MIPTV Spotlight: Discovery, Inc.

A new Science Channel three-part documentary series Silicon Valley: The Untold Story leads Discovery’s MIPTV slate this year.

The doc shines a light on the technological hub that lies just south of San Francisco and is home to brands such as Apple, Facebook, Intel and Google. The series looks at why it became such a fertile ground for technological breakthroughs.

In Secrets of the Underground, scientist Rob Nelson investigates the strangest subterranean locations in the world, while Giada on the Beach follows chef Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter, Jade, as they cook up casual meals for guests on their summer holiday. “These shows cross boundaries and are relatable, no matter where in the world you may be,” says Elliot Wagner, senior VP of global program sales for Discovery, Inc. “Most of what Discovery produces travels well, as the subject areas are universal.”