Universal International Studios

Universal International Studios, a privately owned entity headquartered in the UK, operates with approximately 50 employees. The company specializes in media production, functioning as a division of Universal Studio Group, and partners with storytellers globally to create shows. Its in-house production companies include Carnival Films, known for series such as "The Day of the Jackal" and "Downton Abbey"; Monkey, which produces "Made in Chelsea" and "The Real Housewives of Cheshire"; Matchbox Pictures, behind titles like "House of Gods" and "Bad Behaviour"; Working Title Television, creators of "We Are Lady Parts" and "Too Much"; and Heyday Television, responsible for series such as "Apples Never Fall" and "The Capture." Universal International Studios also backs Tony Ayres Productions, known for "Clickbait" and "The Survivors," and holds a minority shareholder position with a first-look distribution deal in Canada’s Lark Productions, which produces "Allegiance" and "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent." Additionally, the studio houses a scripted unit that develops and produces original series such as "Hanna" and "Dodger," and collaborates with third parties on series including "Everyone Else Burns" and "One Day." The studio incorporates NBCUniversal Formats, an international sales division that distributes content to the global market, including shows such as "The Real Housewives," "Top Chef," "Saturday Night Live," "Hollywood Game Night," "That’s My Jam," "Suits," and "Superstore."