WHY THIS MATTERS:Any deal that will result in more than 25% foreign ownership triggers heightened scrutiny, but since 2013 such a 100% control scenario has been possible.
WHY THIS MATTERS:SMI noted that the networks tended to make up for the season-long ratings shortfalls by putting make-good ads in games during the final week of the season.
Like other programmers, AMC Networks is taking baby steps into the over-the-top direct-to-consumer subscription streaming video business. CEO Josh Sapan outlined the company's strategy during its earnings call with analysts Thursday.