AMC/Sundance Channel Global Buys German Pay-TV Channel

NEW YORK/FRANKFURT: AMC/Sundance Channel Global is continuing its European expansion with the acquisition of KinoweltTV, a pay-TV channel distributed throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The network airs a range of classic and contemporary films. KinoweltTV’s existing management will join the AMC/Sundance Channel Global team, which is led by Bruce Tuchman. Achim Apell will continue to be KinoweltTV’s managing director. The acquisition expands AMC/Sundance Channel Global’s European presence with full distribution across all platforms in German-speaking Europe.

Tuchman, the president of AMC/Sundance Channel Global and MGM Channel Global, stated, “The acquisition of KinoweltTV is an important moment for AMC/Sundance Channel Global as it increases its international footprint and provides widespread distribution across all major platforms throughout German-speaking Europe. KinoweltTV’s high-quality, critically acclaimed films complement Sundance Channel’s distinctive programming and we expect this acquisition will fit perfectly into our portfolio.”

Apell stated, “AMC/Sundance Channel Global has developed worldwide recognition for its great programming and record expansion; our team is thrilled to be joining their team. We are convinced that our audience as well as our distribution partners will benefit from the effects caused by this acquisition, and that after ten successful years of broadcast we’ve chosen the best possible international partner to take our business to the next level.”