iflix Ties Up with Discovery Networks Asia

Thanks to a newly signed pact, iflix subscribers will be able to stream and download an expanded selection of programming from some of Discovery Networks’ most popular brands.

Starting today, iflix adds three new channels to its roster. Discovery Channel brings with it shows such as Ed Stafford: Left for Dead, Marooned with Ed Stafford, Naked and Afraid, You Have Been Warned, Idris Elba: Fighter, Hacking the Wild, Bear Grylls: Breaking Point and Deadliest Catch. TLC features Cake Boss, Say Yes to the Dress, The Kings, 90 Day Fiance and Love at First Swipe, among others. The Animal Planet lineup includes My Cat From Hell, African Wild, Meet the Penguins, Wildest Islands of Indonesia, Frontier Borneo and Dogs: The Untold Story. In addition to its global hits, the offering from Discovery includes several local productions and localized programs.

Sean Carey, iflix’s group chief content officer, said: “Discovery captivates superfans around the globe with high quality content designed to inform, entertain and inspire. We are excited to add Discovery’s most popular brands to our extensive portfolio of the world’s most beloved entertainment brands. Now, iflix subscribers across Asia can stream or download the best of Discovery’s library in a dynamic, easy-to-navigate interface.”