All Discovery articles – Page 28
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NewsUK indies in demand in DC
The Realscreen Summit in Washington, DC, was a hive of activity this week as 300 UK producers fought it out to secure commissions from US broadcasters.
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NewsDiscovery eyes Raw TV acquisition
Discovery Communications is eyeing a potential acquisition of UK indie Raw TV, signalling its intention to continue to snap up international production businesses.
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NewsWindfall returns to Strip The City
New York, Venice, Tokyo and Paris will be among the next crop of cities laid bare using innovative CGI technology after Windfall Films’ Strip The City was recommissioned for a second series.
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NewsDiscovery orders Blink nature series
Discovery has commissioned a four part natural history series from Blink Films about relationships struck up between humans and animals.
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NewsDiscovery names Hollinger replacement
Discovery’s chief digital officer JB Perrette is to become the broadcaster’s next international president following the departure of Mark Hollinger.
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NewsDiscovery uncovers Rise of the Nazi Party
Discovery is to air the Rise of the Nazi Party documentary after it acquired the series from World Media Rights.
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NewsRumpus wins debut order from TLC
TLC has commissioned a reality series fronted by Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby from fledgling indie Rumpus Media.
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NewsAnimal Planet joins C4 on Nile walk
Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet has partnered with Channel 4 on its ambitious documentary Walking The Nile.
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NewsTLC orders pregnant-at-50 doc
TLC has ordered a single doc from Talent TV South about a Shameless actress who has become pregnant aged 50.
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NewsDiscovery buys Troy across Europe
Discovery has acquired Channel 4 magic series Troy for a raft of its international channels after closing a deal with Endemol.
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NewsDiscovery eyes Scripps bid
Discovery Communications is reportedly considering a bid to acquire international channel operator Scripps Network Interactive, owner of the Food Network and Travel Channel.
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NewsLife for Shopgirls revealed by BBC2
BBC2 is to chart what life has been like for women working behind the shop counter in a social history series from Betty.
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NewsDSP Mandela doc to air across Discovery network
Discovery Networks International will premiere a Darlow Smithson Productions documentary about the late South African leader Nelson Mandela in the UK tonight.
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FeaturesQ&A: Helen Hawken, Discovery
The commissioner for animal content and director, production and development, factual reveals her wishlist
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NewsDiscovery orders fast turnaround Typhoon Haiyan doc
ITN Productions has travelled to the Philippines to make a fast turnaround documentary about Typhoon Haiyan for Discovery Networks International.
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NewsSky adds 14 channels to Sky Go
Sky has added 14 new channels including Comedy Central, Dave and Discovery to its multiplatform TV service Sky Go.
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NewsBetty apologises to musician Whitey
Betty has apologised to musician Whitey after he criticised the Discovery-owned indie for asking to use one of his tracks for free in a forthcoming production.
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Behind The ScenesBody Bizarre, Discovery
Our exploration of rare medical conditions took us on an emotional journey, says Brent Baker
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NewsBlink explores sloths for Animal Planet, DNI
US cable network Animal Planet is to air Blink Films’ wildlife documentary series Meet The Sloths.
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NewsBBC nature shows a turn-off in the US, says Discovery boss
Discovery pulled the plug on its £150m blue chip factual co-production deal with the BBC because US audiences find shows like Frozen Planet a turn-off, according to an executive involved in the decision.