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{{Short description|Defunct subsidiary of AMC Networks International}}
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==History==
==History==
In 1998, Liberty Media and MGM formed a 50/50 ownership in MGM Latin America.<ref name=dl>The Deadline Team (August 1, 2012) [http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/chellomedia-acquires-mgm-networks/ UPDATE: MGM Networks Sale To Chellomedia To Fund BuyBack of Icahn Shares: LAT]. Deadline.com.</ref>
In 1998, Liberty Media and [[MGM Television|MGM]] formed a 50/50 ownership in MGM Latin America.<ref name=dl>The Deadline Team (August 1, 2012) [https://deadline.com/2012/08/chellomedia-acquires-mgm-networks-311237/ UPDATE: MGM Networks Sale To Chellomedia To Fund BuyBack of Icahn Shares: LAT]. Deadline.com.</ref>


On April 21, 2008, after negotiations between [[Paramount Pictures]], MGM and [[Lions Gate Entertainment]] with [[Showtime (TV channel)|Showtime]] on new film output deals broke down, the trio of production companies formed a joint venture, Studio 3 Partners, to start a new premium movie channel, [[Epix (TV network)|Epix]].<ref name=iht>{{cite news|last=Arango|first=Tim|title=Paramount set to end movie sales to Showtime|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-151760313.html|accessdate=February 25, 2011|newspaper=International Herald Tribune|date=April 22, 2008}}</ref> MGM and [[Weigel Broadcasting]] announced the formation of [[This TV]] on July 28, 2008, with a planned launch that autumn.<ref>[http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=87469 MGM Launches This TV Channel, Strong On Kids' Shows, Movies] from MediaPost Publications, July 29, 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.tvnewsday.com/articles/2008/07/28/daily.8/ "MGM, Weigel Launching This TV Diginet"], from TVNewsDay, July 28, 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989656.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 MGM Takes Digital Leap], ''Variety.com'', July 28, 2008</ref> The network had a formal on-air launch date of November 1, 2008,<ref name=weigel>[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6608561.html Weigel, MGM Hope "This" Thing's a Hit], ''[[Broadcasting & Cable]]'' October 27, 2008</ref> The Epix television service officially launched on October 30, 2009<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS129954+12-Oct-2009+BW20091012 EPIX Unveils Powerhouse Launch Weekend Lineup] Reuters October 12, 2009</ref><ref>[http://newteevee.com/2009/10/13/epix-picks-a-launch-date/ Epix Picks a Launch Date] NewTeeVee.com October 13, 2009</ref>
On April 21, 2008, after negotiations between [[Paramount Pictures]], MGM and [[Lionsgate]] with [[Showtime (TV channel)|Showtime]] on new film output deals broke down, the trio of production companies formed a joint venture, Studio 3 Partners, to start a new premium movie channel, [[Epix (TV network)|Epix]].<ref name=iht>{{cite news|last=Arango|first=Tim|title=Paramount set to end movie sales to Showtime|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-151760313.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106161113/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-151760313.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2012|accessdate=February 25, 2011|newspaper=International Herald Tribune|date=April 22, 2008}}</ref> MGM and [[Weigel Broadcasting]] announced the formation of [[This TV]] on July 28, 2008, with a planned launch that autumn.<ref>[http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=87469 MGM Launches This TV Channel, Strong On Kids' Shows, Movies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200731/http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=87469 |date=2013-10-29 }} from MediaPost Publications, July 29, 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.tvnewsday.com/articles/2008/07/28/daily.8/ "MGM, Weigel Launching This TV Diginet"], from TVNewsDay, July 28, 2008</ref><ref>[https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989656.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 MGM Takes Digital Leap], ''Variety.com'', July 28, 2008</ref> The network had a formal on-air launch date of November 1, 2008,<ref name=weigel>[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6608561.html Weigel, MGM Hope "This" Thing's a Hit], ''[[Broadcasting & Cable]]'' October 27, 2008</ref> The Epix television service officially launched on October 30, 2009<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS129954+12-Oct-2009+BW20091012 EPIX Unveils Powerhouse Launch Weekend Lineup]{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Reuters October 12, 2009</ref><ref>[http://newteevee.com/2009/10/13/epix-picks-a-launch-date/ Epix Picks a Launch Date] NewTeeVee.com October 13, 2009</ref>


In 2011, MGM was attached to a new multicast Africa-American focused network called, KIN TV, in conjunction with [[Lee Gaither]], a former [[TV One (US TV network)|TV One]] founding executive, and his [[Basil Street Media]], a production and consulting company. MGM role wasn't defined, as TV News Check indicated just of MGM of "shopping" and distributing the network<ref name=tnc>{{cite news|last=McAvoy |first=Kim |title=MGM Gives Bounce TV A New Rival |url=http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/54366/mgm-gives-bounce-tv-a-new-rival|accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=TV News Check|date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> while Radio & Television Business Report indicated KIN TV as a joint venture between the two companies.<ref>{{cite news|last=Marcucci |first=Carl |title=KIN TV launching as a new African-American multicast channel |url= http://rbr.com/kin-tv-launching-as-a-new-african-american-multicast-channel/ |accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=Radio & Television Business Report |date=September 30, 2011 }}</ref> KIN was original planned to be launched in Summer 2011.<ref name=tnc/> Some of Fox [[MyNetworkTV]] [[Fox Television Stations|O&O TV Stations]], including [[WWOR-TV|WWOR]] and [[KCOP]], were slated as of December 6, 2011 by Fox to air KIN TV when launched.<ref>{{cite news|last=Malone |first=Michael |title=Exclusive: Fox Owned Stations Grab African-American Digi-Net KIN TV |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/477559-Exclusive_Fox_Owned_Stations_Grab_African_American_Digi_Net_KIN_TV.php |accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=Broadcasting & Cable |date=December 6, 2011 }}</ref> By December 2012, KIN TV missed multiple launched dates and Gaither left KIN TV to be named the [[Africa Channel]] executive vice president and general manager thus calling the network into question.<ref>{{cite news|last=Malone |first=Michael |title=New Digi-Net Adds 'Punch' to African-American Niche |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/490633-New_Digi_Net_Adds_Punch_to_African_American_Niche.php |accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=Broadcasting & Cable |date=December 3, 2012 }}</ref>
In 2011, MGM was attached to a new multicast African-American focused network called, KIN TV, in conjunction with [[Lee Gaither]], a former [[TV One (US TV network)|TV One]] founding executive, and his [[Basil Street Media]], a production and consulting company. MGM role wasn't defined, as TV News Check indicated just of MGM of "shopping" and distributing the network<ref name=tnc>{{cite news|last=McAvoy |first=Kim |title=MGM Gives Bounce TV A New Rival |url=http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/54366/mgm-gives-bounce-tv-a-new-rival|accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=TV News Check|date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> while Radio & Television Business Report indicated KIN TV as a joint venture between the two companies.<ref>{{cite news|last=Marcucci |first=Carl |title=KIN TV launching as a new African-American multicast channel |url= http://rbr.com/kin-tv-launching-as-a-new-african-american-multicast-channel/ |accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=Radio & Television Business Report |date=September 30, 2011 }}</ref> KIN was original planned to be launched in Summer 2011.<ref name=tnc/> Some of Fox [[MyNetworkTV]] [[Fox Television Stations|O&O TV Stations]], including [[WWOR-TV|WWOR]] and [[KCOP]], were slated as of December 6, 2011 by Fox to air KIN TV when launched.<ref>{{cite news|last=Malone |first=Michael |title=Exclusive: Fox Owned Stations Grab African-American Digi-Net KIN TV |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/477559-Exclusive_Fox_Owned_Stations_Grab_African_American_Digi_Net_KIN_TV.php |accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=Broadcasting & Cable |date=December 6, 2011 }}</ref> By December 2012, KIN TV missed multiple launched dates and Gaither left KIN TV to be named the [[Africa Channel]] executive vice president and general manager thus calling the network into question.<ref>{{cite news|last=Malone |first=Michael |title=New Digi-Net Adds 'Punch' to African-American Niche |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/490633-New_Digi_Net_Adds_Punch_to_African_American_Niche.php |accessdate=October 7, 2013 |newspaper=Broadcasting & Cable |date=December 3, 2012 }}</ref>


In May 2012, MGM sold its minority non-voting shares of [[LAPTV]] to [[Fox International Channels]] while signing a long term contract for content with LAPTV.<ref name=fic>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxinternationalchannels.com/about/press/fox-international-channels-to-acquire-additional-stake-in-laptv-from-mgm|title=FOX International Channels to Acquire Additional Stake in LAPTV from MGM|date=2012-05-22|publisher=[[Fox International Channels|FOX International Channels]] website}}</ref> On July 31, 2012, MGM sold MGM Networks to [[AMC Networks International|Chellomedia]], while retaining their television channels in the [[United States]], [[Canada]] ([[North America]]), the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Germany]] as well as their joint venture territories in [[Brazil]] and [[Australia]], to raise fund to buy out [[Carl Icahn]] and prepare for an IPO. Since then, Chellomedia had licensed the MGM brand and content to continue on the purchased MGM channels.<ref name=dl/><ref>Fritz, Ben. (August 01, 2012) [http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/01/entertainment/la-et-ct-mgm-channel-sale-20120801 MGM sells overseas channels amid Icahn buyback, IPO preparation]. LA Times.</ref>
In May 2012, MGM sold its minority non-voting shares of [[LAPTV]] to [[Fox International Channels]] while signing a long term contract for content with LAPTV.<ref name=fic>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxinternationalchannels.com/about/press/fox-international-channels-to-acquire-additional-stake-in-laptv-from-mgm|title=FOX International Channels to Acquire Additional Stake in LAPTV from MGM|date=2012-05-22|publisher=[[Fox International Channels|FOX International Channels]] website}}</ref> On July 31, 2012, MGM sold MGM Networks to [[AMC Networks International|Chellomedia]], while retaining their television channels in the [[United States]], [[Canada]] ([[North America]]), the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Germany]] as well as their joint venture territories in [[Brazil]] and [[Australia]], to raise fund to buy out [[Carl Icahn]] and prepare for an IPO. Since then, Chellomedia had licensed the MGM brand and content to continue on the purchased MGM channels.<ref name=dl/><ref>Fritz, Ben. (August 01, 2012) [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-xpm-2012-aug-01-la-et-ct-mgm-channel-sale-20120801-story.html MGM sells overseas channels amid Icahn buyback, IPO preparation]. LA Times.</ref>


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In 2014, AMC Networks purchased then renamed Chellomedia AMC Networks International, as part of their entry into international broadcasting. As a result, in November 2014, AMC Networks International started to rename their European and Latin American MGM channels under the name '''[[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]]'''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Briel|first1=Robert|title=AMC set for November launch in Europe|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/09/20/amc-set-for-november-launch-in-europe/|accessdate=March 10, 2017|work=Broadband TV News|date=September 20, 2014}}</ref> Also, at the end of 2014, they also renamed their Asian MGM channel '''AMC''', and on either June 30, 2015 or July 1, 2015, renamed Casa Club TV (which they had acquired from MGM earlier) '''Más Chic'''.
On May 21, 2013, it was announced that Chellomedia's parent company, [[Liberty Global]], had put up Chellomedia for sale. On October 28, 2013, Liberty Global agreed to sell Chellomedia to indepedent [[United States]]-based public broadcaster [[AMC Networks]] for $1,035 billion except for their [[Chello Benelux|Benelux]] unit. The sale was completed on February 2, 2014, thus marking AMC Networks' first entry into broadcasting outside the [[United States]]. Unexpectedly, MGM Networks was included in the sale.

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On July 8, 2014, AMC Networks renamed Chellomedia '''AMC Networks International''', as part of their entry into international broadcasting. As a result, in November 2014, AMC Networks International started to relaunch their European and Latin American MGM channels under the name '''AMC''', which also serves as the name for [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC Networks' flagship channel]], which launched on October 1, 1984. Also, at the end of 2014, they also renamed their Asian MGM channel '''AMC''', and on either June 30, 2015 or July 1, 2015, renamed Casa Club TV (which they had acquired from MGM earlier) '''Más Chic'''.


==Units==
==Units==
*channels in:
* channels in:
** United States
**Spain
**Turkey
** Spain
**Israel
** Turkey
**Benelux
** Israel
** Benelux
**Poland
**India
** Poland
**South East Asia
** India
** South East Asia
*EMEA Channel
* EMEA Channel
*Central Europe
* Central Europe
*MGM EIN'S - Joint venture between MGM Networks and EIN'S M&M (formerly TAEWON Entertainment). formerly MGM Spectrum and MGM TAEWON.
* MGM EIN'S - Joint venture between MGM Networks and EIN'S M&M (formerly TAEWON Entertainment). formerly MGM Spectrum and MGM TAEWON.
**MGM Korea
** MGM Korea
**M2
** M2
*MGM Latin America
* MGM Latin America
**[[MGM (TV channel)|MGM Channel]]
** [[MGM (TV channel)|MGM Channel]]
**Casa Club TV
** Casa Club TV
**Ella<ref name=dl/>
** Ella<ref name=dl/>


==Former units==
==Former units==
;Former Subsidiaries
; Former Subsidiaries
*[[LAPTV]] (Jointly owned by [[20th Century Fox]] and [[Paramount Pictures]])<ref name=fic/>
* [[LAPTV]] (Jointly owned by [[20th Century Fox]] and [[Paramount Pictures]])<ref name=fic/>
**[[Cinecanal]]
** [[Cinecanal]]
**The Film Xone
** The Film Zone
**Movie City
** Movie City

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; retained by MGM<ref name=dl/>
* [[MGM HD]]
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* Studio 3 Partners
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** [[Epix (TV network)|Epix]]<ref name=iht/>
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* [[This TV]]<ref name=weigel/>
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* MGM Channels
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** Canada
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** UK
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** Germany
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* joint ventures
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** Australia
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** [[Rede Telecine|Telecine]] (Brazil; Joint venture with [[Globosat]], [[20th Century Fox]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures]])


==See also==
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;retained by MGM<ref name=dl/>
*[[MGM HD]]
[[MGM (TV channel)]]
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*Studio 3 Partners
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**[[Epix (TV network)|Epix]]<ref name=iht/>
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*[[This TV]]<ref name=weigel/>
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*MGM Channels
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**Canada
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**UK
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**Germany
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*joint ventures
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**Australia
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**[[Rede Telecine|Telecine]] (Brazil; Joint venture with [[Globosat]], [[20th Century Fox]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Universal Pictures]])


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mgmtv.co.kr MGM Channel Korea]
* https://web.archive.org/web/20090722025931/http://www.mgmtv.co.kr/ MGM Channel Korea


{{Amazon MGM Studios}}
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MGM Networks, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision
Founded1996; 28 years ago (1996)
Defunct2014 (2014)
FateRebranded to AMC
SuccessorAMC
ParentAMC Networks International
(AMC Networks)

MGM Networks was a subsidiary of AMC Networks International. They held AMC Networks International's interests in the MGM branded cable television, satellite television, other television channels and services that reached nearly 120 countries and territories.

These included the film-driven MGM Channel, the Casa Club home and lifestyle channel which targets viewers in Latin America and several Pay TV movie networks run in conjunction with other motion picture studios, in Latin America, and Japan.

History

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In 1998, Liberty Media and MGM formed a 50/50 ownership in MGM Latin America.[1]

On April 21, 2008, after negotiations between Paramount Pictures, MGM and Lionsgate with Showtime on new film output deals broke down, the trio of production companies formed a joint venture, Studio 3 Partners, to start a new premium movie channel, Epix.[2] MGM and Weigel Broadcasting announced the formation of This TV on July 28, 2008, with a planned launch that autumn.[3][4][5] The network had a formal on-air launch date of November 1, 2008,[6] The Epix television service officially launched on October 30, 2009[7][8]

In 2011, MGM was attached to a new multicast African-American focused network called, KIN TV, in conjunction with Lee Gaither, a former TV One founding executive, and his Basil Street Media, a production and consulting company. MGM role wasn't defined, as TV News Check indicated just of MGM of "shopping" and distributing the network[9] while Radio & Television Business Report indicated KIN TV as a joint venture between the two companies.[10] KIN was original planned to be launched in Summer 2011.[9] Some of Fox MyNetworkTV O&O TV Stations, including WWOR and KCOP, were slated as of December 6, 2011 by Fox to air KIN TV when launched.[11] By December 2012, KIN TV missed multiple launched dates and Gaither left KIN TV to be named the Africa Channel executive vice president and general manager thus calling the network into question.[12]

In May 2012, MGM sold its minority non-voting shares of LAPTV to Fox International Channels while signing a long term contract for content with LAPTV.[13] On July 31, 2012, MGM sold MGM Networks to Chellomedia, while retaining their television channels in the United States, Canada (North America), the United Kingdom and Germany as well as their joint venture territories in Brazil and Australia, to raise fund to buy out Carl Icahn and prepare for an IPO. Since then, Chellomedia had licensed the MGM brand and content to continue on the purchased MGM channels.[1][14]

In 2014, AMC Networks purchased then renamed Chellomedia AMC Networks International, as part of their entry into international broadcasting. As a result, in November 2014, AMC Networks International started to rename their European and Latin American MGM channels under the name AMC.[15] Also, at the end of 2014, they also renamed their Asian MGM channel AMC, and on either June 30, 2015 or July 1, 2015, renamed Casa Club TV (which they had acquired from MGM earlier) Más Chic.

Units

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  • channels in:
    • United States
    • Spain
    • Turkey
    • Israel
    • Benelux
    • Poland
    • India
    • South East Asia
  • EMEA Channel
  • Central Europe
  • MGM EIN'S - Joint venture between MGM Networks and EIN'S M&M (formerly TAEWON Entertainment). formerly MGM Spectrum and MGM TAEWON.
    • MGM Korea
    • M2
  • MGM Latin America

Former units

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Former Subsidiaries
retained by MGM[1]

See also

[edit]

MGM (TV channel)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d The Deadline Team (August 1, 2012) UPDATE: MGM Networks Sale To Chellomedia To Fund BuyBack of Icahn Shares: LAT. Deadline.com.
  2. ^ a b Arango, Tim (April 22, 2008). "Paramount set to end movie sales to Showtime". International Herald Tribune. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  3. ^ MGM Launches This TV Channel, Strong On Kids' Shows, Movies Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine from MediaPost Publications, July 29, 2008
  4. ^ "MGM, Weigel Launching This TV Diginet", from TVNewsDay, July 28, 2008
  5. ^ MGM Takes Digital Leap, Variety.com, July 28, 2008
  6. ^ a b Weigel, MGM Hope "This" Thing's a Hit, Broadcasting & Cable October 27, 2008
  7. ^ EPIX Unveils Powerhouse Launch Weekend Lineup[dead link‍] Reuters October 12, 2009
  8. ^ Epix Picks a Launch Date NewTeeVee.com October 13, 2009
  9. ^ a b McAvoy, Kim (September 29, 2011). "MGM Gives Bounce TV A New Rival". TV News Check. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  10. ^ Marcucci, Carl (September 30, 2011). "KIN TV launching as a new African-American multicast channel". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  11. ^ Malone, Michael (December 6, 2011). "Exclusive: Fox Owned Stations Grab African-American Digi-Net KIN TV". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  12. ^ Malone, Michael (December 3, 2012). "New Digi-Net Adds 'Punch' to African-American Niche". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  13. ^ a b "FOX International Channels to Acquire Additional Stake in LAPTV from MGM". FOX International Channels website. 2012-05-22.
  14. ^ Fritz, Ben. (August 01, 2012) MGM sells overseas channels amid Icahn buyback, IPO preparation. LA Times.
  15. ^ Briel, Robert (September 20, 2014). "AMC set for November launch in Europe". Broadband TV News. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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