Discovery Channel will present a special one-hour documentary – Flight 370: The Missing Links – which gathers the foremost thinkers in aviation and security to explore key questions surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The mystery of flight MH370 has garnered worldwide attention and generated widespread speculation about how the events unfolded. Flight 370: The Missing Links looks to industry experts to account for just how it is possible to lose track of … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel to present one-hour special on MH370
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Discovery Communications to appoint next president
Silver Spring, Maryland – ​Discovery Communications has announced that JB Perrette will become the next President of Discovery Networks International. Since joining Discovery in October 2011, Perrette has built best-in-class digital and technology organizations helping to establish Discovery’s industry-leading presence in the digital media field. With Perrette at the helm, Discovery has become a leading provider of high-quality non-​fiction media across … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications to appoint next president
Discovery U.S. and DNI launch development fund
Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Channel U.S. and Discovery Networks International (DNI) have announced the launch of a new Global Landmark Development Fund in the amount of $500,000 to fuel the next generation of epic series and landmark events. Discovery Channel and DNI are working in partnership to kickstart the next big programmes in science, adventure, history, engineering, natural history and more. "Discovery Channel is as committed as ever to pushing the boundaries of … [Read more...] about Discovery U.S. and DNI launch development fund
Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Silver Spring, MD/Singapore - Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arjan Hoekstra as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective September 1. As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Hoekstra will be responsible for developing the overall strategies for DNAP’s business to drive revenue across ad and affiliate sales, build the portfolio’s core brands and look for partnerships to drive the content and profile of DNAP within the … [Read more...] about Arjan Hoekstra named President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Network International acquires “Get Out Alive With Bear Grylls”
New York – Discovery Network International (DNI) and Electus International have announced the sale of extreme adventure reality-competition series Get Out Alive With Bear Grylls, headlined by world-renowned adventurer Bear Grylls. The series, slated to premiere in the U.S on NBC this summer, was co-produced by Bear Grylls Ventures and Ben Silverman 's multimedia studio, Electus. It will debut across Western Europe, CEEMEA (Central Eastern Middle East and Africa), Latin America and Asia … [Read more...] about Discovery Network International acquires “Get Out Alive With Bear Grylls”
Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel
Singapore – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced the return of survival expert and global phenomenon Bear Grylls with an all-new series, Bear Grylls: Ultimate Survivors (6x60’). The new series — commissioned by Julian Bellamy, Creative Director and Head of Production & Development, DNI, and Sarah Davies, Vice President of Development, Factual Programming, DNI — will air on Discovery Channel internationally. … [Read more...] about Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel