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| Formerly | Chellomedia (1998–2014) |
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| Company type | Division |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1998; 27 years ago (1998) |
| Headquarters | New York City,New York, U.S. London, England, United Kingdom |
Key people | Eduardo Zulueta (president)[1] |
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| Website | amcnetworks |
AMC Networks International is the division ofAMC Networks that operates outside theUnited States. AMC Networks commissions and distributes TV channels, content and video services.[2] The division's operating companies and business units currently own and operate in joint venture a total of 68 branded TV channels and run a suite of digital, on demand and broadband services inEurope. In aggregate, its channels and feeds reach 382 million homes.[3] AMC Networks International also provide a set of advanced digital services, such as ad sales and broadcast solutions to international channel operators.
The company was originally namedChellomedia and was part ofLiberty Global. In 2013, it was sold to AMC Networks (a former subsidiary ofCablevision), and was renamed AMC Networks International.
On July 31, 2012, Chellomedia purchasedMGM Networks, Inc. fromMGM while MGM retaining itsUnited States,Canada,United Kingdom,Germany and joint ventures inBrazil andAustralia. Chellomedia has licensed the MGM brand and content to continue on the purchased MGM channels.[4][5]
On May 21, 2013, it was announced that Liberty Global had put Chellomedia up for sale.[6] Liberty agreed on October 28 to sell Chellomedia toAMC Networks for $1.035B, except for itsBenelux unit.[7] The purchase was completed on February 2, 2014.[8]
On July 8, 2014, Chellomedia was renamed AMC Networks International.[9][10][11] In November,AMC Networks renamed the EuropeanMGM Channel toAMC.[12]
AMC Networks International runs its businesses through four business units:
