NBCUniversal to Shutter Universal Kids

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NBCUniversal is sunsetting the Universal Kids channel in early March.

“NBCUniversal remains committed to family entertainment, including award-winning brands Illumination and DreamWorks Animation, as well as kids-focused programming on Peacock,” the company said in a statement.

Beginning around March 6, Universal Kids will display a slate with information for viewers.

The move comes as NBCU plans to spin off several of its cable networks in a new publicly traded company. Universal Kids was not part of the spin-off.