AMC ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE MULTI-YEAR DEAL
WITH CHRIS HARDWICK
New York, NY – July 18, 2016 – AMC
announced today an extensive multi-year deal with comedian Chris
Hardwick, which will see him host and executive produce multiple
programs for the network over the next three years. Hardwick will be a
part of not only new shows, but will also continue as host of current
and new “Talking” live after shows, including “Talking Dead,” the #1
talk show on television among adults 18-49, “Talking Dead: Fear
Edition,” “Talking Saul” and “Talking Preacher.” Hardwick is repped by
UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Brillstein Entertainment
Partners will also serve as executive producers on all programming of
which Hardwick is a part.
“There
is simply nobody better than Chris Hardwick at doing what he
does,” said Joel Stillerman, President of Original Programming and
Development for AMC and SundanceTV. “He’s first and foremost a true
fan, and his contagious enthusiasm for AMC content, along with his
expertise of all things pop culture, his humor, and his engaging
interview style have made him a post-show staple for AMC’s viewers. We
are thrilled to be able to expand our relationship with him in this
way.”
“When
we started ‘Talking Dead’ in 2011 I had no idea it would become one of
the most significant experiences of my life,” said Hardwick. “As a fan,
having this kind of front row seat to some of the biggest pillars of pop
culture has been a dream come true. Thank you to AMC for allowing me to
continue to show up for appointment TV therapy with the legions of
other fans for the foreseeable future!”
AMC’s
first live after show, “Talking Dead,” launched in October 2011 as a
way to immediately discuss and recap new episodes of “The Walking Dead,”
the #1 show on television among adults 18-49 for four consecutive
years. Over the second half of the last season of “The Walking Dead,”
“Talking Dead averaged 6.4 million viewers, including 3.8 million adults
18-49 and 4.1 million adults 25-54 in Nielson Live +3 ratings.
Hardwick
is a comedian, actor, TV host, author, writer, producer and podcaster
whose quick wit and up-to-the-minute intellect have made him the voice
for a generation of pop culture enthusiasts. In addition to his
“Talking” duties, Hardwick continues to serve as founder, CEO, and
creative head of Nerdist Industries and hosts the Emmy®
Award-winning nightly comedy game show “@midnight with Chris Hardwick”
on Comedy Central. He will also serve as host and executive producer of
NBC’s new game show series “The Wall.” Additionally, Hardwick
continues to solidify himself as one of today’s top touring standup
comedians. His latest comedy special “Chris Hardwick: Funcomfortable”
was released in April on Comedy Central.
About AMC
AMC
is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programs on
television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy®
Award for Outstanding Drama Series with “Mad Men” in 2008, which then
went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before “Breaking
Bad” won it in 2013 and 2014. The network’s series “The Walking Dead” is
the highest-rated series in cable history and the number one show on
television among adults 18-49 for the last four years. AMC’s other
current original drama series include “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on
Wheels,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,”
“Fear the Walking Dead,” “Into the Badlands,” “The Night Manager,”
“Preacher,” and forthcoming “Feed the Beast,” “The Son” and “The
Terror.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original
shows like “Talking Dead,” “The Making of The Mob,” “Comic Book Men”
and the upcoming “Ride with Norman Reedus” and “The American West.” AMC
is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks
include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across
all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.
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