(27 June 2012 2:20 pm)

MUMBAI: AMC/Sundance Channel Global has announced the launch of Sundance Channel on the DTH platform n in Poland.
Sundance Channel launched to n's subscribers in high definition as part of the Film Hits package. Through a combined programming offer with n, Orange subscribers on the Film Hits tier will also become subscribers to Sundance Channel.

This news follows the announcement of several new European and Asian carriage deals for Sundance Channel over the past few months, including countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Hungary and Taiwan.

Sundance Channel was established by Robert Redford and offers audiences independent films, documentaries and original programmes.

AMC/Sundance Channel Global president Bruce Tuchman said, "Poland continues to be a priority market for the expansion of Sundance Channel across Central and Eastern Europe and we are thrilled that this launch will greatly increase our footprint in the country. This exciting partnership with n reflects the growing demand for Sundance Channel in Poland and will offer audiences high quality, globally renowned film and TV programming and VOD offerings in high definition."