SKYCable and AMC bring extraordinary stories

MANILA, Philippines - Fans of premium shows, masterpiece films and timeless dramas now have a cable channel they can enjoy. AMC, home of modern greats such as Mad Men, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead, is now part of SKYcable’s channel line-up. Formerly the MGM Channel, AMC will also air films from the world’s best studios such as MGM, Paramount, and Sony — movies that even the most discerning fans will love.

Filipino viewers now have a gateway to the cinematic original programs produced by AMC Studios. The newly-launched channel aims to provide fans a convenient way to enjoy the heart-wrenching stories they crave. Among the studio’s latest works are Halt and Catch Fire and Game of Arms, two sure-fire hits that will air locally this year.

From the producers of Breaking Bad comes Halt and Catch Fire, a 10-episode series that highlights the extreme competition surrounding the personal computing industry in the early ’80s. Starring Lee Pace, Joe McMillan, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishe? and Toby Huss, the show follows this ensemble cast as they race to build a computer that will change the world and their lives forever. Watch the gripping techno-drama Wednesday nights at 10.

Game of Arms is AMC’s latest reality masterwork, this time offering a glimpse into the raw and highly-competitive world of American arm wrestling. Each episode gives viewers a look into the struggles of physical training, all in a backdrop of juggling family, friends and careers. Every installment ends in an intense regional match, leading to a tournament finale where the grand prize of a lifetime awaits the winner. Catch the exhilarating reality show every Tuesday, 9 p.m.