AMC Networks

Orange Comet Partners with Mysten Labs to Launch Immersive Web3 Games on Sui Layer 1 Blockchain

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Mysten Labs (“Mysten” or the “Company”), a web3 infrastructure company and developer of the Sui Layer 1 blockchain, today announced a partnership with Orange Comet , the leading next-generation gaming and entertainment studio.

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  • Mysten Labs (“Mysten” or the “Company”), a web3 infrastructure company and developer of the Sui Layer 1 blockchain, today announced a partnership with Orange Comet , the leading next-generation gaming and entertainment studio.
  • Through this partnership, Orange Comet will leverage Sui to launch three upcoming gaming titles: Final Stardust (May 18), Degens & Dragons (May 31), and The Walking Dead: Lands (June 8).
  • Founded in 2020, Orange Comet leverages innovative and imaginative technology to create next-level web3 gaming experiences for players worldwide.
  • Led by entertainment industry veteran Dave Broome, Orange Comet is a passion-driven company creating industry-defining digital content storytelling with Hollywood-style production quality.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Reports First Quarter Earnings in Line With Guidance

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • “Our first quarter came in line with our guidance,” said William J. Rouhana, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • These non-GAAP measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP measures as an indicator of the company's operating performance.
  • To access a dial-in number, the company encourages participants to register in advance by visiting the following pre-registration link here .

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Signs Deal With AMC Networks to Add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) Channels

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has signed a deal with AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) to add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has signed a deal with AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) to add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels.
  • These new channels include the post-apocalyptic horror drama The Walking Dead Universe, the sketch comedy series Portlandia, and sports fan-focused MSG SportsZone.
  • The Redbox Free Live TV service will soon surpass 180 FAST channels and expects to eclipse 200 by early summer.
  • The company recently announced adding channels from Fremantle Media, including The Jamie Oliver Channel and Supermarket Sweep.

AMC Networks Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Quarter end total streaming subscribers were 11.5 million.

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  • Quarter end total streaming subscribers were 11.5 million.
  • During the quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company did not repurchase any shares.
  • As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $135 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.
  • As of May 2, 2023, the Company had 32,019,659 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.

THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS TO ITS ESTEEMED BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND LOS ANGELES BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NEW YORK, May 3, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media, the entertainment industry's leading nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the cultural, creative, and social significance of media and its impact on society, today announced the addition of prominent leaders in the fields of media, music, sports, tech, and entertainment to its prestigious Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors.

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  • Joining the Paley Board of Trustees will be Sean "Diddy" Combs, Chairman, Combs Global & REVOLT Media & TV; Robert Kyncl, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Music Group; Ryan Roslansky, Chief Executive Officer, LinkedIn; and Joseph C. Tsai, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Alibaba Group.
  • Joining the Paley Los Angeles Board of Governors will be Rob Wade, Chief Executive Officer, FOX Entertainment.
  • "The Paley Center for Media is privileged to have these titans of business join our esteemed Board of Trustees and respected LA Board of Governors," said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center's President & CEO.
  • For more information on The Paley Center for Media's Board of Trustees, please visit paleycenter.org .

Nielsen ONE Content Alpha Debuts with Buy and Sell Side Clients

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen today introduced Nielsen ONE Content Alpha, a cross-platform solution delivering measurement of content viewing across all device types. Nielsen ONE Content is the next step in the overall Nielsen ONE vision to provide deduplicated cross-media metrics for ads and content. The Alpha, which is initially focused on program level measurement across platforms, is the first iteration of Nielsen ONE Content, which will be more broadly released in late 2024. Alpha clients include AMC Networks, Disney, Horizon, IPG media agency Mediahub, Sony Pictures Television, and TelevisaUnivision.

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  • The cross-platform content measurement solution provides comparable, comprehensive, inclusive content measurement
    NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen today introduced Nielsen ONE Content Alpha, a cross-platform solution delivering measurement of content viewing across all device types.
  • Nielsen ONE Content is the next step in the overall Nielsen ONE vision to provide deduplicated cross-media metrics for ads and content.
  • Nielsen ONE Content will enable users to analyze cross-screen viewing for the most comprehensive, comparable view of content performance.
  • It will provide an audience-based value to content to influence content development strategies, media planning, and ultimately, content distribution and licensing deals.

10Pearls Expands Growth in the UK through the Acquisition of Symbox, serving Telecommunications and Media Industries

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

10Pearls, a digital product innovation and software engineering leader, has acquired Symbox, a UK-based boutique software development company that specializes in the Telecommunications, Media, and Entertainment industries.

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  • 10Pearls, a digital product innovation and software engineering leader, has acquired Symbox, a UK-based boutique software development company that specializes in the Telecommunications, Media, and Entertainment industries.
  • The acquisition broadens 10Pearls industry verticals and global reach while boosting its capabilities around business process automation, enterprise intelligence, and data analytics.
  • Symbox clients include major media and telco providers, including Vodafone, MTN, Ooredoo, AMC Networks, and Red Bee Media.
  • “10Pearls and Symbox share similar values focused on customers and employees.”
    This is 10Pearls' second acquisition in 2023 as it broadens its services and solutions with industry specialization.

AMC Networks Updates First Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call Date

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Friday, April 21, 2023

NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) has updated the date of its conference call to discuss first quarter 2023 results to take place Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time instead of the previously announced date of Friday, May 5, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) has updated the date of its conference call to discuss first quarter 2023 results to take place Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time instead of the previously announced date of Friday, May 5, 2023.
  • AMC Networks will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opening.
  • To access the conference call via telephone, please pre-register for the call to obtain the dial-in number and a passcode.
  • Internet replays will be available at investors.amcnetworks.com approximately two hours after the call ends.

AMC Networks To Report First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the first quarter 2023 on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the first quarter 2023 on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • AMC Networks will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opening.
  • To access the conference call via telephone, please pre-register for the call to obtain the dial-in number and a passcode.
  • Internet replays will be available at investors.amcnetworks.com approximately two hours after the call ends.

AMC Networks and VIZIO Expand Partnership

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) announced today an expanded partnership with AMC Networks, bringing even more of the company’s broad range of premium programming to VIZIO Smart TVs.

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  • VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) announced today an expanded partnership with AMC Networks, bringing even more of the company’s broad range of premium programming to VIZIO Smart TVs.
  • The expanded partnership includes the recent addition of the AMC+ app, nine free streaming channels and over 150 on-demand feature films available on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005261/en/
    AMC Networks and VIZIO Expand Partnership (Photo: Business Wire)
    New AMC Networks’ channels featured thanks to the agreement include Portlandia, MSG Sports Zone, AMC en Espanol, Allblk Gems and Overtime along with more than 150 AMC on demand feature films are now available on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+.
  • “AMC and VIZIO have been working together for several years to bring audiences the best in entertainment.