Silver Spring, Maryland – Discovery Communications has announced a definitive agreement with ProSiebenSat.1 Group to purchase the company’s SBS Nordic operations for a total enterprise value of approximately US$1.7 billion (€1.325 billion). Additionally, TF1 and Discovery also announced they have taken the next step in their negotiations aimed at forging a strategic alliance to create value in the numerous complementary activities of the two media companies The acquisition of … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications to acquire SBS Nordic for US$1.7bn
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CASBAA Convention provides 18 Reasons to attend
Hong Kong – From its beginning in 1991 representing a barebones cable industry, CASBAA has emerged as the primary voice for a sector reaching 420 million connections under a footprint of 18 markets – Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. This year, the CASBAA Convention 2012, themed “18 Reasons Why”, will take place from … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention provides 18 Reasons to attend
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes "Destination America.” Silver Spring, USA - Discovery Communications announced today that Planet Green will turn red, white, and blue when it is re-named Destination America on Monday, May 28, 2012. Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, Destination America will be the first network to celebrate the people, places, and stories of the United States, emblazoned with the grit and tenacity, honesty and work … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Journey to the past
Cannes – Discovery Communications has launched two biopics – Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero and Last Shuttle: Our Journey. Each programme presents raw, behind-the-scenes accounts of two major historical events in American history. Discovery Enterprises International, which serves as the access point for all of Discovery Communications' international programmes sales and licensing, presented these two specials to third-party broadcasters at MIPCOM. Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero … [Read more...] about Journey to the past
Extreme original series at MIPTV
Silver Spring, Md — Discovery Communications introduced three new key series that will be available at MIPTV which profile characters who “go against the odds”—Flying Wild Alaska, Boomtown and Last American Cowboy. This unique offering of programmes showcases engaging individuals making a living in extraordinary circumstances: from the high-stakes business of air cargo in Alaska, to the polarizing impact of the oil boom in a small town in North Dakota, to an inside look at the … [Read more...] about Extreme original series at MIPTV
Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX announce plan to launch first 24/7 dedicated 3D television network in the US
Las Vegas, NV - Discovery Communications, Sony Corporation and IMAX Corporation announced a joint venture to be established to develop the first 24/7 dedicated 3D television network in the US. Discovery, Sony, through its US affiliate, Sony Corporation of America, and IMAX each will be equal partners in the joint venture. It will be launched in the US, with a goal of driving consumer adoption of 3D televisions and giving the network long-term leadership in the 3D home marketplace. In the future, … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX announce plan to launch first 24/7 dedicated 3D television network in the US
