DISCOVERY NETWORKS ASIA-PACIFIC EXPANDS OFFERING ON AORA TV WITH LAUNCH OF TLC, TURBO AND DISCOVERY HD WORLD
November 10, 2011 – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of the number-one nonfiction media company Discovery Communications, and PT. Karyamegah Adijaya (Aora TV Satelit), one of Indonesia’s leading pay-TV operators, announced the launch of TLC, Turbo and Discovery HD World on November 8.
TLC, DNAP’s global lifestyle channel, will be available on Channel 322 to subscribers of Aora’s Mantap package. Discovery Turbo, a unique channel dedicated to all things motored, and Discovery HD World, DNAP’s high definition network, will be introduced as part of Aora’s new Marvel package. Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD World will be on Channels 325 and Channel 830 respectively. DNAP already distributes Discovery Channel and Animal Planet on Aora.
Tom Keaveny, president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Aora has been a key partner for Discovery and we’re delighted to work with them to provide our viewers in Indonesia with an unmatched offering of compelling, high-quality content. Discovery HD World will also be available in Indonesia for the first time, offering audiences a viewing experience unlike any other – the best nonfiction content shot in HD.”
Offering a compelling line-up of HD programming, Discovery HD World in Indonesia will feature dynamic new content that maximises the potential of high-definition technology and lends itself perfectly to the type of rich, spectacular images Discovery is renowned for. These include A COUNTRY IMAGINED, a 13-part series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey through South Africa and explores the landscapes that have inspired artists, writers and musicians for centuries; andTRUE CRIME WITH APHRODITE JONES, a series that follows New York Times best-selling author Aphrodite Jones as she investigates some of the most bizarre murders and crimes of the century, from Anna Nicole Smith’s mysterious death to the unexpected release of feared serial killer Rodney Alcala.
Discovery is a pioneer in the HD arena and was the first international broadcaster to offer HD services in Asia-Pacific with the launch of Discovery HD in Japan in 2005. With the launch in Indonesia, Discovery now operates HD services in 12 markets in the region including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
One of the fastest-growing lifestyle channels in the United States, TLC features inspiring lifestyle and factual entertainment focused on travel, food, the environment, home improvement and gripping human interest stories. Exciting new programmes include FABULOUS CAKES, a behind-the-scenes look at America’s top bakeries and their extraordinary custom cakes that take the art of pastry above and beyond the everyday dessert; and BIZARRE FOODS WITH ANDREW ZIMMERN 4 which follows host Andrew Zimmern as he infiltrates markets and restaurants, taking viewers behind the scenes to savour the local cuisine – even if it is freaky fare that travellers won’t find on any typical menu.
Offering adrenaline-fuelled entertainment for those who love the thrill of speed, Discovery Turbo brings viewers along for the ride to experience the most exciting vehicles on Earth. Upcoming programmes include CHASING CLASSIC CARS 3 which follows Ferrari expert and master car restorer, Wayne Carini, as he takes viewers on his personal mission to uncover the world’s most rare and exotic cars; and FIFTH GEAR 19, delivering concise opinions, razor sharp driving, hard hitting consumer advice and a lovingly compiled selection of some of the best cars in the world.
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About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 142 worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery HD, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. In Asia-Pacific, seven Discovery brands reach 528 million cumulative subscribers in 34 countries with programming customized in 14 languages.
aora TV satelit
PT. Karyamegah Adijaya (aoraTV satelit) is Indonesia’s fast growing pay-TV company based in Jakarta. As a subscription-based TV service, aora TV satelit began operations in December 2010 and it covers Indonesia nationwide utilising the Ku-Band frequency from Measat-3A satellite. With the tagline “Asyiknya 24 Jam” (Enjoying 24 hours of Excitement), aora holds a positive mission providing edutainment experiences to all of its subscribers. Moving forward to the next level, aora TV satelit retains an innovative spirit and passion to bring aora HD (High Definition) service to the market, with the objective to strengthen its position within the pay TV industry in Indonesia. aora TV satelit creates a new trend and lifestyle to watch TV by offering its affordable packages. Now it’s time for satellite TV, now it’s time for aora HD entertainment.
Contact:
Charmaine Huet/Stephanie Tan
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