Universal Channel

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Universal Channel
Universal Channel logo
Launched September 2004
Owned by NBC Universal
Sister channel(s) Sci Fi Channel
Website www.universalchannel.tv
www.universalchannel.pl
www.universalchannel.ro
www.universalchannel.ru
Availability
Satellite
DirecTV Latin America Channel 105
SKY Brazil Channel 43
N Channel 21
Cable
NET Channel 43
VTR Channel 35

Universal Channel is a television channel specializing in movies and television series in the thriller, drama, horror, crime and investigation genres, owned by NBC Universal and available on satellite and cable platforms like DirecTV, NET, VTR, in Latin America. They were formerly branded as USA Network until 2003 when the name was changed to take more advantage of the Universal branding, but continue programming as that network does like a general interest network.

Universal Channel was launched on December 1, 2007 in Poland and Romania; and on May 30, 2008 in Russia.

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Latin America   Poland and Romania

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Internet ventures:
msnbc.com2 • NBBC4 • iVillage • Television Without Pity • OUTzoneTV.com • getTRIO.com • BrilliantButCancelled.com • calamitygame.com • Hulu
Other assets:
  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.