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Syfy (Asian TV channel)

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This article is about the Asian channel. For channels in other countries, see List of Syfy TV channels.
Syfy Universal / Syfy (Asia)
Syfy logo
CountrySingapore
Broadcast areaDefunct
NetworkNBCUniversal International Networks
HeadquartersSingapore
Programming
Picture format480i (SDTV) 16:9
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerNBCUniversal
Sister channelsCNBC Asia
DIVA
E!
Golf Channel
Universal Channel
DreamWorks Channel
Euronews
History
LaunchedJuly 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)
ClosedJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30) (Malaysia and Sri Lanka)
July 1, 2017 (2017-07-01) (Rest of Asia)
Former namesSci Fi Channel (2008-2010)
Syfy Universal (2010-2012)
Links
Websitewww.syfy.asia

Syfy Universal Asia (sometimes referred to as Syfy Asia) was an Asian cable television channel, launched on July 1, 2008, which mainly airs science fiction, fantasy and horror programs and movies.[1] It also airs anime programming. It is owned by Universal Networks International.

The channel rebranded as Syfy Universal on July 26, 2010.[2] On February 7, 2012, Syfy Universal's name was simplified to Syfy as well as converting from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen picture format since April 1, 2011. The channel delivers Same Day or Express from the U. S. telecast with selected programs.

After 9 years of broadcasting, Syfy along with Universal Channel officially ceased transmission at midnight, July 1, 2017, in the rest of the Asia and in Malaysia and Sri Lanka was discontinued a day earlier. The channel aired a final Syfy Original Movie, Summer Shark Attack on that day, ending with production credits before went off-the-air.[3]

Operating channels

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  • Syfy Asia - SIN/HK/MY/PH/THAI/JKT feed; available on HD format in selected Asian countries apply.
  • Syfy Taiwan - Same with the Asian feed but with Chinese subtitles; available in HD format.

Programming

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Final Shows[4]

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Former Shows

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Sci Fi logo used from July 1, 2008, to July 25, 2010

Syfy Kids

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Syfy Kids

Syfy Kids was a programming block on KidsCo, in which both of them shut down in favor of Sprout, which is now Universal Kids. The block was launched in February 2013, and was shut down in December of that same year.

Movie block

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  • Mockbuster Mayhem
  • Syfy Movies

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Janine Stein; Stein, Janine; Press, The Associated (2008-05-28). "Universal Channel launching in Asia". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  2. ^ "Stargate Universe to Premiere July 26 in Asia – Solutions Blog". 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  3. ^ "Universal Channel and Syfy End of Broadcast". SkyCable. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  4. ^ "Current shows". Syfy Asia. Archived from the original on 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  5. ^ a b c d Ng-See-Quan, Danielle (16 April 2013). "KidsCo sends new Syfy block to Asia". KidScreen. The Syfy Kids block will launch with a first-run exclusive of its original production Zuzu & the Supernuffs from Matchbox Pictures. It will also feature the CG-animated Matt Hatter Chronicles, produced by Platinum Films and Toronto's Dream Mill, with animation by Arc Productions; Z-Squad, from Corus' Nelvana Enterprises and Enemes, and the Back to the Future animated series.
  6. ^ a b Rusak, Gary (20 August 2013). "KidsCo acquires Sendokai Champions". KidScreen. demo Key titles on the block include: Matt Hatter Chronicles, ZuZu & the Supernuffs, Z-Squad, The Future is Wild, Back to the Future and The Mummy.
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