Viasat Launches New TV1000 Channel in Nordic Region

STOCKHOLM, January 15: TV1000 Drama is the newest channel to join Viasat Broadcasting’s offerings for Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

The network, which showcases new and classic drama titles, will complement existing 24-hour channels TV1000, TV1000+1, TV1000 Action, TV1000 Nordic, TV1000 Classic, TV1000 Family and TV1000 HD in the region. TV1000 Drama will be available to Viasat’s premium satellite, IPTV and cable subscribers as of February 16. It will air from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day. Movies from TV1000 Drama will also be available on tv1000play.com.

Niclas Ekdahl, the VP of pay-TV channels and VOD content at Viasat Broadcasting, commented: "We are happy to provide our movie fans with an additional very strong channel. The launch of TV1000 Drama enhances Viasat’s leading position in the provision of premium movie content to TV viewers in the region."

—By Kristin Brzoznowski