A dispute regarding carriage conditions has broken out between Sky Deutschland and Discovery Networks Deutschland which could lead to Eurosport 1 HD, Eurosport 2 HD, Eurosport 360 HD and Discovery Channel being removed from the German pay-TV platform on February 1, 2017.
Discovery appoints Michael Lang as EVP
Discovery Communications has appointed Michael Lang as EVP of international development and digital.
Discovery offer fails to resolve Canal Digital row
Canal Digital and Discovery Networks are not commenting on suggestions that the programmer has reduced its demands in the carriage dispute that has removed its channels from Nordic screens.
Comcast accuses merger opponents of extortion
Comcast has angrily turned on both business partners and rivals against their opposition to its proposed $45 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable.
Discovery Channel to launch HD simulcast across Africa
Discovery Channel will launch its HD simulcast channel on June 0, 2014 across Africa for premium subscribers to the DStv DTH platform.
$1bn shortfall in Liberty F1 purchase
Plans by Liberty Global and Discovery Communications to purchase a 49% stake om Formula One may falter over a $1 billion gap in the valuation of the motor racing series.
Discovery Channel has widest distribution in Europe
The Discovery Channel is the widest distributed network in Europe, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
Discovery launches internet only TestTube
Discovery Communications has launched a new channel that will only be available over the internet.
Discovery finds widespread acceptance of Multiscreen world
Audiences in Central & East Europe, the Middle East and Africa are taking to Multiscreen delivery, catch up TV and so-called content snacking, according to a new report commissioned by Discovery Networks.
Discovery Networks take BT’s linear option
Discovery Networks UK has become the latest channel provider to sign a distribution agreement with BT for the carriage of some of its most popular channels.