New Delhi - Star Den Media (Star and TV18 channel distributor), MSM Discovery (Sony and Discovery channels distributor) and Channel Plus (Sun TV distributor), have agreed to provide signals of their channels to the Tamil Nadu government owned and promoted MSO Arasu Cable TV. Previously, all three distributors had refused to provide signals of their channels to Arasu Cable. As a result, the cases filed by Arasu Cable against these channel providers before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and … [Read more...] about Sun, Star and Discovery dispute resolved
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DNAP to unveil new logo & on-air campaign
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced that it will reveal a new logo for its flagship network Discovery Channel and refreshed on-air brand campaign across the region on March 29. The on-air campaign continues from its 'The World is Just Awesome' campaign, which launched late last year. Discovery Channel is also marking its fifteenth year in the region with a special programming stunt 'Discover More' featuring sneak peeks and some of the best rated content from the region. … [Read more...] about DNAP to unveil new logo & on-air campaign
First commission for Off the Fence Singapore
Off the Fence Productions has announced that Off the Fence Asia is about to deliver its first in-house production for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Changemakers: Asia (3 x 60") is a series that takes a humorous look at the various technological solutions developed in Asia to tackle global warming. The series features inspirational characters from across four Asian countries, showcasing their pioneering eco-friendly technologies which aim to help save the planet. Each episode focuses on one of … [Read more...] about First commission for Off the Fence Singapore
TV5MONDE amends its Asian program grid
TV5MONDE has launched a revised programme grid for Asia to better cater to media consumption habits of its local viewers and prepare the arrival of a new channel for East Asia later on this year. Major changes include: the reinforcement of news offering in the morning to better suit audiences of business travellers and local C-Levels from New Delhi to Wellington; the increased accessibility of the offering on access prime-time, with English-subtitled news magazines leading up to the 8:30pm news … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE amends its Asian program grid
Discovery to launch Animal Planet HD internationally
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications announced that it is expanding its international portfolio of HD networks with the launch of Animal Planet HD. The new standalone HD service will roll out on the Canal Digital platform in Scandinavia on February 3. Offering a standalone schedule and 100 per cent 1080i HD content, Animal Planet HD will showcase wildlife and natural history entertainment in premium high-definition. Animal Planet HD will bring viewers even closer to the animal world … [Read more...] about Discovery to launch Animal Planet HD internationally
Discovery to launch Investigation Discovery (ID) internationally
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Networks International announced that it will launch a 24-hour Investigation Discovery (ID) channel in the UK on 20 January 2009. This will be the first international launch of the ID brand, which debuted in the United States in January 2008. Launched in the US on January 27, Investigation Discovery is the destination for fact-based investigative content about culture, history and the human condition from the past to the present. Featuring core series including … [Read more...] about Discovery to launch Investigation Discovery (ID) internationally