AMC+

AMC+

AMC+

American subscription video streaming service


AMC+ is an American subscription video on demand streaming service owned by AMC Networks that 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]

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History

AMC+ was first launched in June 11, 2020 for Xfinity customers, and included content that was previously exclusive to subscribers of the AMC cable channel through its TV Everywhere AMC Premiere app.[2] On October 1, 2020, AMC+ launched on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channels, and became available to Dish Network and Sling TV customers.[3][4] On November 23, 2020, AMC+ launched on Roku.[5] On April 6, 2021, AMC+ became available on YouTube TV.[6] On the same month, AMC+ launched on DirecTV. In August 2021, AMC+ finally launched on TV, computer and mobile devices.

Former BBC America executive 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

AMC+ primarily features content from channel brands owned and operated by AMC Networks, most notably its flagship channel AMC. Other cable channels include BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV as well as the VOD streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder and Sundance Now. The service features early access to original series (such as AMC's The Walking Dead franchise), 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 companies HIDIVE, IFC Films and RLJE Films.

Exclusive programming

Original programming

Acquired programming

Exclusive films

Simulcast programming

Simulcast with AMC

Simulcast with BBC America

Simulcast with IFC

Simulcast with Shudder

Simulcast with Sundance TV/ Sundance Now

Availability and distribution

The service launched in Canada on Amazon's Prime Video and Apple TV in August 2021, ahead of the premiere of the eleventh season of The 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 include Acorn TV on 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 in New Zealand, Latin America and 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 and Shudder.[15][16] Also in the same month, KT has including AMC+ into their newly rebrand Genie TV as one-stop Live TV & VOD platform.[17]

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Reception

Stephen Silver of Make Use Of noted 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

  1. Co-production with Sky Atlantic for the second season onwards.
  2. These shows were previously available on AMC+, but have been since removed from the service.
  3. Co-production with RTÉ for the second season.
  4. Also available on AMC.com
  5. Co-production with Alibi.
  6. Co-production with Movistar+.
  7. Co-production with BBC One.
  8. Simultaneous release with Sundance Now.
  9. Moved to Amazon Prime Video for season 2
  10. Moved to The CW for season 2
  11. Via Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channels. The direct-to-consumer app was launched on September 28, 2022

References

  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. Barnes, Jess (October 1, 2020). "AMC+ Launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple Channels". Cord Cutters News.
  4. Hayes, Dade (October 23, 2020). "AMC+ Goes Live on Roku". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. "AMC+ Launches on YouTube TV". The Futon Critic. April 6, 2021.
  6. Treese, Tyler (July 20, 2022). "Exclusive AMC+'s Stowaway Trailer Starring Ruby Rose and Patrick Schwarzenegger". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  7. King, Michael (August 6, 2021). "AMC Plus to Launch in Canada on Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels". The Streamable. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  8. Szalai, Georg (November 9, 2021). "AMC+ Launches in Australia". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  9. "AMC coloca en pausa el lanzamiento de AMC+ en América Latina". TAVI Latam. February 22, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  10. Mahon-Heap, John (30 September 2022). "A new streaming service is coming to New Zealand: What is AMC+?". Stuff. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  11. Ward, Tara (4 October 2022). "Everything you need to know about new streaming service AMC+". The Spinoff. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  12. Shin, Ha-nee (4 October 2022). "KT rebrands its IPTV service as Genie TV". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  13. Silver, Stephen (April 8, 2021). "What Is AMC+ and How Much Does It Cost?". Make Use Of.

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