Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the global channels division of NBC Universal, has entered an agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the exclusive first-run basic cable and satellite rights across Asia to current NBC Universal scripted series. Under the terms of the agreement, NBC Universal titles will be available on UNI channels Syfy Universal, Universal Channel and DIVA Universal as of January 2011. Highlights of titles included in the deal are Covert Affairs, which will make its debut in Asia on DIVA Universal in the first quarter of 2011; The Event, an emotional high-octane conspiracy thriller; and Law & Order: Los Angeles, the latest installment in the venerable Law & Order brand. Additional series include Love Bites, Outsourced, The Cape, Outlaw and Perfect Couples. The deal is a further step in UNI’s growth plans to build strong pay-tv channels that connect with local audiences and feature world-class original and first-run content. The licensing agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution follows UNI’s channel brand revitalization of Syfy Universal and Universal Channel and the most recent rebrand of Hallmark Channel to DIVA Universal in Asia on 19 September 2010.
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