Philippines – 15 November 2021 – NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (NBCUIN & DTC) today announced the launch of DreamWorks – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – on SKYcable, the Pay TV service offering the widest selection of channels from any cable provider in the Philippines. Available from November 15, the channel will be offered in English and Tagalog language options as part of multiple SKYcable packs*.

DreamWorks will provide kids and families with hours of entertainment, featuring Emmy® award-winning, original television series such as Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Dragons: Race to the Edge, and The Boss Baby: Back in Business. Loaded with action, adventure and imagination, the channel will offer SKYcable customers added value to their subscriptions, providing kids and families with hours of entertainment on the channel.

“We are pleased to be working with our partners at SKYcable to bring DreamWorks’ animated series and its beloved characters to even more households across the Philippines,” said Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC, Asia Pacific. “DreamWorks’ captivating content slate will keep SKYcable customers tuned in to premium studio content featuring some of the best animation currently in the market.”

“From us here at SKYcable, we welcome this new partnership with DreamWorks in our aim to give access to entertainment options of all genres on cable TV, especially during these unprecedented times. Not only that, but more kids can continue to unleash their imaginative minds by watching its fun, animated shows, from “Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny” to “Trolls: The Beat Goes On,” leaving a memorable impact on their childhood,” commented James A. Dumlao, SKY’s Head for Programming and Airtime Business.

To celebrate the launch of DreamWorks on SKYcable, the Pay TV service is offering a 30-day free preview trial of DreamWorks to all eligible SKYcable customers from November 15 to December 14, 2021. **



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*DreamWorks is included in the following packs: Legacy – HD 500, HD 549, Silver HD 850, HD 999, Gold HD 1150, HD 1000, HD 1500, and HD 5000. New – HD 250, HD 500, HD 1000 and HD 1500.

DreamWorks channel numbers are as follows: Mega Manila – HD Ch 250, SD Ch 47. Regional – HD Ch 732, SD Ch 101.

The complete list of channel information can be found at: http://www.dreamworks-asia.com


** Enjoy a special preview of DreamWorks on HD Ch 250 and SD 47 in Mega Manila, and on HD Ch 732 and SD 101 in Regional areas, from November 15 to December 14, 2021.


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.



About DreamWorks

DreamWorks, the 24-hour, HD, kids and family network brings DreamWorks’ beloved movie heroes to the small screen to star in their own TV shows. The channel features Emmy® award-winning, original television series such as Trolls: The Beat Goes On! and Dragons: Race to the Edge and the critically acclaimed The Boss Baby: Back in Business. The channel also presents a daily morning preschool block, DreamWorks Junior, for two to five-year-olds featuring favourites such as Noddy Toyland Detective and Raa Raa the Noisy Lion. DreamWorks is currently available in ten languages across 40 territories in Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Visit http://www.dreamworks-asia.com, and DreamWorks APAC on Facebook and Instagram for more information.



About SKY Cable Corporation

SKY Cable Corporation offers an array of innovative and pioneering products with superior content delivered on various platforms. Its products include: SKYcable, the leading cable TV brand in the country that is known for its top-notch programming with an extensive line-up of HD channels; and SKY Fiber, which offers unlimited fiber internet. SKY also caters to SMEs and enterprise commercial businesses through SKYbiz, which offers connectivity and content services. Follow SKY on Facebook (facebook.com/myskyupdates), Twitter (twitter.com/myskyupdates), and Instagram (@myskyupdates) for updates on SKY’s latest offerings.