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AMC channel to launch worldwide later this year.
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Replacing MGM channel in many countries. It the UK (if we are to get it) it would have to replace a CBS channel presumeably.
http://www.c21media.net/amc-reveals-international-launch/?utm_source=C21Media&utm_campaign=bd81fb8bde-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3bb765a3f7-bd81fb8bde-292248905
http://www.c21media.net/amc-reveals-international-launch/?utm_source=C21Media&utm_campaign=bd81fb8bde-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3bb765a3f7-bd81fb8bde-292248905
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Interesting, I would be surprised if it didn't come to the UK, Halt and Catch Fire hasn't been sold yet which would suggest they are saving it, they also haven't done anything since their purchase of ChelloZone so it makes sense,
Although they wouldn't have to replace a CBS Channel, Reality TV could be replaced.
They could also use CBS Reality +1 and Horror +1 aswell.
I know Fox have often said they have a life-of-series deal for the show which I can't imagine AMC could just basically tear up, but would they be able to have more up to date second run rights than Channel 5 maybe ?
Fox International Channels (Who owns Fox UK, formally FX UK)) has the first run (Worldwide - except the USA & Canada)) distribution rights for as long as the series is made.
The second run rights along with the rest of AMC's original content is distributed by Entertainment One (eOne) Who AMC 11 months ago partnered with for this very reason to have all their rights handled by one outlet going forward.
So An AMC channel here would be able to 'acquire' the rights from eOne and show it inplace of Channel 5
So if AMC wanted to get out of the FIC deal, they'd have to pay a HUGE sum, that would not be business sense at all to do.
Yeah that's basically what i'm thinking with regards to the FIC deal - I think they had the same with regards to Dexter.
Be interesting to see if it launches as a free to air channel as well. Would be a massive boost for freesat with all the potential quality programming they'd have access to.
http://www.mgmchannel.com/select-your-country/?lang=1
(The MGM channel we used to get was different too, as it was a joint venture between Sky and MGM, not involving AMC/Chellomedia).
Hopefully it will mean more Brits get to see Breaking Bad.
Breaking Bad is owned by Sony, and not likely to be sold again, and I'm sure netflix will cling onto the rights as much as they can.
Regards Mad Men, it will likely stay with Sky. AMC only have a small stake holding in the programme (Lionsgate Television have the distribution rights) so it might not be worth it.