NEW YORK, April 5 (UPI) -- U.S. television network NBC Universal is aiming to double its global networks revenue to nearly $6 billion a year by expanding its offerings in 23 countries.
The international foray begins with the addition of Sci Fi in Latin America, and Sci Fi and 13th Street in the Netherlands. Among the countries to be served for the first time are Portugal, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Russia and India, Variety reported Thursday.
NBC Universal's film entertainment, networks and cable TV operations produced almost $3 billion in revenue last year, the company said.
"We have set an ambitious growth plan for the company that will boost the international visibility of our television channels and other businesses, accelerating the global presence of NBC Universal as a whole," said NBC Universal executive Peter Smith. "We have the experience and resources to begin a targeted launch program in priority markets, including wider distribution and more local production in the countries where we operate."
