Tag: AMC Networks

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV has acquired the exclusive rights in North America and the Netherlands to the BBC One comedy The Other One.

First-quarter net revenues decreased 6.4 percent to $734 million at AMC Networks, which posted quarterly earnings of $69 million, compared with $143 million in the first quarter of 2019.

Kew Media Distribution has signed a slew of deals across the U.S., Canada and LatAm, sending numerous dramas, nonfiction shows and event series around the world.

Noel Manzano has joined AMC Networks as VP of international programming.

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV with Acorn Media Enterprises (AME) and the Irish broadcaster RTÉ have commissioned a second season of Finding Joy, a comedy from Treasure Entertainment.

Third-quarter net revenues increased 3.1 percent to $719 million at AMC Networks, with a 2.3-percent gain in operating income to $168 million.

AMC Networks is launching two of its proprietary subscription streaming services, Acorn TV and UMC (Urban Movie Channel), on YouTube TV.

AMC Networks is integrating its AMC Studios operation into its entertainment networks group, with David Madden set to exit later this month.

Second-quarter net income at AMC Networks totaled $129 million, compared with $106 million in the prior-year period, despite an 11-percent decline in U.S. ad sales.

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV has appointed Kerensa Samanidis to the newly created role of general manager of international.