SHERMAN OAKS – GRB Entertainment’s documentaries continue to prove their global appeal, with five programs being sold to networks in Australia, Germany, Greece, Poland, Japan, Italy, and Sweden. Walt: The Man Behind the Myth has been picked up by OTE in Greece. Exploring Walt Disney’s great impact on pop culture, this documentary is narrated by Dick Van Dyke and is the official biography of Disney. It is filled with never before- seen colour home movies with his family … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment’s documentaries land in new territories
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Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
After reaching an impasse in recent negotiations between Discovery and StarHub, the latter has announced to cease transmission of all Discovery’s 11 channels on StarHub platforms. “StarHub was not prepared to pay fair value,” said Discovery's South-East Asia Marketing and Communications Director Charmaine Huet. “All we are asking for is the equivalent of a cup of coffee per customer per month. We have a responsibility to now take the extraordinary step of informing our … [Read more...] about Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
Discovery launches Discovery Kids
BALI – Discovery announced plans to launch Discovery Kids, a digital subscription service for kids. Discovery Kids launches in the Philippines in the coming months and will be rolled out as a mobile, tablet and tv app to other markets in Asia and beyond. Designed especially for kids, Discovery Kids promises an enriching watch-play-learn experience. The service features favorite characters that kids already know and love, together with classic and reimagined shows from the Discovery content … [Read more...] about Discovery launches Discovery Kids
Covery Communications changes company name To Discovery, Inc.
SINGAPORE – Discovery Communications, Inc. announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. . Moving forward, the combined company will be officially known as simply: Discovery, Inc. The name change to Discovery, Inc. demonstrates a new focus on growth in the areas at which Discovery excels, telling stories across deeply loved genres and empowering superfans to explore their world wherever and whenever they … [Read more...] about Covery Communications changes company name To Discovery, Inc.
Olympic Channel collaborates with Discovery
The Olympic Channel and Discovery Communications today unveiled a new partnership to engage a new, younger and wider audience in Europe with the Olympic Movement, bringing to life the inspiring human stories of ambition, sacrifice and achievement all year round across more screens. The agreement covers 50 markets in Europe and will advance the shared ambition to further amplify Eurosport’s live coverage of the Olympic Games with compelling content that connects more audiences with the … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel collaborates with Discovery
Discovery makes two digital partnerships in Asia
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia Pacific announced two new partnerships across Asia, with VS Media a top MultiChannel Network (MCN) that super-serves digital natives in Greater China with more than 120 million subscribers and 320 million video views a month, and Tabilabo one of the leading and rapidly growing digital media businesses in Japan. These initiatives are in keeping with Discovery’s ambitions to transform and accelerate its big growth across Asia Pacific, by providing access to … [Read more...] about Discovery makes two digital partnerships in Asia