Tag: Discovery

Discovery, Inc. has entered into exclusive discussions with BT Group to create a new sports venture in the U.K. through the combination of its Eurosport business in the U.K. and Ireland with BT Sport.

Discovery has revealed its plans for 2022 Olympic Winter Games coverage in Europe, including 1,200 hours of live sport, a reimagined version of the Cube and a slate of documentaries leading up to the games.

Discovery and Cyfrowy Polsat have inked a joint-venture agreement to create a video streaming platform that will operate in Poland and international markets.

Discovery has tapped Paul Rehrig for the role of general manager of Eurosport digital.

Andrew Georgiou has been appointed as president of Eurosport and global sports rights and sports marketing solutions at Discovery.

BBC Studios and Discovery have announced the completion of the UKTV split, with Discovery taking full ownership of the venture’s lifestyle channels and BBC Studios controlling the entertainment channels.

Discovery is bringing DMAX to the U.K. as a free-to-air brand for young male audiences, beginning January 16.

ProSiebenSat.1 Media and Discovery have announced plans to combine their streaming assets in Germany to create a new platform, bringing together 7TV, maxdome and Eurosport Player and inviting other local broadcasters to participate.

Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer for Discovery and factual, and Luke Hyams, head of originals at YouTube EMEA, are slated to speak during this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.

LONDON: Discovery's 12 channels could disappear from Sky and NOW TV in the U.K., as negotiations regarding a new carriage deal have stalled.