The New Business Unit Will Be Called AMC Networks International Southern Europe
Madrid/Paris, 14 February 2018 – AMC Networks International, the leading producer and distributor of pay TV channels in Spain and Portugal, has expanded its business unit to now include France and Italy. Eduardo Zulueta will lead the new unit, under the title of President of AMC Networks International Southern Europe. Zulueta is also President of AMC Networks International Latin America.
The newly named unit, AMC Networks International Southern Europe, headquartered in Madrid, will now manage SundanceTV France, taking on its production, programming, marketing and distribution processes in the French market. Founded by Robert Redford, the channel broadcasts a wide range of independent films awarded in festivals across the world and premieres critically acclaimed international series. SundanceTV is available in France through Orange, Canal+, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and FREE.
Furthermore, AMC Networks International Southern Europe will explore new business opportunities in the French market and work toward distributing channels and content in Italy.
Manuel Balsera, Senior Vice President of AMC Networks International Southern Europe, will lead the areas of Affiliates, Ad Sales, Marketing and Digital, while Pilar de las Casas will oversee the programming and acquisitions strategy as Vice President of Cinema and Documentary Channels. The remaining functions will also be managed by executives of the previous AMC Networks International Iberia unit.
About AMC Networks International Southern Europe
AMC Networks International Southern Europe produces and distributes 26 pay TV channels targeted to a wide range of audiences: Film and series (AMC, Canal Hollywood, SundanceTV, DARK, XTRM, Somos and Blast); factual (Odisea/Odisseia, HISTORIA, Crimen + Investigation and A&E); lifestyle (Canal Cocina and Canal Decasa); music (Sol Música); kids (Canal Panda and Biggs); and gaming (Machinima). The unit, headquartered in Madrid, manages all of AMC International’s operations in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy.
Historia, A&E and Crimen + Investigation are produced for Spain and Portugal through The History Channel Iberia, a joint venture between AMC Networks International SE and A+E Networks.
Canal Hollywood, Canal Panda and Biggs are exclusively produced for the Portuguese market through DREAMIA, a joint venture between AMC Networks International SE and NOS.
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