Smithsonian Channel Launches on Brazil’s BluTV

Smithsonian Channel has launched on BluTV, expanding its presence in Brazil.

Smithsonian Channel launched in Brazil in April 2019. Since then, it has offered local audiences quality programming across history, travel, air and space, science, nature and pop culture. In Brazil, the channel’s content, including all local production curatorship, is overseen by Silvia Jafet, director of the international area of ​​Newco Pay TV.

In September, Smithsonian Channel received six Emmy nominations, of which the network earned two wins for the series Epic Yellowstone (Outstanding Cinematography) and America’s Hidden Stories: Mystery at Jamestown (Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design).

“It’s an extraordinary time for the world, and our entertaining and informative range of premium factual content has never been more valuable to people,” said David Royle, executive VP and chief programming officer at Smithsonian Channel. “Smithsonian Channel has been growing rapidly in popularity in Brazil and throughout Latin America, and we are thrilled to partner with BluTV. We look forward to sharing our award-winning portfolio of powerful documentaries and astonishing stories rich in history with this new audience.”