AMC Networks Files FCC Complaint Vs AT&T For Abusing Market Clout, Favoring Own Networks

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: UMC, the streaming service operated by AMC Networks, has ordered its latest original drama – a male dating series created by newcomer Trell Woodberry.For the Love of Jason looks at being single in your 30s from the male perspective.Woodberry stars as Jason alongside an ensemble cast that features Sister, Sister’s Jackée Harry, All American’s Kareem Grimes, Being Mary Jane’s B.J.

Actress and comedian Gabrielle Union revealed that her America’s Got Talent exit was her hardest moment in the industry so far. “Probably the ‘AGT’…it all was so surprising and so heartbreaking and so frustrating and so unnecessary.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFox Corp. and Walt Disney have both reinstated executive salaries for most of those impacted by temporary pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to those familiar with the situation.At Fox, the parent company of Fox Entertainment, Fox News, Fox Business and Fox Sports, compensation reductions of 15% for execs at the vice president level and above came to an end on July 31.

Chris Randone revealed he received divorce papers from estranged wife Krystal Nielson several months after the Bachelor in Paradise couple announced their separation.“It’s becoming more real, the separation, which you know, is, you know, obviously turning into a divorce. Just got the paperwork, not too long ago,” Randone, 32, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting his new book, Change Your Mindset, Change Your Energy, Change Your Life, with coauthor Eric Bigger.

If you were someone that went to buy tickets for future showings this weekend at an AMC location, you might have noticed something odd. You see, the social distancing guidelines presented by the studio said that groups of people would be spaced out with a full row of empty seats in front of and behind them, as well as one seat buffers between groups horizontally.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorAMC Networks’ horror SVOD service Shudder is extending to Australia and New Zealand.

to lure folks back to the big screen amid the coronavirus crisis.The cinema chain said it will hawk the film passes for pennies — roughly the price of a ticket in the 1920s — on the first day of its reopening on Aug.

Recently, the CEO of AMC Theatres, Adam Aron, talked to investors and talked about how the company was going to “survive” the COVID-19 pandemic. That may sound like a bit of an early celebration, as the pandemic is still going strong, but given the company’s status just a couple of months ago (seemingly on the brink of bankruptcy), you can understand why the CEO was happy.

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks-owned streamer UMC has ordered a legal drama from Adam Starks (On My Block), Tracy Grant (Lincoln Heights) and Kemy Time Productions.The subscription service, dedicated to Black film and TV and a rival of ViacomCBS’ BET+, has handed Lace a six-episode order for its first season.The series will follow a prolific Los Angeles attorney who often blurs the lines between right and wrong to protect her rich and powerful clientele.It is currently

AMC Theatres, as well as its major cinema chain competition, is reopening the doors to hundreds of locations beginning later this month. In doing so, the company has promised that there will be increased safety procedures including heavy sanitization and new protocols that the staff will have to follow to ensure people don’t get sick while watching “Tenet.” But those new protocols come with a price.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAMC Networks has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission accusing AT&T of abusing its market power in order to unfairly advantage its own networks, HBO and TNT.Though much of the complaint is redacted, AMC appears to be complaining that AT&T is seeking to limit AMC’s ability to make its content available on digital platforms, such as Hulu and Amazon Prime.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAMC is expanding its true crime slate with talent deals for four creators.Mona Chalabi, Naomi Ekperigin, Cameron Esposito, and Jena Friedman will all work with the company to develop original true crime series for its linear networks and streaming services.

When Disney announced plans to take it’s $200 million “Mulan” remake and send it straight to Disney+ streaming service with an additional $30 fee, people were shocked.

Last week, a landmark deal between AMC Theatres and NBCUniversal rocked the film industry, as the two agreed to shorten the exclusive theatrical windows for films from nearly three months to merely 17 days, allowing for the film studio to release features on Premium VOD less than three weeks after they debut on the big screen.

AMC Networks, the cable networks company that operates AMC, IFC, WE tv, BBC America and SundanceTV, on Tuesday reported lower second-quarter earnings and said U.S. advertising revenue fell 14.6 percent, less than previously feared, in the first quarter that was fully affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Also Read: AMC Networks' U.S. Ad Sales Drop 14.6% in Q2 With Delayed 'Walking Dead' Finale, 'World Beyond' Premiere“They actually identify with and are interested in the steady flow of material there,” Sapan continued.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorAMC Networks said it plans to restart production on the second half of Season Six of Fear The Walking Dead in Texas in late August; on new series Kevin Can F*** Himself in Boston at the end of September; and on Seasons 11 of The Walking Dead in Georgia in October. “Our ability to resume in the safest possible way is something we are closely focused on,” said CEO Josh Sapan on a conference call Tuesday.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorAMC Networks’ net income plunged to $15 million, or $0.28 a share for the second quarter, versus $129 million or $2.25 the year before, hit by hefty write downs for $130 million.Revenue dipped 16.3% to $646 million on softer advertising – down 18% in the U.S.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAMC Networks said the coronavirus pandemic and a substantial impairment charge contributed to a significant decline in second quarter profit, the latest media company to show the signs of grappling with conditions that have scuttled TV production and slowed the flow of advertising.The New York owner of the AMC, IFC and Sundance cable networks said net income fell to $15 million, or 28 cents a share, compared with $128.7 million, or $2.25 a share, in the

Nellie Andreeva, Peter White AMC Networks Entertainment Group President Sarah Barnett will be stepping down from her position after Labor Day.