NBC Universal Global Network-owned Asia
channels, Sci Fi, Universal and Hallmark, secured a total of 32
nominations in the upcoming 60th Primetime Emmy Awards,
underscoring the list of quality entertainment available on the
channels.
As a whole, NBC Universal has earned a total
88 Primetime Emmy nominations across their entertainment
properties- entertainment networks, television production
studio, and news organization. In the US, Sci Fi earned nine
nominations for "Tin Man" and five for "Battlestar Galactica."
The US-version of the Universal Channel, USA, earned great
recognition for "Monk." In addition, NBC News received 16
nominations and NBC’s "Sunday Night Football" won three Sports
Emmys in May.
"We are pleased with the numerous awards earned by our
channels’ key program lineup. As a network, NBC Universal has
garnered a tremendous showing in this year’s Emmy Awards, which
reinforces our lead in television programming from entertainment
and news to sports." said Karen Johnston, director of
programming, NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific.
