Sundance Channel Scores CanalSat Carriage

NEW YORK/PARIS: AMC Networks International – UK has secured a carriage deal with CanalSat that sees Sundance Channel Global launching on France’s largest pay-TV operator.

The network debuts on February 9 as part of CanalSat’s Series and Cinema package as a 24/7 linear HD channel. With this additional carriage, Sundance Channel will be available to more than 18 million pay-TV households throughout France.

Ed Palluth, the executive VP of global distribution at AMC Networks International, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with CanalSat, the biggest subscription television platform in France, to make Sundance Channel widely available to audiences nationwide. AMC Networks International’s services continue to experience rapid growth, and we’re looking forward to further supporting the development of the pay-TV industry in France and around the world.”

Jean-Marc Juramie, the VP of content and programming at CanalSat, commented: “We’re excited to partner with AMC Networks International. Sundance Channel is a highly attractive brand with an outstanding selection of high-quality independent films and exclusive series for our subscribers and film fans.”