E! (Asian TV channel)
E! was a high-definition entertainment channel, owned by NBCUniversal International Networks. It was officially launched in Asia on 30 November 1997 with Hallmark Channel Asia, later known as Diva. For the most part outside of a few local programmes, it mainly carried programmes from the American E! network with dubbing or subtitling where appropriate.
| E! | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 30 November 1997 |
| Closed | 31 December 2019 [1] |
| Network | NBCUniversal International Networks |
| Owned by | NBCUniversal |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (16:9) |
| Slogan | Pop of culture |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Singapore Indonesia Malaysia Brunei Thailand Hong Kong Philippines Sri Lanka |
| Headquarters | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay, Singapore |
| Sister channel(s) | CNBC Asia Diva DreamWorks Sky News |
| Website | Official website |
E! and Diva ceased broadcasting at 31 December 2019 at 11:59 p.m. local time across the continent.[1]
Former original programming
In December 2014, the channel launched its first local Malaysian miniseries Facing Up to Fazura.[2] E! Asia also produced E! News Asia Specials, focusing profiles of national celebrities such as Aaron Aziz, Anne Curtis, Jay Park, and Lisa Surihani.
Final programming
References
- Cessation of TV Diva and E! Entertainment Television
- ‘Fazura’ set as E!’s First Malaysian Miniseries. Variety.com. 28 October 2014. Accessed 22 May 2015
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