- November 26, 2021
DREAMWORKS & E! ENTERTAINMENT COMING TO INDIA WITH JIO
- For the first time in India, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer launches DreamWorks and an E! Entertainment branded zone, with additional VOD programming under the Universal+ brand
- DreamWorks and E! will be available on JioTV and JioTV+
- Universal+ will deliver a companionpackage of on-demand content from both DreamWorks and E! on JioTV+ enabled through JioFiber
India, Mumbai –November 25, 2021 – NBCUniversal International Networks& Direct-to-Consumer (NBCUIN& DTC) today announced the launch of DreamWorks and an E! Entertainmentbranded zonefor Jio subscribers in India. From today subscribers will be able to enjoy abroad selection of territory premieres anda vast catalogue of compelling programming fromDreamWorks and E!,alongside a companion package of on-demand content on Universal+.
DreamWorks – the brand dedicated to kids and family entertainment – provides content the entire family can enjoy, bringing its well-known and much-loved characters from theatrical titles to the small screen to star in their own Emmy® award-winning original TV series. The offering will include iconic DreamWorks franchises: Trolls: The Beat Goes On!All Hail King Julien, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Dragons: Race to the Edge, Dawn of the Croods, SpiritRiding Free and Voltron Legendary Defender.
E! – the home of pop-culture, celebrity news and style – will bring its slate of high-energy and aspirational programming to JioTV and on JioTV+ for JioFiber subscribers. Keeping Up With the Kardashians, E!’s most iconic family will come to screens across India – in addition to leading programs Dating No Filter, Very Cavallari, Flip It Like Disick, Botched and E! True Hollywood Story. E! will keep fans connected to their favorite stars with E!’s Live from the RedCarpet coverage from signature events such as the Grammy Awards and Academy Awards. In addition, viewers will enjoy access to Daily Pop, the daytime series that covers the biggest stories in entertainment and features discussions of the latest pop culture buzz. Plus, the launch will also see the arrival of Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump and Celebrity Game Face, hosted by Kevin Hart.
“We are thrilled to be extending our footprint into Indiawith DreamWorks and E! on JioTV+,” commented Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, NBCUniversal International Networks& DTC, Asia Pacific.“It is exciting to be debuting these popular brands in territoryand we look forward to bringing Jio and JioFiber subscribers companion on-demand content, conveniently packaged under Universal+.”
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About NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer
As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E! Entertainment Television, 13TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. Universal+ (a hybrid linear and non-linear service) aggregates the group’s brands on affiliate platforms, offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content, including territory premieres and full boxsets, available all in one place. NBCU’s direct-to-consumer activity outside the US includes hayu, the all-reality SVOD service available in 27 territories – including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific – as well as the upcoming launch of Peacock on Sky in late 2021.
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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