Universal Networks International Enters Licensing Agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution For Asia

2 September 2010, Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI), the global channels division of NBC Universal, has entered an agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the exclusive first-run basic cable and satellite rights across Asia to current NBC Universal scripted series, it was announced today.

Under the terms of the agreement, NBC Universal titles will be available on UNI channels Syfy Universal, Universal Channel and DIVA Universal as of January 2011.


Highlights of titles included in the deal are Covert Affairs, which will make its debut in Asia on DIVA Universal in the first quarter of 2011; The Event, an emotional high-octane conspiracy thriller; and Law & Order: Los Angeles, the latest installment in the venerable Law & Order brand. Additional series include Love Bites, Outsourced, The Cape, Outlaw and Perfect Couples.

Mr. Raymund Miranda, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Universal Networks International said, “The licensing agreement strengthens UNI’s ability to bring great drama series, comedy and movies to Asia audiences. It will further boost UNI Channels and give the channels a further competitive edge among the international channels in the region.”

The deal is a further step in UNI’s growth plans to build strong pay-tv channels that connect with local audiences and feature world-class original and first-run content. The licensing agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution follows UNI’s channel brand revitalization of Syfy Universal and Universal Channel and the most recent rebrand of Hallmark Channel to DIVA Universal in Asia on 19 September 2010.



UNI began operations in Asia Pacific in April 2008 and has since launched a pan-Asia original production, The Biggest Loser Asia and has premiered the latest seasons of popular NBCU series, The Office and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The network has also invested in top-quality global productions (Rookie Blue, Haven, Shattered and Facing Kate) to enhance the content line-up on its global brand portfolio.

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About NBC Universal International Television Distribution
NBC Universal International Television Distribution, a division of NBC Universal, is responsible for the distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television and new media outside of the U.S. and Canada. This includes a rich library of more than 4,000 feature films and 55,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world.

About Universal Networks International
Universal Networks International, the global channels division of NBC Universal, is one of the world’s premier entertainment networks, delivering quality content and compelling brands to over 180 million viewers in 150 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. The portfolio is spearheaded by five core channels - Syfy Universal, Diva Universal, Studio Universal, Universal Channel and 13th Street Universal - which deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe. Universal Networks International also operates Movies 24, the (non-US) Hallmark Channel and an interest in the KidsCo joint venture.

Universal Networks International is part of NBC Universal; one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

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Universal Networks International
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Communications Manager, Asia Pacific
(65) 6326 1872

NBC Universal International Television Distribution
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Vice President, Communications
(1) 818 777 8072