Singapore – Over the past several years, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has made a number of investments to expand its presence across the region. As the company continues to chart its course for the future, DNAP's president and managing director Arjan Hoekstra has resigned due to a divergence of views about the strategic plan for the region. During his tenure, Arjan oversaw several key initiatives including the acquisitions of Food TV and Living Channel in New Zealand, and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s President and Managing Director Arjan Hoekstra departs
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Discovery Channel acquires all rights to broadcast Racing Extinction
Discovery Channel announced that they have acquired the domestic and international distribution rights to broadcast Academy Award®-winning director Louie Psihoyos’ documentary Racing Extinction to a global audience after its world premiere at The 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Discovery, the number-one distributed TV brand in the world, will premiere Racing Extinction in over 220 international markets across the world. In addition to the deal with Discovery, the documentary will have a … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel acquires all rights to broadcast Racing Extinction
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific scores six accolades at ATA 2014
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) received six commendations at the Asian Television Awards 2014 in Singapore, including a nod for Highly Commended Cable & Satellite Network of the Year. Andrew “ET” Ettingshausen, host of Discovery Channel’s Ultimate Fish and Australia’s Shark Week Ambassador, won Best Sports Presenter/Commentator. The other awards were: Winner and Highly Commended for Best Lifestyle Programme (Invite Mr Wright: China and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific scores six accolades at ATA 2014
Discovery Channel launches “FTFM Singapore” project
Singapore – In conjunction with Singapore’s 50-year milestone in 2015, Discovery Channel on August 14 launched the First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Singapore documentary project, calling aspiring Singaporean filmmakers to submit original ideas that capture Singapore’s unique DNA and what makes the country tick. Themed “The Singapore Story”, the resulting documentaries will pay tribute to the enduring Singapore spirit, people, innovations, culture and history, and will … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel launches “FTFM Singapore” project
Discovery Networks AP celebrates its 20th anniversary
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) celebrates a significant milestone in 2014, marking 20 years since Discovery Channel was launched in the region, with the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia among the first countries to receive the network. DNAP’s portfolio of eight channels reaches 596 million cumulative subscribers across the Asia-Pacific region, in 36 countries and territories, with content offered across 48 feeds and 15 languages as of May 6, 2014. To kick-off its … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks AP celebrates its 20th anniversary
Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Nilesh Zaveri as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Corporate Operations, effective April 28. In his new role, Zaveri will provide strategic financial and corporate operations leadership, oversee all aspects of financial management for DNAP, and lead the interface and execution of key business decisions. Zaveri joins Discovery from Fox Sports Asia (a 21st Century Fox company), where he held the … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
