AMC Networks International

AMC Networks International
FormerlyChellomedia (1998–2014)
Company typeDivision
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998)
HeadquartersNew York City, New York, U.S.
London, England, United Kingdom
Key people
Eduardo Zulueta (president)[1]
Products
ParentAMC Networks (2013–present)
Divisions
Websiteamcnetworks.com/amc-networks-international/

AMC Networks International is the division of AMC Networks that operates outside the United States. AMC Networks commissions and distributes TV channels, content and video services.[2] 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. In aggregate, its channels and feeds reach 382 million homes.[3] AMC Networks International also provide a set of advanced digital services, such as ad sales and broadcast solutions to international channel operators.

The company was originally named Chellomedia and was part of Liberty Global. In 2013, it was sold to AMC Networks (a former subsidiary of Cablevision), and was renamed AMC Networks International.

History

On July 31, 2012, Chellomedia purchased MGM Networks, Inc. from MGM while MGM retaining its United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and joint ventures in Brazil and Australia. Chellomedia has licensed the MGM brand and content to continue on the purchased MGM channels.[4][5]

On May 21, 2013, it was announced that Liberty Global had put Chellomedia up for sale.[6] Liberty agreed on October 28 to sell Chellomedia to AMC Networks for $1.035B, except for its Benelux unit.[7] The purchase was completed on February 2, 2014.[8]

On July 8, 2014, Chellomedia was renamed AMC Networks International.[9][10][11] In November, AMC Networks renamed the European MGM Channel to AMC.[12]

Business units

AMC Networks International runs its businesses through four business units:

Current channels

Former channels

Logos

  • Logo of Chellomedia until Summer 2014
    Logo of Chellomedia until Summer 2014
  • Logo of AMC Networks International from 2014 till 2021
    Logo of AMC Networks International from 2014 till 2021
  • Current AMC Networks International Since 2021
    Current AMC Networks International Since 2021

References

  1. ^ AMC Networks. Leadership. International Executives profiles.
  2. ^ Liberty Global Q1 2012 Fact Sheet
  3. ^ "Chellomedia Published Data". Archived from the original on December 17, 2008. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  4. ^ The Deadline Team (August 1, 2012) UPDATE: MGM Networks Sale To Chellomedia To Fund BuyBack of Icahn Shares: LAT. Deadline.com.
  5. ^ Fritz, Ben. (August 1, 2012) MGM sells overseas channels amid Icahn buyback, IPO preparation. LA Times.
  6. ^ "Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale". The Denver Post. May 21, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  7. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy. (October 28, 2013) AMC Networks To Pay $1B For Liberty Global’s Chellomedia. Deadline.com. Accessed on October 28, 2013.
  8. ^ "AMC Networks Completes Acquisition of Liberty Global's Chellomedia". February 3, 2014.
  9. ^ Deadline.com: Chellomedia Rebranded As AMC Networks International
  10. ^ BroadbandTVNews.com: Chellomedia to become AMC Networks International
  11. ^ AMC Networks Press Release: AMC Networks Re-Brands Chellomedia to “AMC Networks International”
  12. ^ The Hollywood Reporter (September 20, 2014). "AMC set for November launch in Europe". Broadband TV News. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "Российское подразделение ООО ДжимДжэм Восток.. | Animation News | VK".
  14. ^ "Перечень наименований зарегистрированных СМИ".
  15. ^ The Russian division of JimJam Vostok has launched a new children's TV channel "Kids TV" in Russia.