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  • Ferrero India, Discovery Channel launch Kinder Joy’s ‘Natoons’ collection

    Ferrero India, Discovery Channel launch Kinder Joy’s ‘Natoons’ collection

    Mumbai: The confectionery brand of Ferrero, Kinder Joy (manufacturers of sweet-packaged products) has announced its portfolio expansion in India with the launch of Kinder Joy ‘Natoons’ emphasising the purpose of ‘Learning about Animals’ for kids.  

    With an aim to strengthen its purpose, Kinder Joy has joined hands with Discovery Channel, a brand with a strong commitment to conservation and protection of wildlife. The collection will showcase life-like toy figures of animals such as moorish idol, whale, killer whale, tortoise, macaw yellow, macaw blue, toucan, turtle, porcupine, armadillo, seal, and basilisk.

    Backed by an integrated marketing approach & bespoke content from Discovery’s vast library of content, the partnership will be promoted through multiple touchpoints across both partners’ platforms that immerse consumers in the world of animals. Discovery branded Kinder Joy ‘Natoons’ will be available in India and supported by a consumer engagement program that will highlight the promotion’s key values. To ensure consumer participation, contests will also be hosted to deliver a compelling and an enriching experience to kids.

    Additionally, ‘Natoons’ will also be a part of the phygital experience through the AR feature on the free-for-all ‘Applaydu’ app, developed by Kinder. Specifically, designed Natoons POS (point of sale) material will be visible at retail outlets to create awareness and drive penetration. The Applaydu app QR code on the POS material will additionally assist in driving digital integration, allowing shoppers to bring the toys to life in store and generate excitement at the point of purchase.  

    Speaking on the occasion, Ferrero regional marketing manager Indian subcontinent – Kinder Brands Amedeo Aragona said, “Playtime is vital to children’s growth and development, and we understand that children learn through play. The new ‘Natoons’ range is another step in nurturing their imagination & creativity and is designed to deliver learning opportunities through fun, engaging content. We truly believe that the ‘Applaydu’ app’s augmented reality feature will bring the Natoons collection to life and further enhance the learning experience.”

    Sharing his thoughts on the association, Warner Bros. Discovery SVP – international consumer products Ian Woods said, “We are thrilled to partner with Kinder Joy to provide families across India with an exciting collaboration spanning across multiple touchpoints. Working closely with our local marketing & content production teams we are thrilled to be bringing new experiences to our audiences that not only enlighten but also leave them inspired to learn more. Our partnership with Ferrero really allows kids to learn more about their local wildlife and make them aware of the world around them.”

    Kinder Joy ‘Natoons’ has been introduced pan India and is priced at Rs 45. It will be available across all leading retail outlets, including modern trade and traditional stores pan India. Along with this, consumers will be able to buy the product on e-commerce platforms.

    With Kinder Joy ‘Natoons,’ the company is taking a step forward towards strengthening its presence in the Indian market, which is driven by the trust and love of consumers for Kinder products. Kinder Joy ‘Natoons’ is manufactured at the State-of-the-Art factory situated at Baramati, Pune.

  • Discovery’s ‘Into the Wild’ featuring Ajay Devgn reaches 13.6 mn TV audiences

    Discovery’s ‘Into the Wild’ featuring Ajay Devgn reaches 13.6 mn TV audiences

    Mumbai: Discovery India’s “Into the Wild” with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn which premiered on 25 October on the Discovery Channel has garnered a unique reach of 13.6 million across the network channels. It became the highest-rated show in the infotainment genre this year with 605K AMAs (average minutes audiences; 2+ India).

    The show has garnered a high TSV of 19 minutes. Discovery channel alone is rated higher than all infotainment channels put together and accounts for 55 per cent channel share in the infotainment genre.

    The journey started with a special edition of “Man Vs Wild” with Bear Grylls and PM Modi which was billed as the TV event of the year. Followed by “Into The Wild” with superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, generating record TV ratings and viewership for the cult new franchise. The latest episode of “Into The Wild” with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn has continued the legacy for being the most-watched show in the genre this year too.

    “Within its first-week premiere on discovery+, the show opened to rave reviews from the audience witnessing a strong momentum in subscription because of its gripping content and also with its truly out-of-the-box and disruptive marketing innovations,” said a spokesperson from the company.

    (Source: BARC India| TG: All 2+ I Market: India (U+R) |Period: Week 43’2021|AMAs)

    (Source: BARC India| TG: All 2+|Market: India(U+R) |Period: Week 43’2021 | 8pm-9pm |ATS)

    (Source: BARC India| TG: All 2+|Market: India(U+R) |Period: 25th Oct 2021 8pm-9pm |Channel Share %)

  • ‘India’s Space Odyssey’ is the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary work: director Pria Somiah

    ‘India’s Space Odyssey’ is the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary work: director Pria Somiah

    Mumbai: ‘India’s Space Odyssey’, the all-new discovery+ Original currently steaming exclusively on the platform celebrates the 60-year-long successful journey of India’s space programme pioneered by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).

    Produced by Miditech Studios and narrated in Hindi by actor and space enthusiast R Madhavan, the documentary depicts how this mission started by Dr Homi Bhabha and Dr Vikram Sarabhai was taken forward by their able successors including the former president of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Prof Satish Dhawan, and Dr G Madhavan Nair.

    The documentary captures landmark achievements of India’s Space Programme which help in understanding the tough circumstances under which Isro scripted its success story beginning with SLV3, and more recently the ‘Chandraayan’ and ‘Mangalyaan’ missions as well as the Organisation’s most ambitious ‘Gaganyaan’ programme which will be India’s first manned mission to space.  

    However, beyond the triumph and celebration is a story of sheer grit and determination that kept the mission going in the face of tribulations, limitations as well as condescension from certain quarters, and this is what director Pria Somiah intended to capture in the 48-minute-long documentary.  

    Somiah is an award-winning film-maker, having won a Green Oscar and several accolades at New York Festivals World’s Best Television & Film Award, UNICEF Asia Pacific Child Rights Award – Hanoi, International Gold Panda Award, Sichuan TV Festival, Cine Golden Eagle Awards, USA and World Media Festival for documentaries such as ‘Mangalyaan: India’s Mission to Mars’, ‘Megafloods: Kerala’, ‘Mumbai Attack’, ‘IC 814 Hijack’, ‘Silent Screams: India’s fight against rape’, ‘Megastructures: Mumbai’s Chattrapati International Airport’, ‘Skeleton Lake’, ‘Inside: Asia’s Largest Prison’, ‘India’s Game Changers’, ‘Undercover Asia: Girls for Sale’, and ‘Freedom to Love (Honour Killings)’.

    As the executive director at Miditech Studios, the television production company with which she has been associated for over 28 years, Somiah is responsible for content strategy and business development for a variety of content formats for internet platforms and international broadcasters such NatGeo, Discovery Channel, BBC World, Disney, Turner, UN Organisations, as well Indian Government Ministries, to name a few.

    In this candid interview, Somiah takes us through the making of ‘India’s Space Odyssey’ as well as the thrill and challenges of documenting monumental events that strengthened India’s resolution of becoming a leader in space exploration.

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    On the idea behind India’s Space Odyssey

    With new and ambitious missions like Gaganyaan being planned, and the encouragement of the private sector to enter Space Tech, India’s Space program is a highly topical issue. We felt the story of how we got here is an important one to tell.

    While documenting the Mars Mission for NatGeo a few years ago, I was involved with a lot of research during which I learnt that 1962 was when India’s space programme actually started and it’s going to be 60 years in 2022. Because this coincided roughly with 75 years of the country’s independence, it was also the perfect timing I thought. And that’s when we pitched the idea of doing a commemorative film to Discovery.

    On building the narrative

    With India’s Space Odyssey we wanted to put out not just facts, but a holistic understanding of how events unfolded at Isro through national and global events that impacted our space programme, and other significant factors such as India’s policy of non-alignment. So we built the narrative around three themes – scientific milestones, the impact of global events, and then visualising all of this through archive material, biographies, photographs etc.

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    On the process and elements involved

    We waded through archive material from different sources in India as well as Nasa and Roscosmos and interviewed experts from Isro, Nasa, and Glavkosmos to get an Indian and international perspective of how different events unfolded; a sort of anecdotal telling in parts.

    Asif Siddiqi, the space historian, and professor at Fordham University, New York, helped context the impact of global politics on India’s space program.

    As a storytelling device, hand-drawn animation was used to bring alive a moment in history. These were created by well-known animation director Prakash Moorthy. Especially composed music by Shantanu Sudame set the mood of events as they unfolded. 3D animation done by Purple Monkey was used to visualise the big missions to Moon and Mars. The script was written by Joshua Whitehead.

    On the biggest challenge of telling this story

    It’s a challenge to tell the story of 60 years in a one-hour documentary so we chose turning points in the history of India’s Space program, e.g., the choice of Thumba, Kerala, as a Rocket launch site and how it was officially designated a UN International Scientific Facility in 1968. This got the world’s space scientists to Kerala and Indian scientists greatly benefited from those interactions as one saw these relationships grow over the decades to come.

    Another turning point came with the ability to launch our own satellites. The SLV 3 story, with its initial problems and subsequent success, exemplifies the dedication and innovative, never-say-die spirit of Isro’s scientists.

    On the most elating experience while making the documentary

    Through this documentary, we have tried to capture the spirit of Isro and the culture of critical analysis it has nurtured over the years where even a junior scientist can question the project director.

    These are people without fancy degrees; they come from provincial engineering colleges and have really worked their way up. They have grown within the Isro system working with indigenous technology. The most well-known example is that of one of Isro’s most senior scientists and directors – SATCOM, TK Anuradha who began as a graduate. ‘India’s Space Odyssey’ is thus the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary work.

    On the role of media in India’s Space Diplomacy

    Whether it’s putting up a fleet of satellites or sending a mission to Mars, these are huge scientific endeavours involving mindboggling complexity. India’s space story is pretty unique in that, unlike certain other organisations we did not have large resources at our disposal. Despite these challenges we are among the top six space agencies in the world today – a victory considered impossible by some around the world.

    So, yes, these stories need to be told. After IT, space tech is one of our strengths, and now with the Prime Minister encouraging private players, it will definitely emerge as a big growth area for India. The media has a very big role to play in documenting successes like these. 

  • Discovery set to premiere ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn’

    Discovery set to premiere ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn’

    Mumbai: Discovery India is all set to premiere “Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn” on 25 October on Discovery channels and digitally on 22 October via streaming platform discovery+.

    The broadcast premiere of the show is scheduled at 8 p.m IST on 14 linear channels including Discovery Channel, Discovery HD, Discovery Tamil, Animal Planet, Animal Planet HD, TLC, TLC HD, Discovery ID, Discovery ID HD, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Kids, Eurosport, and Eurosport HD. 

    The broadcaster has also released a trailer giving a sneak peek into the episode.

    “This is my first ever expedition into the wild and I can tell you it wasn’t child’s play!” said Devgn. “My father was an action director and in my career span of 30 years in the Indian industry, I have had the fortune to play several roles including some dangerous action ones too. And, this was one of those times when I had to put those learnings to the test again.”

    The special episode has attracted marquee advertisers including Vini Cosmetics and Citroen as ‘co-powered by’ sponsors. While Dell, Omron Healthcare, Spotify, and Amazon Alexa have come on board as ‘associate’ sponsors, LIC is the ‘partner’ sponsor for the title.

    “Into the Wild with Bear Grylls is one of our most acclaimed and loved series and with the new episode, the motive was clear – to make it bigger, better and widen our audience base. The show has been appreciated worldwide and we expect to land big with this special season,” said Discovery Inc managing director – South Asia Megha Tata.

    Produced by The Natural Studios and Banijay Asia, the show will be available in seven languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, Malayalam, and Kannada. The episode will exclusively premiere on discovery+ India and the Philippines followed by other EMEA regions, including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It will also be showcased on Discovery’s network of channels in over 140 countries.

    “To get to take the legendary Ajay into the wild and have an adventure with him was a privilege,” said Bear Grylls. “Desert islands are always tough to survive on and Ajay showed total commitment to do what we needed to get out in one piece. He was also incredibly honest, sharing so many insights into his life and career and I value that honesty so much.”

    “Into The Wild with Bear Grylls” has featured many recognised faces in the Indian film industry including Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, and also featured India’s prime minister Narendra Modi.

  • Discovery India launches travelogue promoting Uttar Pradesh

    Discovery India launches travelogue promoting Uttar Pradesh

    Mumbai: Discovery Communications India, in association with the Uttar Pradesh government, is all set to launch an exclusive travelogue “Heritage Trails, One District, One Product.” 

    Releasing on Discovery channel and discovery+ on 25 September, the documentary highlights the states’ rich culture, diversity, and the plan to ensure livelihood to the MSME sectors and accelerate economic development under ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) – a vital scheme set up by the government to preserve the indigenous crafts and artisans and boost the MSME economy.

    “When we speak of culture and legacy, the one word that comes to mind is India. Being a diverse and secular country, every part of India including Uttar Pradesh oozes tradition in numerous forms and it is important to protect it in every way possible,” said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. “Our association with the Discovery for ODOP initiative is a step towards spreading awareness, protecting, and propagating the rich heritage of our country and generating self-employment.”

    The documentary is hosted by popular TV actor Gaurav Chopra who takes the audience to cities like Agra and Varanasi and gives them an immersive experience as he learns about and makes the products with the local artisans, and understands how these crafts are related to their livelihood and welfare. The documentary will reveal the true indigenous side of Uttar Pradesh while elaborating on the government’s efforts to promote and rescale its local crafts and products that give the state its identity. It also highlights crafts like Gulabi Meenakari and Marble Inlay work that is exclusive to the state.

    “We at Discovery, are delighted to partner with the government of Uttar Pradesh for this one-of-a-kind documentary which beautifully captures encouraging stories and puts a spotlight on the state’s art and rich culture,” said Discovery Inc managing director for South Asia Megha Tata. “We can’t emphasise enough on this commendable programme by the government which not just provides livelihood to the district but also showcases India’s culture and art forms in the global market. Hoping our viewers find it equally enlightening and empowering.”

    Viewers can watch the documentary on Discovery Turbo and Discovery Science as well. 

  • Discovery lines up special shows on World Environment Day

    Mumbai: A special lineup of shows will be unveiled from 12 pm to 5 pm on Discovery Plus and Discovery Channel for Indian audiences on 5 June to mark World Environment Day. The popular host of Jeremy Wade’s Mighty Rivers, will also provide a special feature on the increasing pollution levels of the Amazon, Ganges, Yangtze, Mississippi, Danube, and the Zambezi river networks that will be an added attraction on the channels.

    Wild Karnataka

    Karnataka is the home to some of the richest wild places on the planet and boasts of rich biodiversity, most of it still unknown to the public. The film also appreciates the efforts of people, the government, and the forest department who are committed to saving nature for future generations to marvel at.

    The movie spotlights the state government’s initiative called The Tiger Foundation of Karnataka Forest Department (TFKFD), as a crusade to save the majestic tigers and elephants found more abundantly here than anywhere else in India. The money raised through the show was donated to the TFKFD. The documentary sends a message of hope, not just across India but the whole world. Leading film stars lent their voice over for the narrative in the documentary in different languages. Sir David Attenborough narrates the English segment; Rajkumar Rao does the voice-over in Hindi, Prakash Raj in Telugu and Tamil, and Rishab Shetty in Kannada.

    The Story of Plastics

    The documentary focuses on the timeline of the growing plastic pollution crisis. It exposes the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the fallaciously recommended solution of plastic recycling. It also highlights the excessive environmental damage that it causes along with the human rights abuse that occurs in the industry throughout the production of plastic products.

    India 2050

    This documentary gives us a glimpse into the potential damage climatic change can bring upon us in the future if we do not take responsible steps to safeguard our environment today. The documentary feature articulates the potential danger of uncontrolled environmental degradation and serves as a much-needed wake-up call. This world environment day, India 2050 will urge every Indian to take the first step to become a responsible citizen.

    Jeremy Wade’s Mighty River Monsters

    In this new, six-part series, Jeremy sets out to examine and explore some of the planet’s largest waterways with the same immersive style that made Jeremy Wade’s Mighty River Monsters a global success. He’ll be taking the pulse of the Amazon, the Ganges, the Yangtze, the Mississippi, the Danube, and the Zambezi to understand how exploitation and pollution contribute to the ruin of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities and home to majestic freshwater giants.

    Great Global Clean-up

    The show focuses on people from across the world who got together in clean-up drives in parks and beaches at an event called the “Great Global Clean-up”. It features Zac Efron and Zach King with local superstars and people from across the world who lent a helping hand to clean as much waste as possible, setting a target to collect a hundred billion pieces of trash from public places across the world.

  • Discovery Channel’s Feelin Alive returns to take viewers on another epic ride

    Discovery Channel’s Feelin Alive returns to take viewers on another epic ride

    MUMBAI: After a long time of being cooped up at home, a lot us are craving that feeling of exhilaration that comes from participating in extreme adventure sports. The adrenaline rush, the sheer excitement, the butterflies in the stomach before taking the plunge are all hallmarks of what great adventures look like. Discovery Channel is all set to bring back the thrill of extreme sports with an exciting new season of its adventure reality series Feelin Alive season two, this time, helmed by two very dynamic and talented hosts – Amol Parashar and Cyrus Sahukar.

    Presented by Mi 10T pro and in partnership with Audible, White Hat Jr, Renault, Amul, Ather energy, and Behrouz Biryani, Feelin Alive season two premieres on 28 December, 2020 on Discovery Channel, Discovery HD, TLC and TLC HD.

    Shot in one of the most beautiful locations in India, Manali, the four-part series will see hosts Amol Parashar and Cyrus Sahukar as they go around discovering the unknown and overcoming their fears. Training under experts, the duo will set out to perform some extreme sports including slacklining at Jagat Sukh, canyoning at Jogini Falls, snowboarding at Solang Valley, and ATV off-roading. This action-packed season is sure to make the viewers feel alive.

    Amol Parashar said, “It was an amazing experience. I have never felt such thrill in my life! Manali is such a beautiful place, but this time, it was more than just the beauty of this place that I got to savour. That thrill of trying something new for the first time was priceless. To be honest, it was a bit nerve wracking for me before I tried these extreme sports. But once I got into it, I was loving every moment of it. I am grateful to Discovery Channel for such an awesome show, which I not only enjoyed shooting, but one that also helped me overcome my fears.”

    Cyrus Sahukar said, “I thoroughly enjoyed myself while shooting for Feelin Alive season two. It was a fun and a very beautiful experience being in Manali. I feel, trying new things really helps you overcome your fears. I would watch people doing all these things and being all cool, on Discovery Channel in fact, but never had the courage to do this on my own, until now. And boy am I glad to have had the opportunity. This is going to be one experience I will remember for the rest of my life.”

    Discovery Communications India south Asia MD Megha Tata said, “Discovery has been synonymous with real life entertainment in India and shows like Feelin Alive further enhance that offering. We are delighted to bring back the extreme adventure show Feelin Alive, and collaborate with Mi 10T Pro to drive synergies and accompany the new hosts, Cyrus Sahukar and Amol Parashar on this adventurous journey. We are also happy to associate with some of the leading brands for this show.”

    “We are extremely delighted to partner with Discovery India and embark on an adventurous journey with Feelin Alive, one of their renowned and thrilling shows. Today smartphones define not only the way we plan and execute our travels but also how we document them. Owing to the unprecedented advancement in technology, smartphones have definitely ousted traditional cameras, especially for travel photography,” said Mi India MD Manu Kumar Jain. “Allowing users to create and share visual content using smartphones, the Mi 10T Pro which has been featured in this show, is an epitome of technology and creativity and is a perfect companion for all power users.”

  • Discovery Channel wins big at Asian academy creative awards

    Discovery Channel wins big at Asian academy creative awards

    MUMBAI: Achieving a new milestone, Discovery Channel has scored an impressive hat trick by bagging top honours for three phenomenal shows Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi, India 2050 and Man, Woman and #MeToo at the Asian academy creative awards, held recently  in Singapore. 

    One of the most popular episodes of the adventure show Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi won the award for the best non scripted entertainment. The documentary India 2050 produced by Wide Angle Films for Discovery Channel, India received an award for best direction while, Discovery Channel’s documentary on patriarchy and its various ramifications in Indian society which was produced by Vice India, Man, Woman and #MeToo, won the award for the best current affairs programme or series. 

    Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi features survivalist Bear Grylls as he embarks on an adventure into the jungles of India with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This special episode had been shot in the Jim Corbett National Park, and showcased a frank and freewheeling journey, throwing light on wildlife conservation and highlighting issues related to environmental change. The adventurous pair even had to make a raft & cross a jungle river together! 

    India-2050 takes a hard-hitting look at the existential threat of climate change in India. Combining visual effects built on projected outcomes, with compelling human stories from across the nation, this is a riveting, first-of-its-kind account of the impending climate crisis. The documentary begins with Jaipur, known as the pink city of India, but imagined as in 2050, completely buried under piles of sand. It then moves into the future of currently flourishing metropolises of Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, giving viewers a terrifying glimpse of what is to come, for each of these metro cities. 

    Man, Woman and #MeToo, while tracing the #MeToo movement across India, delves into the origins of patriarchy in the country, the magnitude of the problem and how each one of us has played a part in it – as enablers, almost on a daily basis. It also features specialists who explain the reasons of India's inherent patriarchy through real-life examples and case studies.

    Entertainment factual & lifestyle original content PR director Sai Abishek said, “It is our constant effort to offer world class documentaries to discerning Indian fans which not only entertains them but also encourages and inspires. I am proud to learn that India 2050 and Man Woman and #MeToo have been recognized globally with these wins at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, Singapore. Another feather in our cap and a testament of our constant endeavour to deliver impactful documentaries. It is also a delightful feeling to have Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi bring home yet another prestigious win.” 

    Man Vs Wild With Bear Grylls and PM Modi is produced for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited by Bear Grylls Ventures & Electus a Propagate company, where Bear Grylls, Delbert Shoopman, Rob Buchta and Elizabeth Schulze are executive producers and Ben Simms is co-executive producer. India 2050 is produced by Wide Angle Films for Discovery Channel while, Man, Woman and #MeToo is a Vice India production. All three titles are streaming now on India’s first aggregated real-life entertainment streaming app- discovery+.

    The Asian academy creative awards (AAA’s) have been established to serve the creative industries as the pinnacle of their achievement in content creation and media production.

  • Discovery channel India celebrates 25 years

    Discovery channel India celebrates 25 years

    MUMBAI: On 15 August 2020, Discovery channel will commemorate its 25th anniversary in India by hosting celebrations on-air, online, and in the heart of communities around the country. To mark the milestone, Discovery has launched a new campaign #KeepExploring with noted actor Rahul Bose doing the voice-over. The network is also unveiling a slew of blue-chip documentaries and specials across genres such as dventure, survival, mystery, and wilddlife to celebrate the 25th anniversary. The breath-taking line-up for the next few months includes titles including ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls’, ‘Expedition Unknown’, ‘Savage Builds’, ‘Mysteries at the Museum’,’ Body Hack S3’ and ‘Walking The Elephants’ among many more.

    “Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content. In these twenty-five years, Discovery has emerged as the foremost, the most trusted broadcaster in real-life entertainment in the country,” said Discovery MD – south Asia Megha Tata. “We are proud to say that Discovery has ignited the passion inside all of us to be curious, explore and be more engaged with the natural world.  We will further accelerate our efforts to showcase never-seen-before Premium Discovery titles, must-watch documentaries, India originals, and exclusive acquisitions.”

    “I have been a passionate Discovery watcher and fed hugely on science, travel, and nature shows when the channel was initially launched in India. Being a part of this campaign took me down memory lane – How The Universe Works, Man vs Wild…I can go on,” said Bose. “I love the thought #KeepExploring – because that’s what Discovery leads you to do – explore new places, new concepts, new ideas for the future that you never dreamt existed. It urges people to go beyond the limits of human imagination.”

    Over the past 25 years, Discovery has launched iconic, all-time favorite shows, such as ‘Morgan Freeman’s Through The Wormhole’, ‘How The Universe Works’, ‘How It’s Made’, ‘How Do They Do It?’, ‘Storm Chasers’, ‘You Have Been Warned’, ‘Man Vs Wild’, ‘MythBusters’, ‘Expedition Unknown’, ‘Walking The Himalayas’, ‘River Monsters’ and ‘Gold Rush’ et al.

    In India, the channel has launched a series of impactful shows on Indian armed forces including ‘India’s Paratroopers – Earning the Badge’, ‘Revealed: LOC’,’ Battle Ops’, ‘Revealed: National Defence Academy’, ‘Revealed Siachen’, and 1965: India’s Battles and Heroes’  and Breaking Point franchise on ‘Air Force Academy’, ‘Indian Submariners’, ‘High Altitude Warfare School’, ‘Women Fighter Pilots’ and ‘Commando School Belgaum’.  Discovery’s ‘Man vs Wild with Prime Minister Modi’ is the highest-rated show in the genre to date followed by ‘Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Superstar Rajinikanth’.

    Discovery Channel was launched in India on 15 August 1995.  The infotainment channel is available in seven languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali. Discovery India, today, offers 14 channels and has recently launched India’s first real-life entertainment streaming application Discovery Plus.

  • Harbour Rights licenses two wildlife titles to KBS

    Harbour Rights licenses two wildlife titles to KBS

    MUMBAI: Harbour Rights has licensed two wildlife 4K HDR titles to Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), the national public broadcaster of South Korea. The titles are ‘Fear On The Savannah’ (52 minutes) and ‘The Lucky Zebra’ (52 minutes), both produced by Ampersand, which respectively explores the emotion of fear in the wild and herbivores survival behaviour.

    Moreover, Discovery Channel Asia has committed to the pre-acquisition of 4K series:  ‘The Pearl River Delta: China’s Greater Bay’, a cultural and travel sequel from the producer of Macau From Above.

    In Thailand, True Vision acquired a 40 Hours package, including ‘Too Young To Die’ (12 x 52 minutes), sharing well-known icons stories who remain contemporary legends as well as ‘On The Wine Road’ (10 X 52 minutes), which presents the world’s most beautiful and unusual vineyards.

    Also, the latest episodes of best seller FLAVORS 4K series went to TVB in Hong Kong and VTV in Vietnam as part of an 80-hour package, which also includes wildlife, history and lifestyle titles.

    To view catalogue and programmes: www.harbour-rights.com

    Hong Kong-based Harbour Rights is a TV distribution company, focusing on documentary and factual content, with an offer of over 2000 hours of programmes ranging from nature, wildlife, travel to history, arts, business, and many more. The company currently distributes catalogues from European and Asian producers in the APAC region.