its free-to-air channel Drama and free streaming service UKTV Play; Dark […]

AMC Networks has announced the return of AMC’s FearFest, its long-running horror and genre programming event, with over 700 hours of films, series and specials to be curated by Shudder, AMC Networks’ streamer for horror, thrillers and the supernatural. This year FearFest, Shocked by Shudder, will expand into September and across AMC Networks’ entire portfolio […]

AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI-UK) has announced that Sam Rowden has been promoted to the newly-created position of Vice President, Content Group, overseeing AMCNI-UK’s overall content strategy. Rowden, who currently oversees the company’s programming strategy for the CBS channel portfolio consisting of six entertainment channels owned by joint ventures between AMCNI-UK and Paramount Global, will […]

AMC Networks has announced a strategic realignment of its ALLBLK and WE tv programming and development group. Company veteran Angela Molloy has been promoted to senior vice president, development & original production, unscripted, ALLBLK/WE tv, reporting to Brett Dismuke, head of content for ALLBLK and WE tv. Molloy, who was previously vice president of development […]

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has signed a deal with AMC Networks to add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels. These new channels include the post-apocalyptic horror drama The Walking Dead Universe, the sketch comedy series Portlandia, and sports fan-focused MSG SportsZone. The channels will soon be available and can be accessed through […]