Suddenlink Communications is the first cable operator to sign a carriage agreement with Sony Movie Channel.
Sony Movie Channel, which is broadcast in HD, has deals in place with Dish Network, DirecTV, Verizon, AT&T and CenturyLink.
“Sony Movie Channel brings a whole host of great movie choices to our customers,” said 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.”
The multi-year agreement provides Suddenlink subscribers with uncut, uncensored programming. October’s lineup includes a 12-film Halloween Marathon as well as programming featuring Richard Pryor.
“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 SVP, 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.”
The deal with Sony Movie Channel marked another addition to Suddenlink’s channel lineup after it lost 24 Viacom networks when a new carriage agreement wasn’t reached earlier this month.
