New York, NY (July 8, 2014) – AMC Networks today announced it is re-branding Chellomedia to “AMC Networks International.” The company acquired Chellomedia, a collection of television networks distributed worldwide, earlier this year. In addition to Chellomedia, AMC Networks International will also encompass AMC/Sundance Channel Global, which operates in Europe, Latin America, the Mid-East and Asia.
“Re-naming Chellomedia is a natural next step as we continue to integrate this portfolio of channels and transition AMC Networks into a global media company,” said AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll.
AMC Networks International consists of six operating units:
AMC Networks International – Asia-Pacific
Headed by Bruce Tuchman;
Channels include Sundance Channel, MGM Channel, WE tv and JimJam;
In addition, as was previously announced, Tuchman will continue to serve as President, AMC/Sundance Channel and MGM Channel Global.
AMC Networks International – Central Europe
Headed by Mike Moriarty
Channels include Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport M, OBN, Minimax, Megamax, Spektrum, Spektrum Home, TV Paprika, Film Mánia, Film Café, MGM Channel;
AMC Networks International – Iberia
Headed by Eduardo Zulueta
Channels include Canal Hollywood (Spain and Portugal), XTRM, CTK, MGM Channel, Somos, Buzz, Odisea, Odisseia, Natura, Historia (Spain and Portugal), Bio, Crimen + Investigación, Canal Cocina, Canal Decasa, Sol Música, Canal Panda (Spain and Portugal), Biggs and Mov;
AMC Networks International – Latin America
Headed by Eduardo Zulueta
Channels include MGM Channel, MGM Channel HD, Film & Arts, Europa Europa, elgourmet, Casa Club TV, Cosmopolitan TV, Ella, Canal (á), AM Sports, Reality TV;
AMC Networks International – Zone (EMEA)
Headed by Dermot Shortt
Includes CBS Reality, CBS Drama, CBS Action, CBS Europa, Horror Channel, Horror Channel Italy, JimJam, JimJam Polsat, Extreme Sports Channel, MGM Channel, Outdoor Channel;
AMC Networks International – DMC
Headed by Mike Moriarty
A European-based global media technology and distribution company.
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About AMC Networks International:
AMC Networks International (AMCNI), the global division of AMC Networks, delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming that reaches subscribers in more than 140 countries and territories, including Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. AMCNI consists of global brands, Sundance Channel and MGM Channel, as well as popular, locally recognized channels in various programming genres. For more information, visit: www.www.amcnetworks.com/amcni.
About AMC Networks:
Dedicated to producing quality programming and movie content for more than 30 years, AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) owns and operates several of the most popular and award-winning brands in cable television. AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and IFC Films produce and deliver distinctive, compelling and culturally relevant content that engages audiences across multiple platforms. The company also operates AMC Networks International, its global division. For more information, please visit www.www.amcnetworks.com.