New Delhi – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the launch of Discovery Channel Tamil in India. A dedicated 24-hour channel in Tamil language, it targets Tamil viewers in Tamil Nadu and the rest of the country. With this launch, DNAP expands its portfolio to seven channels in India – the flagship Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery HD World and Discovery Channel Tamil. Commencing from August 15, Discovery Channel Tamil … [Read more...] about DNAP caters to Tamil audience
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Pawn soars in Singapore
Singapore – History channel’s Pawn stars is now the number one factual series among all cable subscribers in Singapore during primetime on Monday nights, and viewership for Season 3 has also doubled over Seasons 1 and 2, according to Kantar Media Singapore. Additionally, AGB Nielsen Malaysia reported that the show is also winning its time slot in Malaysia among men and affluent viewers. The network’s success follows that of its American counterpart, where Pawn Stars and … [Read more...] about Pawn soars in Singapore
Japan discovers 3D VOD
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) today announced it will start distributing 3D programmes in Japan for the first time. 3D content will be made available through J:COM On Demand, a VOD service operated by Jupiter Telecom, and LISMO Video Store, operated by KDDI. “This 3D content offering provides viewers with a ‘closest to real’ viewing experience from the comfort of their own homes. It is a small initial step, but I am excited that we have begun moving into … [Read more...] about Japan discovers 3D VOD
Discovery Channel launches Telugu feed in India
Hyderabad - Discovery Channel announced the launch of a new Telugu language feed for its Telugu-speaking viewers in India, specifically targeting the viewers of Andhra Pradesh. The launch of the Telugu feed co-incides with the celebration of Discovery Channel’s 15 years in India. Launched on October 1, the additional language choice is now available every day from 6:00pm till midnight and will soon be transformed into a 24-hour parallel feed. All programmes and their airing schedules … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel launches Telugu feed in India
Snow Beer’s sponsorship of Discovery Channel’s Man Vs Wild
Beijing - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced Snow Beer's sponsorship of the hit series Man Vs Wild. The announcement was made at a press conference in Beijing, at which Bear Grylls – host of the Man Vs Wild series – shared in person his experiences filming in China's vast and varied terrain. Grylls just completed filming the episode which was shot in China's Hainan province. The episode is scheduled to premiere internationally on Discovery Channel early next year as part of … [Read more...] about Snow Beer’s sponsorship of Discovery Channel’s Man Vs Wild