Asia's television industry is taking about ... CNBC's hopes for NBC Universal merger.(in the news)(National Broadcasting Company Inc.)(Vivendi Universal Entertainment)(Brief Article)

Television Asia, June, 2004

NBC's acquisition of Universal will have no immediate impact on Asia's television environment. However, hopes are high that the new entity will push ahead with additional channels for Asia. Specifics have not been identified, according to CNBC Asia Pacific's president and chief executive officer, Alexander Brown.

NBC Universal was formally announced on 12 May 2004. The new company was formed through the combination of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment. Among other assets in Asia, NBC Universal has a stake in HBO Asia, the Star channel and a theme park in Japan. Although licensing executives say the joint venture business channel will have to acquire NBC/Universal content like any other channel, Brown says the merger gives CNBC Asia Pacific greater...

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