Silver Spring, Maryland – Mike Rowe is heading to Australia for all new adventures in filth with the series premiere of Dirty Jobs Down Under With Mike Rowe August 22 on Discovery in the U.S. Mike's journey begins as he travels the dangerous roads to Australia's northern coast to work with Aboriginals who have lived off the land for more than 40,000 years. It's a dirty adventure that leaves Mike speechless as he works and hunts with tribal leaders. Later this season, Mike will journey to … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Dirty Jobs heads Down Under
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BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced that BBC Knowledge has topped viewership charts in June to emerge as the top factual channel in Singapore, beating all 11 channels in the factual entertainment category, which according to Kantar, includes Discovery Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo, Crime & Investigation, Animal Planet and truTV. BBC Knowledge soared to the top of the factual channel charts during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Momentum carried through the month with … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Sydney, Australia – Accedo, the enabler of Smart TV and IPTV solutions, has helped FOXTEL launch their first connected TV application in Australia by designing and developing the FOXTEL on Internet TV application for Samsung’s Smart TV platform. FOXTEL on Internet TV will allow its users to enjoy FOXTEL without the need for installation, lock-in contract or FOXTEL set-top box. The application offers Australian viewers direct access to a selection of 30 live FOXTEL channels, including … [Read more...] about Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Discovery details new collaboration with Tourism Malaysia
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of Discovery Communications, will feature in Discovery Channel’s Revealed: Malaysia’s Majesty – Twice A King, a one-hour documentary that chronicles the installation of DYMM Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah as Malaysia's 14th King, as part of a renewed partnership with Tourism Malaysia. The documentary is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere on Discovery Channel in Malaysia and across … [Read more...] about Discovery details new collaboration with Tourism Malaysia
Discovery and HP partner up
Singapore – Discovery Channel and HP have entered a six-week partnership to present new episodes of Discovery’s series Mythbusters from March 23 to April 28 in Southeast Asia. The partnership includes on-air, on-ground and online elements. In addition to presenting brand new episodes of Mythbusters to viewers in Southeast Asia, the on-air component includes a spot campaign for the HP Folio that will air on Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet for the duration of the partnership. … [Read more...] about Discovery and HP partner up
Re-Discovering the Japanese Occupation
Singapore – The events that led to the fall of Singapore to the Japanese Empire during World War II are being examined for the first time on Discovery Channel Asia, in the two-part special; 1942 – Fall of Singapore. The documentary, which debuts on February 8, marks the 70th anniversary of the then-British colony’s ceding to Japanese rule. Produced by Electric Pictures Australia, it features rarely seen archival footage and re-enactments of the historic events. The network is also … [Read more...] about Re-Discovering the Japanese Occupation