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Discovery Networks International
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Kaplan’s international vision: creator-led content
Days into her new job as Discovery’s international content supremo, Marjorie Kaplan tells Stewart Clarke…
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Discovery poaches digital boss from DirecTV
Discovery Communications has hired Karen Leever as its new executive VP, digital media. She joins…
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Discovery “would love” to be on Apple platform
Discovery Communications is increasingly open to all forms of distribution including direct-to-consumer and would be…
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Channels switch on OTT
Premium, basic pay and free TV channels around the world are looking to OTT and…
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Discovery Channel plots 200+ territory doc launch
Discovery Channel has commissioned a documentary about Mount Everest’s Sherpa community that will rollout in…
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Discovery plans new Elba series
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION FESTIVAL: Discovery Networks International is working on another unscripted series with popular…
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Discovery restructures US nets
Discovery Communications has placed Rich Ross into a networks group president role as it realigns…
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Discovery names Kaplan int’l content president
Discovery Communications veteran Marjorie Kaplan has been named president of content Discovery Networks International. The…
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Discovery poaches Nat Geo’s Sayer
Discovery Networks International has poached factual production veteran Ed Sayer to join Phil Craig’s new…
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Fidel Castro doc set for Discovery
A documentary looking at the life of Cuban political leader Fidel Castro will launch in…
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Bastings rejoins Discovery
Discovery Communications has brought back Arthur Bastings to head up its operations across Asia Pacific. Bastings…
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Discovery’s Korn resurfaces at UK producer
Dan Korn has become creative director of Scotland’s STV Productions after recently leaving Discovery Networks…
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Discovery buys Setanta Sports Asia
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific is buying Setanta Sports Asia, a premium sports channel specialising in rugby…
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Discovery orders family reunion series
Discovery has commissioned Separated at Birth, a seven-part series that will follow surprising and emotional…
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Discovery makes Euro OTT play
Discovery Communications is launching its Dplay OTT service in three new markets in Europe. The…
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Pair of intn’l commissions for Discovery
Discovery has greenlit two new programmes for its international nets, an engineering blunders series and…
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Blue chip to new chip: natural history with bite
Stewart Clarke speaks to commissioners, producers, distributors and digital pioneers about their efforts to reimagine…
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Discovery’s McIntyre exits for Doc/Fest
Elizabeth McIntyre is exiting Discovery Networks International to become CEO and festival director of the Sheffield…
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Discovery’s Phil Craig unveils first slate
Discovery Networks International’s new executive vice president and chief creative officer Phil Craig has announced…
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Runner to cross Britain for Discovery
An endurance runner with traverse the length of Britain in a 1x60mins doc for Discovery…
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Discovery Channel plans on Racing Extinction
Discovery Channel has acquired domestic and international rights to Louie Psihoyos’ documentary Racing Extinction. Following…
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Discovery Intn’l takes a slice of Cake Boss
Discovery Networks International has come on board Cake Boss, partnering with Discovery’s US net TLC…
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Scripps hires ex-Discovery exec for int’l role
Scripps Networks International has recruited former Discovery exec Barbara Bellini for a London-based commercial affairs…
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Switchover founder buys into Italian prodco
The founder and former president of Italian channels group Switchover Media, Francesco Nespega, has bought…
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Discovery opens X-Ray Mega Airport
Discovery Networks International has commissioned X-Ray Mega Airport, a forensic, behind-the-scenes look at Frankfurt Airport…
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Scripps appoints Discovery veteran as Euro programming boss
Scripps Networks UK and EMEA has appointed long-time Discovery Networks International executive Katharina Feistauer as…
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News brief: Discovery orders Too Ugly for Love?
Discovery has ordered a new dating series Too Ugly for Love? for its international nets….
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Discovery goes Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Discovery Networks International has bought Running Wild with Bear Grylls for a number of its…
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Discovery finds Nomad Chef, new Baker Brothers
Discovery Networks International has commissioned a pair of food-themed series, one featuring roving chef Jock…
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Discovery claims best international quarter
Pay TV giant Discovery Communication’s international division has claimed the second quarter of this year…