It takes someone with the self-confidence born of being born into one of the founding families of second-generation television to call out that the third-generation simply isn’t working. James Dolan is the chair of AMC Networks, the content spin-off of Cablevision, one of the founding father companies of the US, then global, cable and pay-TV […]
AMC Networks, the US entertainment company behind The Walking Dead franchise, has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31st 2022, and announced a 20 per cent cut on content spend for 2023. AMC Networks Interim Executive Chairman, James L. Dolan, said: “AMC Networks is focused on maximising the value […]
AMC Networks has announced that Kristin Dolan, a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of media and entertainment experience and a longtime AMC Networks board member, has been named chief executive officer, effective February 27th. Throughout her career, Dolan has served in a number of leadership roles including most recently as CEO of 605, […]
AMC Networks International Southern Europe is launching a new pay-TV channel, Enfamilia, which aims to provide entertainment for the whole family. The channel, which gies live on December 15th, will broadcast movies and TV series, and a wide selection of documentaries and children-dedicated content. The channel will be available on the following platforms: Movistar Plus+ […]
AMC Networks has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Christina Spade, has stepped down after just three months on the job. The company also revealed plans to lay off around one-fifth of its US workforce as it faces pressure from streaming competitors and a slowing economy. The network, home to hit shows including The Walking […]
Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has closed a deal with AMC Networks International – Latin America (AMCNI-LA) for three of Electric’s TV series. The deal includes 2 seasons of “Leverage: Redemption,” the first season of Electric’s newest SYFY series, “The Ark,” and the entire 4 seasons of “The Librarians.” The rights […]
AMC Networks has promoted Mark Dee-Shapland to Vice President of Global Content Sales. Previously Head of International Content Sales, Dee-Shapland will oversee the global sales team and manage sales in territories including the US, Canada, France, Germany and Italy. Dee-Shapland, who joined the company in 2016, will continue to report to Mike Pears, Executive Vice […]
AMC Networks International Central & Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) and Orange Romania Group (Orange Romania, Orange Romania Communications and NextGen Communications) has announced a multi-year renewal of the distribution agreement, securing subscribers long-term access to AMCNI’s diverse entertainment portfolio. As a result of the agreement, Orange Romania, Orange Romania Communications and NextGen Communications will broadcast […]
AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) and Czech Republic (Vodafone CZ) have announced a multi-year renewal of their long-term distribution agreement. The strategic partnership covers AMCNI CNE’s 10-channel portfolio in the Czech Republic including Sport1, Sport2, Spektrum, Spektrum Home, TV Paprika, Minimax, JimJam, AMC, Film+ and CBS Reality. “This renewed carriage agreement […]
AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK) has announced the launch of a dedicated local feed in Romania of factual entertainment channel CBS Reality, which is a joint venture between AMCNI UK and Paramount Global. CBS Reality will also join the portfolio of advertising sales house Thematic Channels, who will handle bookings. Louise Cottrell, SVP of […]