AMC Networks Announces Comprehensive Long-Term Distribution Agreement with DISH and Sling TV
New, Long-Term Carriage Agreement forAMC Networks Linear Channels AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv andBBC World News to DISH and Sling TV Customers
- New, Long-Term Carriage Agreement forAMC Networks Linear Channels AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv andBBC World News to DISH and Sling TV Customers
DISH and Sling TV to Launch AMC Networks Full Suite of Targeted SVOD Services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced today a comprehensive, long-term distribution agreement with DISH Network and Sling TV that includes continued carriage of AMC Networks linear channels AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and BBC World News, as well as the launch in the coming months of AMC Networks targeted SVOD services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and Urban Movie Channel (UMC); AMC Networks ad-free offering AMC Premiere; and its IFC Films Unlimited streaming service. - Were pleased to expand on our successful longtime partnership with DISH with the launch of our diverse portfolio of growing ad-free and targeted on-demand services and continued carriage of our linear networks, said Josh Reader, President of Distribution and Development for AMC Networks.
- AMC Networks ad-free and targeted on-demand offerings include:
Acorn TV - the ultimate destination for commercial-free world class dramas, mysteries and comedies from Britain and beyond. - The Company also operates AMC Studios, its production business; AMC Networks International, its international programming business; and Levity Entertainment Group, the Companys production services and comedy venues business.