Singapore – NBCUniversal International Television is strengthening its foothold in the Singapore pay-TV landscape with cable TV platform StarHub TV, reinforcing a partnership that began in 2008. Through strategic initiatives such as StarHub TV Anywhere, HD feeds and channel renumbering, the current partnership between the two companies will now go beyond traditional linear TV distribution, catering to the growing demands and consumption habits of Singapore’s pay-TV audiences. … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Television strengthens partnership with StarHub
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Syfy Commissions its First Ever Asian Co-Production
Singapore – Syfy and Kechara Media & Publications Sdn. Bhd, a Malaysian production and publication house, have announced August 21 a thrilling co-production deal for The Paranormal Zone, Season 3. Having attained huge success in Malaysia, the reality-based documentary series is Syfy’s first-ever Asian co-production, and will begin filming in early 2015. The Paranormal Zone Hosted by Phng Li Kim, The Paranormal Zone brings a whole new insight – both mythical and scientific … [Read more...] about Syfy Commissions its First Ever Asian Co-Production
NBCUniversal International Television records stellar ratings success
Singapore – NBCUniversal International Television’s bouquet of channels – DIVA, E!, Universal Channel and Syfy – have recorded significant growth in viewership with strong overall performance in South East Asia during the first half of 2014. This success is a direct result of the increased investment in programming, including the initiative to increase the volume of programming coming Express from the U.S. including Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Suits and Rookie Blue … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Television records stellar ratings success
“Sharknado” sequel to premiere on Syfy
Singapore – Universal Networks International, the international channels’ division of NBCUniversal, announced on July 23 that all Syfy channels across the world will premiere Sharknado 2: The Second One on 31 July at 9.15am (SG/MY) in simulcast with Syfy U.S. A same day encore will also air at 10pm (SG/MY). International Syfy viewers in 86 countries outside the U.S. – including Australia, Asia, France, Germany, Iberia, the UK and Latin America … [Read more...] about “Sharknado” sequel to premiere on Syfy
NBCU hires Scott Mackenzie as VP Channels
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the channels’ division of NBCUniversal International Television, has appointed Scott Mackenzie as Vice President, Channels, Asia, UNI. Mackenzie reports to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, UNI, APAC and will lead the optimisation of NBCUniversal’s five channel brands in the region – Universal Channel, E!, DIVA Universal, Syfy and Style – to drive overall growth. Mackenzie will be based in the … [Read more...] about NBCU hires Scott Mackenzie as VP Channels
Syfy comes to Australia’s Foxtel in HD
Singapore – The channels’ division of NBCUniversal International Television and Foxtel have announced the programming line-up for global channel brand Syfy, which will launch in HD on Foxtel on January 1, 2014. This announcement was made by Christine Fellowes, MD, Universal Networks International, Asia Pacific and Brian Walsh, Foxtel’s Executive Director of Television.For the first time, Foxtel subscribers will be able to watch science-fiction and fantasy programming … [Read more...] about Syfy comes to Australia’s Foxtel in HD
