Sarah Barnett Exits AMC Networks Post as Entertainment President

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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNo, AMC Theatres is not going to ignore its own social distancing guidelines and force strangers to sit next to each other when the cinema chain reopens this week.That was a mistaken assumption that gained traction on social media when it was revealed that AMC was allowing patrons to buy tickets next to seats that had already been reserved. There’s a reason for that apparent disregard of the six-feet apart rule.

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

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAMC Theatres has just endured one of the most traumatic periods in its hundred-year history. As the theater chain looks to reopen 100 of its locations on Aug.

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

Jake Kanter International TV EditorFremantle’s global drama chief Sarah Doole is leaving the company behind The New Pope to set up a new talent incubator, meaning group COO Andrea Scrosati will extend his role to oversee global drama.Doole is leaving after more than six years to establish Sow The Seed, which will aim to foster new and diverse talent in the scripted and audio worlds.

Manori Ravindran International EditorFremantle’s London-based director of global drama Sarah Doole, who has raised the super-indie’s game as a premium scripted heavyweight in recent years, is departing the company after six years.Doole shared her news with staff on Tuesday afternoon, revealing that she’s stepping down to launch her own production incubator, Sow The Seed.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorAMC Networks has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission accusing AT&T of penalizing the The Walking Dead broadcaster in favor of its own competing channels like HBO and TNT by insisting on “discriminatory” terms to renew its affiliation agreement.AT&T called AMC Networks’ complaint “without merit.” In a statement it said, “We treat all programmers fairly and will continue to work with AMC Networks to provide its content at a price that is

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.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization behind the Golden Globe Awards, died Friday at his home in Los Angeles, a member of his family told the HFPA. He was 68.“Lorenzo was a beloved member of the entertainment industry and the Hollywood community and will be sorely missed,” the HFPA said in a statement.

Also Read: 'Soulmates' Episodic Anthology Renewed for Season 2 at AMC Ahead of Series Premiere“Sick,” Season 1 star Shamier Anderson said in response to his boss’ news.Right now, we know you’ll get to see at least two seasons’ worth of those ideas, as just before the anthology’s CTAM panel, AMC announced it had given a Season 2 renewal to “Soulmates,” which boasts a first-season lineup that includes Anderson, Sarah Snook, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlie Heaton, Malin Akerman, Betsy Brandt and Sonya

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.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAMC Entertainment lost $561.2 million during a quarter where the world’s largest exhibitor’s cinemas were closed to moviegoers and virtually its entire staff was laid off or furloughed. Revenues at the company topped out at $18.9 million, a 98% plunge from the year-ago period.

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