[Satellite TODAY 12-16-09] Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM) has launched its first branded channel in the U.K. on the BSkyB satellite DTH platform, MGM announced Dec. 14.
    The channel, which is a 50/50 joint venture between Sky and MGM, is part of MGM’s strategy to extend its reach of branded network broadcasting. MGM recently launched HD channels in the United States, Latin America, Poland and Israel.
    “We are pleased to be partnering with Sky on MGM’s first branded channel to launch in the U.K.  As it’s truly is the best way to experience feature films, MGM anticipated the popularity of high definition and has been committed to re-mastering many of the great MGM movies in HD for some time,” said MGM Worldwide Networks President Bruce Tuchman, in a statement.