Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
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Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has appointed Ramez Sheikh as Vice President, Network Development & Distribution, for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore and effective immediately, Sheikh will report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Sheikh joins UNI, Asia Pacific to grow the distribution of UNI’s portfolio of channel brands—E! Entertainment Television, Style, DIVA Universal, Universal Channel, Syfy, 13th Street … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
Singapore – Universal Networks International has secured the format rights to create an Asian original of Hot Guys Who Cook (6x30’), premiering on DIVA Universal in June 2012 across 20 Asian territories. This is the second original commission by the network in the region. Yvonne Pilkington, Senior Vice President, Production and Format Sales, NBCUniversal International said, “This is the first international version of the format and we look forward to working with Universal … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
A Rookie no more
Toronto/Los Angeles – Entertainment One (eOne) and Thump Inc. announced that principal photography has begun on the third season of the original series Rookie Blue. The show airs on ABC in the US, Global Television in Canada and internationally on Universal Networks International’s pay-TV channels. The police drama series returned this summer with solid ratings when it premiered on June 23. According to eOne, it ranks number one on Thursday against its competition in the 10pm time … [Read more...] about A Rookie no more
Universal Networks continues programming restructuring
Singapore – Karen Johnston, who was programming director at Universal Networks International, has left the network. David Gunson, who joined UNI as vice president of channels for South East Asia earlier this year, will be taking over her duties until further announcement. Gunson currently leads the optimisation of NBC Universal’s channel brands in the region – Universal Channel, Syfy Universal, DIVA Universal and 13th Street Universal – to drive overall growth. According … [Read more...] about Universal Networks continues programming restructuring
E! entertaining new territories
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) announced that E! Entertainment Television, the Hollywood entertainment and celebrity lifestyle channel, has launched in the Philippines through a carriage agreement with SkyCable, a pay TV provider in the country. The channel’s content will now be consolidated in one place, initially available to SKYCABLE Gold and Silver digital subscribers. The Philippines’ E! channel will offer first-run and exclusive programming aimed … [Read more...] about E! entertaining new territories
