Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced that an agreement has been signed to distribute Discovery HD channel via the MEASAT-3a satellite. Discovery now operates HD services in eight markets in Asia-Pacific including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. … [Read more...] about Discovery on MEASAT’S HD video neighbourhood line-up
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Discovery launches HD on India’s Sun Direct & TLC globally
New Delhi - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced the launch of Discovery HD on Sun Direct, India's first DTH platform that offers high-definition services. 24-hour high-definition channel Discovery HD will be broadcast in English, advertising free. Rahul Johri, senior vice president and general manager, India, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, said, "The emergence and growth of digitisation in India is critically dependent on the broadcasters' competence to offer differentiated, credible and … [Read more...] about Discovery launches HD on India’s Sun Direct & TLC globally
Asian Side of the Doc: first co-production meeting in Hong Kong, 22 to 24 March 2010
The decision-makers who will be present in Hong Kong are: Bradley Richard (All3Media), Schreiner Claudia (ARD/MDR), Herrmann Alec, Huillard-Khan Christilla, Reisen Christine, Rozat Jean, (Arte France), Guger Astrid (Autlook Films), Fraser Nick (BBC4), Mykura Hamish (C4), Hoffmann Meyer Mette (DR), Derosier Pouchou Catherine (Musée du Louvre), Tomter Tore (NRK), Woods Samantha (Orange), Grabner Franz (ORF), Leguebe Wilbur (RTBF), Roca Pere (RTVE), Arno Axel (SVT), Carrera Victor (TV3 - Television … [Read more...] about Asian Side of the Doc: first co-production meeting in Hong Kong, 22 to 24 March 2010
Discovery and Samsung announce new HD sponsorship
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) and Samsung, the leader of the global LED TV market, announced details of a 21-week sponsorship deal for Discovery Channel's hit series, Mythbusters. The sponsorship, part of Samsung's hyperReal campaign to drive further awareness and understanding of the benefits of its LED HDTVs, is for Discovery Channel's Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand feeds. As part of the partnership, DNAP and Samsung has jointly developed three 60-second branded … [Read more...] about Discovery and Samsung announce new HD sponsorship
TBS & Discovery Channel top Asian TV Awards 2009
Singapore – Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc (TBS) and Discovery Channel Asia took top honours at the 14th Asian TV Awards 2009, held last night at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore. Japan’s TBS was named Terrestrial Channel of the Year, having won Best Comedy for Iromonea and Best Entertainment Programme for 26 Hours/Day. Highly commended in that category was Hong Kong’s TVB Jade. Discovery Channel, the flagship brand of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), was … [Read more...] about TBS & Discovery Channel top Asian TV Awards 2009
Discovery presents Discovering Ardi
MIPCOM/Silver Spring, Md. - Following the publication in the journal Science on the find and study of a 4.4 million-year-old female partial skeleton nicknamed ‘Ardi', Discovery Channel will present a world premiere special, Discovering Ardi (October 11 from 9 -11 PM, ET/PT). The two-hour special documents the investigation leading up to the landmark publication of the Ardipithecus ramidus fossils. To accompany the program, Discovery launched an extensive website, www.discovery.com/ardi, … [Read more...] about Discovery presents Discovering Ardi