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NBC Universal Cable is the division of NBC Universal that oversees the following cable television networks:

Within this division, there are programming and distribution departments. The company announced the formation of its production unit, NBC Universal Cable Studio, in March 2008. The distribution arm of the division is called TV Networks Distribution, which is also charged with supervising the release of Universal Pictures and NBC Universal On Demand content on pay-per-view and on demand on cable, as well as NBC Universal's external digital endeavors including Hulu, electronic sell-through, and programming for mobile platforms.

The division also oversees joint ventures in A&E Television Networks, Tivo, Sundance Channel, and National Geographic Channel International.

The division was previously known as NBC Cable, USA Networks (a.k.a. USA Cable), and Universal Television Networks before taking on its current name in 2004 when NBC Universal was established.

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  1. 50%, with Viacom's Paramount Pictures.
  2. Co-owned with Microsoft in a joint venture (82% owned by NBC, 18% owned by Microsoft).
  3. The stations are co-owned with LIN TV in a joint venture (76% owned by NBC, 24% owned by LIN).
  4. A joint venture between NBC Universal and its broadcast affiliates.
  5. Co-owned with Corus Entertainment, Classic Media, Scholastic Books and ION Media Networks
  6. The station is owned by NBC Universal, but is controlled by ZGS Broadcast Holdings.
  7. Co-owned with Corus Entertainment and DiC Entertainment.
  8. These stations have been put up for sale by NBC Universal. Buyer(s) are anonymous or unannounced at this time.