Universal Channel Headed to Turkey

LONDON/ISTANBUL: Universal Networks International is launching Universal Channel on the D-Smart platform in Turkey.

Universal Channel will premiere a range of series such as Law & Order, House, Flashpoint, The Office, 30 Rock and Flipping Out. The channel also features movies from Universal Studios, 20th Century Fox and CBS Paramount, among others. In the past 18 months, Universal Networks International has launched channels in such countries as the U.K., France, Portugal, Balkans, Russia, Romania, Poland, Japan and Hong Kong, with more channel launches to be announced in the coming months. 

Francois Roux, the managing director for EMEA, commented: “The launch of Universal Channel in Turkey is part of Universal Network International’s ongoing global channels expansion. We are following an aggressive international launch plan and Central and Eastern Europe, is at the heart of our growth strategy. Turkey is a fiercely competitive market and we are pleased to partner with D-Smart to grow our business in this very important market.”

Colin McLeod, the managing director for Central and Eastern Europe at Universal Networks International, added: “Universal Channel promises to usher in a new era of entertainment for our viewers in Turkey. Hollywood blockbusters, big stars and great entertainment are in our DNA, and Universal Channel personifies the best we have. The channel is the home of top-rated NBC series such as 30 Rock, House, Law & Order, The Office and Monk. Such award winning series and larger-than-life movies make Universal Channel the fastest growing brand in our portfolio across the region.”