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Syfy (Asian TV channel)

October 19, 2023

This article is about the Asian channel. For channels in other countries, see List of Syfy TV channels.

Syfy Universal Asia (sometimes referred to as Syfy Asia) was an Asian cable television channel, launched on July 1, 2008 which mainly airs science fiction, fantasy and horror programs and movies.[1] It also airs anime programming. It is owned by Universal Networks International.

Syfy Universal / Syfy (Asia)
Syfy logo
CountrySingapore
Broadcast areaDefunct
NetworkNBCUniversal International Networks
HeadquartersSingapore
Programming
Picture format480i (SDTV) 16:9
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerNBCUniversal
Sister channelsCNBC Asia
DIVA
E!
Golf Channel
Universal Channel
DreamWorks Channel
Euronews
History
LaunchedJuly 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)
Former namesSci Fi Channel (2008-2010)
Syfy Universal (2010-2012)
Links
Websitewww.syfy.asia

The channel rebranded as Syfy Universal on July 26, 2010.[2] On February 7, 2012, Syfy Universal's name was simplified to Syfy as well as converting from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen picture format since April 1, 2011. The channel delivers Same Day or Express from the U. S. telecast with selected programs.

After 9 years of broadcasting, Syfy along with Universal Channel officially ceased transmission at midnight, July 1, 2017 in the rest of the Asia and in Malaysia and Sri Lanka was discontinued a day earlier. The channel aired a final Syfy Original Movie, Summer Shark Attack on that day, ending with production credits before went off-the-air.[3]

Operating channels Edit

  • Syfy Asia - SIN/HK/MY/PH/THAI/JKT feed; available on HD format in selected Asian countries apply.
  • Syfy Taiwan - Same with the Asian feed but with Chinese subtitles; available in HD format.

Programming Edit

Final Shows[4] Edit

Former Shows Edit

 
Sci Fi logo used from July 1, 2008 to July 25, 2010

Syfy Kids Edit

 
Syfy Kids

Syfy Kids was a programming block on KidsCo, in which both of them shut down in favor of Sprout, which is now Universal Kids. The block was launched in February 2013, and was shut down in December of that same year.

Movie block Edit

  • Mockbuster Mayhem
  • Syfy Movies

See also Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ Janine Stein; Stein, Janine; Press, The Associated (2008-05-28). "Universal Channel launching in Asia". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  2. ^ "Stargate Universe to Premiere July 26 in Asia – Solutions Blog". 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  3. ^ "Universal Channel and Syfy End of Broadcast". SkyCable. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  4. ^ . Syfy Asia. Archived from the original on 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  5. ^ a b c d Ng-See-Quan, Danielle (16 April 2013). "KidsCo sends new Syfy block to Asia". KidScreen. The Syfy Kids block will launch with a first-run exclusive of its original production Zuzu & the Supernuffs from Matchbox Pictures. It will also feature the CG-animated Matt Hatter Chronicles, produced by Platinum Films and Toronto's Dream Mill, with animation by Arc Productions; Z-Squad, from Corus' Nelvana Enterprises and Enemes, and the Back to the Future animated series.
  6. ^ a b Rusak, Gary (20 August 2013). "KidsCo acquires Sendokai Champions". KidScreen. demo Key titles on the block include: Matt Hatter Chronicles, ZuZu & the Supernuffs, Z-Squad, The Future is Wild, Back to the Future and The Mummy.

External links Edit

  • Official website

October 19, 2023
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1 2008 2008 07 01 Former namesSci Fi Channel 2008 2010 Syfy Universal 2010 2012 LinksWebsitewww wbr syfy wbr asiaThe channel rebranded as Syfy Universal on July 26 2010 2 On February 7 2012 Syfy Universal s name was simplified to Syfy as well as converting from 4 3 aspect ratio to 16 9 widescreen picture format since April 1 2011 The channel delivers Same Day or Express from the U S telecast with selected programs After 9 years of broadcasting Syfy along with Universal Channel officially ceased transmission at midnight July 1 2017 in the rest of the Asia and in Malaysia and Sri Lanka was discontinued a day earlier The channel aired a final Syfy Original Movie Summer Shark Attack on that day ending with production credits before went off the air 3 Contents 1 Operating channels 2 Programming 2 1 Final Shows 4 2 2 Former Shows 2 3 Syfy Kids 2 4 Movie block 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOperating channels EditSyfy Asia SIN HK MY PH THAI JKT feed available on HD format in selected 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Universe to Premiere July 26 in Asia Solutions Blog 2010 06 02 Retrieved 2023 08 21 Universal Channel and Syfy End of Broadcast SkyCable Retrieved 2017 05 29 Current shows Syfy Asia Archived from the original on 2017 06 22 Retrieved 2023 08 22 a b c d Ng See Quan Danielle 16 April 2013 KidsCo sends new Syfy block to Asia KidScreen The Syfy Kids block will launch with a first run exclusive of its original production Zuzu amp the Supernuffs from Matchbox Pictures It will also feature the CG animated Matt Hatter Chronicles produced by Platinum Films and Toronto s Dream Mill with animation by Arc Productions Z Squad from Corus Nelvana Enterprises and Enemes and the Back to the Future animated series a b Rusak Gary 20 August 2013 KidsCo acquires Sendokai Champions KidScreen demo Key titles on the block include Matt Hatter Chronicles ZuZu amp the Supernuffs Z Squad The Future is Wild Back to the Future and The Mummy External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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