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Start popping the popcorn: AMC Entertainment, the nation's second-largest theater operator, is moving back to Hollywood. The Kansas City, Mo., chain, which operates 307 theaters, said Thursday it will open a new film office in Century City to strengthen its...
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I'm one of those horrible people personally responsible for the death of newspapers: I haven't bought one in years now. And, like my news, I get my movie times online. Clearly, I'm not the only one: according to an AP news report, the country's two biggest multiplex chains -- Regal and...
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AMC, which last week broke its own year-old record by earning 23 Emmy Award nominations, is translating that critical success to its bottom line. The cable network, which for years ran nothing but movies and only started carrying commercials in...
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Tom Cruise, Judd Apatow, Cameron Diaz and Nick Cassavetes will participate on “AMC Storymakers.” The special, which airs May 15, will be hosted by Peter Bart and Peter Guber. Mr. Bart and Mr. Guber will discuss changes in the entertainment industry, as well as memorable career highlights and upcoming...
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Cablevision Systems said it exploring a spinoff of its Madison Square Garden business, a move that was praised by securities analysts. “Even taken at face value, a spin off could release huge value,” said Craig Moffett, senior analyst at Sanford J. Bernstein, who notes MSG includes the New York Knicks...
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AMC has launched BMC (B Movie Classics), a Web site that streams B movies from Hollywood’s Golden Age. The site, which is live at www.amctv.com/b-movies, is currently streaming 27 B-movies in full-screen, including John Carpenter’s student film “Dark Star,” “A Swingin’ Summer” and “Corridors of Blood...
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ABC’s “Lost,” NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and HBO’s “Entourage” and “John Adams” are among the television programs being honored with a 2008 Peabody Award. AMC’s critical darling “Breaking Bad” will also receive a Peabody Award, as will Nick’s “Avator: The Last Air Bender.” Several of HBO’s documentary...
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AMC announced a new slogan for the network, “Story Matters Here,” and will adopt a programming theme each night of the week. “Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating insightful non-scripted programming and acclaimed original productions, the AMC experience is an...
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DINESH JAIN Name: Dinesh “Dinni” Jain, president-COO, Insight Communications Vanguard Award: Cable Operations Management How long in current position: Five years. Mr. Jain was appointed president in February 2006, having served as chief operating officer since October 2003. Born: 1964, New York City...
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The second-season premiere of AMC’s original series “Breaking Bad” drew 1.7 million viewers, up 40% from last year’s season average. The show generated a 36% increase among adults 18 to 49 and a 50% increase among men 18 to 49, according to Fast National ratings from Nielsen. AMC has been targeting younger...
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“Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston wasn’t sure about doing a show for AMC at first. “I was a little dubious about what AMC wanted to do in the beginning,” said the actor, who was coming off a long and successful run on “Malcolm in the Middle” on Fox. “I actually had a long conversation with the execs...
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Bryan Cranston, who won the drama series actor Emmy this year for “Breaking Bad,” says he’s just starting to get into his character. “We start off with a real bang with the season opener, where his life is literally threatened and how he narrowly escapes from that,” Mr. Cranston said. “But it’s also...
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Nomi Bergman, president of Bright House Networks, and Rocco Commisso, chairman-CEO of Mediacom Communications Corp., will receive the 2009 Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership. The National Cable & Telecommunications Association will present Charlie Collier, president and general manager of...
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AMC has canceled its Sunday morning show “Shootout” featuring Peter Bart and Peter Guber, but said it plans to bring the duo back to host a series of primetime specials called “AMC StoryMakers.” “StoryMakers” will feature top actors joining Mr. Bart and Mr. Guber in a roundtable discussion of entertainment...
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Lili Taylor, Arliss Howard and Dallas Roberts have been added to the cast of AMC’s untitled political thriller pilot from Jason Horwitch. They join the previously cast James Badge Dale, Miranda Richardson, Paul Butler, Christopher Evan Welch, Lauren Hodes and Jessica Collins. The series, which centers...
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