Kim Dickens as Madison Clark – Fear the Walking Dead _ Season 7, Episode 16 – Photo Credit: Lauren “Lo” Smith/AMC
It provides carriage of AMCNI CNE’s channels Sport1, Sport2, AMC, Film+, Spektrum, Spektrum Home, JimJam and Minimax and offers long-term access to entertainment to viewers in the Czech Republic. Locally relevant sports programmes such as UEFA ECL matches of Slavia Praha and Slovácko will be aired exclusively among other high profile sporting events.
Commenting on the development, Balázs Hajós, VP of affiliate sales, AMCNI CNE, said: “This newly established long-term agreement with Telly in the Czech Republic recognizes the value of our portfolio of channels and highlights the continued demand for our sought-after sport, drama, film, documentaries and kids’ programming.
“We have continuously invested in our sports rights, including coveted Formula One races, alongside local, original productions and leading international AMC series such as Fear the Walking Dead. This has enabled audiences to watch the most compelling content and is reflected by our increasing portfolio share in the Czech market. We’re looking forward to premiering a wide range of exclusive programming in the months ahead”.
Vladimir Rusnak, head of content & strategy of Telly, added: “I believe that by working with AMC Networks International we will be able to make our already unique portfolio of sports channels even more attractive. Moreover, thanks to the rich offer of channels of the AMC Networks International group, not only sports fans, but also film, series, documentary enthusiasts and families with children will find something to enjoy”.
