Sony Lines Up Discovery as Content Partner for Cloud TV Service

NEW YORK: Discovery Communications is among the partners on board for Sony's new cloud-based TV service PlayStation Vue.

Discovery signed a deal with Sony Network Entertainment International to supply access to 18 networks and services, including all 13 U.S. channels and the digital entertainment offerings from Discovery Digital Networks and Animal Planet L!VE. This includes content from Discovery Channel, TLC, OWN, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and more.

“Discovery Communications’ award-winning portfolio of brands and compelling programming attract diverse and engaged audiences, and we are excited that viewers will soon have the opportunity to enjoy our family of networks on SNEI’s cloud-based TV service, PlayStation Vue,” said Eric Phillips, the president of domestic distribution at Discovery Communications. “Discovery’s strategic content investment and ownership allows us to be platform ready, and we are proud to partner with Sony to reach existing and new audiences with our world-class content.”
 
“Everyday TV is about to become extraordinary with our new cloud-based TV service, PlayStation Vue,” said Andrew House, the president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and group executive in charge of the Network Entertainment Business. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Discovery Communications and excited to offer their award-winning portfolio of content on PlayStation Vue for our users to discover and enjoy.”