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ITV Studios renews first look deal with Universal Networks International

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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

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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

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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

E! ramps up original Asian programming

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Singapore – E!, a channel part of NBCUniversal’s portfolio, is boosting its original content line-up with local productions focusing on pop culture topics – from Asian celebrities to the latest in trends, music, television, movies and nightlife. Starting in April with bite-size E! News Asia interstitials (again produced by ActiveTV Asia) to a series of E! Specials covering the most talked about names in Asia, E!’s slate of original programming that’s produced in … [Read more...] about E! ramps up original Asian programming

Sky extends content agreements with NBCUniversal

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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