AMC Networks Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

New York, NY – August 8, 2025: AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Chief Executive Officer Kristin Dolan said: “We are executing our clear strategic plan focused on programming, partnerships and profitability. We remain committed to delivering high-quality and distinctive series and films to our engaged fans across all platforms, including the best collection of targeted streaming services in the world. In the second quarter, we saw streaming revenue growth accelerate, strength in content licensing and continued healthy free cash flow generation. We are increasing our free cash flow outlook for 2025 and now expect approximately $250 million of free cash flow for the full year.”

Operational Highlights:

• Capitalizing on continued advertising innovation in our current Upfront negotiations with 25%+ growth in digital commitments and trending toward overall volumes consistent with the prior year.
• Continued expansion of our FAST channels business with the launch of 11 FAST channels on TCLtv+ and introduction of two new FAST channels, Acorn TV Mysteries and Love After Lockup.
• Renewed long-term affiliate agreement with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC).
• Continued momentum in Amazon Prime Video Channels streaming bundles including AMC+ bundles with Acorn TV, Discovery+, Starz and MGM+ in market in 2Q and the new launch of an Acorn TV and MGM+ bundled offering.
• Announced partnership with Runway to incorporate Runway’s AI models and tools in AMC Networks’ marketing and programming development processes.
• Inaugural “Murder Mystery May” programming event drove Acorn TV’s biggest month ever, with record engagement, viewership and a multi-year high in subscriber acquisition.
• Renewed multiple series in The Walking Dead Universe franchise for new seasons including The Walking Dead: Dead City and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
• Theatrical debut of Clown in a Cornfield delivered the largest opening weekend and widest screen count in the Company’s history. The popular title premieres on our Shudder streaming service today.
• Strengthened our balance sheet through a series of financing transactions in the second quarter and July. Extended debt maturity profile, reduced gross debt by approximately $400 million and captured $138 million of debt discount since March 31, 2025.

Financial Highlights – Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025:

• Net cash provided by operating activities of $103 million; Free Cash Flow⁽¹⁾ of $96 million.
• Operating income of $64 million; Adjusted Operating Income⁽¹⁾ of $109 million, with a margin of 18%.
• Net revenues of $600 million decreased 4% from the prior year. Foreign currency translation represented an approximately 60 bps beneficial impact to our second quarter revenue growth rate.
  • Streaming revenues of $169 million increased 12% from the prior year.
• Diluted EPS of $0.91; Adjusted EPS⁽¹⁾ of $0.69.

Segment Results:

Domestic Operations:

Second Quarter Results

• Domestic Operations revenues decreased 2% from the prior year to $527 million.
  • Subscription revenues decreased 1% to $320 million due to declines in the linear subscriber universe, partially offset by streaming revenue growth.
    • Streaming revenues increased 12% to $169 million primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services.
      • Streaming subscribers increased 2% to 10.4 million as compared to 10.2 million subscribers at June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
    • Affiliate revenues declined 12% to $151 million primarily due to basic subscriber declines and, to a lesser extent, contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.
  • Content licensing revenues increased 26% to $84 million primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period. Revenues in the quarter included the sale of our music catalog and executive producer fees related to Apple TV+’s
  • Advertising revenues decreased 18% to $123 million primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing, including digital CPMs.
• Segment Adjusted Operating Income decreased 19% to $126 million, with a margin of 24%. The decrease in Segment Adjusted Operating Income was primarily driven by revenue headwinds in our linear businesses, partially offset by strength in streaming and content licensing revenue.

International:

Second Quarter Results

• International revenues decreased 16% from the prior year to $76 million. Prior period advertising revenues included the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported by a third party in the second quarter of 2024. Excluding the retroactive adjustment in the prior period and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation in the current period, International revenues decreased 6%.
  • Subscription revenues decreased 5% to $47 million primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, subscription revenues decreased 9%.
  • Advertising revenues decreased 31% to $26 million due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported by a third party in the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the retroactive adjustment in the prior period and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation in the current period, advertising revenues increased 2%.
• Segment Adjusted Operating Income decreased 50% to $15 million, with a margin of 20%. The decrease in Segment Adjusted Operating Income was primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported by a third party in the second quarter of 2024 and the impact of the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding the retroactive adjustment in the prior period and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation in the current period, Segment Adjusted Operating Income decreased 15%.

Recent Financing Activity

AMC Networks completed a series of financing transactions in the second quarter and in July 2025 including the issuance of $400 million of new 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the “Senior Secured Notes”), the tender offer for $600 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”), open market repurchases of $99 million of Senior Notes and the voluntary prepayment of $90 million of borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Since March 31, 2025 the Company has reduced gross debt outstanding by approximately $400 million and captured approximately $138 million of debt discount. See page 10 for the adjusted capitalization taking account of transactions that closed subsequent to the end of the second quarter.

10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032

• In July, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032. The Notes are guaranteed by AMC Network Entertainment and AMC Networks’ subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Agreement.

Tender Offer for 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029

• In July, the Company utilized proceeds from the offering of the Senior Secured Notes and existing cash on hand, to complete a cash tender offer to purchase $600 million aggregate principal amount of its Senior Notes at a discount of $111 million.

Open Market Repurchases of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029

• During the second quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased $99 million principal amount of its Senior Notes through open market repurchases and privately negotiated transactions, at a discount of $27 million, and retired the repurchased notes.

Voluntary Prepayment of Borrowings Under the Senior Secured Credit Facility

• During 2025, the Company voluntarily prepaid the remaining $90 million of borrowings under the Term Loan A Facility (non-extended), $20 million of which was paid in the second quarter of 2025 and $70 million of which was paid in July 2025 in connection with the Senior Secured Notes offering.

Other Matters

Stock Repurchase Program & Outstanding Shares

The Company repurchased 1.6 million shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average purchase price of $6.48 per share in the second quarter. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $125 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

As of August 1, 2025, the Company had 31,899,405 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.

Please see the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025, which will be filed later today, for further details regarding the above matters.

Description of Non-GAAP Measures

Internally, the Company uses Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and Free Cash Flow measures as the most important indicators of its business performance and evaluates management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators.

The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as operating income (loss) before share-based compensation expense or benefit, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges, cloud computing amortization, and including the Company’s proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. From time to time, we may exclude the impact of certain events, gains, losses, or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) from AOI that affect our operating performance. Because it is based upon operating income (loss), Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) also excludes interest expense (including cash interest expense) and other non-operating income and expense items. The Company believes that the exclusion of share-based compensation expense or benefit allows investors to better track the performance of the various operating units of the business without regard to the effect of the settlement of an obligation that is not expected to be made in cash.

The Company believes that Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the business segments and the Company on a consolidated basis. Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors, analysts, and peers to compare performance in the industry.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of performance presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Since Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies. For a reconciliation of  operating income (loss) to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), please see page 11 of this release.

The Company defines Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, all of which are reported in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure of its liquidity is net cash provided by operating activities. The Company believes that Free Cash Flow is useful as an indicator of its overall liquidity, as the amount of Free Cash Flow generated in any period is representative of cash that is available for debt repayment, investment, and other discretionary and non-discretionary cash uses. The Company also believes that Free Cash Flow is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its liquidity with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Free Cash Flow may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow, please see page 11 of this release.

The Company defines Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (“Adjusted EPS”), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings per diluted share excluding the following items: amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses); non-cash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets; restructuring and other related charges; and the impact associated with the modification of debt arrangements, including gains and losses related to the extinguishment of debt; as well as the impact of taxes on the aforementioned items. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure is earnings per diluted share. The Company believes that Adjusted EPS is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its performance with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Adjusted EPS may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of earnings per diluted share to Adjusted EPS, please see pages 12-13 of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This earnings release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which it operates and the factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained therein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Conference Call Information

AMC Networks will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2025 results. To listen to the call, please visit investors.amcnetworks.com.

About AMC Networks Inc.

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.

We TV And ALLBLK Release First Look At The Hit Music Competition Series Deb’s House

New Season Premieres Friday, August 22 on We TV

and Streams on ALLBLK and AMC+

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We TV and ALLBLK today released an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated second season of the female-led music competition series Deb’s House. The new season premieres Friday, August 22 at 9:30 PM ET/PT exclusively on We TV and streaming on ALLBLK and AMC+. 

Following its groundbreaking debut, Deb’s House returns with even higher stakes and a bold new focus, in search of R&B’s next hit sensation. Ten aspiring vocalists, hand-picked by Ms. Deb, will move into a luxury house, where they’ll live, train and compete under her intense and experienced guidance. The women will face weekly challenges, vocal boot camps and live performances that test their stamina and skills. Special guest judges this season include Waka Flocka Flame, Keke Wyatt, and LeLee Lyons of SWV.

Deb’s House is executive produced and created by the partnership of Deb Antney for Tag Multimedia and Rasheed J. Daniel for TeamSheed Productions, with Vanessa Phillips and Nakia P. Williams serving as co-executive producers. Angela Molloy, SVP, Development & Original Production, Unscripted, LeAnn Scrimmager, Manager Development & Original Production, Unscripted and Sean Charles, Manager Development & Original Production, Scripted & Unscripted executive produce for We TV and ALLBLK.

About We TV

With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, We TV’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. We TV welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. Further building on this mission, current We TV originals are now available to stream on We TV’s sister platform, ALLBLK. We TV is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its sister networks include AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and streamers Acorn TV, ALLBLK, AMC+, Shudder and Sundance Now.

About ALLBLK

ALLBLK is an invitation to a world of streaming entertainment that is inclusively, but unapologetically – Black. Featuring a diverse lineup of content that spans across genres and generations, the ALLBLK library includes exclusive original series such as A House Divided and Double Cross; must-see independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, popular We TV originals, lively stage plays, and so much more. ALLBLK is available everywhere streaming services are found – iOS, Android, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV and Apple TV Channels, Roku and Roku Channels, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Charter and more. At www.ALLBLK.tv, ALLBLK offers a free 7-day trial and thereafter is just $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Keep up with ALLBLK on Facebook at Facebook.com/Watch ALLBLK and Twitter/Instagram @WatchALLBLK

Acorn TV And ZDF Greenlight Fourth Season Of Gritty Crime Drama, The Chelsea Detective

Stars Adrian Scarborough and Vanessa Emme Return in Leading Roles, Investigating Compelling Murder Cases in the Affluent London Borough of Chelsea

Series to Return in 2026 and Production Currently Underway in London

NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2025 – AMC Networks’ popular streamer, Acorn TV, and ZDF today announced a fourth season order from Expectation for the hit British crime drama series, The Chelsea Detective. Filming has commenced in and around London with Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, The King’s Speech, 1917) and Vanessa Emme (Dublin Murders, Three Families) reprising their roles as Detective Inspector Max Arnold and Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh, respectively. Season 4, consisting of four feature-length episodes (4×90’), will premiere on Acorn TV in 2026.

Season 4 sees DI Max Arnold (Scarborough) and DS Layla Walsh (Emme) return to tackle four new murders within the elite world of Chelsea – a fashion mogul sinking fast in the trappings of her wealth; an aristocratic dynasty guarding their bloodline with brutal devotion; and a wellness and beauty salon owner concealing lethal truths – all falling under the relentless scrutiny of our duo. This season also features a cryptic double-murder that begins in Chelsea and spirals outward, drawing our team into the cut-throat world of architecture. The regular cast return to crack each case and – while a hint of romance is in the air for Max – as ever, the road to justice is anything but smooth.

Additionally, Sophie Stone (Shetland) returns as the brilliant, if occasionally daunting, Chief Forensics Officer Ashley Wilton, Lucy Phelps (Grace) as research and tech queen DC Jess Lombard, Peter Bankolé (Peaky Blinders) as officer DC Connor Pollock, along with Frances Barber (Whitstable Pearl) as Max’s Aunt Olivia, full of joie de vivre as ever.

On the renewal, Don Klees, SVP of Programming, Acorn TV, commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to be returning to Chelsea for yet another mystery-packed season of The Chelsea Detective, a true fan favorite among our passionate subscribers. We’re excited to be back on the case with the talented Adrian Scarborough and Vanessa Emme as the stakes have never been higher for DI Max Arnold, DS Layla Walsh and their team. The Acorn TV audience is sure to be titillated this season by the slew of baffling new cases in and around Chelsea.”

Creator and Executive Producer, Peter Fincham, said: “The Chelsea Detective began during lockdown in a world of social distancing and Covid tests. It’s amazing to think that we’re about the start filming the fourth series. Max Arnold, Layla Walsh and their colleagues continue to discover different and surprising sides of Chelsea. It’s the perfect location for a detective series and there’s so much more to come, all thanks to the brilliant team on both sides of the camera.”

Ella Kelly, Executive Producer, added: “It’s a joy to be back with Adrian, Vanessa, Lucy, Peter and Sophie and the inimitable Frances Barber. It is a glorious collection of people, the cast, the incredible guests, the formidable crew, the writers, Peter, Glen, Liz and directors Richard Signy & Audrey Cooke. We have four knotty murders plus something rather special in store.”

The Chelsea Detective, an Acorn TV Original Series, is created and executive produced by Emmy® Award-winning Fincham (The Lost Prince, Smack the Pony, I’m Alan Partridge) and produced by Kelly (Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders). Season 4 episodes are written by Fincham, Glen Laker and Liz Lake. The directors are Richard Signy and Audrey Cooke.

The Chelsea Detective is produced by Acorn TV’s Acorn Media Enterprises, Germany’s ZDF and the BBC Studios invested indie Expectation. Acorn TV, AMC Networks’ streaming service, home of compelling international crime dramas and murder mysteries, serves as the exclusive home for the series in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. BBC Studios is handling global sales.

About Acorn TV

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s largest streaming service specializing in premium British and international television. Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library of quirky mysteries, engaging thrillers, and gripping crime dramas – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s recent slate is comprised of acclaimed commissioned and original series including popular UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), acclaimed Irish crime thriller Bloodlands (James Nesbitt, co-executive produced by Jed Mercurio), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), Kiwi romantic comedy Under the Vines (Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards) and British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), to name a few. Current and upcoming Acorn TV Original Series include crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), Allie & Andi (Brooke Shields) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 24 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others.

“…glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” – The Hollywood Reporter

“Netflix for the Anglophile” – NPR

Acorn TV is available for $8.99/month or $89.99/year. Facebook: OfficialAcornTV – Twitter: @AcornTV – Instagram: @Acorn_tv

About Expectation

Expectation launched in February 2017 as a multi-genre, independent production company covering both scripted and non-scripted programming. Led by Peter Fincham and Tim Hincks, Expectation has built an enviable reputation for creating new comedy, drama, factual drama, factual and entertainment programming as well as breaking new and diverse talent and winning multiple awards for its shows. In scripted programming, the team have produced the multi-award-winning series: Alma’s Not Normal for BBC Two, In My Skin for BBC Three and BBC Wales, as well as dark comedy drama Guilt (with Happy Tramp) for BBC Two and BBC Scotland. They have also produced two series and a special of international hit, Intelligence for Sky Comedy and The Change, created, written by, and starring the multi award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Bridget Christie for Channel 4, along with crime drama The Chelsea Detective for Acorn TV and the forthcoming psychological thriller series Malice (a co-production with Tailspin Films) starring David Duchovny, Jack Whitehall and Carice van Houten for Prime Video. Expectation’s other shows also include Clarkson’s Farm, The Grand Tour and Backstage with Katherine Ryan for Prime Video, The Big Narstie Show (with Dice Productions), The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (with Momo G), Steph’s Packed Lunch (in partnership with Can Can Productions) and I Literally Just Told You for Channel 4, In With A Shout for ITV, Unforgivable for Dave, This is MY House, the forthcoming Home To Roost documenting The Osbournes’ return to the UK for BBC One and Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance for W. Expectation is part of the BBC Studios portfolio of minority invested indie production partners.

About ZDF

ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) is Germany’s national public television broadcaster. It is run as an independent non-profit corporation under the authority of the Länder, the sixteen states that constitute the Federal Republic of Germany.

The nationwide channel ZDF has been broadcasting since 1st April 1963 and remains one of the country’s leading sources of information. Today, ZDF also operates the two thematic channels ZDFneo and ZDFinfo. In partnership with other public broadcasters, ZDF jointly operates the internet-only offer funk, the German channels PHOENIX and KiKA, and the European channels 3sat and ARTE.

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About BBC Studios

BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group with profits (EBITDA) of £226 million on sales of £1.6bn (21/22). Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content financing, development, production, sales, branded services, and ancillaries across both its own productions, and programmes and formats made by high-quality UK independents, with three-quarters of its revenues from non-BBC customers including Discovery, Apple and Netflix.  Around 2,400 hours of award-winning British programmes made by the business are internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear, Bluey and Doctor Who. BBC.com, BBC Studios’ global digital news platform, has 139 million unique browser visits each month.

The Newsreader Season 2, Starring The Vampire Lestat’s Sam Reid, Makes Streaming Debut On AMC+ Beginning August 7 

Fame and Success Come at a Cost in the Newsroom Period Drama Series   

NEW YORK, August 1, 2025 – AMC+ will exclusively stream the critically acclaimed second season of The Newsreader, starring Sam Reid (The Vampire Lestat) and Anna Torv (Mindhunter), beginning August 7. The six-episode period drama which received an International Emmy nomination for Best Drama Series will kick off with two episodes and then roll out new episodes weekly.   

Set in 1987-88, season two of The Newsreader dives into a nation in flux—amid election drama, financial upheaval, and a cultural reckoning. As Australia grapples with identity, Helen (Torv) and Dale (Reid) must confront who they are to each other and to the world.  

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Watch the Full Season on Screeners.com  

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In addition to Reid and Torv, season two cast members include William McInnes (NCIS: Sydney), Michelle Lim Davidson (After the Verdict), Marg Downey (Fisk), Chum Ehelepola (Nautilus), Chai Hansen (Apple Cider Vinegar), Stephen Peacocke (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot), Phillipa Northeast (Territory), Rory Fleck Byrne (This is Going to Hurt), Daniel Gillies (Coming Home in the Dark) and Robert Taylor (Longmire).  

Filmed in Australia, The Newsreader is produced by Werner Film Productions for Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Created by Michael Lucas, executive producers include Brett Sleigh, Sally Riley, Joanna Werner, Stuart Menzies and Emma Freeman, who also directs.   

About AMC+  

AMC+ is the company’s premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, which feature content such as A Discovery of Witches, Creepshow, and Boyhood. The service features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, with iconic series from the AMC Networks portfolio including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Rectify, Portlandia, Orphan Black and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, Dark Winds, and the first two series in a new Anne Rice universe, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. With new movies released every Friday, AMC+ is the newest destination for exclusive film premieres direct from theaters all year long. AMC+ is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain and is available in the U.S. through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.    

Sci-Fi Original Anime Towa No Yuugure — “Dusk Beyond The End Of The World” — Will Transport Fans Into The Future This Fall On HIDIVE

Series’ World Premiere to Be Held on August 24 at Anime NYC 2025

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Credit: ©P/D ▪ MHOUSTON, TX — July 29, 2025 — The future arrives this October with today’s announcement from AMC Networks’ HIDIVE that the new sci-fi drama series Dusk Beyond the End of the World, now the official English language series name for Towa no Yuugure, will stream exclusively as part of the anime streaming service’s Fall 2025 simulcast season. Dusk Beyond the End of the World is an original anime set in a futuristic world where technology has transformed society. With each new episode, audiences will experience this unknown world together—discovering that love and relationships now exist between humans and androids. HIDIVE also debuted the official English subtitled trailer for the upcoming show as well as revealed that, in advance of the series’ debut, it will host the world premiere of Dusk Beyond the End of the World Episodes 1 & 2 on Sunday, August 24 at the Javits Center in New York City as part of the streamer’s Anime NYC 2025 programming schedule.

“We’re excited to stream the new sci-fi drama Dusk Beyond the End of the World this October as part of our Fall 2025 simulcast line-up,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “We look forward to sharing this truly unique original anime, which will transport audiences to an unknown futuristic world that will be explored together with each new episode. Fans will not want to miss this journey!”

The world is on the verge of changing from an old fashioned society to a new world, due to issues such as gender, race and compliance along with technological innovations such as an evolving AI. Even in this world where black and white is now gray, we believe that “love” will always exist but in myriad forms and not just between people. This includes love between human and robot and its unique expression. The beauty of these emotions will be shown sometimes beautifully, sometimes brutally, and sometimes comically. How long can this love last? When a robot outlives its human partner, can their love hope to endure?

Dusk Beyond the End of the World, or Towa no Yuugure in the original Japanese, will be produced by P.A.Works together with direction and series composition by Naokatsu Tsuda, character drafting by Aoi Tayama, character design by Yoshiko Saito and music by Masahiro Tokuda. The series stars Shuichiro Umeda as Akira, Shuichiro Umeda as Yuugre and Ai Chino as Towasa.

Dusk Beyond the End of the World World Premiere at Anime NYC 2025
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Eastern

Location: Room 1A12, Javits Center

For the latest announcements regarding Dusk Beyond the End of the World, follow HIDIVE on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

About HIDIVE

HIDIVE is a fast-growing, fan-centric anime service and part of AMC Networks’ targeted streaming portfolio. From English subs and dubs to episodic series, movies and more, HIDIVE delivers a full-tilt, genre-spanning anime experience with blockbusters, classics and underrated masterpieces by Japan’s leading and emerging producers. Each season, subscribers have exclusive access to first-run simulcasts of the best new anime at or near the same time as their Japanese broadcast. HIDIVE can be viewed on a wide array of platforms, including desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone and connected TV, and is currently available by subscription in the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign up for a free trial, visit www.hidive.com.

Shudder Acquires ‘THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT’ Based on the Best-Selling Horror Video Game

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San Diego, CA – July 25, 2025 – Shudder announced today, live from San Diego Comic-Con, its acquisition of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT, the feature film adaptation of the best-selling horror video game from creator Brian Clarke. The film is directed by Jeremiah Kipp (SLAPFACE), co-written by Tracee Beebe (DOG YEARS) and Clarke, and stars Willa Holland (“Arrow”) and Emmy Award Nominee Paul Sparks (“Boardwalk Empire”). Shudder will release THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT in 2026.

THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT follows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens (Holland), who takes a job at the River Field Mortuary and is tasked with embalming bodies alone on the night shift, but something sinister lurks beneath the surface. She must navigate demonic rituals, unravel the secrets of her enigmatic mentor (Sparks), and confront her own buried traumas to survive the night – and prevent her body from becoming a vessel for possession.

Alongside the acquisition announcement out of San Diego Comic-Con’s “The Bold Voice Of Contemporary Horror” panel, Shudder has revealed a first-look image from the film featuring Willa Holland as Rebecca Owens, the game’s iconic protagonist, and was accompanied by an in-room exclusive clip. The footage offers an unsettling glimpse of Rebecca preparing to embalm a body as the mortuary’s lights begin to flicker – an eerie sequence that highlights key elements from the game, including the gurney, clipboard, and the letting strip.

“When Shudder indicated the clip from our film they wanted to share at Comic-Con, I was absolutely thrilled. The sequence captured everything I loved about Brian Clarke’s game: the middle of the night strangeness, its elegant minimalism, the ratcheting sense of anticipatory violence, the terror lurking around the corners – and most of all the resourcefulness and vulnerability of Rebecca Owens, played so thoughtfully by Willa Holland,” said director Jeremiah Kipp. “When Dread approached me with this project, it resonated with me on a deep personal level – the way horror invites all your darkest demons to come out and play. Shudder and Dread handled my previous film SLAPFACE with such generosity and care, it’s a profound joy to continue the relationship with THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT.”

“It’s been a long and unbelievable road with THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT. I never dreamed something I poured two years of my life into alone in a tiny home office could ever grow into an experience like this. I’m so grateful to Epic Pictures, DreadXP, and Shudder for giving a solo developer a chance at something so many devs dream of. Sharing your labor of love is a scary feeling but Jeremiah’s skill and dedication to the source material permeated every day of filming and THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT quickly evolved into our labor of love. The amazing cast, and crew have created something beautiful and I couldn’t be more excited to have that same feeling of sharing THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT with horror fans all over again,” said the game’s creator Brian Clarke.

“We’ve been admirers of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT since its original release, captivated by its atmosphere and psychological intensity,” said Director of Acquisitions and Productions Adam Koehler. “Under the direction of a filmmaker with a remarkable command of tone and suspense, the film expands on the game’s terrifying world in a way that feels both faithful and deeply cinematic. We’re beyond excited to bring this chilling experience to Shudder.

Originally released in 2022 on PC, the game quickly became a viral sensation and cult favorite, and made available on additional gaming platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The film will expand on the game’s world and mythology and delve deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields.

THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT is produced by Patrick Ewald’s Epic Pictures via its horror outfit, Dread, and its video game division, DreadXP, alongside Cole Payne’s Traverse Media. The deal was negotiated by Adam Koehler and Emily Gotto on behalf of Shudder and Patrick Ewald for Epic Pictures on behalf of the filmmakers.

About Shudder

Shudder is the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, delivering an unparalleled selection of horror, thrillers, and the supernatural. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Shudder releases approximately thirty films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Rob Savage’s HOST, Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Coralie Fargeat’s REVENGE, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, Greg Nicotero’s CREEPSHOW, and THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS. Notable recent releases include Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and Emilie Blichfeldt’s THE UGLY STEPSISTER.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Renewed For A Fourth And Final Season

Production to Begin this Month in Spain on Eight-Episode Final Season,

Starring Walking Dead Franchise Icons Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride

SAN DIEGO, CA – July 25, 2025 – The cast and executive producers of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon announced today during the show’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con that the series has been renewed for a fourth and final season, which will begin production this month in Spain. The eight-episode final season, starring TWD franchise icons Norman Reedus (“Daryl Dixon”) and Melissa McBride (“Carol Peletier”) and a stellar supporting cast will film in and around Madrid in locations including Bilbao, Galicia, Andalucía, the Segovia region, Toledo and Community of Madrid.

The Comic-Con panel previewed the series’ highly anticipated third season, which premieres September 7 on AMC and AMC+, and gave fans the first look at the season’s official trailer. The panel featured series stars and executive producers Reedus and McBride, showrunner David Zabel, and executive producer Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead Universe, and executive producer Greg Nicotero.

“Across two extraordinary series spanning almost two decades – Norman and Melissa have given life to two of the most iconic characters in the history of television. Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable. We can’t wait to share the upcoming third season of Daryl this fall and to begin production on this fourth and final season in Spain,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “Whatever awaits these two beloved characters, we know The Walking Dead Universe is a timeless franchise that holds endless possibilities for story and characters new and old.”

Norman Reedus said: “Daryl Dixon has been an incredible journey. I thank each and every fan who has joined us on this ride.  It’s been a privilege to build this story for these characters, and we have so much gratitude for how it’s been embraced. Your love and support have made every moment worth it. This finale isn’t just an ending; it’s a celebration of what we’ve all shared together. Keep carrying that love forward – Daryl’s journey is far from over.”

Melissa McBride said: “It has been the thrill of a lifetime to shoot this part of Daryl and Carol’s adventure together in Europe and I keep coming back for more of these two characters. There is still so much story left to tell and so much for the fans to look forward to. I’m going to revel in the moments as they come and am excited for the fans to see what we have been working on in these incredible locations.”

Season three of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon tracks Carol and Daryl as they continue their journey towards home and the ones they love. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is executive produced by Gimple, Zabel, Reedus, McBride, Nicotero, Brian Bockrath, Angela Kang, Jason Richman, Dan Percival and Steve Squillante. When season one of the series premiered in late 2023, it quickly became the #1 most-viewed premiere of all time on AMC+, the most-viewed season of any show in the history of AMC+ and a top acquisition driver in both the U.S. and Spain. Its second season ranked as AMC+’s #1 sophomore season of all time.

About AMC Networks

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.

Shudder’s New Unscripted Horror-Based Competition Series Guts & Glory, From Award-Winning Special Effects Artist And Executive Producer Greg Nicotero, To Premiere On September 9 On Shudder And AMC+

New Photos of Six-Episode Series Released

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NEW YORK, July 25, 2025 – Shudder’s new unscripted, horror-based competition show Guts & Glory, from award-winning special effects artist and executive producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead, Creepshow), is set to debut with a two-episode premiere on Tuesday, September 9 on Shudder and AMC+ (U.S. and Canada).  The announcement was made by Nicotero during AMC Networks’ San Diego Comic-Con panel for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, on which he is an executive producer. New episodes of the six-episode series, which features an integrated sponsorship by Hyundai, will rollout weekly on Tuesdays.

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Guts & Glory flips the script on the traditional competition show – thrusting players into an immersive horror experience full of unexpected challenges. The new series blends the intensity of a horror film with the pressure of a survival game where contestants are confronted with their fears in various scenarios.​

Guts & Glory is an AMC Studios production. Executive producers include series showrunner Nicotero and Brian Witten from Monster Agency Productions, Chris Wagner from White Label, and Andrew Molina from Salaryman. Jeffrey F. January serves as co-executive producer.

The series debuts during Shudder’s 10-year anniversary, celebrating a decade of the best in horror.  Shudder 10 will feature the service’s most terrifyingly ambitious slate to date, along with special fan events, a nationwide screening series, custom merchandise and more. The milestone follows a successful 2024 for Shudder as the streamer claimed six of the year’s top 10 titles on Rotten Tomatoes 2024 Horror list with LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL landing in the #1 spot.

About Shudder 

Shudder is the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, delivering an unparalleled selection of horror, thrillers, and the supernatural. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Shudder releases approximately thirty films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Rob Savage’s HOST, Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Coralie Fargeat’s REVENGE, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, Greg Nicotero’s CREEPSHOW, and THE LAST DRIVE-IN WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS. Notable recent releases include Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and Emilie Blichfeldt’s THE UGLY STEPSISTER.

About Monster Agency Productions

Monster Agency Productions is the banner of Greg Nicotero and producing partner Brian Witten. Nicotero continues to serve as an Executive Producer in The Walking Dead Universe, including The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, returning this September on AMC and AMC+. His acclaimed horror anthology series Creepshow, which premiered on Shudder, has become a cult favorite, earning praise from genre fans and critics alike.

Together, Nicotero and Witten are developing Black Vault, based on the novella by Alma Katsu, in partnership with Mark Johnson and Gran Via; and Bannerman, an espionage thriller with Shane Black based on John Maxim’s renegade assassin series, with Craig Silverstein (Turn: Washington’s Spies) writing the pilot.

Nicotero’s Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy-winning make-up effects company, KNB EFX Group, is nearing its 40th anniversary of delivering groundbreaking practical effects. The studio has worked with some of the most iconic directors in the industry, including Quentin Tarantino, Sam Raimi, Robert Rodriguez, Martin Scorsese, and Frank Darabont. Recent credits include AMC’s Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, the upcoming Anne Rice’s Talamasca, Amazon’s Fallout, and ongoing work across The Walking Dead Universe.

AMC Networks And Fender Team Up On Capsule Collection Of Custom Stratocaster® Guitars To Be Featured In New Season Of The Critically Acclaimed Series Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire

Four Customized Player II Modified Stratocaster® Guitars in “The LeStrat” Collection to Appear and Be Played During Vampire Lestat’s Rockstar Tour in New Season Returning Next Year

First Strat® in Collection Makes Debut During Surprise Musical Performance by Composer Daniel Hart During Series’ Panel at San Diego Comic-Con

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SAN DIEGO, CA – July 26, 2025 – Today at Comic-Con International, AMC Networks unveiled a collaboration with Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Fender, the world’s leading guitar manufacturer. Building on Fender’s legacy of innovation and history of modification, a capsule collection of four customized Player II Modified Stratocaster® guitars to be featured in the new season of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire – titled Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat. “The LeStrat” collection – a playful nod to Fender’s iconic Stratocaster® – will go on tour with vampire and rockstar Lestat (Sam Reid) and be played throughout the music-themed season, returning next year. The partnership was announced with the first custom guitar in the collection, “LeStrat: Petit Coup,” on display during the series’ Ballroom 20 panel at Comic-Con, during which Composer Daniel Hart surprised attendees with a surprise musical performance of the series’ original song, “The Loneliness,” which he composed for the upcoming season.

The custom guitars were designed and modified by Fender’s expert team along with series Production Designer Andres Cubillan. Each guitar in the collection will have a distinct design aesthetic, visually building on the previous model and – in true vampire fashion – become bloodier as the season progresses, culminating in the reveal of the hand-painted fourth guitar in the season finale.

Said Hart: “I’ve been playing my American Tele® through a ’65 Deluxe Reverb® since I was 21 years old. Fender has been a part of my music and my life ever since, and I’m excited to see what they’ve cooked up for our Rock’n’Roll Vampire.”

At Comic-Con, the “LeStrat: Petit Coup” was also on hand at the Anne Rice Immortal Universe press conference immediately following the panel where guests received custom Vampire Lestat Fender guitar picks to commemorate the collaboration. In addition to Reid and Hart, the show’s Comic-Con panel, previewing the new season, was attended by cast members Jacob Anderson and Eric Bogosian, along with Executive Producer Mark Johnson, who oversees the Anne Rice Immortal Universe for AMC Networks, and Showrunner and Executive Producer Rolin Jones.

Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat began production last month in Toronto. The show holds the rare distinction of earning a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes in its first two seasons and recently received two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling and Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic), a Critics Choice Award for Best Drama and TCA Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Drama and Individual Achievement in Drama (Anderson), among other accolades. The series is executive produced by award-winning producer Johnson, creator, writer and showrunner Jones, Hannah Moscovitch, along with Christopher Rice and the late Anne Rice.

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For more information on the series, please visit: http://press.amcnetworks.com. For technical specs, additional information on new Fender products and to find a retail partner near you, visit www.fender.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @Fender.

AMC Networks 

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.

FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION:

Since 1946, Fender has revolutionized music and culture as one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)–whose portfolio of owned and licensed brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch® guitars, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby® and PreSonus® – follows a player-centric approach to crafting the highest-quality instruments and digital experiences across genres. Since 2015, Fender’s digital arm has introduced a new ecosystem of products and interactive experiences to accompany players at every stage of their musical journey. This includes innovative apps and learning platforms designed to complement Fender guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, accessories and pro-audio gear, and inspire players through an immersive musical experience. FMIC is dedicated to unlocking the power of musical expression for all players, from beginners to history-making legends. In 2021, Fender celebrated 75 years of giving artists “wings to fly,” carrying on the vision of its founder, Leo Fender, and connecting players through a shared love of music.

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