AMC Networks which owns and operates the comedy network IFC in the US, has acquired a minority ownership stake in Funny Or Die.
New Eva+ telenovela channel for Africa
AMC Networks International – UK announced will launch telenovela channel Eva+ in Africa, a sister channel to Eva that first aired in spring 2015.
Liberty relaxed about Brexit
It will be business as usual for Liberty Global in the UK following the Brexit referendum vote.
Crime + Investigation comes to Portugal
A+E Networks and AMC Networks will launch the Crime + Investigation channel in Portugal.
Bruce Tuchman to leave AMC Networks
Bruce Tuchman will be leaving AMC Networks this April, following MIPTV.
Outdoor Channel new HD feed with M7 Group
AMC Networks International – Zone and M7 Group will launch Outdoor Channel HD in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belgium and the Netherlands on September 15, 2015.
CBS Drama launches on Freeview
CBS Drama, which is owned and operated by the CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership, is expanding its reach by launching on Freeview, on September 1.
Sling TV launches live OTT service in US
Sling TV, announced at CES in January, has now debuted its live, OTT television service to customers nationwide in the US.
AMC names Barnett as BBC America President
Sarah Barnett has been named as President and General Manager of BBC America as joint venture partner AMC Networks puts its stamp on the channel.
AMC buys into BBC America
AMC Networks has entered into a new and long-term partnership with BBC Worldwide. Under it, the company will acquire a 49.9% equity stake in the cable channel BBC America for $200 million, with BBC Worldwide retaining 50.1%.