AMC Theatres, which own the ODEON cinema chain, has announced that they are allocating the best seats in the cinema to VIP loyalty programme members in the US. They launched a similar programme a few years ago, which received a lot of backlash, but have since reworked their approach to help reward loyal cinema-goers with […]
AMC Global Media UK has announced at SXSW London a dedicated FAST channel for The Walking Dead Universe (TWDU). Launching this June across a number of UK FAST platforms, the channel requires no subscription, allowing audiences to drop in and discover the iconic Walking Dead franchise without the need to sign up or search. The […]
A slate of unscripted titles has been sold by leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights to a number of channels and broadcasters across the CEE region. The deal includes more than 150 hours of content negotiated by James Anderson, Senior Sales Manager at DCD Rights. Telewizja Polsat (Poland) has picked up 38 hours including Secret Nazi Bases […]
LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents announces that Gnomes (6×30’), a co-production with Australian production outfits Total Fiction and Screen Invaders, has been acquired by Disney+ for the UK and Ireland, and AMC Global Media for Spain and Portugal. The series follows Asa Butterfield (Sex Education, Unchosen) as Arnold Kipps, and his ex-partner Ellie McKay played by Megan Smart (Class of ‘07). Set in Nompton – the once-thriving ‘Home of the Gnome’, […]
Shares in giant screen specialist IMAX jumped 11 per cent ($3.62) on reports that the cinema business was in takeover talks. Fellow cinema chains Cinemark and AMC Theatres are rumoured as potential suitors, along with entertainment/tech giants including Netflix, Sony and Apple. There were firm ‘no comments’ from IMAX itself, but CEO Rich Gelfond is […]
Hallmark Media has announced the appointment of Jon Sichel as head of distribution and business affairs. In his expanded role, Sichel will now lead global distribution efforts and oversee content agreements across all distribution platforms for Hallmark Media, while continuing to lead business and legal affairs for Hallmark Media and Crayola Studios. He will report […]
AMC+ will be the new, exclusive streaming home to 13 seasons and 176 episodes (including specials) of cult sci-fi series Doctor Who (2005 – 2022) in the US beginning June 11th following a deal with BBC Studios. The episodes had previously been unavailable to stream anywhere in the US. “Doctor Who strengthens AMC+’s position as […]
AMC Global Media, the US media and entertainment company, has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st 2026. Net revenues stood at $542 million (€460.4m), down 2 per cent, whilst streaming revenues rose 11 per cent YoY to $174 million. Chief Executive Officer Kristin Dolan, commented: “AMC Global Media delivered another […]
All Reality from AMC Global Media has joined Philo’s Bundle+ lineup — which already includes 70+ cable channels, the full AMC+ library, and ad-supported access to the HBO Max and discovery+ apps. All Reality is the new streaming destination for unscripted programming. It’s a library of thousands of hours of iconic shows . Available as a paid add-on on other services, […]
African Movie Channel (AMC), the international broadcaster dedicated to delivering Nollywood entertainment, has announced the launch of its 24-hour FAST channel, Nolly Africa HD, on Samsung TV Plus in the UK. Nolly Africa HD delivers a curated schedule of Nollywood blockbusters, immersive series and unscripted entertainment. The channel also features titles from AMC’s original production […]