Operator
Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to AMC Networks First Quarter 2021 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions]
I'd now like to hand the conference over to your host today, Mr. Nick Seibert, Head of Investor Relations.
Nick Seibert --
Head of Investor Relations
Thank you. Good morning, and welcome to the AMC Networks first quarter 2021 earnings conference call. Joining us this morning are Josh Sapan, President and Chief Executive Officer; Ed Carroll, Chief Operating Officer; and Chris Spade, Chief Financial Officer. Today, we will begin with prepared remarks and then we will open the call for questions. If you do not have a copy of today's release it is available on our website at amcnetworks.com.