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4KUNIVERSE, a 24/7 4K HDR general entertainment TV channel, airing original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming, in 4K HDR, has confirmed that it will be launching on the 13 degrees East Eutelsat HOTBIRD video neighbourhood on November 1st, 2018.
Once positioned on HOTBIRD, the channel will be capable of reaching key cable and IPTV networks, reaching tens of millions of subscribers. This means the channel is only selling its satellite service direct to consumers in the US, relying on cable and IPTV networks and over-the-top streaming to reach its European, and Middle-Eastern and North African customers.
“4KUNIVERSE will enjoy rapid growth across Europe, Middle East and North Africa thanks to our long-term agreement with Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD satellite. It’s exciting to be at the forefront of TV technology and together with HOTBIRD, we’ll be able to fulfill customer demand of wanting the highest quality picture on television: 4K HDR,” says 4KUNIVERSE’s Founder & CEO, Matthew Mancinelli.
4KUNIVERSE is a 24-hour 4K HDR general entertainment TV channel, airing original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming all in stunning 4K HDR. 4KUNIVERSE is available as a 4K HDR cable TV channel and as a direct-to-consumer streaming service priced at $10/month.
It has been carried on Eutelsat's prime competitor SES's satellite since the end of 2016.
4KUNIVERSE is encrypted and encoded with Wide Colour Gamut, at 50 frames per second (50p), HLG HDR and colour space enabling 1.07 billion colours.
“We are very pleased to welcome 4KUNIVERSE on board our UHD platform in the HOTBIRD neighbourhood. Their exciting range of UHD series, movies and documentaries as well as a burgeoning live sports offering promises to delight and enthrall new audiences across Europe, Middle East and North Africa,” stated Gerry O’Sullivan, Eutelsat’s Executive Vice President Global TV and Video.
Once positioned on HOTBIRD, the channel will be capable of reaching key cable and IPTV networks, reaching tens of millions of subscribers. This means the channel is only selling its satellite service direct to consumers in the US, relying on cable and IPTV networks and over-the-top streaming to reach its European, and Middle-Eastern and North African customers.
“4KUNIVERSE will enjoy rapid growth across Europe, Middle East and North Africa thanks to our long-term agreement with Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD satellite. It’s exciting to be at the forefront of TV technology and together with HOTBIRD, we’ll be able to fulfill customer demand of wanting the highest quality picture on television: 4K HDR,” says 4KUNIVERSE’s Founder & CEO, Matthew Mancinelli.
4KUNIVERSE is a 24-hour 4K HDR general entertainment TV channel, airing original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming all in stunning 4K HDR. 4KUNIVERSE is available as a 4K HDR cable TV channel and as a direct-to-consumer streaming service priced at $10/month.
It has been carried on Eutelsat's prime competitor SES's satellite since the end of 2016.
4KUNIVERSE is encrypted and encoded with Wide Colour Gamut, at 50 frames per second (50p), HLG HDR and colour space enabling 1.07 billion colours.
“We are very pleased to welcome 4KUNIVERSE on board our UHD platform in the HOTBIRD neighbourhood. Their exciting range of UHD series, movies and documentaries as well as a burgeoning live sports offering promises to delight and enthrall new audiences across Europe, Middle East and North Africa,” stated Gerry O’Sullivan, Eutelsat’s Executive Vice President Global TV and Video.