Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced a partnership with digital entertainment platform POPS Worldwide, which will see the two parties collaborating on the development of original content for Her Voice, the destination channel for digitally-connected women in Vietnam that aims to inspire, inform and entertain. Discovery is the first international broadcaster to partner with POPS Worldwide to create original content for the Vietnam market. The … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks expands digital reach
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Zodiak Kids takes kids’ programme worldwide
Zodiak Kids announces that hit pre-school programme Mister Maker’s Arty Party has been sold into Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Poland and Asia. The seventh series for the Mister Maker brand has been acquired by ABC Australia, BBC worldwide (Africa, Asia, Poland) and Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka). Produced by Zodiak Kids Studios for CBeebies, Mister Maker’s Arty Party (26 x 19’) has performed exceptionally well … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids takes kids’ programme worldwide
Scandinavia’s Next Top Model
Los Angeles / Oslo– CBS Studios International and Discovery Networks announced a format licensing agreement for a Scandinavian version of America’s Next Top Model. The show will be broadcast across Norway, Denmark and Sweden later this year. America’s Next Top Model has taken the world by storm since it premiered in 2003, with the original show under license in over 100 markets, along with 20 local versions of the format, including Vietnam’s Next Top Model and Germany’s Next Top Model. … [Read more...] about Scandinavia’s Next Top Model
Discovery commissions 13 new projects
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific today announced 13 new local productions commissioned out of Asia-Pacific for the network’s various brands including flagship Discovery Channel, leading travel and lifestyle channel TLC, and Discovery Kids. The shows are produced with local production companies and crews, and/or feature local talent, bringing a truly local flavour to programmes that are made for an international audience. The slate of local productions further reinforces … [Read more...] about Discovery commissions 13 new projects
Discovery commissions Sabah Quake Special
Singapore − Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the commission of Sabah Quake, a one-hour special that returns to ground zero to examine the events and aftermath of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook Sabah, Malaysia. With unparalleled access to Mount Kinabalu since the tragedy, the programme also evaluates the likelihood of future earthquakes in the region. Charmaine Kwan, Vice President of Programming – DNAP, said, “Discovery continues to deliver topical … [Read more...] about Discovery commissions Sabah Quake Special
Discovery makes appointment
London/Singapore – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arthur Bastings as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective 1 September. The announcement was made by Jean-Briac Perrette, President of DNI, to whom Bastings will report. As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Bastings is responsible for setting the regional strategy and maximising the potential of DNAP’s business and workforce to accelerate the company’s … [Read more...] about Discovery makes appointment
