Robert Redford’s SundanceTV is to withdraw from the French market.
Sundance Channel launches on Canalsat
AMC Networks International – UK and Canalsat have signed an agreement to launch Sundance Channel Global on Canalsat’s satellite and IPTV platforms in France.
AMC to rebrand Spanish channel
AMC Networks International is to rebrand the film channel CTK in Spain to Sundance Channel on October 1.
AMC/Sundance Channel acquires Kinowelt TV
US media company AMC Networks has acquired German pay-TV movie channel Kinowelt TV, paving the way to roll out its Sundance Channel in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for the first time.
Sundance Channel launches short film competition
Sundance Channel is launching a competition to enable filmmakers from Belgium to submit short films to be showcased on the network internationally.
Sundance expands in Europe
Sundance Channel has launched as a 24-hour linear network on the cable and IPTV platform Bouyges Telecom in France.
Sundance goes local in Poland
Sundance Channel will be made available as a dedicated feed in Poland from July 1.
Sundance debuts in Turkey
Sundance Channel is launching on Digiturk in Turkey, as well as Cyfrowy Polsat and Toya in Poland.
Sundance appoints Zsuzsa Mezo
Sundance Channel has tapped Zsuzsa Mezo to handle sales and distribution in Central Europe and provide marketing support to affiliates in the region. The channel also has said it has launched in Spain and Romania.
In Brief: BeIn Sport, CAIW, Sundance
Al Jazeera’s French premium sports channel Bein Sport has said that it has reached 500,000 paying subscribers just two months after its lu=aunch in June.