New York & California, U.S. - 21st Century Fox, NBCUniversal and The Walt Disney Company have jointly announced that they will maintain their respective ownership positions in Hulu and together provide a cash infusion of US $750 million in order to propel future growth. Launched in 2008, Hulu is a aggregator of premium online television content from over 400 content partners, and has achieved more than 30 million monthly unique visitors. “Hulu has emerged as one of the most … [Read more...] about Hulu sale closes with no buyers
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Telemundo to launch in Africa
London – The channel’s division of NBCUniversal International Television announced the launch of the popular Latin American channel Telemundo in Africa. Launching in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa on August 12, 2013, Telemundo will exclusively air telenovelas with the tag line: “Telemundo – Feel the Passion.” Telemundo will be fully localised for the African market with full dubbing of Spanish-language programming in English for South African and … [Read more...] about Telemundo to launch in Africa
NBCUniversal releases latest study on female pay-TV audience
Singapore - Women in Asia can be classified into five distinct segments according to their motivations, aspirations and attitudes as revealed by NBCUniversal’s latest study in understanding the female pay-television audience. These five groups have been identified in the entertainment network’s latest High Heeled Warriors psychographic research on urban women across South East Asia. The research presents unique data on women, giving advertisers the knowledge to tap into the most … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal releases latest study on female pay-TV audience
Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
London - Belinda Menendez, President, International Television Distribution and Universal Networks International, announced that Satpal Brainch has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Universal Networks International, effective May 8 Reporting to Menendez, Brainch will be responsible for the overall business strategy of Universal Networks International, with oversight of affiliate sales, ad sales, programming and strategic operations across … [Read more...] about Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
Style gets a makeover
NBCUniversal International Television’s The Style Network refreshed its brand and image by introducing a new look that it says appeals to women’s desire for living stylish lifestyles. The channel’s new rebrand – which went on-air in Asia on April 1, 2013, refreshed its logo, on-air look and tagline in Asia as well as around the world – following a similar North American refresh in mid-2012. The channel, under the new tagline “Watch It. Love It. Style … [Read more...] about Style gets a makeover
“THE GETAWAY” to premiere on Esquire Network in the U.S.
Los Angeles – Executive producers Anthony Bourdain and Zero Point Zero Production present THE GETAWAY, a new original series that explores the world’s greatest cities through the eyes of a revolving cast of travel-loving celebrities who know them inside and out. THE GETAWAY makes its world premiere on NBCUniversal’s Esquire Network (formerly known as G4) this summer. Each hour-long episode of the 10-part series THE GETAWAY follows a celebrity to their favourite place on earth, … [Read more...] about “THE GETAWAY” to premiere on Esquire Network in the U.S.
