NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the first quarter 2013 on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. AMC Networks will issue a press release reporting its results prior to the market opening.

The conference call will be webcast live via the company's website at www.AMCNetworks.com under the heading "Investors". Those parties interested in participating via telephone please dial 877-347-9170 with the conference ID number 44068483 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call.

For those who are unable to participate on the conference call, you may access a recording of the call by dialing 855-859-2056 (conference ID number 44068483). The call replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013 until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Internet replays will also be available on the AMC Networks website beginning approximately two hours after the call ends.

About AMC Networks Inc.

Dedicated to producing and distributing quality programming and 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 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.

CONTACT: Seth Zaslow

         Investor Relations

         646-273-3766

         seth.zaslow@amcnetworks.com

         

         Georgia Juvelis

         Corporate Communications

         917-542-6390

         georgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com