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AMC Networks to Report Third Quarter 2021 Results

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the third quarter 2021 on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the third quarter 2021 on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • AMC Networks will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening.
  • Internet replays will also be available on the AMC Networks website beginning approximately two hours after the call ends.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

AMC Networks Chief Operating Officer Ed Carroll to Step Down

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced today that its longtime chief operating officer Ed Carroll has decided to step down, following an accomplished 34-year tenure with the company.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced today that its longtime chief operating officer Ed Carroll has decided to step down, following an accomplished 34-year tenure with the company.
  • For decades, Ed has been the heart and soul of AMC Networks, said Josh Sapan, former AMC Networks President and Chief Executive Officer and recently named AMC Networks Executive Vice Chairman.
  • Ive appreciated all of Eds efforts to help ensure a smooth transition as Ive taken on a new interim role with the company, said Matt Blank, AMC Networks Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Optik TV customers can now watch the best of British television from Acorn TV

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced that Optik TV customers can now access top-rated British and international programming from AMC Networks’ Acorn TV. Customers can access the free preview of Acorn TV on channel 377 and through the On Demand library now until September 21, and can add Acorn TV to their Optik TV subscription through the Variety theme pack.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced that Optik TV customers can now access top-rated British and international programming from AMC Networks Acorn TV.
  • Customers can access the free preview of Acorn TV on channel 377 and through the On Demand library now until September 21, and can add Acorn TV to their Optik TV subscription through the Variety theme pack.
  • We are excited to be the first content provider in Canada to bring Acorn TV in a theme pack and its top-rated British and international shows to our Optik TV customers.
  • AMC Networks Acorn TV is the leading streaming service specializing in British and international television with subscribers worldwide including in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

AMC Networks Announces Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) today announced that following a successful 26-year tenure as president and chief executive officer Josh Sapan has notified the company of his desire to transition to executive vice chairman. To help ensure an orderly transition, the company also announced that seasoned media executive Matthew Blank will serve as interim chief executive officer while the company conducts a search for a replacement.

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  • Mr. Blank joins AMC Networks following more than 40 years of leadership positions in the media industry, including 20 years as chairman and chief executive officer of Showtime Networks, where he also served as president and chief operating officer.
  • As interim chief executive officer, Mr. Blank will utilize his expertise and work with AMC Networks leadership, including Mr. Sapan, to maximize the companys streaming business, while building on its core assets.
  • AMC Networks Chairman James Dolan said: Over his long career, Joshs leadership ensured AMC Networks became a force in entertainment, with far-reaching influence throughout the industry, and home to some of the most successful and innovative shows in the history of television.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

AMC Networks’ Streaming Service Acorn TV Surpasses Major Milestone – One Million Subscribers –

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Acorn TV, North Americas largest and most popular streaming service for British and international television, has surpassed a major milestone and is now serving more than one million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Acorn TV, North Americas largest and most popular streaming service for British and international television, has surpassed a major milestone and is now serving more than one million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Miguel Penella, President, Global Direct-to-Consumer, AMC Networks, said, Since its launch, Acorn TV has led the way for streamers focused on a specialized audience.
  • Surpassing one million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada is a major milestone which underscores that subscribers love the trusted Acorn TV experience filled with highly entertaining and captivating original and exclusive entertainment.
  • Distribution: In the last few months, Acorn TV greatly expanded its distribution channels, including increased availability on Apple TV channels in the Apple TV app, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Channels in Canada, YouTube TV, and Android TV.

Acorn TV and UMC (Urban Movie Channel) Now Available on YouTube TV

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
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Acorn TV's add-on channel is now available via YouTube TV for $6 a month, and UMC's add-on channel is $5 a month.

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  • Acorn TV's add-on channel is now available via YouTube TV for $6 a month, and UMC's add-on channel is $5 a month.
  • Programming now available on UMC's YouTube TV channel includes:
    "A House Divided" - UMC's newest original drama series starring Demetria McKinney, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Paula Jai Parker, and Brad James.
  • Over the past year, Acorn TV and UMC have expanded their availability across various platform partners, most recently joining Apple TV Channels and The Roku Channel.
  • Watch UMC oniOS, Apple TV, Android, Amazon Prime Video Channels,YouTube TV, Comcast's Xfinity On Demand, Roku, Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick.

RLJ Entertainment Total Digital Channel Subscribers Surpass 800,000 Mark

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --RLJ Entertainment, Inc. ("RLJ Entertainment," "RLJE" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: RLJE) today announced that combined subscribers to its two proprietary digital channels, Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel or UMC, have surpassed 800,000, an increase of over 100,000 subscribers from December 31, 2017 and over 45% total growth from a year ago.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --RLJ Entertainment, Inc. ("RLJ Entertainment," "RLJE" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: RLJE) today announced that combined subscribers to its two proprietary digital channels, Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel or UMC, have surpassed 800,000, an increase of over 100,000 subscribers from December 31, 2017 and over 45% total growth from a year ago.
  • "Viewership across the OTT landscape is growing rapidly as consumers demand more from their entertainment options, offering increased opportunity for Acorn TV and UMC to thrive.
  • Our unrelenting focus on building must-have Digital Channel destinations, and continued strong subscriber responses to these efforts, coupled with our expanded distribution footprint, puts us firmly on track to achieve our target of one million subscribers by early 2019."
  • Readers are referred to the most recent reports filed with the SEC by RLJ Entertainment.

RLJ Entertainment's Acorn TV Expands into Latin America with Roku

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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The Latin America launch includes Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru.

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  • The Latin America launch includes Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru.
  • Consumers can now subscribe to Acorn TV via their Roku streaming player as well as via acorn.tv.
  • At launch, Acorn TV in Latin America will feature the first season of smash hit British dramedy Doc Martin; one of BBC's top dramas with Line of Duty, Series 1-2; among many other series.
  • "Acorn TV is off to an incredible start in 2018 with several popular, critically-acclaimed Acorn TV Originals, as well as the announcements for our first sole commissions.