NEW YORK, July 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc.
(Nasdaq:AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the
second quarter 2012 on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10:00 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 10964539 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 10964539). The call replay will be available from 1:00 p.m.,
Thursday, August 9, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012.

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.

The AMC Networks Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=9934


CONTACT: Seth Zaslow
         Investor Relations
         646-273-3766
         szaslow@amcnetworks.com
         
         Georgia Juvelis
         Corporate Communications
         917-542-6390
         gjuvelis@amcnetworks.com