In partnership with NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer, ROCK Networks is bringing a Universal DIVA-branded block to Asia.
The block on ROCK Entertainment will deliver a slate of reality TV fare from Bravo and true crime from Oxygen. Universal DIVA lands on ROCK on January 5 and will air for an hour a day, Monday to Wednesday. The block’s lineup includes The Real Housewives and Below Deck franchises, Buried in the Backyard, Suicide or Murder and more, plus curated coverage from film premieres and awards shows.
Beatrice Lee, CEO of ROCK Networks, commented, “’Universal DIVA’ is a curated experience that meets Asia’s growing appetite for premium reality content, further cementing ROCK Entertainment as the region’s destination for world-class entertainment.”
“A powerhouse brand in the U.S. and a successful free-to-air network in both Australia and New Zealand, Bravo is the linear home of iconic reality TV content, and Oxygen is renowned for its riveting true-crime series; we are delighted that this content will be offered to viewers across Asia with the launch of Universal DIVA on ROCK Entertainment,” said Chris Taylor, managing director for AsiaPac at NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer and TV Distribution. “As one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, we are focused on fulfilling an appetite for branded entertainment offerings across Asia by leveraging our powerhouse content and brands, creating innovative entertainment destinations that complement our clients’ platforms.”
