Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the international channels’ division of NBCUniversal, has announced that the Electric Entertainment-produced TV series The Librarians is coming to Universal Channel – the home of “100% Characters”. The series will be aired across Asia within 24 hours of the TNT network U.S. debut in December 2014. Universal Channel viewers in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about “The Librarians” to air across Asia on the Universal Channel
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ITV Studios renews first look deal with Universal Networks International
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has renewed its multi-year first-look output deal with Universal Networks International (UNI) in Australia, and their channels will get a first look at ITVS GE’s scripted programming for pay-TV in the territory. As part of the output agreement, UNI has acquired for its 13th Street channel the Australian premiere rights to Vera S3 (4 x 120’); Case Histories S2 (3 x 120’); Murdoch Mysteries S7 … [Read more...] about ITV Studios renews first look deal with Universal Networks International
Chris Taylor to lead NBCUniversal’s TV operations in ANZ
Singapore – NBCUniversal International has announced that Chris Taylor will lead its integrated television operations in Australia and New Zealand in the newly-created role of Vice President, International Television. Taylor will start on November 25, 2013 and report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Universal Networks International, APAC and Justin Che, SVP Sales Liaison, APAC. He will be based in Sydney. Chris Taylor, Vice President, International Television … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor to lead NBCUniversal’s TV operations in ANZ
UNI makes marketing and programming appointments across APAC
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has made three key appointments to the Asia Pacific region, as the company continues to focus on the growth of its key channel brands in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The announcement was made by Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Fellowes commented: “Universal Networks International is at an exciting point in its growth within the Asia Pacific region and the appointments of Hannah, Shannon … [Read more...] about UNI makes marketing and programming appointments across APAC
Sky extends content agreements with NBCUniversal
Sky has entered a new multi-year licensing agreement with NBCUniversal for exclusive television rights in the UK and Ireland to current, upcoming and library feature films for its Sky Movies service. All movies will be made available to Sky customers on-demand on Sky Go, as well as in HD and 3D where available. In addition, Sky has entered a separate agreement with Universal Networks International (UNI) to extend the availability of UNI’s television channels on Sky’s subscription TV … [Read more...] about Sky extends content agreements with NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal theme parks’ Halloween Horror Nights to feature The Walking Dead
Orlando, Florida, and Universal City, California — Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are joining forces with AMC’s The Walking Dead for their Halloween Horror Nights events. Visitors to both theme parks will be able to experience the horror of The Walking Dead in elaborately themed, haunted mazes. Universal Studios’ Halloween creative teams are working with AMC and The Walking Dead team, to create an authentic experience that is true to the series. The … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal theme parks’ Halloween Horror Nights to feature The Walking Dead