AMC Networks Acquires Sentai Holdings
AMC Networks has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Houston-based Sentai Holdings, the anime-focused HIDIVE direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service.
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UMC to be Rebranded as ALLBLK
UMC (www.UMC.tv), the streaming service which focuses exclusively on Black TV and film, will be rebranded as ALLBLK in January 2021.
AMC+ to Air The Walking Dead Holiday Special
Hosted by Chris Hardwick, The Walking Dead Holiday Special features past and current cast members talking about the holidays and looking back on a Decade of the Dead.
Aisha Thomas-Petit Named AMC’s Chief Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Officer
AMC Networks announces Aisha Thomas-Petit has joined the company as its first Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.
AMC Agrees Deals with Peter Ocko and J David Shanks
AMC Studios has announced that it has entered into exclusive, multi-year overall deals with Peter Ocko and J. David Shanks to develop and produce new series for AMC Networks’ Entertainment Group as well as other content companies.
Miguel Penella Expands Role at AMC Networks
AMC Networks President of SVOD Miguel Penella is expanding his role, adding AMC+ to the portfolio of subscription video on demand services he oversees, which includes Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC.
AMC Agrees New Deals with Rolin Jones, Gina Mingacci and Ray McKinnon
AMC Studios has entered into separate exclusive, multi-year overall deals with Rolin Jones (Friday Night Lights, Weeds), Gina Mingacci (Killing Eve, Orphan Black) and Ray McKinnon (Rectify, Deadwood).
AMC Networks Agrees Carriage Deals with DISH, Sling TV
AMC Networks has announced a comprehensive, long-term distribution agreement with DISH Network and Sling TV that includes continued carriage of AMC Networks’ linear channels AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and BBC World News