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AMC+

AMC+is an Americansubscription video on demandstreamingservice owned byAMC Networksthat was launched on June 11, 2020. The service is a premium bundle that includes the live feeds and program libraries of the company's television networks and streaming brands along with its own exclusive content.[1]

AMC+
Type of site
OTT video streaming platform
Predecessor(s)AMC Premiere
Area servedUnited States
Canada
Australia
Spain
India
New Zealand
OwnerAMC Networks
Key peopleMiquel Penella (President of AMC Networks SVOD)
Courtney Thomasma (General Manager of AMC+)
ParentAMC Networks Streaming
URLwww.amcplus.com
LaunchedJune 11, 2020;4 years ago(2020-06-11)

History

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AMC+ was first launched in June 11, 2020 forXfinitycustomers, and included content that was previously exclusive to subscribers of theAMCcable channel through itsTV EverywhereAMC Premiere app.[2]On October 1, 2020, AMC+ launched onAmazon Prime VideoChannels andApple TVChannels, and became available toDish NetworkandSling TVcustomers.[3][4]On November 23, 2020, AMC+ launched onRoku.[5]On April 6, 2021, AMC+ became available onYouTube TV.[6]In the same month, AMC+ launched on DirecTV. In August 2021, AMC+ finally launched on TV, computer and mobile devices.

FormerBBC Americaexecutive director Courtney Thomasma was named general manager of AMC+ on April 8, 2021. Thomasma reports to Miquel Penella,AMC Networks’ President of Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD).[7]

Content

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AMC+ primarily features content from channel brands owned and operated byAMC Networks,most notably its flagship channelAMC.Other cable channels includeBBC America,IFC,andSundance TVas well as theVODstreaming servicesAcorn TV,Shudderand Sundance Now. The service features early access to original series (such as AMC'sThe Walking Deadfranchise), with new episodes offered up to a week before their cable television premieres. The service also includes exclusive films from the aforementioned channels and services as well as the film production companiesHIDIVE,IFC FilmsandRLJE Films.

Exclusive programming

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Original programming

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Acquired programming

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Exclusive films

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Simulcast programming

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Simulcast with AMC

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Simulcast with BBC America

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Simulcast with IFC

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Simulcast with Shudder

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Simulcast with Sundance TV/Sundance Now

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Availability and distribution

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The service launched in Canada onAmazon'sPrime VideoandApple TVin August 2021, ahead of the premiere ofthe eleventh seasonofThe Walking Dead.[9]Some content on the U.S. version of the service has not been made available in Canada due to varying programming rights.

The service launched in Australia as a channel on Prime Video and Apple TV as well in November 2021, which includeAcorn TVon the package.[10]

In March 2022, AMC+ launched in India via Apple TV Channels, including Acorn TV.[11]In June, the service also launched on Prime Video.[12]

The service is expected to be launched inNew Zealand,Latin Americaand several European countries over 2022 and into 2023.[13]Plans of further expansion were later suspended and no announcements of the service arriving in new countries have been made ever since.[14]

In October 2022, AMC+ launched in New Zealand with a bundle option including access to both Acorn TV andShudder.[15][16]Also in the same month,KThas including AMC+ into their newly rebrandGenie TVas one-stop Live TV & VOD platform.[17]

Release date Country/Territory DTC app Distribution partner(s) Hubs
June 11, 2020 United States Yes June 11, 2020:Xfinity
October 1, 2020:Amazon Prime Video,Apple TV Channels,Dish Network,Sling TV
November 23, 2020:RokuChannels
April 6, 2021:YouTube TV
April 2021:DirecTV
August 2021:OTT 		AMC,Shudder,BBC America,IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now
August 16, 2021[p] Canada August 16, 2021:Amazon Prime Video,Apple TV Channels
September 28, 2022:OTT 		AMC,Shudder,IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now
November 9, 2021[p] Australia Prime Video,Apple TV Channels AMC,Acorn TV,Shudder
March 22, 2022 India No AMC,Acorn TV
June 13, 2022 Spain Prime Video,Orange TV, Jazztel TV, Vodafone AMC, Acorn TV, Planet Horror
September 28, 2022 New Zealand Yes Prime Video,Apple TV Channels AMC, Acorn TV, Shudder

Reception

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Stephen Silver ofMake Use Ofnoted the "impressive amount of content on offer from AMC+" and its "winning combination of shows you know, new ones to discover, and a large library of movies."[18]

Notes

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  1. ^Co-production withSky Atlanticfor the second season onwards.
  2. ^abcdefghijkThese shows were previously available on AMC+, but have been since removed from the service.
  3. ^Co-production withRTÉfor the second season.
  4. ^Co-production withBBC Onefor the third season.
  5. ^Simultaneous release with Acorn TV and BBC America.
  6. ^abcAlso available on AMC.com
  7. ^Co-production withAlibi.
  8. ^Co-production withMovistar+.
  9. ^Co-production withBBC One.
  10. ^abSimultaneous release with Sundance Now.
  11. ^Moved toAmazon Prime Videofor season 2
  12. ^abcdSimultaneous releasewithShudder.
  13. ^abSimultaneous releasewithIFC Films.
  14. ^abcSimultaneous releasewithRLJE Films.
  15. ^Moved toThe CWfor season 2
  16. ^abVia Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channels. The direct-to-consumer app was launched on September 28, 2022

References

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  1. ^Adalian, Josef (October 1, 2020)."Mad Men Is Streaming Again!".Vulture.
  2. ^Hilliard, Wesley (October 1, 2020)."AMC+ launches on Apple TV Channels for $8.99 per month".Apple Insider.
  3. ^Wituschek, Joe (October 1, 2020)."Apple TV Channels adds AMC+ streaming to its list of services".iMore.
  4. ^Barnes, Jess (October 1, 2020)."AMC+ Launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple Channels".Cord Cutters News.
  5. ^Hayes, Dade (October 23, 2020)."AMC+ Goes Live on Roku".Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ^"AMC+ Launches on YouTube TV".The Futon Critic.April 6, 2021.
  7. ^White, Peter (April 8, 2021)."Courtney Thomasma Named GM Of AMC+, Blake Callaway To Oversee BBC America & Matt Graham Given Sundance Now Oversight As Part Of Exec Shuffle".Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ^Treese, Tyler (July 20, 2022)."Exclusive AMC+'s Stowaway Trailer Starring Ruby Rose and Patrick Schwarzenegger".Comingsoon.net.RetrievedJuly 11,2023.
  9. ^King, Michael (August 6, 2021)."AMC Plus to Launch in Canada on Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels".The Streamable.RetrievedSeptember 2,2021.
  10. ^Szalai, Georg (November 9, 2021)."AMC+ Launches in Australia".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedNovember 11,2021.
  11. ^"AMC Networks launches premium streaming bundle AMC+ today in India on Apple TV Channels".AMC Networks.March 28, 2022.RetrievedAugust 18,2022.
  12. ^"Amazon Prime Video and AMC Networks collaborate to launch AMC+ and Acorn TV on Prime Video channels in India".Best Media Info.June 27, 2022.RetrievedJuly 1,2022.
  13. ^"AMC Networks Inc.'s (AMCX) CEO Matt Blank on Q2 2022 Results – Earnings Call Transcript".Seeking Alpha.August 5, 2022.RetrievedAugust 18,2022.
  14. ^"AMC coloca en pausa el lanzamiento de AMC+ en América Latina".TAVI Latam.February 22, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 28,2024.
  15. ^Mahon-Heap, John (30 September 2022)."A new streaming service is coming to New Zealand: What is AMC+?".Stuff.Archivedfrom the original on 5 October 2022.Retrieved7 October2022.
  16. ^Ward, Tara (4 October 2022)."Everything you need to know about new streaming service AMC+".The Spinoff.Archivedfrom the original on 4 October 2022.Retrieved7 October2022.
  17. ^Shin, Ha-nee (4 October 2022)."KT rebrands its IPTV service as Genie TV".Korea JoongAng Daily.Retrieved5 October2022.
  18. ^Silver, Stephen (April 8, 2021)."What Is AMC+ and How Much Does It Cost?".Make Use Of.
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