Discovery HD launches in Australia

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific in Australia has announced that Discovery HD has launched as one of the five dedicated 24/7 HD channels offered by Foxtel’s new service, Foxtel HD +. Discovery HD first launched in the Asia-Pacific region in 2005 and is now available in 17 international markets.

Mandy Pattinson, senior VP and general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said in a prepared statement, “The launch of Discovery HD reinforces our commitment to the market as well as investment in the future of television and new services that enhance the viewing experience. Discovery HD will showcase a broad range of rich content from the full suite of Discovery’s global networks, offering Australian audiences breathtaking quality and panoramic, immersive detail.”

Discovery HD is offered in 17 markets including Australia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Austria, Ireland, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. In the United States, Discovery Communications was the first broadcaster to offer a 24/7 HD network with the launch of HD Theatre in 2002. The company also operates five HD simulcast services in the US for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel and Planet Green. Discovery’s HD networks reach 17 million households worldwide.