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With Zombies, Vampires & Getaway Drivers, AMC Content Chief Says Network Isn’t “Trying To Offer Something For Everyone”


“Some in our industry are trying to offer something for everyone. That is not the AMC approach,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. Kicking off the network’s TCA press tour presentation, McDermott talked up super serving audiences and the importance of linear television in his opening address. AMC Networks […]

Kicking off the network’s TCA press tour presentation, McDermott talked up super serving audiences and the importance of linear television in his opening address. Our targeted streaming services demonstrate that we know how to super-serve fans of particular genres – whether it be horror on Shudder, the best international mysteries and dramas on Acorn TV, anime on Hi-Dive or a celebration of Black voices and stories on Allblk,” he added. McDermott also highlighted the importance of Sunday nights – home to series such as Mad Men and Breaking Bad – particularly for the linear channels with their distribution partners.

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