| MUMBAI:
Universal Networks International has acquired Stargate Universe (SGU) for
the SCI FI Channel in Poland, Romania, the Balkans, Latin America, Benelux and
in German-speaking Europe.
The deal, with MGM Worldwide Television Distribution,
will see the series premiere on the SCI FI channel in Poland, Romania and Balkans
on 21 January, 2010.
Stargate
Universe debuted on Syfy in the US and also airs in Canada on Space, in the
UK on Sky1 and in Australia on the SCI FI pay-TV platform.
Universal
Networks International MD - central and eastern Europe Colin McLeod said, "We're
thrilled to have secured the rights to premiere SGU exclusively on the SCI FI
channel in Poland, Romania and the Balkans."
Commented
MGM co-president
of worldwide television Gary Marenzi, "Universal Networks International and
the SCI FI Channel are great partners who are as passionate as we are about creating
new fans for SGU. It's a great combination that will fuel even greater expansion
of the Stargate franchise around the world." | 
