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Discovery
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CuriosityStream reveals plans to float, valued at $330m
Factual streamer CuriosityStream – launched by Discovery founder John Hendricks in 2015 – is to…
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TBI Weekly: Are we in the midst of a watershed moment for streaming?
Streaming has become the prevalent force among content-hungry consumers over the past few years, but…
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News round-up: Discovery goes Wild with Talos; Edinburgh TV Festival names Alternative MacTaggart; Painless, D4E deal
Discovery goes Wild with Talos Discovery has commissioned a new reality series, 100 Days Wild,…
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Discovery’s David Zaslav outlines plans for ‘SUV of streamers’
Discovery is close to unveiling details of plans for a US streaming service that CEO…
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Discovery Germany to buy Leonine’s Tele 5
Discovery Germany has agreed to acquire Leonine’s entertainment channel Tele 5. The deal also is…
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Discovery veteran joins John Hendricks’ Curiosity Stream as global strategy chief
John Hendricks’ factual streamer CuriosityStream has appointed Discovery’s former president of global distribution Bill Goodwyn…
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Discovery’s streaming chief Peter Faricy resigns with trio taking up remit
Discovery’s CEO of direct-to-consumer business Peter Faricy has resigned, with the factual giant appointing three…
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Sky and Discovery ink new multi-year carriage deal
Comcast-owned broadcaster Sky has signed a new carriage deal with Discovery across the UK, Ireland,…
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Discovery to take Oprah’s two-night racism special around the world
Oprah Winfrey is to host a two-night special in response to the continuing civil unrest…
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News round-up: Salto gets ‘Happily Married’; TVG seeks another ‘Wife Swap’; NHK 8K picks up ‘Wife Of A Spy’ and more…
Salto gets ‘Happily Married’ New French streaming platform Salto has picked up dark comedy drama…