New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
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Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, previously announced to be a special one-off episode, is now airing in two parts. The two-part worldwide exclusive of Oprah’s Next Chapter will air as a special simulcast on Friday, January 18 (Part 1), and Saturday, January 19 (Part 2) at 10AM (SIN/HK time) on both Discovery Channel and TLC in Southeast Asia and across Asia-Pacific. Internationally, the special will air the same night on Discovery Channel … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey will speak exclusively with Lance Armstrong in his first no-holds-barred interview about the doping scandal. On Oprah Winfrey and Lance Armstrong: A Worldwide Exclusive, Armstrong will address the years of accusations of cheating, and charges of lying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his storied cycling career. The special 90-minute episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com on January … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
TLC explores New Asia in latest travel series
TLC is premiering a brand new travel series, Go Asia With Anita Kapoor, in September. In Go Asia With Anita Kapoor, Kapoor leaves no stone unturned as she explores Asia’s changing lifestyles shaped by the new-found prosperity in our own backyards. Crucial to supporting her in her quest are local agent provocateurs from a diverse range of backgrounds. These pioneers of new Asia provide their insider knowledge leading Kapoor to discover hidden local pleasures. The series, which starts … [Read more...] about TLC explores New Asia in latest travel series
Discovery details new collaboration with Tourism Malaysia
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of Discovery Communications, will feature in Discovery Channel’s Revealed: Malaysia’s Majesty – Twice A King, a one-hour documentary that chronicles the installation of DYMM Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah as Malaysia's 14th King, as part of a renewed partnership with Tourism Malaysia. The documentary is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere on Discovery Channel in Malaysia and across … [Read more...] about Discovery details new collaboration with Tourism Malaysia
Discovery expands in the Philippines
Manila – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines. In addition, its global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks … [Read more...] about Discovery expands in the Philippines
