AMC Networks Acquires Czech Film Channel

BUDAPEST: AMC Networks International – Central Europe has acquired the Czech and Slovak film channel Film+ from IKO Media Group.

Film+ airs a mix of family entertainment, dramas, classics and contemporary movies. The channel is currently available on such operators as UPC, FreeSat, Digi TV, SkyLink, Slovak Telekom and O2.

“Our main goal with this acquisition is to strengthen our channel portfolio in these two vibrant markets,” said Mike Moriarty, the managing director of AMC Networks International – Central Europe. “We recently launched the film and series channel AMC in the CE region, including the Czech and Slovak territories, with premium content such as the AMC-produced series Halt and Catch Fire and The Divide. Through adding Film+, with its award-winning international and local content, we will be offering a strong, multi-channel film portfolio to our distribution partners.”