AMC Networks International
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| Subsidiary of AMC Networks | |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Products | Television, motion pictures |
| Parent | AMC Networks |
| Divisions | AMC Networks International Zone AMC Networks International Central Europe AMC Networks International Iberia AMCNI Asia-Pacific AMCNI Latin America AMCNI DMC |
| Website | www |
AMC Networks International (formerly Chellomedia), the global division of AMC Networks, is a leading international media company and distributor of channels, content and video services.[1] The division’s operating companies and business units currently own and operate in joint venture a total of 68 branded TV channels and run a suite of digital, on demand and broadband services in Europe. On aggregate, its channels and feeds reach 382 million homes.[2] AMC Networks International also provide a set of advanced digital services, such as ad sales and broadcast solutions, to a portfolio of leading international channel operators.
AMC Networks International runs its businesses through six business units:
History
On July 31, 2012, Chellomedia purchased MGM Networks, Inc. from MGM while MGM retaining its US, Canada, UK, Germany and joint ventures in Brazil and Australia. Chellomedia has licensed the MGM brand and content to continue on the purchased MGM channels.[3][4]
On May 21, 2013, it was announced that Liberty Global had put Chellomedia up for sale.[5] Liberty agreed on October 28 to sell Chellomedia for $1.035B except for its Benelux unit to AMC Networks.[6] The purchase was completed on February 2, 2014.[7]
On July 8, 2014, Chellomedia was renamed AMC Networks International.[8][9][10] In November, AMC Networks renamed the European MGM Channel to AMC.[11]
AMC Networks International channels
- AMC (Asia)
- AMC (Europe)
- AMC Latinoamérica
- America Sports TV
- Bio (Spain) joint venture with A+E Networks UK
- Canal Buzz
- Canal(á)
- Canal Cocina
- Canal Ella
- Canal de História joint venture with A+E Networks UK
- Canal Hollywood joint venture with NOS
- Canal Panda joint venture with NOS
- CBS Action joint venture with CBS Studios International
- CBS Drama joint venture with CBS Studios International
- CBS Europa joint venture with CBS Studios International
- CBS Reality joint venture with CBS Studios International
- Cinematk
- Crimen & Investigación joint venture with A+E Networks UK
- Cosmopolitan TV
- Decasa
- elgourmet
- Europa-Europa
- Extreme Sports Channel
- Film & Arts
- Film Café
- Film Mania
- Horror Channel joint venture with CBS Studios International
- JimJam joint venture with HIT Entertainment
- Megamax
- MGM TV Europe
- Canal MGM Spain
- Minimax
- MOV joint venture with NOS
- Canal Natura
- Odisseia
- OBN
- Outdoor Channel EMEA joint venture with Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc.
- Panda Biggs joint venture with NOS
- Sol Música
- Somos TV
- Sport 1
- Sport 2
- Sport M
- Spektrum TV
- Spektrum Home
- TV Paprika
- XTRM
Logos
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Logo of Chellomedia until Summer 2014
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Logo of AMC Networks International
References
- ↑ Liberty Global Q1 2012 Fact Sheet
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- ↑ The Deadline Team (August 1, 2012) UPDATE: MGM Networks Sale To Chellomedia To Fund BuyBack of Icahn Shares: LAT. Deadline.com.
- ↑ Fritz, Ben. (August 01, 2012) MGM sells overseas channels amid Icahn buyback, IPO preparation. LA Times.
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- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy. (October 28, 2013) AMC Networks To Pay $1B For Liberty Global’s Chellomedia. Deadline.com. Accessed on October 28, 2013.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Deadline.com: Chellomedia Rebranded As AMC Networks International
- ↑ BroadbandTVNews.com: Chellomedia to become AMC Networks International
- ↑ AMC Networks Press Release: AMC Networks Re-Brands Chellomedia to “AMC Networks International”
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