Dell Co-Presenting Sponsor of Music & Interview TV Series 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...' Nov 12, 2008
Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform content for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands, including AMC, IFC, WE tv, Sundance Channel and VOOM HD Networks. Through IFC Entertainment, Rainbow Media also owns and manages the following: IFC Films, a leading distribution company for independent film; IFC Productions, a feature film production company that provides financing for select independent film... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shari Redstone resigns from board of Midway Games Nov 11, 2008
Midway's board said late Friday that it had replaced Redstone with director Peter C. Brown, who is chairman, president and chief executive of AMC Entertainment Inc. ... He has served as AMC's chairman and CEO since July 1999. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Shari Redstone Steps Down From Midway Nov 8, 2008
Brown is the chairman and chief executive officer of AMC Entertainment, the movie theater chain ... AMC spokeswoman Melanie Bell didn't immediately return a call seeking comment. (New York Post -- Business)
Cablevision swings to 3Q profit Nov 7, 2008
Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings unit which owns several cable channels such as AMC, IFC and Sundance reported a 21 percent increase in revenue to $251. 4 million. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
CABLEVISION REPORTS PROFIT OF $27.1M Nov 7, 2008
Prior to this year, Cablevision - whose assets include cable systems, the New York Knicks and Rangers sports franchises, networks like AMC, and performance venues such as the Beacon Theater and Radio City - hadn't paid a dividend since 2005. CEO James Dolan also said that Cablevision was suspending efforts launched in July to "better align the market value of [its] stock with the company's underlying operating performance.". (New York Post -- Business)
HDFC MF sells Rs 650-cr realty paper, may be to group entity Nov 6, 2008
MUMBAI: HDFC Mutual Fund, the countrys second-largest asset management company (AMC) in assets, is learnt to have offloaded a sizeable portion of its real estate papers in some of its schemes to a firm, which is part of the HDFC group. According to people familiar with the matter, the move was prompted by pressure from unitholders, who voiced concerns over the AMCs significant exposure to the beleaguered sector, as well as the quality of some of the real estate papers. (India Times)
FMP outflows drag down MFs assets Nov 6, 2008
The third-largest AMC, ICICI Prudential, is yet to disclose its asset position for the month ... 2%), Principal AMC (-29 ... 7%), Deutsche AMC (-28. (India Times)
Sometimes you win ... Nov 4, 2008
AMC Jon Hamm's elegantly tortured performance as conflicted advertising executive Don Draper was one of the many jewels in the "Mad Men" winner's crown ... In just its second season, the stylish AMC drama about life in a Madison Avenue advertising firm in the early 1960s has become the new Sopranos of the tastemaker set. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
What the HBO deal means for us Nov 4, 2008
But HBO's once exclusive cachet, at awards shows and in living rooms, is now being chipped away and appropriated by more aggressive competitors, including Showtime (Dexter, Weeds, Brotherhood), FX (The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, Damages) and the newcomer AMC (Mad Men, Breaking Bad and, next up, a remake of The Prisoner). None of which has dampened the Canadian cable conglomerate's considerable enthusiasm over the HBO deal, as heralded on billboards, bus shelters, on-air promotions and, last... (Toronto Star)
The decade of smoke and mirrors Nov 1, 2008
Plenty has been written and said about the machinations of the advertising agency executives, secretaries, and housewives in the AMC drama, which is set in the early 1960s. It is the show's subtext involving parent-child relations, though, that makes contemporary parents wonder how they will be depicted one day. (Boston Globe)
Centamin Egypt Reports on Activities in the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Oct 31, 2008
Studies continued throughout the quarter in conjunction with AMC Consultants Pty Ltd in Perth with the intention to target an initial underground mining rate of 500,000 tonnes per annum with grade expected to be in the range of 5g/t to 10g/t thus bringing higher grade ore feed into production earlier than otherwise would have been the schedule through surface mining. Negotiations have commenced with key underground mining contractors and on site meetings and the tender process is scheduled for... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lights, camera, lobster rolls: Theaters go gourmet Oct 31, 2008
When the AMC Studio 30 Fork & Screen opens Friday in suburban Kansas City, moviegoers will get to sample a lush life not normally associated with a megaplex ... This will be a great draw for customers who want an upscale experience, said Andy DiOrio, a spokesman for Kansas City-based AMC Entertainment Inc., which plans eventually to include elements of Fork & Screen in many of its more than 350 theaters ... The entrance of major chains, such as Regal Entertainment and AMC, the top two U.S.... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Statue of Doug play at BC Oct 28, 2008
"Return to the Rafters," a new DVD chronicling the Celts's 17th championship, screened at AMC Loews Boston Common last night, and afterward former C's Jo Jo White and Dana Barros partied with fans at Felt. Spanning generationsSeveral old-school Sox showed up the other night at a fund-raiser for South End Youth Baseball. (Boston Globe)
Scrapheap showdown goes green, recycles paper into bridges Oct 27, 2008
Fourth place Freaks in Control (Mahima Karki, Sabrina Ozit and Lola Yu) won AMC gift cards donated by Malena Espanol & Agustin Bompadre. Fifth place Asian Avengers (David Huang, Raymond Li and Joshua Ren) won tickets donated by the Somerville Theater. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Star rose in Englewood Oct 26, 2008
Hudson's family joined her at the AMC River East in December 2006 when "Dreamgirls" made its debut simultaneously in Chicago, New York and. Those screenings triggered Oscar buzz for Hudson that never let up. (Chicago Tribune)
NEW Fall Automotive Special Section Oct 25, 2008
Now 49, he began selling cars when he was 14, working as a lot boy at the old E. P. Fournier AMC dealership in Pawtucket, where Masse grew up, one of six children of Bert and Lucille Masse (a sister, Nicky, and a brother, Guy, both work for Paul today). After high school, Masse went fulltime with E. P. Fournier, and was soon a top salesman. (Westerly Sun, RI)
10 things to do this weekend Oct 24, 2008
The events, which take place at the AMC 600 North Michigan and the Underground, are part of the Chicago International Film Festival. Oct. 24: film premiere, 6:15 p.m.; afterparty, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. (Crain's Chicago Business)
'Mad Men': Journey, scenery worth the ride Oct 24, 2008
That ritual has been reflected in AMC's breakthrough Emmy-winning drama, which wraps up its second run Sunday at 10 ET/PT. For much of this 13-episode stretch, particularly early on, we watched the show less for plot progress than for the sheer pleasure of spending time with these rich, troubled characters, and for the not-insignificant buzz we got from their clothes and hairdos. Major events took place, from hidden births to parental deaths. (USA Today -- Life)
City Hall outsourcing could be on tap Oct 14, 2008
Sounds like the Fashion Valley AMC multiplex could take a stab at that. And Real Estate Assets. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Axis Bank Q2 net zooms 77 Oct 14, 2008
The bank has received an in-principle approval from Sebi for setting up an asset management company (AMC) and will soon appoint a CEO for the purpose. It is forming the AMC jointly with Banque Privee Edmond de Rothschild Europe, a part of the LCF Rothschild Group, to provide investment advisory services for private banking and wealth management in India. (Economic Times)
Mad Men its must-see-psychiatrist-TV Oct 8, 2008
Courtesy of AMC By October 08, 2008 2:22 PM ... Sunday nights episode cinched it for me: Im convinced AMCs drama Mad Men isnt just water cooler television discussed by legions of co-workers and friends at the office on Monday mornings. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
SHOW GATHERS NO MOSS Oct 8, 2008
Behind the celebrations, the economic uncertainty was the No. 1 topic as the AMC skipped the usual resort setting where it usually gathers for the City by the Bay. The move had mixed results. (New York Post -- Business)
Showgoers watching screen, not stage Oct 3, 2008
Retiree Ellen Gifford sits with popcorn and a soda inside the AMC Burbank 16 theatre ... There was no opera poster outside the AMC, and the listing at the ticket booth said, inscrutably, Open Night. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Fitch: SAG Strike Would Have No Immediate Credit Impact on Media & Entertainment Sector Oct 3, 2008
Similar to the movie studios above, Fitch does not believe the movie exhibitors such as AMC Entertainment ('B'; Stable Outlook), Regal ('B+'; Stable Outlook), and Cinemark (NR) will be impacted by a strike over the short-term as they can rely on the lag time from when a movie is finished production and goes through post-production, marketing and release phases which can take up to one year. The exhibitors will also benefit from our expectation that movie studios front-loaded their 2008... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Yahoo! Invites 'Mad Men' Star Over To Apt Sep 25, 2008
"I do feel a little strange being in front of people talking about advertising without nine cigarettes and three or four scotches in 00004000 my hand," Hamm said at an event during New York's Advertising Week, referring to the chain-smoking, boozy character he plays on the influential AMC show. In addition to top Yahoo. (New York Post -- Business)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock'top Emmys Sep 22, 2008
AMCs Mad Men, which looks at America through the prism of Madison Avenue, is lucky to get 2 million viewers. Glenn Close of FXs Damages and Bryan Cranston of AMCs Breaking Bad captured drama acting trophies ... ABC was second with 12 awards, followed by CBS, NBC and PBS with 10 each; AMC with eight, Showtime with five and Fox with four. (MSNBC -- Race)
Emmy winners: Bryan Cranston, 'Mad Men,' talking politics Sep 22, 2008
Courtesy of AMC By LYNN ELBER September 22, 2008 6:00 AM ... AMC's "Mad Men," which looks at America through the prism of Madison Avenue, is lucky to get 2 million viewers ... Glenn Close of FX's "Damages" and Bryan Cranston of AMC's "Breaking Bad" captured drama acting trophies. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Review: Lakeview Terrace Sep 19, 2008
Tomorrow: "Patriot Games," AMC at 11 p.m. ... Sunday: "Patriot Games," AMC at 7:30 a.m. ... Sunday: "The Long Kiss Goodnight," AMC at 11:30a. (Newsday)
Army Materiel Command breaks ground for HQ Sep 18, 2008
Four major projects are under way, including the AMC headquarters and the final phase of the Missile Defense Agency complex, for which ground was broken in April. The AMC - "From beans to bullets, from trucks to tanks; if a soldier needs it we're here to provide it," Griffin says on the command's Web site - will account for more than 1,500 jobs at Redstone and already has some employees working here. (AL.com)
Alternative Autumn: foliage for active travelers Sep 17, 2008
Packages are $260 per person for AMC members, $285 for non-members and are available Sunday-Thursday nights through October 9. In Vermont, foliage fans also have a new option this year: cruises on the Burlington-based , the first overnight cruise boat on Lake Champlain since 1952. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Scoop: Getting 'saucy' with Blair Underwood Sep 17, 2008
AMC airs footage from 1962's 'A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy. View the whole tour here. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Snuggle up to this: university lectures in a movie theatre Sep 17, 2008
Ryerson University officially launched its 12 new classrooms in a movie theatre this morning as students studied fundamental mechanics in one of the new AMC theatres at Yonge and Dundas ... Ryerson swapped the air rights above its book store and parking lot in exchange for use of the AMC space Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The selling point, or the draw back, appears to be the plush crimson-coloured movie theatre seats (with arm rests that lift for snuggling ... 10:44: Ryerson vice... (National Post)
Thursday's TIFF sheet Sep 11, 2008
Sit back, relax and enjoy the music. BRAD WHEELER , GUY DIXON and KATE TAYLOR. (Globe and Mail)
Angry fans put 'Mad Men' in dog house for abandoned Chauncey Sep 1, 2008
Courtesy of AMC By gcarbone@seacoastonline ... His one sad little bark broke the hearts of many fans, who expressed their dismay on the AMC blog. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
All together now, let's sing 'Mamma Mia!' Aug 31, 2008
It will have a limited run in area theaters AMC Mission Valley, Fashion Valley and La Jolla; Pacific Grossmont Center, Ultra Star Flower Hill in Del Mar; and Regal Escondido, Parkway El Cajon, San Marcos and Mira Mesa. It's the same movie, reissued with words in big type across the bottom of the screen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Imax comes to Jacksonville; theater reborn Aug 29, 2008
Two AMC theaters are converting to the large, high-resolution system ... The AMC theaters in Orange Park and at Regency Square are converting large auditoriums to digital-projection Imax theaters capable of showing 3-D films ... The AMC chain and Imax Corp. signed an agreement late last year to open 100 screens in 33 cities. (Florida Times-Union)
Fans protest shutdown of Mad Men feed Aug 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Cable network AMC has angered online fans of its critically acclaimed drama "Mad Men" by asking social networking site Twitter to shut down feeds inspired by the show ... Twitter's presentation doesn't make clear whether the feeds are endorsed by the network, and AMC didn't appreciate that some of the characters promoted products other than the show (including Twitter itself) ... The shutdown resulted in bloggers and Twitter fans criticizing AMC: "Its legal maneuvering may go down... (MSNBC -- News)
BIG FOUR BESTED Aug 26, 2008
TELEVISION HAS proved that people will look at anything rather than each other," said the late Ann Landers. The Emmy Awards take place on Sept. 21 at the Nokia Theatre, downtown Los Angeles. This year, it's ABC's turn to host the event. (The four networks take turns at this chore.) What's new this time around is that FX has scored with "Damages" and AMC has scored with "Mad Men," and these are the first basic-cable shows to receive more drama nominations than their brethren in the Big Four. When... (New York Post -- Gossip)
The Top 10 Funniest Cars of All Time Aug 25, 2008
AMC Pacer - Of course anything by AMC could make the list in Bodden's book ... "AMC always liked to answer the questions no one asked," he says ... AMC Eagle - The Eagle was the first 4wd sedan, which sounds like a good idea. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Does 'Mad Men' make you mad? Aug 23, 2008
Just catch a few episodes of the Golden Globe-winning American Movie Classics (AMC) cable series "Mad Men," set in the early 1960s, and you will see the difference that a few decades make. Reflecting the realities of the times, on "Mad Men," women are "assigned" very specific roles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The story that should be left to tell itself Aug 22, 2008
AMC; A, 10 p.m.Generation Kill. In the finale of this miniseries dramatizing the Iraq invasion from a Marine's perspective, Bravo Company finally arrives in Baghdad to find the army is pathetically unprepared to restore order in the face of continual looting and sniper fire. (Globe and Mail)
The name's Bond... Aug 22, 2008
On display are some of the extraordinary vehicles featured in the Bond films the AMC Hornet used to chase the villain, Scaramanga, in 'The Man with The Golden Gun', the Aston Martin Volante from 'The Living Daylights', the BMW R1200 Motorcycle, used in the chase sequence in 'Tomorrow Never Dies' and every Bond fan's favourite on-screen vehicle the amphibious Lotus Submarine Car from 'The Spy Who Loved Me' with the famous wheel arches that turned into fins. Aptly, Beaulieu was also where... (iAfrica.com)
MultiVu Video Feed: Automakers Announce National Fuel Economy/CO2 Reduction Program Aug 19, 2008
3920 Vertical Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET AMC 3 C-Band Transponder 19 Downlink Freq. 4080 Horizontal NEWS: LEARN HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ECODRIVING FORMAT: B-roll and Soundbites ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, contact information and more available at: SOUNDBITES: * Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) * California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) * Dave McCurdy, President Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers B-ROLL INCLUDES: * Press conference footage *... (PR Newswire)
For 60 years, the ad game has been fodder for scripts Aug 18, 2008
It didn't all start with "Mad Men," the AMC series that evokes Madison Avenue in the early '60s ... The popularity of the AMC series "Mad Men," about New York's advertising industry in the early 1960s, is renewing interest in previous efforts on television and in movies to portray the advertising business. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Dolans Drop A Dime Per Share Aug 16, 2008
Industry observers still expect the company to revisit options for its Rainbow Media programming unit, which has been bolstered recently by the standout performance of the hit AMC show "Mad Men." Rainbow also owns IFC and WE tv ... "Following the tremendous success at AMC (in ratings, revenue and among critics) and the acquisition of Sundance and Newsday, Cablevision could have sufficient assets to create a separate content stock.". (New York Post -- Business)
It's a Mad world for actors playing Pete, Peggy Aug 15, 2008
He may be married, but Pete (Vincent Kartheiser) still keeps an eye on Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) in the halls of Sterling Cooper, the ad agency featured on AMC's "Mad Men." ... Airing on AMC Sundays at 10 p.m. ET, the Peabody Award-winning Mad Men now is in its second season. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Lions Gate Roars, Wall Street Yawns Aug 13, 2008
The company's products keep popping up on screens both large (Saw IV,Rambo, and the superb 3:10 to Yuma) and small (Weeds on CBS (NYSE: CBS) network Showtime, Mad Men on Cablevision's (NYSE: CVC) AMC, Fear Itself on GE's (NYSE: GE) NBC, and of course, Tyler Perry's House of Payne on Time Warner's (NYSE: TWX) TBS.) But like the late Rodney Dangerfield, who did more than one film for Lions Gate, this studio gets no respect. But does it deserve respect. (MSNBC -- Business)
Commodities not necessarily responsible for high food prices Aug 12, 2008
Earlier this year, Kansas City-based AMC Entertainment Inc., announced it was increasing the price of popcorn at its movie theaters by 25 cents because of a jump in the price of a bushel of corn. Farmers Union argues the price per bushel for unpopped corn would have to be nearly 50 to warrant the quarter increase in a one-gallon bag of popcorn. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Official: Indian government mulls fuel price hike Aug 9, 2008
Video TV show "Mad Men" helps AMC rise to the top of the cable television heap and could mean a big payday for owner. Crude oil futures dropped nearly $5 on Friday even as Russian tanks rolled into the Georgian capitol of Tbilis. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Major expansion proposed for Mission Valley mall Aug 7, 2008
3 million square feet of retail space, which includes three large department stores and a 20-screen AMC Theatres ... It has been remodeled several times, most recently in 1995 when the AMC complex opened. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hiking adventures in New Hampshire Aug 6, 2008
On day four, you'll have breakfast and then hike back to your meeting point, where you'll arrive at about 2 p.m. If you'd like to extend your stay, you can add on extra nights at the Highland Center at the AMC member discount rate of $60-$160 per person per night. Before you go, visit and the. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cablevision's Rainbow Rerun Aug 6, 2008
The unit's assets, which include Sundance Channel, AMC, IFC and WE tv, have been lusted after by Liberty Media's John Malone, Viacom and others, but no one has been willing to meet the Dolans' asking price of more than 3 billion. Now, people close to the company said the Dolans don't want Rainbow to "leave their hands" and are instead thinking the "brand shine" of AMC shows like "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad" could create value through a spin-off ... Another reason Cablevision may want to keep... (New York Post -- Business)
Im not paying for that: Or how to save money by watching 'The Dark Knight' again Aug 4, 2008
99 a month special) so I could watch Mad Men on AMC. I just bought Breaking Dawn in hardcover from RiverRun bookstore for $20. 69 because Im a masochist and I love to get irritated by the damsel in distress theatrics of Bella Swan. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bordellos, Bear Attacks: Readers Share Spectacular Tales Jul 27, 2008
The four of us were packed in the new AMC Concord sans air conditioning. (This was a defect the dealer promised to correct but failed to deliver before we left. (ABC News)
Mad Men's Hamm hit it big with first lead role Jul 25, 2008
Actor Jon Hamm had played roles in The Unit, Charmed, What About Brian, Gilmore Girls and CSI: Miami, but it wasnt until he was cast as an ad exec on AMC's "Mad Men" that he transitioned from supporting player to major star ... There are plenty of reasons why Mad Men, which begins its second season on July 27 on AMC, has become the most-buzzed-about show on all of TV right now, but place Hamms charm and charisma at the top of the list. (MSNBC -- News)
Wait no more for Mad Men' Jul 23, 2008
Mad Men about the goings-on at a New York advertising agency in the 1960s will now air on the same day as it does in the United States on AMC.. It was also announced Tuesday that each episode of Season 2 will be available at CTV.ca following its television airing. (Globe and Mail)
THIS FLICK APPEALS TO THE MAMMAS Jul 22, 2008
has been getting generally good reviews, but it's also been getting trashed by some critics, who all have one thing in common: They're men," writes reviewer Grady Hendrix. If I say sexism is still rampant in America, I expect that's not news. But I do occasionally like to see a film that's not for teenagers, not about machines bashing one another and not necessarily with a comic book hero. RUMINATING: Sure is fun to see two of the TV shows this column pushed from the beginning now getting their... (New York Post -- Gossip)
On Your Mind Jul 22, 2008
Since I have America Home Shield, I paid 55 and AMC was billed 290. Total cost was 345. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Emmys credibility down to The Wire, again Jul 18, 2008
While AMC is thrilled with its Mad Men nominees, the selection of Cranston might be even more satisfying, and it was definitely deserved. Malcolm in the Middle looks so ancient right now. (MSNBC -- News)
Do you think I am sexy? Jul 18, 2008
(The show, which airs on AMC, has been honoured with 16 nominations; its second season begins July 27. Further pulling avid fans inside the world of advertising, the show has recently posted "The Evolution of an Ad Campaign" on its website, deconstructing the advertising campaign for its own show, which is about advertising. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
It's back to the '60s for a new 'Mad Men' season Jul 18, 2008
July 17: A discussion about Jesse Jackson's use of the "N" word drew tears on 'The View". MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski reports.Most popular Most viewed Top rated Most e-mailedupdated 1:51 p.m. ET July 17, 2008NEW YORK - Lets twist again like we did last summer!Mad Men fans remember how things were really hummin last summer, the first for that glorious drama series set in the Manhattan advertising world of 1960. There were lots of twists at the Sterling Cooper... (MSNBC -- Television)
The Dark Knight Jul 16, 2008
Clearly the biggest to-do in New York City last night was the Black Carpet Premiere for Christopher Nolan's , taking place at the AMC on 68th and Broadway which houses the city's only IMAX theater. That block was abuzz with frenzy as journalists and fans from all over the world converged onto the theater to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars before the movie's premiere. (ComingSoon.net)
Addicts abducted in new show Jul 14, 2008
Merging elements of the network s popular reality series Intervention with Mission: Impossible and a dash of Touched by an Angel, the show marks an attempt by A&E to move into the TV drama realm of AMC s Mad Men and Breaking Bad, and is therefore darker and edgier than your typical network drama series. The concept of The Cleaner places former Law & Order mainstay Benjamin Bratt as a brooding recovered heroin addict named William Banks, whose self-assigned mission involves the execution of... (New Haven Register, CT)
Today's economic crunch feels like the '70s Jul 13, 2008
The AMC Pacer was one of various small cars that gained popularity during the 1970s, when mileage was a bigger consideration than beauty. Paul Sancya/STF. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mad Men: Putting on the hard sell Jul 13, 2008
Actors Jon Hamm, right, and January Jones, from the AMC show Mad Men, laugh while taking reporters' questions during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif ... The campaign to launch the sophomore season (July 27 on AMC and this fall on A channel in Canada) culminated with the arrival of the show's principal cast and creator/executive producer Matthew Weiner, who made no apologies for the hard sell. (Globe and Mail)
