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.[1]

On the first on-air broadcast launch saw the official slogan was It's the People Who Make Us. On 24 July 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 8 February 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 28 January 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, 1 July 2017, in the rest of the Asia.[3] In Malaysia, 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.

Operating channels

  • 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

Final shows[4]

Former shows

Shows

Specials

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

See also

References

  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. ^ "Current shows". Universal Channel Asia. Archived from the original on 2017-06-24. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  5. ^ a b c "Universal Channel @ ClickTheCity TV". 2017-06-21. Archived from the original on 2017-06-21. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
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