NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:AMCX) today announced that President and CEO Josh Sapan will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time (1:30 p.m. Eastern Time) in Los Angeles, CA.

A live webcast of the event will be available on the company's website at www.AMCNetworks.com under the heading "Investors". A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.

About AMC Networks Inc.

Dedicated to producing quality programming and movie content for more than 30 years, AMC Networks Inc. owns and operates several of the most popular and award-winning brands in cable television. AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv, and IFC Films produce and deliver distinctive, compelling and culturally relevant content that engages audiences across multiple platforms. The company also operates AMC/Sundance Channel Global, an international programming business, and AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, a full-service network programming feed origination and distribution company. 

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CONTACT: Seth Zaslow

         Investor Relations

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         Georgia Juvelis

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