Universal Channel was a Japanese television channel.

History

2008-2010

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. Sci-Fi occupies a programming block on Universal Channel. The channel's website no longer exists, instead redirecting to The Universal Channel's website.

2010

On April 1, 2010, Sci-Fi Channel (Japan) was rebranded into Universal Channel (Japan); a Syfy programming block later premiered.

References

External links

Universal Channel Official site
{{NBC Universal Global Networks NBCUniversal networks Television stations in Japan Japanese-language television stations Television channels and stations established in 2008 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2013 Mass media in Osaka

History

2008-2010

2010

See also

References

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