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The IFC(Independent Film Channel) debuted in September 1, 1994 under the ownership of Rainbow Media.  IFC originated as a spin-off of then-sibling channel Bravo, which focused at the time on a wider variety of programming, including shows related to fine arts.  They were formerly the Independent Film Channel from ’94-’04.  Its sister channels are AMC, BBC America, Sundance TV and We TV. 

In 2005, IFC expanded into its first non-television venture and opened the IFC Center, a movie theatre for independent film in New York City.  In 2008, IFC launched its Media Lab Studios, a section of its website in which users can enter IFC-sponsored film contests and can view other films. 

On May 4, 2012, Dish Network announced it would no longer carry the AMC Network family of channels upon the expiration of the satellite providers distribution agreement with the company at the end of June 2012. They relocated the channel and, on July 1, 2012, dropped the channel.  Unfortunately, there is no information online about the channel from 2012 to today-not even on their official website.  They do have original shows.  In fact, their original series Brockmire wrapped their series run earlier this year.  Parks and Recreation repeats, Portlandia(created by and starring SNL alum Fred Armisen).  They also show repeats of Two and A Half Men.  That show is everywhere!

Next time, we delve into streaming services!