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New cast members join 2nd season of Gangs of London

Sky has announced that filming is underway on the second season of Sky Original drama, Gangs of London, with a new cast line up joining the multi-talented ensemble from season one. The global hit series, which began production over three weeks ago is produced by Pulse Films in association with SISTER, for Sky Studios and […]

June 28, 2021

Shudder to produce next instalment of V/H/S franchise

Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, has acquired worldwide rights to V/H/S/94, the fourth instalment in the hit horror anthology franchise. The Shudder Original Film will release in North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand later this year. V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous found footage anthology with […]

June 16, 2021

CBS Reality commissions two original True Crime series in Poland

Factual entertainment channel CBS Reality, a joint venture between AMC Networks International – UK and ViacomCBS Networks International announced that it has commissioned two exclusive local original productions, “Criminal Investigations in Communist Poland” and Season 2 of “Inspector Biskupska’s Crime Files” for its Polish feed, to debut later this year. Sam Rowden, Executive Producer for […]

June 16, 2021

Comcast switches from SES-11 to AMC-11

SES has announced it will continue delivering Comcast Technology Solutions’ Managed Satellite Distribution service, formerly known as Headend in the Sky (HITS), that reaches hundreds of multichannel video programming distributor systems across the US. SES recently renewed its long-term relationship with Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), a division of Comcast Cable that provides media and entertainment […]

June 15, 2021By Chris Forrester

VIZIO surpasses 11m addressable enabled TVs

VIZIO, has surpassed 11.2 million addressable TVs across the US and counting that enable frame-accurate dynamic ad insertion. The number represents a significant milestone for members of Project OAR, the addressable advertising consortium founded by VIZIO and America’s top TV media companies. By expanding the footprint, programmers are able to deliver and manage addressable TV […]

June 9, 2021

Shudder acquires Mosquito State

Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has acquired exclusive rights to the psycho-thriller Mosquito State, from director Filip Jan Rymsza and co-written by Rymsza and Mario Zermeno, for release in North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on August 26th.  An official selection of the Venice Film Festival […]

June 4, 2021

AMC Networks revenue sinks  

AMC Networks saw revenue decline domestically and internationally as it was hit by falls in advertising and distribution revenues, offset by some growth in its US streaming business. US operational revenues for the first quarter decreased 6 per cent to $574 million compared to the prior year quarter, with advertising falling by 7 per cent […]

May 7, 2021

Shudder announces slate of new original and exclusive films

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streamer for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today its “Summer of Chills” slate of new original and exclusive films for June, July and August, including the anticipated debut of landmark horror director George A. Romero’s legendary “lost” film The Amusement Park on Tuesday, June 8. The robust summer lineup kicks […]

May 6, 2021

Plex raises $50m in growth equity

Streaming media platform Plex has completed a growth equity round of $50 million (€41.7) from existing investor Intercap. The financing includes approximately $15 million in new capital for Plex, with the remainder of the funds used to purchase shares and options from employees and shareholders. The new capital will further Plex’s mission of being a […]

April 14, 2021

Spain: Acorn TV on Amazon Prime Video Channels

Acorn TV, the streaming service from AMC Networks offering content from Britain and from other English-speaking countries, is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Spain as an add-on subscription. With a monthly price of €3.99, the Acorn TV channel offers members a wide range of drama, mystery and comedy series from the UK, […]

April 6, 2021