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AMC Networks Partners With DreadXP and Developer DarkStone Digital to Produce Video Game Based on Shudder’s Hit Television Series Creepshow

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

In collaboration with AMC and Creepshow production company Cartel Entertainment, DreadXPs game will bring the hit series to an interactive format in 2024 across multiple platforms, featuring the twisted talents of several renowned independent video game developers.

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  • In collaboration with AMC and Creepshow production company Cartel Entertainment, DreadXPs game will bring the hit series to an interactive format in 2024 across multiple platforms, featuring the twisted talents of several renowned independent video game developers.
  • The Mortuary Assistant developer Brian Clarke (DarkStone Digital) will act as Creepshows creative director.
  • The Creepshow brand continues to spread its monstrous wings, said series showrunner Greg Nicotero.
  • Several independent developers popular in the horror development scene are contributing to Creepshow, including DarkStone Digital (The Mortuary Assistant).

AMC Networks Names Known Global Media Agency of Record

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Integrated creative, strategy and media agency Known has been named global media agency of record for AMC Networks, a global content company whose portfolio includes the television networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, WE tv, and SundanceTV, as well as fast-growing targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, Sundance Now, and HIDIVE.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Integrated creative, strategy and media agency Known has been named global media agency of record for AMC Networks, a global content company whose portfolio includes the television networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, WE tv, and SundanceTV, as well as fast-growing targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder, Sundance Now, and HIDIVE.
  • Working closely with AMC Networks' President of Marketing, Len Fogge, and his team, Known will serve as agency of record for full funnel media strategy, planning and buying across all media channels.
  • In 2021, Campaign US named Known 'Best Creative Team,' while Digiday named Known 'Most Innovative Media Agency,' citing that Known "upended the agency industry by showing their clients what best-in-class service looked like."
  • AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content.

Roku Names Three Executives to New Roles as Presidents of Media, Devices, and Consumer Experience

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Today, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced that three senior executives have been named as presidents of the companys media, devices, and consumer experience business areas.

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  • Today, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced that three senior executives have been named as presidents of the companys media, devices, and consumer experience business areas.
  • Media industry veteran Charlie Collier will be joining Roku as President, Roku Media, effective in late October, based in New York.
  • In addition, Mustafa Ozgen and Gidon Katz are being elevated from their current senior vice president roles at Roku.
  • Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS NAMES CHRIS WINFREY PRESIDENT AND CEO EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) ("Charter" or "Charter Communications") today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter's Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter's Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter's Board of Directors. 

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) ("Charter" or "Charter Communications") today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter's Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter's Chief Financial Officer.
  • Chris has our utmost confidence and has been unanimously elected to succeed Tom as the next President and CEO of Charter," said Mr. Zinterhofer.
  • Named President and CEO of Charter in 2012 and Chairman in 2016, Mr. Rutledge has left his mark not just on Charter, but the entire cable industry.

Gala Games and AMC's 'The Walking Dead: Empires' Begins First Public Playtest

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Gala's Web3 massively multiplayer survival game set in the world of AMC's The Walking Dead will fully launch in 2023.

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  • Developed by leading Web3 game publisher Gala Games in partnership with AMC, the game lets players fight for survival in the world of AMC's The Walking Dead.
  • The Walking Dead: Empires takes place in the post-apocalyptic world of AMC's The Walking Dead.
  • The Walking Dead: Empires is being developed by a dedicated team within Gala Games, one of the largest Web3 gaming platforms in the world.
  • To learn more about Gala Games, visit https://app.gala.games
    To learn more about The Walking Dead: Empires, visit https://twdempires.game

The Puzzles & Survival x The Walking Dead Crossover Event Has Officially Begun

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 37GAMES, the publisher of the zombie themed match-3 game Puzzles & Survival, is celebrating the game's second anniversary with the launch today of a global crossover event in collaboration with AMC's global smash hit television series The Walking Dead. With a total of ten in-game events over the month of August, there promises to be enough zombie survival mayhem for even the most diehard fans.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --37GAMES, the publisher of the zombie themed match-3 game Puzzles & Survival, is celebrating the game's second anniversary with the launch today of a global crossover event in collaboration with AMC's global smash hit television series The Walking Dead.
  • During this global collaboration event, fans will also be able to play as, and fight alongside, iconic characters such as Negan, Daryl Dixon, Rick Grimes, and Michonne.
  • Construct new buildings and obtain unique items to help turn back both the undead horde and threats from other survivors.
  • Lastly, players will be able to earn limited-edition The Walking Dead Sticker packs during the collaboration, as well as discover other in-game Easter eggs.

AMC Networks to Report Second Quarter 2022 Results

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the second quarter of 2022 on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the second quarter of 2022 on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • AMC Networks will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opening.
  • AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Negan is Coming to Mobile!

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Monday, July 18, 2022

GUANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today 37 GAMES, the publisher of the popular match-3 zombie mobile game Puzzles & Survival, announced an official collaboration with AMC's smash hit television series The Walking Dead to celebrate the game's two-year anniversary.

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  • In the world of Puzzles & Survival, an unknown virus has transformed most of humanity into flesh-eating zombies.
  • To make things worse, Negan and his band of Saviors have appeared, intimidating and subjugating any survivors unlucky enough to cross his path.
  • In this crossover event, players will experience an original storyline involving Negan, with new artwork and gameplay faithful to the events of the show.
  • Opponents are other humans, which creates a far more complex and morally ambiguous situation than battling against the undead.

FreeWheel and AMC Networks Launch New, Fully Self-Service Linear Addressable Capabilities Across Multi-Screen Campaigns

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

FreeWheel today announced that it has teamed up with AMC Networks to introduce a new, fully self-service linear addressable solution.

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  • FreeWheel today announced that it has teamed up with AMC Networks to introduce a new, fully self-service linear addressable solution.
  • AMC Networks has established a leadership position in bringing addressable advertising to television.
  • FreeWheel is currently working with Canoe (an industry joint venture formed by Charter, Comcast and Cox) to introduce this new solution with AMC Networks.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

AMC NETWORKS CONTENT ROOM TEAMS WITH THE AD COUNCIL TO EMPOWER GIRLS IN STEM FEATURING THE HIT SERIES "THE WALKING DEAD"

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMC Networks Content Room and the Ad Council, a non-profit and leading producer of social impact campaigns for 80 years, announced today a series of new public service advertisements (PSAs) that will highlight the power of girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) against the backdrop of the global hit series "The Walking Dead." In the spots, behind-the-scenes talent of the popular franchise, including Director Aisha Tyler, Costume Designer Vera Chow and Art Director Jasmine Garnet, showcase how STEM is used to bring the post-apocalyptic world of "The Walking Dead" to life on screen. Created by AMC Networks Content Room, the PSAs are part of the Ad Council's national She Can STEM campaign, which encourages girls, trans youth and non-binary youth around the country to get excited about and interested in STEM.

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  • Created by AMC Networks Content Room, the PSAs are part of the Ad Council's national She Can STEM campaign, which encourages girls, trans youth and non-binary youth around the country to get excited about and interested in STEM.
  • Using before and after visuals, each piece highlights the unique and unexpected uses of STEM in the making of the series.
  • Said Kim Granito, EVP of AMC Networks Content Room: "We are thrilled to partner with the Ad Council to inspire young girls in STEM through the unexpected backdrop of 'The Walking Dead.'
  • We are proud to partner with AMC Networks Content Room on this latest work for the She Can STEM campaign.