Studio Universal to launch in Africa

Studio Universal, available on the DStv Premium and DStv Compact bouquets on DStv Channel 119, will offer subscribers a variety of action and comedy movies, in addition to a range of themed film nights.

Colin McLeod, MD EMEA Emerging Markets, Universal Networks International said, "Given Universal Networks International's successful collaboration with DStv via Universal Channel, it is natural that we extend our relationship to encompass a movie channel dedicated to the best of recent Hollywood movies.

"The Studio Universal brand capitalises on its strong heritage via Universal Pictures International - which has been producing movies for nearly a century. We are sure DStv subscribers will love this new channel that combines top films from UPI and other studios."

The channel will launch at 7pm GMT on Friday 30 September 2011 with a line-up of popular movies from the Universal Pictures catalogue including The Fast and the Furious starring Vin Diesel, Miami Vice with Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason starring Renee Zellweger.

General manager: content at MultiChoice, Aletta Alberts says, "Movies are a key driver for pay-TV viewers. We are always looking to strengthen the DStv channel line-up by offering our subscribers more high value content. We believe that Studio Universal will enrich the DStv platform - giving our DStv Compact and DStv Premium viewers a dedicated blockbuster movie channel."