EBS, the leading full-service provider of EPG data for platforms and channels worldwide, has announced that it is providing all the EPG data for new entertainment channel AMC, which launched on 28th August and is available exclusively to BT customers. AMC recently premiered one of this year’s most anticipated new TV series, Fear the Walking Dead, the critically acclaimed drama Rectify, and it showcases some of the most popular shows on TV including Breaking Bad and Mad Men. The channel will be available to BT TV customers as well as Sky customers who have the BT Sport Pack.
EPG data is supplied to BT TV and Sky via EBS’ flagship data software solution, Pawa. The system takes all the scheduling information for AMC and restructures it to meet the specific requirements of the platforms, providing one point of contact throughout the process with a clear, defined workflow. As well as the linear channel, EBS will also provide the EPG data for its VoD service. This includes the required metadata for programmes, driven from the same library of information as the linear channel ensuring consistency. Images for the AMC on-demand area are also prepared and delivered via the Pawa system, powering the on-screen UI.
This latest partnership further expands the strong relationship that EBS has with BT and AMC. EBS has worked with AMC for a number of years, delivering EPG data for over forty feeds, across twelve channel brands, to platforms across Europe and Africa. Services include creative writing, translation, image management, and the delivery of both linear and non-linear EPG data to platforms, web, press and more. Last month, EBS announced that it has been selected to facilitate the supply of EPG data listings for all BT Sport channels and its red-button service BT Sport Extra across multiple platforms.
Keith Bedford, EBS’ Managing Director explains, “AMC has been eagerly anticipated by BT customers in the UK, with it broadcasting some of the best drama available on television. This latest project is testament to our strong relationship with both BT and AMC and we’re absolutely delighted to have been selected to supply EPG data services for the channel.”
