Diva Universal (Italian TV channel)

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Diva Universal
Country Italy
Broadcast area Italy
Programming
Language(s) Italian
Ownership
Owner Universal Networks International Italy
History
Launched1 September 1997
Closed30 June 2015
Former namesHallmark Channel (1997-2011)
Links
Website http://www.divauniversal.it/

Diva Universal was an Italian television channel owned by Universal Networks International Italia, and broadcast on SKY Italia Channel 128 (Entertainment package).

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It launched on 1 September 1997 as Hallmark Channel. On 31 March 2011, the channel was rebranded to Diva Universal. [1] [2]

Hallmark Channel logo used 2004-2011 Hallmark Channel Il ritmo del cuore.svg
Hallmark Channel logo used 2004-2011

Hallmark Channel was owned by the privately backed Sparrowhawk Media Group, until late 2007 when the company was bought by NBCUniversal.

On 30 June 2015, Diva Universal Italy was permanently discontinued at midnight. [3]

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References

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  3. Grimaldi, Angela (2015-07-04). "Diva Universal è spenta, ma già si sente la mancanza". Marida Caterini - TV Intrattenimento Informazione Talk Show (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-02.