Malaysia – TLC announced that Malaysian personalities, renowned fashion designer Jovian Mandagie and television presenter/actress Daphne Iking will host the Asian debut of its hit reality TV series SAY YES TO THE DRESS. Brides-to-be will be excited to learn that Jovian Mandagie, widely regarded as one of Malaysia’s top designers, will be upping the sartorial quotient of the show with his famously eclectic haute couture sensibilities. Jovian’s memorable designs have earned him an exclusive … [Read more...] about Say Yes To The Dress Asia announces hosts
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HK Tourism Board and Discovery collaboration
Singapore/Manila –The three-part series of A Taste of Hong Kong sees the return of Ian Wright – one of TLC’s most renowned hosts – to the channel. Ian, together with Hong Kong chef and foodie extraordinaire Christian Yang, will explore and curate Hong Kong’s exciting food scene to present the best food experiences the booming metropolis has to offer. The end of each episode also features a dish created by Christian. A Taste of Hong Kong premieres on TLC in September across Southeast Asia and in … [Read more...] about HK Tourism Board and Discovery collaboration
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Parent brand: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Sub or sibling brands: Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery HD World, TLC, Eve, Turbo, DMAX, Investigation Discovery, Eurosport, Eurosport News, Setanta Sports. Ownership in Asia: Discovery Communications Senior executive for Asia: Arthur Bastings, President & Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Channel description: DMAX is the definitive factual entertainment destination for … [Read more...] about Lifestyle Channels
GRB’s factual programming deals
Sherman Oaks, CA- GRB Entertainment announced deals for two factual make-over series in Canada -- Secret Guide to Fabulous and My First Home; and a family-oriented food competition format to Sweden for Recipe Rehab. Blue Ant Media acquired Secret Guide to Fabulous, from executive producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos. Game TV took two seasons of home-buying series My First Home, produced for TLC. Sweden’s Elk Production acquired the format Recipe Rehab, from the creator of The Biggest Loser. … [Read more...] about GRB’s factual programming deals
Discovery partners with Turmeric Vision
India- Discovery Communications have agreed to partner with India’s top culinary celebrity Sanjeev Kapoor, by acquiring a majority share in Turmeric Vision Private Limited, which owns and operates pay-TV network, FoodFood and its digital products. Discovery’s investment in FoodFood underscores its strategy to deepen and expand its presence in India to grow audience share across all screens, and to complement and strengthen its existing portfolio of female and lifestyle brands including TLC … [Read more...] about Discovery partners with Turmeric Vision
Discovery commissions 13 new projects
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific today announced 13 new local productions commissioned out of Asia-Pacific for the network’s various brands including flagship Discovery Channel, leading travel and lifestyle channel TLC, and Discovery Kids. The shows are produced with local production companies and crews, and/or feature local talent, bringing a truly local flavour to programmes that are made for an international audience. The slate of local productions further reinforces … [Read more...] about Discovery commissions 13 new projects
