AMC GARNERS 26 EMMY(R) AWARD NOMINATIONS TIEING FOR MOST NOMINATIONS FOR A BASIC CABLE NETWORK

MAKES AMC LEADING BASIC CABLE NETWORK SIX YEARS IN A ROW

NETWORK RECOGNIZED FOR "MAD MEN," "BREAKING BAD," AND "THE WALKING DEAD"

"MAD MEN" GARNERS 12 EMMY NOMS MAKING IT THE MOST NOMINATED BASIC CABLE DRAMA OF ALL TIME WITH A RECORD TOTAL OF 97 NOMINATIONS

"BREAKING BAD" COLLECTS 13 NOMS, MOST IN SERIES HISTORY INCLUDING FIRST WRITING NOMS

"THE WALKING DEAD" RECEIVES REPEAT NOM FOR PROSTHETIC MAKE-UP

AMCTV.COM IS RECOGNIZED IN INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR "THE WALKING DEAD" STORY SYNC

Los Angeles, CA - July 18, 2013 - The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this morning the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Award nominations, recognizing AMC with 26 nominations, which ties the network this year with FX for the most nominations of any basic cable network and marks AMC's sixth consecutive year with this distinction. "Mad Men," which reigns as the only television series in cable history to win the Emmy(R) for Outstanding Drama Series four years in row (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011), continues to be the most Emmy(R) nominated drama series on television with a total of 97 nominations. This year the series garnered 12 nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor for Jon Hamm, Outstanding Actress for Elisabeth Moss, Outstanding Supporting Actress for Christina Hendricks, Outstanding Guest Actor for Robert Morse and Harry Hamlin and Outstanding Guest Actress for Linda Cardellini. The series also received nominations for Outstanding Cinematography for Christopher Manley as well as nominations for Outstanding Hair Styling, Outstanding Make-Up, Outstanding Sound Mixing and Outstanding Editing.

AMC's "Breaking Bad," garnered the most nominations in the series' history (13) including their first-ever writing nominations for the episodes "Dead Freight," written by George Mastras, and "Say My Name," written by Thomas Schnauz. Three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston was once again nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, and two-time Emmy winner Aaron Paul repeated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category, along with a second consecutive nomination for Anna Gunn for Outstanding Supporting Actress and first time series nomination for Jonathan Banks for Outstanding Supporting Actor. The series also garnered nominations for Michelle MacLaren for Outstanding Directing, Michael Slovis for Outstanding Cinematography along with two nominations for Outstanding Editing and nominations for Outstanding Sound Editing and Outstanding Sound Mixing.

"The Walking Dead" received a repeat nomination for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie Or A Special, a category the show has previously won twice.

The tallies for nominations by show are:

"Mad Men" = 12 nominations

"Breaking Bad" = 13 nominations

"The Walking Dead" = 1 nomination

Additionally, AMCTV.com garnered a nomination in the interactive program category for "The Walking Dead" Story Sync.

The following is a statement from AMC President and General Manager Charlie Collier:

"This is incredible recognition from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. To be tied for the most nominations for any basic cable network and again have "Mad Men", "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead" recognized among the best shows on television is something we never take for granted," said AMC president Charlie Collier. "It is particularly gratifying to have "Breaking Bad" receive the most nominations in its history, including first-ever nominations in the writing category, as we prepare to bring the final eight episodes to viewers. As both fans and people who work in this industry, we are consistently blown away by the talent and passion of our creators, writers, casts and crews who work tirelessly to entertain and amaze. They carry the torch for AMC's commitment to quality, distinctive stories and delivering something more to our viewers."

Following is the complete list of nominations for AMC:

Outstanding Drama Series

Breaking Bad · AMC · Sony Pictures Television

Mad Men · AMC · Lionsgate Television

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

Mad Men · AMC · Lionsgate Television Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

Breaking Bad · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Bryan Cranston as Walter White

Mad Men · AMC · Lionsgate Television Jon Hamm as Don Draper

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

Breaking Bad · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Anna Gunn as Skyler White

Mad Men · AMC · Lionsgate Television Christina Hendricks as Joan Holloway Harris

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

Breaking Bad · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series Mad Men · AMC · Lionsgate Television Linda Cardellini as Sylvia Rosen

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series Mad Men · AMC · Lionsgate Television Robert Morse as Bertram Cooper Harry Hamlin as Jim Cutler

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series Breaking Bad ·Gliding Over All· AMC · Sony Pictures Television Michelle MacLaren, Director

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Breaking Bad·Dead Freight·AMC·Sony Pictures Television George Mastras, Written by

Breaking Bad·Say My Name· AMC· Sony Pictures Television Thomas Schnauz, Written by

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series Breaking Bad · Gliding Over All · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Michael Slovis, Director of Photography

Mad Men · The Doorway · AMC · Lionsgate Television Christopher Manley, ASC, Director of Photography

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series

Breaking Bad · Buyout· AMC · Sony Pictures Television Kelley Dixon, Edited by

Breaking Bad · Dead Freight · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Skip MacDonald, Edited by Mad Men · Collaborators · AMC · Lionsgate Television Chris Figler, Edited by Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series Mad Men · The Doorway · AMC · Lionsgate Television Theraesa Rivers, Department Head, Hairstylist Arturo Rojas, Key Hairstylist David Blair, Additional Hairstylist Jules Holdren, Additional Hairstylist

Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) Mad Men · The Doorway · AMC · Lionsgate Television Lana Horochowski, Department Head, Makeup Artist Ron Pipes, Key Makeup Artist Ken Neiderbaumer, Makeup Artist Maurine Burke, Additional Makeup Artist Cyndilee Rice, Additional Makeup Artist

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Miniseries, Movie Or A Special The Walking Dead · This Sorrowful Life · AMC · AMC Studios Greg Nicotero, Special Effects Make-Up Supervisor Andy Schoneberg, Special Effects Make-Up Artists Jake Garber, Special Effects Make-Up Artists Kevin Wasner, Special Effects Make-Up Artists Garrett Immel, Special Make-up effects Artist Carey Jones, Designer Gino Crognale, Special Effects Make Up Artist Derek Krout, prosthetic designer

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series Breaking Bad · Dead Freight · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Nick Forshager, Supervising Sound Editor Jason Tregoe Newman, Music Editor Kathryn Madsen, ADR Supervisor Mark Cookson, Sound Effects Editor Cormac Funge, Sound Effects Editor Jane Boegel, Dialogue Editor Jeff Cranford, Foley Editor

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series - (One Hour)

Breaking Bad · Dead Weight · AMC · Sony Pictures Television Darryl L. Frank, Production Sound Mixer Jeff Perkins, Re-Recording Mixer Eric Justen, Re-Recording Mixer

Mad Men · The Flood · AMC · Lionsgate Television Peter Bentley, Sound Mixer Ken Teaney, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer Alec St. John, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer Sean Rush, Production Sound Mixer Joe Earle, Re-Recording Mixer Doug Andham, Re-Recording Mixer

Outstanding Interactive Program

The Walking Dead · Story Sync · AMCTV.com · AMCTV.com Production

About "Mad Men"

Set in 1960s New York, "Mad Men" is a sexy and provocative original drama that follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising. Created and executive produced by Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) winner Matthew Weiner, the series concluded its sixth season on June 23, 2013. The winner of 15 Emmys(R), 4 Golden Globes(R) and a Peabody Award, the show's cast includes Golden Globe(R) winner Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Jessica Par�, Rich Sommer, Aaron Staton, Robert Morse, Kevin Rahm, Jay R. Ferguson, Ben Feldman and Kiernan Shipka. Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, produces the series.

About "Breaking Bad"

The explosive drama series that The Hollywood Reporter called "one of the greatest dramas in TV history," returns to AMC for its final eight episodes on Sunday, August 11th. Created by acclaimed writer, producer and director Vince Gilligan and produced by Sony Pictures Television, the critically acclaimed series has garnered seven Primetime Emmy(R) Award wins and a Peabody, been named to the American Film Institute's (AFI) list of the "Top 10 Programs of the Year" (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) and received a 2013 Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series - Drama. "Breaking Bad" stars three-time Emmy(R) Award-winner and 2013 SAG Best Actor winner Bryan Cranston; two-time Emmy(R) winner Aaron Paul; Anna Gunn; Dean Norris; Betsy Brandt; RJ Mitte; Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks.

About "The Walking Dead"

"The Walking Dead" returns for its fourth season this October with brand new episodes. The series is the first cable series in television history to beat all the fall broadcast shows in adults 18-49. Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, "The Walking Dead" tells the story of a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln, who travel in search of a safe and secure home in the months and years following a zombie apocalypse. The series also stars David Morrissey, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Chandler Riggs, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Melissa McBride, Chad Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green and Emily Kinney. "The Walking Dead" garnered a 2010 Golden Globe(R) nomination for Best Television Series - Drama and won Emmy(R) Awards for Outstanding Prosthetic Make-Up in both 2011 and 2012. Season four of "The Walking Dead" is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Tom Luse, David Alpert and Greg Nicotero.