AMC Pitches $5 Monthly Ad-Free Streaming Tier Through Comcast

AMC Networks is effectively turning its flagship AMC channel into a premium network — and instead of going direct-to-consumer online, it wants to stay in pay-TV operators’ good graces by offering a $5-per-month zero-advertising streaming package to current cable customers. The programmer has reached an initial “soft launch” deal for AMC Premiere with Comcast, which... Read more » Todd Spangler