AMC Networks International

AMC Networks International
Formerly called
 Chellomedia
Subsidiary of AMC Networks
Industry Entertainment
Headquarters London, United Kingdom
Products Television, motion pictures
Parent AMC Networks
Divisions AMC Networks International UK
AMC Networks International Central Europe
AMC Networks International Iberia
AMC Networks International Asia-Pacific
AMC Networks International Latin America
AMC Networks International DMC
Website www.amcnetworks.com/amcni

AMC Networks International (formerly Chellomedia) is an 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 international channel operators.

The company was originally named Chellomedia and was part of Liberty Global. In 2013, it was sold to AMC Networks and was renamed AMC Networks International.

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 to AMC Networks for $1.035B, except for its Benelux unit.[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]

Business units

AMC Networks International runs its businesses through six business units:

Channels

Logos

References

  1. ↑ Liberty Global Q1 2012 Fact Sheet
  2. ↑ "Chellomedia Published Data".
  3. ↑ The Deadline Team (August 1, 2012) UPDATE: MGM Networks Sale To Chellomedia To Fund BuyBack of Icahn Shares: LAT. Deadline.com.
  4. ↑ Fritz, Ben. (August 01, 2012) MGM sells overseas channels amid Icahn buyback, IPO preparation. LA Times.
  5. ↑ "Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale". The Denver Post. 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  6. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy. (October 28, 2013) AMC Networks To Pay $1B For Liberty Global’s Chellomedia. Deadline.com. Accessed on October 28, 2013.
  7. ↑
  8. ↑ Deadline.com: Chellomedia Rebranded As AMC Networks International
  9. ↑ BroadbandTVNews.com: Chellomedia to become AMC Networks International
  10. ↑ AMC Networks Press Release: AMC Networks Re-Brands Chellomedia to “AMC Networks International”
  11. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter (September 20, 2014). "AMC set for November launch in Europe". Broadband TV News. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
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