AMC (TV channel)

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AMC

Country	United States
Broadcast area	Nationwide
Headquarters	11 Penn Plaza, New York City, New York
Programming
Language(s)	English
Picture format	1080i HDTV
Ownership
Owner	AMC Networks
Sister channels	BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, We TV
History
Launched	October 1, 1984
Former names	American Movie Classics (1984–2002)
Links
Website	amc.com

AMC (originally an abbreviation for American Movie Classics) is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is the flagship property of AMC Networks. The channel's programming primarily consists of theatrically released films, along with a limited amount of original programming.

History

AMC was launched on October 1, 1984, as "American Movie Classics." The channel originally aired classic movies from the 1930s to the 1970s, uncut and without commercials. In 2002, AMC underwent a significant rebranding, shifting its focus from classic films to a broader range of movies and original programming.

Programming

AMC is known for its critically acclaimed original series, including:

• Mad Men - A drama series set in the 1960s that follows the lives of advertising executives on Madison Avenue.
• Breaking Bad - A crime drama about a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer.
• The Walking Dead - A post-apocalyptic horror series based on the comic book series of the same name.
• Better Call Saul - A prequel to Breaking Bad focusing on the character Saul Goodman.

The channel also airs a variety of films, ranging from recent releases to classic movies.

Sister Channels

AMC Networks owns several other channels, including:

• BBC America
• IFC
• Sundance TV
• We TV

Headquarters

AMC's headquarters are located at 11 Penn Plaza in New York City, New York.

See Also

• List of programs broadcast by AMC
• AMC Networks
• Mad Men
• Breaking Bad
• The Walking Dead
• Better Call Saul

External Links

• Official website