LONDON – NBCUniversal International Formats has signed its first scripted format deal in Japan with the country’s leading television network, FUJI TV, which will see hit show Suits adapted for local audiences. This marks the second international deal for the show, after International Formats sold the format to South Korea, where it rated as number one throughout the season on KBS. Produced by FUJI TV in association with Kyodo Television, the 11x60’ series will be set in Tokyo and … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal’s hit show “Suits” commissioned by Japan’s FUJI TV
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DreamWorks launches on Medianet in the Maldives
SINGAPORE – NBCUniversal International Networks has launched DreamWorks, the 24-hour HD channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment, on Medianet, the largest pay TV broadcaster in the Maldives. DreamWorks will be available in English, and the channel will be offered in high definition as part of the kids and family package on Medianet (Channel 838). The channel is carried exclusively on Medianet's pay TV platform in conjunction with its 13th Anniversary. In … [Read more...] about DreamWorks launches on Medianet in the Maldives
DreamWorks launches on Hong Kong’s i-Cable
SINGAPORE– NBCUniversal International Networks has launched DreamWorks, 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment, on i-Cable, Hong Kong’s leading communications provider. The channel is offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese language options as part of the Smart Kids package on i-Cable (Channel 510). Viewers can expect to catch DreamWorks signature series Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Dragons: Race to the Edge, from the critically acclaimed How to … [Read more...] about DreamWorks launches on Hong Kong’s i-Cable
Universal Kids commissions third season of Nevision’s “Floogals”
LONDON — Independent UK production company Nevision has secured a third season commission for its hit animated show Floogals from co-production partner Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s kids network. Channel 5’s Milkshake!, the commissioning broadcaster in the UK for seasons 2 and 3 will TX the second season with a British-voiced version. Floogals is a ground-breaking mix of photo-real CGI, and live action. Fleeker, Flo and Boomer are pocket-sized alien adventurers … [Read more...] about Universal Kids commissions third season of Nevision’s “Floogals”
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Madrid – The International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and NBCUniversal announced that the Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA launched in more than 35 million homes, allowing Olympic fans to connect to Olympic Sports, athletes, and stories all year round. The new linear cable channel will be available to most subscribers of Altice, AT&T DirecTV, Comcast, Spectrum, and Verizon at launch. The linear channel will also be also be available at launch on … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel
A + E networks buys out NBCUniversal of German Joint venture
New York - A+E Networks will acquire full ownership of A+E Networks Germany following a successful 12-year joint venture with NBCUniversal International (NBCUI), it was announced today by Sean Cohan, President, International & Digital, A+E Networks. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. A+E Networks Germany operates HISTORY® and A&E® in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Alto Adige and Liechtenstein. Both channels have full distribution on cable and satellite … [Read more...] about A + E networks buys out NBCUniversal of German Joint venture
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