Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced 16 new local productions commissioned out of Southeast Asia for the network’s flagship brand Discovery Channel as well as leading travel and lifestyle channel TLC across both linear and digital platforms. Discovery has collaborated with local creators and storytellers to co-create content that caters to the diverse viewership that is Southeast Asia.
Kicking off Discovery’s 2017 production slate is FRONTIER BORNEO, which follows the cast of Borneo’s unsung heroes as they uncover and protect Borneo’s stunning tropical landscape and rich biodiversity SURVIVING BORNEO follows local television host and influencer Henry Golding, as the descendant of the once feared Iban tribe of Sarawak. Fronted by science enthusiasts Ramon Bautista, Jun Sabayton, Lourd De Veyra, Ra Rivera, and Angel Rivero, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ASIA by Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc. deconstructs the science behind the experiments and exactly why it shouldn’t be attempted at home.
Produced by Montero Productions, WORST VACATION EVER follows Filipino celebrity brothers KC and Troy Montero as the duo boldly relives the worst, and most unbelievable holiday anecdotes to ever grace the Internet. BANGKOK HOOKER, is armed with a whole lot of bait and is on a mission to experience the weirdest and wildest fishing adventures Thailand has to offer. InFocus Asia from Singapore produces the series. Global hit franchise SAY YES TO THE DRESS is coming to Asia on TLC. Produced by Endemol Shine Group, SAY YES TO THE DRESS ASIA showcases the colours and diversity of Asian weddings. Expect bridezilla meltdowns and intimate love stories behind choosing the perfect wedding dress. TLC’s THE KINGS takes you behind the scenes for the candid highs and lows that come with being one of the most progressive couples in Asia.
Following the success of WOK WITH US, a digital collaboration with Singapore foodies The Meatmen, 2017 will also see the premiere of eight short-form films from JumpCut Asia. JumpCut Asia will bring together the most heartwarming and surprising stories from Southeast Asia on Discovery’s digital platforms. These stories span from the bizarre world of chicken beauty pageants, amateur wrestlers struggling to attain superstardom, to a village where those with dementia live and play. The slate of local productions further reinforces Discovery’s commitment to accelerate in-market growth opportunities while delivering local, compelling stories that uncover the insights into the people, cultures, and passions points of the region through the lens of larger than life characters and adaptable formats.
