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Universal Content Productions

Universal Content Productions LLC (UCP)[2] is an American television production company operating within the Universal Studio Group division of NBCUniversal, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comcast.[3]

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Universal Content Productions LLC
FormerlyUniversal Cable Productions LLC (2008–2019)
Company typeDivision
IndustryTelevision production
Television syndication
PredecessorUSA Cable Entertainment
Founded1 June 2008; 16 years ago (2008-06-01)
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
Jennifer Gwartz (EVP)[1]
Products
ParentNBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group (2008–2019)
Universal Studio Group (2019–present)
Websitenbcuni.com/ucp
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Universal Cable Productions

In July 2008, Universal Cable Productions was split off from Universal Media Studios (UMS) and placed into NBC Universal's NBCU Cable Entertainment division. Originally, UCP was set up to produce shows for USA Network, Syfy, and other cable channels, and was a successor-in-interest to Universal's former cable production division USA Cable Entertainment, which was obtained via Vivendi Universal's acquisition of USA Networks' entertainment assets in 2001 and folded into NBC Universal Television Studio in 2004 when NBC merged with Vivendi Universal to form NBC Universal.[3] Cable-produced shows by Universal Media Studios, including shows that were previously produced under the USA Cable Entertainment name, were produced under Universal Cable Productions.

Since then, UCP has moved to producing shows for any network or channel, broadcast or cable. Its NBCU Broadcasting counterpart, Universal Television, has also moved to be a full-service TV studio.[4]

Universal Content Productions

In early 2019, Universal Cable Productions changed its name to Universal Content Productions to reflect its move into streaming, with production of The Umbrella Academy for Netflix and Peacock.[5] In October 2019, Universal Content Productions, along with Universal Television, was transferred from NBCUniversal Broadcast, Cable, Sports and News to NBCUniversal Content Studios.[6]

UCP announced in November 2019 the 2020 launch of their podcast channel UCP Audio. The studio will produce both scripted and unscripted content with the first scripted podcast from Esmail Corp.[7] It was announced that Dawn Olmstead would leave in order to join Anonymous Content.[8] In February 2021, UCP started an Asian incubator program, with Soo Hugh being one of the first overall deals.[9] In May 2021, UCP Audio was renamed USG Audio.[10] In May 2021, Jennifer Gwartz joined the company after she left 20th Television.[11] In 2021, Elliot Page has signed a deal with the studio.[12]

Filmography

Television series

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Title Original run Network Notes
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001–2011NBC/USA Networkco-production with Wolf Films
UCP co-produced the series from 2008 to 2011 when it moved to NBC's sister channel USA
Monk2002–2009USA Networkco-production with Mandeville Films and Touchstone Television
UCP only co-produced the final two seasons.
Battlestar Galactica2004–2009Syfycontinued from Universal Television
co-production with David Eick Productions, R&D TV and Sky UK
UCP only co-produced the final season
Revival of the 1978–1979 series of the same name by Glen A. Larson.
Psych2006–2014USA Networkco-production with Pacific Mountain Productions and Tagline Television. UCP only co-produced seasons 3–8.
Eureka2006–2012Syfycontinued from Universal Television
UCP only handled the final three seasons.
In Plain Sight2008–2012USA Networkco-production with Pirates' Cove Entertainment (seasons 1–2), Tiny Clambake Productions (season 2), McNamara Paper Products (season 3) and Frontier Pictures (seasons 4–5)
UCP handled the rest of the series with Universal Media Studios handling the first few episodes.
The Starter Wife2008co-production with Haypop Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and McGibbon-Parriott Productions
Royal Pains2009–2016co-production with 34 Films, Prospect Park and Open 4 Business Productions
Warehouse 132009–2014Syfy
Caprica2010
Covert Affairs2010–2014USA Networkco-production with Corman & Ord and Hypnotic Films & Television
Being Human2011–2014Syfyco-production.with Muse Entertainment Enterprises
UCP replaced Zodiak Media as the co-production company for the International release of the show's fourth season.
Fairly Legal2011–2012USA Networkco-production with Steve Stark Productions, Garfield St. Productions, and Ocko & Company
Suits2011–2019co-production with Untitled Korsh Company and Hypnotic Films & Television
Necessary Roughness2011–2013co-production with Still Married Productions and Sony Pictures Television
Alphas2011–2012Syfyco-production with BermanBraun
Against the Wall2011Lifetimeco-production with Paid My Dues Productions and Open 4 Business Productions
I Just Want My Pants Back2011–2012MTVco-production with Hypnotic
Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome2012Machinima.com
Defiance2013–2015Syfyco-production with Five & Dime Productions
Playing House2014–2017USA Networkco-production with A24, Parham St. Clair Productions and Open 4 Business Productions
Satisfaction2014–2015co-production with Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, Rhythm Arts Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television
Dominion2014–2015Syfyco-production with FanFare Productions, Film Afrika, Bold Films, and Sony Pictures Television
Based on the 2010 film Legion by Screen Gems
Ascension2014co-production with Sea to Sky Entertainment, Levens, Blumhouse Productions and Lionsgate Television
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce2014–2018Bravoco-production with Tiny Pyro Productions
12 Monkeys2015–2018Syfyco-production with Division Street and Atlas Entertainment
Based on the 1995 film of the same name by Universal Pictures
Dig2015USA Networkco-production with Tailwind Productions, G. Raff Productions, The Jackal Group and Keshet International
The Royals2015–2018E!co-production with Mastermind Laboratories, Varsity Pictures and Lionsgate Television
Killjoys2015–2019Syfyco-production with Mendacity Pictures, Bell Media and Temple Street Productions
UCP only handles the International release of the series.
Mr. RobotUSA Networkco-production with Anonymous Content and Esmail Corp
Difficult People2015–2017Huluco-production with Paper Kite Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and Jax Media
Childhood's End2015Syfyco-production with Michael De Luca Productions, Monastic Productions and Weed Road Pictures
The Magicians2015–2020co-production with McNamara Moving Company, Man Sewing Dinosaur and Groundswell Productions
Colony2016–2018USA Networkco-production with Carlton Cuse Productions, (season 1) Cuse Productions (season 2), Genre Arts (season 3) and Legendary Television
Hunters2016Syfyco-production with Gangtackle Entertainment and Valhalla Entertainment
Queen of the South2016–2021USA Networkco-production with Frequency Films, Friendly Films, Skeeter Rosenbaum Productions, Touchstone Television (seasons 1–4) and 20th Television (season 5)
HarmonQuest2016–2019Seeso/VRVco-production with Harmonious Claptrap and Starburns Industries
Falling Water2016–2018USA Networkco-production with Gangtackle Productions and Valhalla Entertainment
Aftermath2016Syfyco-production with Bell Media and Halfire Entertainment
Channel Zero2016–2018co-production with Eat The Cat and UTMK Limited
Eyewitness2016USA Networkco-production with Adi TV Studios
Shooter2016–2018co-production with Leverage Entertainment, Closest to the Hole Productions and Paramount Television
Based on the 2007 film of the same name by Paramount Pictures
Incorporated2016–2017Syfyco-production with Pearl Street Films, Algorithm Entertainment and CBS Television Studios
Imposters2017–2018Bravoco-production with Villa Walk Productions and Riverrun Films
The ArrangementE!co-production with Sneaky Pictures, Inc., All3Media America and Main Event Media
Blood Drive2017Syfyco-production with Strong & Dobbs
The Sinner2017–2021USA Networkco-production with Iron Ocean
Damnation2017–2018co-production with No Possum Productions, Entertainment 360, Turnpike and Netflix
Happy!2017–2019Syfyco-production with Original Film, Littleton Road and Hypernormal (season 2)
Netflix distributed the series in other countries
Unsolved2018USA Networkco-production with HemingwayTaylor
Impulse2018–2019YouTube Premiumco-production with Hypnotic
The Purge[13]USA Networkco-production with Blumhouse Television, Platinum Dunes,[14] Man in a Tree Productions and Racket Squad Productions (season 1)
Based on the 2013 film of the same name and its sequels by Universal Pictures
Dirty John2018–2020Bravo/USA Networkco-production with Atlas Entertainment, Los Angeles Times Studios and Nutmegger
HomecomingAmazon Prime Videoco-production with Amazon Studios, Anonymous Content, Esmail Corp, Gimlet Media, Red Om Films and We Here At
Deadly Class2019Syfyco-production with Gozie AGBO, Chipmunk Hill, Getaway Entertainment, Giant Generator, 2 Miles Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television
The Act[15]Hulu[16]co-production with Eat the Cat and Writ Large
The Umbrella Academy[17]2019–2024Netflixco-production with Dark Horse Entertainment, Borderline Entertainment (seasons 1–2) and Irish Cowboy (seasons 3–4)
Pearson2019USA Networkco-production with Untitled Korsh Company, Hypnotic Films & Television and Major Migraine, Inc.
Treadstone2019–2020co-production with Captivate Entertainment, Tailwind Productions and Imperative Entertainment
Dare Meco-production with Megan Abbott, Drowning Girl Productions, Fair Harbour Productions and Film 44
Briarpatch2020co-production with Anonymous Content, Voodoo Ltd., Esmail Corp and Paramount Television Studios
The At Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlanePeacockco-production with Jax Media and Fuzzy Door Productions
Brave New Worldco-production with Amblin Television and David Wiener
A Wilderness of ErrorFXco-production with Truth Media, Rachael Horovitz Prods., Blumhouse Television and FXP
Resident Alien2021–presentSyfy/USA Networkco-production with Jocko Productions, Amblin Television and Dark Horse Entertainment
Punky Brewster2021Peacockco-production with Armogida Brothers Productions, Main Event Media and Universal Television
Remake of the 1984–88 series of the same name by NBC Productions
Dr. Death2021–2023co-production with Littleton Road Productions, Escape Artists and Wondery
Dr Death: The Undoctored Story2021co-production with Wondery and Peacock Media Productions
One of Us Is Lying2021–2022co-production with 5MM
Chucky2021–2024Syfy
USA Network
co-production with Pheidippides, David Kirschner Productions and Eat The Cat
Based on the 1988 film Child's Play by United Artists, as well as its sequels by Universal Pictures and Rogue Pictures
Joe vs. Carole2022Peacockco-production with Matchbox Pictures and Wondery
The Girl from PlainvilleHuluco-production with Happy Friday Productions, Lewellen Pictures, Echo Lake Entertainment and Littleton Road Productions
GaslitStarzco-production with Esmail Corp., Anonymous Content, Red Om Films, and Slate
Candy[18]Hulu[19]co-production with Eat The Cat, Iron Ocean, Boss Clown Productions and 20th Television
AngelynePeacockco-production with Esmail Corp, Compostition 8, The Hollywood Reporter and Anonymous Content
Queer as Folk[20]co-production with Red Production Company, All3Media International, Piece of Work and Furnace Room Films
The Resort2022co-production with Esmail Corp, Anonymous Content, Quadraturin and All for Ramonez
The End Is Nye[21][22][23]co-production with Universal Television Alternative Studio, Fuzzy Door Productions and Beetlecod Productions
Quantum Leap2022–2024NBCco-production with Universal Television, Dean Georgaris Entertainment 2.0 and Quinn's House
A Friend of the Family[24]2022Peacockco-production with Eat the Cat
Based on a True Story[25]2023–presentco-production with Overlook Productions and Aggregate Films
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off[26]2023Netflixco-production with Marc Platt Productions, Complete Fiction, Faust Av and Science Saru
Ted2024–presentPeacockco-production with Fuzzy Door Productions and MRC Television
Based on the 2012 film of the same name by Universal Pictures
Apples Never Fall2024co-production with Matchbox Pictures, Call Me Mel Productions Inc., Universal International Studios and Heyday Television
Teacup[27]co-production with Parkside Baroo, Inc., Atomic Monster and Population
Hysteria![28][29]co-production with Good Fear Content, GoldDay, Drive–Thru Productions and Cat Dead, Details Later, Inc.
Suits LA2025–presentNBCco-production with Untitled Korsh Company and Hypnotic Films & Television[30]
Long Bright River2025Peacockco-production with Original Film, Pascal Pictures, Black Mass Productions and Sony Pictures Television
Cape FearTBAApple TV+upcoming; co-production with Eat the Cat and Amblin Television
Based on the 1991 film of the same name by Universal Pictures[31]
CopenhagenPeacockupcoming; co-production with Atomic Monster
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacyupcoming; co-production with NBC News Studios and Littleton Road Productions
Based on the documentary of the same name by NBC News Studios
The Five-Star Weekendupcoming; co-production with Dinner Party Productions
The 'Burbsupcoming; co-production with Fuzzy Door Productions and Imagine Entertainment
Based on the 1989 film of the same name by Universal Pictures
All the Colors of the DarkTBAupcoming; co-production with Thousand Voices and Dinner Party Productions
Based on the novel of the same name by Chris Whitaker[32]
1313upcoming; co-production with Atomic Monster and LAB Brew
Based on the 1964 TV series The Munsters by Universal Television[33]
The Von Bulow AffairInvestigation Discoveryupcoming;
Based on the William Wright boom of the same name
Untitled Casper the Friendly Ghost live-action seriesPeacockupcoming; co-production with DreamWorks Animation Television
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Podcasts

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Title Network Original run Notes
The End Up UCP Audio Upcoming near-future scripted podcast produced by Esmail Corp.[7]
House of Prayerunscripted podcast about an investigation into an alleged cult[7]
Untitled troubled-teen industry podcastunscripted podcast about a lost teen takes a look at the business of therapeutic schools and their links to politicians, Hollywood and a cults[7]
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