Manila - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and SKYCABLE announced the launch of Discovery HD, the company's international high definition network, in the Philippines. Discovery HD is available on channel 164 and will launch as part of SKYCABLE's high definition TV (HDtv) offering. The SKYCABLE HD service is initially available in Metro Manila only. Discovery HD in the Philippines will feature new content that include Behind The Camera, a five-part series that follows three different photographers … [Read more...] about Launch of Discovery HD in the Philippines
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Plaza Sésamo and Grupo Televisa rally for swine flu effort
Mexico City - As news and concern about a potential swine flu pandemic originating in Mexico City reaches around the world, Televisa and Sesame Workshop (Plaza Sésamo) have produced four public service announcements (PSAs) to educate children about the disease. Featuring the Muppets of Plaza Sésamo, Pancho and Lola as well as Mexican celebrities Lucero, Jorge Poza and Adrián Uribe, Plaza Sésamo's Education and Research team worked with México's Ministry of Health on developing the scripts The … [Read more...] about Plaza Sésamo and Grupo Televisa rally for swine flu effort
Beyond Productions’ Weaponisers for Discovery Channel
Sydney - Beyond Productions' new series Weaponizers will premiere on Discovery Channel US on May 11 at 9pm. The new program is inspired by a different theme for each episode, and teams convert regular rides such as a shuttle bus, an ice cream van and muscle cars into vicious vehicles. … [Read more...] about Beyond Productions’ Weaponisers for Discovery Channel
Launch of Discovery HD in the Philippines
Manila - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and SKYCABLE announced the launch of Discovery HD, the company’s international HD network, in the Philippines. Discovery HD is available on channel 164 and will launch as part of SKYCABLE’s high definition TV (HDtv) offering. The SKYCABLE HD service is initially available in Metro Manila only. Discovery now operates HD services in six markets in the region including Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and South Korea. … [Read more...] about Launch of Discovery HD in the Philippines
Discovery Networks International appoints Vice President of Programming and Business Operations
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Networks International announced the appointment of Darcy Tomlin to the position of vice president of programming and business operations. Tomlin will be based at the company's Silver Spring headquarters and report to Marieclaire Odell, senior vice president of programming and marketing. In this new role, Tomlin will serve as the primary liaison to bring Discovery's content to its international portfolio of networks, which includes flagship Discovery Channel, … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks International appoints Vice President of Programming and Business Operations
Discovery Channel Magazine wins ‘Best New Magazine’ award; increases frequency to 10 issues a year
Singapore - The Discovery Channel Magazine clinched the ‘Best New Magazine' award at the inaugural Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS) - Pressmart Awards on March 24. A panel of industry experts from Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines and Singapore selected the winners. The awards, whose main objective is to recognize the best magazine publishing efforts in Singapore, attracted a total of 150 entries from consumer, trade and contract publications. Discovery … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Magazine wins ‘Best New Magazine’ award; increases frequency to 10 issues a year