Universal Channel (Asia)


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.
The first on-air broadcast saw the official slogan launch: 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 from 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. 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 on 1 July 2017, in the rest of the Asia. 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.
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Operating channels

Universal Channel Asia HD - SG/HK/MY/PHP/JKT feed; available on HD format in selected Asian countriesUniversal Channel Asia - same as the Asian feed; available on SD format in Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri LankaUniversal 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

Source:BullseyeCaught on CameraChicago FireChicago P.D.Criminal MindsGrimmLaw & OrderMinute to Win ItMotiveNinja Warrior UK Shades of Blue

Shows

American GladiatorsAnimals UnleashedAustralian GladiatorsBad RobotsBates MotelBent Cold CaseCrusoeThe Dead ZoneThe EventFlashpointGreekHouseI Survived a Japanese Game ShowIronside (2013)Just for Laughs GagsKeith Barry: Brain HackerLaw and Order Franchise

Specials

AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mike Nichols
  • ''Miss Universe 2008''