2 years, 6 months ago

From zombies to vampires, can AMC Networks still go it alone?

Welcome to the Wide Shot, a newsletter about the business of entertainment. The New York-based media company, long the home of “The Walking Dead” franchise, is taking its first bite into Anne Rice’s “Vampire Chronicles” series after acquiring the rights to 18 novels by the late author. “It’s probably one of the more provocative projects we’ve ever done,” said AMC Networks entertainment chief Dan McDermott. “We could have sat back and said, let’s see how ‘Interview With the Vampire’ performs and then we’ll make a decision on other series in the Rice library,” McDermott said. “We can also incentivize audiences to come back and find us on AMC or AMC+.” Along with AMC+, which has originals and series that air on the AMC network, the company’s streaming channels include Sundance Now, which carries films, dramas and true-crime stories; Shudder, for horror fans; IFC Films Unlimited, which focuses on independent movies; ALLBLK, dedicated to works from Black creators; and Acorn, which specializes in British dramas.

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AMC will air ‘Killing Eve’ as ‘The Walking Dead’ network seeks a new hit
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AMC will air ‘Killing Eve’ as ‘The Walking Dead’ network seeks a new hit

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