Sony Movie Channel and the seventh-largest U.S. cable provider, Suddenlink, have signed a new multiyear distribution agreement.
All films on Sony Movie Channel (SMC) are broadcast in HD, uncut and uncensored. SMC is also carried by satellite providers DirecTV and Dish Network, as well as Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse, and CenturyLink.
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“Suddenlink is one of the most respected cable operators in the industry today and our partnership brings increased value to their significant cable footprint by providing the highest quality viewing experience for films on TV,” said Superna Kalle, SMC’s general manager and senior vice president, Sony Pictures Television Networks. “Sony Movie Channel’s carefully curated programming schedule features highly-rated commercial films as well as award-winning indies, and this agreement with Suddenlink gives more people the opportunity to enjoy the robust collection of movies offered by the network.”
“Sony Movie Channel brings a whole host of great movie choices to our customers,” added Kathy Payne, Suddenlink senior vice president and chief programming officer. “This channel adds great value to Suddenlink’s lineup, particularly for avid movie fans looking for more great entertainment.”
Suddenlink serves 1.4 million homes and commercial entities in Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia and elsewhere.