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Universal Channel
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NBCU takes a Chance on Hugh Laurie Hulu drama
NBCUniversal has acquired Hugh Laurie drama Chance for a raft of its international nets. NBCUniversal…
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UK and France deals for Jason Priestley drama
Broadcasters across Europe have acquired Private Eyes, the new Jason Priestley (Call Me Fitz) private…
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NBCU lines up first German drama
NBCUniversal International Networks is set to produce its first original drama out of Germany. The…
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Universal Channel buys Mr. Robot for UK
UK pay TV net Universal Channel has acquired hot US cable series Mr. Robot. The…
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Universal Channel takes Second Chance
Universal Channel in the UK has acquired rights to new Howard Gordon series Second Chance….
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Universal Channel requires Chicago Med
UK pay TV network Universal Channel has bought new season US medical drama Chicago Med….
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News brief: Universal Italy buys Best Film Directors
The Universal Channel in Italy has acquired 91x26mins of Hollywood’s Best Film Directors. The series…
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NBCU creates Lat Am channels JV
NBCUniversal International has partnered with Ole Communications to create a joint venture business in Spanish-speaking…
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Syfy makes debut in south Asia
NBCUniversal channel Syfy is launching in Sri Lanka, its first roll out in south Asia….
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DCD plans to Fool Us again
DCD Rights is taking the US version of Penn & Teller: Fool Us to MIPTV,…
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Universal Channel books in drama with TNT’s The Librarians
Universal Channel has acquired international rights to upcoming drama series The Librarians. The upcoming series…
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NBCU hires Lat Am veteran for GM role
NBCUniversal’s global channels unit has hired Klaudia Bermudez to become its senior VP and general…
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LA Screenings 2014: Chrystele Fremaux, Universal Networks International
As buyers flock to Los Angeles for the May Screenings, TBI speaks with key players…
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NBC recruits TV veteran as Australia and NZ boss
NBCUniversal has hired Chris Taylor, a veteran of the Australian and New Zealand TV industries…
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ITV renews output deal with Universal Networks Oz
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has renewed a programming deal with Universal Networks International (UNI) in…
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News brief: Universal Channel buys US Rake from Sony
Universal Channel has acquired US drama series Rake. The UK pay TV channel has bought…
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Sky Deutschland sports strong results
Sky Deutschland reported strong growth in its second quarter, with viewer numbers boosted by the…
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Telemundo launching pay TV channel across Africa
NBCUniversal-backed Spanish language broadcaster Telemundo is launching a pay TV channel across almost 50 African…
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Universal Channel to go live in Germany
NBCUniversal International Television’s channels division is set to launch its flagship pay-TV brand Universal Channel…
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Universal Channel buys Bates Motel for Asia, rebrands
Universal Channel in Asia has acquired Bates Motel, the A&E Network drama based on Alfred Hitchcock…
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Universal Channel checks in to Bates Motel
Universal Channel in the UK has acquired Bates Motel from sister Comcast company NBCUniversal International…
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13th Street Universal launching in Poland with Bates Motel
Crime and suspense channel 13th Street Universal will roll out in Poland in early April…