With less than a year to go until DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 arrives in cinemas in summer 2027, Universal is building on the extraordinary, enduring popularity of one of animation’s biggest franchises with new retail and partner activity across EMEA. Twenty-five years after audiences first met Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, the franchise continues to connect across generations. In 2025 alone, audiences streamed an extraordinary 368 million hours of Shrek content, while recent consumer research … [Read more...] about Universal expands Shrek retail activity across EMEA ahead of the release of Dreamworks Animation’s Shrek 5
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“Supermodelme” S4 launches on DIVA Universal
The fourth season of Digital Emmy-nominated series Supermodelme premiered on DIVA Universal on November 18, 2013. Unlike previous seasons, Supermodelme Femme Fatale was filmed entirely in Hong Kong, and has moved from being broadcast on KIX to DIVA Universal. At a preview screening event on November 12, TV ASIA Plus spoke to Karen Seah, Executive Producer, Refinery Media, and Marianne Lee, Programming and Acquisitions Director, Universal Networks International, … [Read more...] about “Supermodelme” S4 launches on DIVA Universal
ITV Studios to launch “The Big Reunion” format at MIPTV
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will launch ITV Studios’ entertainment format The Big Reunion (8 x 60’) at MIPTV. Originally commissioned by ITV2 and produced under Potato, Creative Director Michael Kelpie’s new ITV Studios’ production label, The Big Reunion re-unites chart-topping pop groups in a TV event. The series delves into the lives of former pop bands, exploring what happened after they slipped out of the charts in their home country and brings … [Read more...] about ITV Studios to launch “The Big Reunion” format at MIPTV
Formats that are truly Universal
During the past few months, several formats from NBCUniversal International have stormed their way to Asian households and have been enjoying high ratings since their launch. For instance, Minute To Win It, originally developed by Friday TV (part of the Shine Group) and launched on NBC in 2010, has already been a success across six continents. The Vietnam adaptation—Minute To Win It Vietnam—the format’s fourth Asian version after successful local productions in Malaysia, India … [Read more...] about Formats that are truly Universal
Four Promax/BDA Awards for Universal Networks Asia
Singapore - Universal Networks International has received four Promax/BDA Awards in recognition of its excellence in creative marketing and promotion at the ceremony held last Friday, 15 June in Los Angeles, California. The network was bagged the four awards for its leading female entertainment channel DIVA Universal’s TV series Prime Suspect, a brand campaign I Am A DIVA and for its trade campaign High Heeled Warriors. These on-and-off air promotional activities were rolled out in … [Read more...] about Four Promax/BDA Awards for Universal Networks Asia
Top Divas earn Emmy nominations
Singapore – The leading ladies on DIVA Universal have racked up an impressive 30 nominations in the upcoming 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. This haul makes up the bulk of the 38 Emmy nominations picked up by Universal Networks International-owned Asia channels. Downton Abbey, which premieres in September, has earned 11 nominations, with its veteran actress Maggie Smith vying for the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Mini Series or a Movie award. The Good Wife, which is first and … [Read more...] about Top Divas earn Emmy nominations
