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Universal Channel (Asian TV channel)

December 18, 2023

For a complete list, see Universal Channel.

Universal Channel was a television channel specializing in movies and television series in the thriller, drama, comedy, crime and investigation genres. It was owned by Universal Networks International. This channel was launched in Singapore on 1 July 2008 along with Sci Fi Channel, then Syfy Universal (Asia).[1]

Universal Channel
Universal Channel logo
CountrySingapore
NetworkNBCUniversal International Networks
HeadquartersSingapore
Programming
Picture format480i (SDTV) 16:9
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerNBCUniversal
Sister channelsCNBC Asia
DIVA
E!
Golf Channel
Syfy
DreamWorks Channel
Euronews
History
LaunchedJuly 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)
ClosedJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30) (Malaysia and Sri Lanka)
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01) (Rest of Asia)
Former namesUniversal Channel (Philippines only, July 26, 2010-August 3, 2012)
Links
Websitewww.universalchannel.asia

On the first on-air broadcast launch saw the official slogan was It's the People Who Make Us. On July 24, 2010, the second on-air look with colorful visual ident theme and the official slogan was Characters Welcome as well as the channel converting from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen picture format since February 8, 2011. It brought the latest of new series, including two Asian TV premiere series, as well as returning to first seasons of almost all programs already aired.

On January 28, 2014, the Universal Channel refreshed itself alongside other transformations. Among the changes under the rebrand included the channel aligning itself with the international logo and slogan 100% Characters.[2] The channel brought the Same Day or Express from the U. S. telecast with selected programs.

After nine years of broadcasting, Universal Channel along with Syfy ceased broadcasting at midnight, July 1, 2017, in the rest of the Asia.[3] In Malaysia and Sri Lanka the channel discontinued a day earlier. The channel programmed with a finale episode of Shades of Blue on that day, an ending with the season one finale "One Last Lie" before going off-the-air. Most of the programs of Universal Channel were moved to DIVA, but on 1 January 2020, DIVA and E! discontinued after twenty-two years of broadcast.

Operating channels edit

  • Universal Channel Asia HD - SG/HK/MY/PHP/JKT feed; available on HD format in selected Asian countries
  • Universal Channel Asia - same as the Asian feed; available on SD format in Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
  • Universal Channel Philippines - same as the Asian feed but with local advertisements.
  • Universal Channel Taiwan - same as the Asian feed with Chinese subtitles; available on HD format

Programming edit

Final Shows[4] edit

Former Shows edit

Shows edit

Specials edit

  • AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mike Nichols[7]
  • Miss Universe 2008

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Janine Stein; Stein, Janine; Press, The Associated (2008-05-28). "Universal Channel launching in Asia". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. ^ "NBCUniversal repositions flagship Universal Channel". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. ^ "Universal Channel and Syfy End of Broadcast". SkyCable. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  4. ^ . Universal Channel Asia. Archived from the original on 2017-06-24. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  5. ^ a b c . 2017-06-21. Archived from the original on 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  6. ^ a b c d e . 2010-08-20. Archived from the original on 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k . Universal Channel. Archived from the original on 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • On Screen Asia Article

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For a complete list see Universal Channel This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Universal Channel Asian TV channel news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Universal Channel was a television channel specializing in movies and television series in the thriller drama comedy crime and investigation genres It was owned by Universal Networks International This channel was launched in Singapore on 1 July 2008 along with Sci Fi Channel then Syfy Universal Asia 1 Universal ChannelUniversal Channel logoCountrySingaporeNetworkNBCUniversal International NetworksHeadquartersSingaporeProgrammingPicture format480i SDTV 16 91080i HDTV OwnershipOwnerNBCUniversalSister channelsCNBC AsiaDIVAE Golf ChannelSyfyDreamWorks ChannelEuronewsHistoryLaunchedJuly 1 2008 2008 07 01 ClosedJune 30 2017 2017 06 30 Malaysia and Sri Lanka July 1 2017 2017 07 01 Rest of Asia Former namesUniversal Channel Philippines only July 26 2010 August 3 2012 LinksWebsitewww wbr universalchannel wbr asiaOn the first on air broadcast launch saw the official slogan was It s the People Who Make Us On July 24 2010 the second on air look with colorful visual ident theme and the official slogan was Characters Welcome as well as the channel converting from 4 3 aspect ratio to 16 9 widescreen picture format since February 8 2011 It brought the latest of new series including two Asian TV premiere series as well as returning to first seasons of almost all programs already aired On January 28 2014 the Universal Channel refreshed itself alongside other transformations Among the changes under the rebrand included the channel aligning itself with the international logo and slogan 100 Characters 2 The channel brought the Same Day or Express from the U S telecast with selected programs After nine years of broadcasting Universal Channel along with Syfy ceased broadcasting at midnight July 1 2017 in the rest of the Asia 3 In Malaysia and Sri Lanka the channel discontinued a day earlier The channel programmed with a finale episode of Shades of Blue on that day an ending with the season one finale One Last Lie before going off the air Most of the programs of Universal Channel were moved to DIVA but on 1 January 2020 DIVA and E discontinued after twenty two years of broadcast Contents 1 Operating channels 2 Programming 2 1 Final Shows 4 2 2 Former Shows 2 3 Shows 2 4 Specials 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOperating channels editUniversal Channel Asia HD SG HK MY PHP JKT feed available on HD format in selected Asian countries Universal Channel Asia same as the Asian feed available on SD format in Indonesia Malaysia and Sri Lanka Universal Channel Philippines same as the Asian feed but with local advertisements Universal Channel Taiwan same as the Asian feed with Chinese subtitles available on HD 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Tribute to Mike Nichols 7 Miss Universe 2008See also editUniversal Channel in various countriesReferences edit a b c d e Janine Stein Stein Janine Press The Associated 2008 05 28 Universal Channel launching in Asia The Hollywood Reporter Associated Press Retrieved 2023 05 12 NBCUniversal repositions flagship Universal Channel www campaignlive co uk Retrieved 2023 05 12 Universal Channel and Syfy End of Broadcast SkyCable Retrieved 2017 05 29 Current shows Universal Channel Asia Archived from the original on 2017 06 24 Retrieved 2023 10 05 a b c Universal Channel ClickTheCity TV 2017 06 21 Archived from the original on 2017 06 21 Retrieved 2023 05 12 a b c d e Universal Channel ClickTheCity com TV Guide 2010 08 20 Archived from the original on 2010 08 20 Retrieved 2023 05 12 a b c d e f g h i j k Shows Universal Channel Archived from the original on 2011 06 30 Retrieved 2023 10 05 External links editOfficial website On Screen Asia Article Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index 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