What is another name for the Discovery Channel?

For other uses, see Discovery Channel (disambiguation). Discovery Channel (known as The Discovery Channel from 1985 to 1995, and often referred to as simply Discovery) is an American multinational pay television network and flagship channel owned by Discovery, Inc., a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav. As of June 2012

Where can I watch Discovery Channel in Asia?

In South East Asia, Discovery Channel is available on digital subscription television. Discovery Channel Asia still shows crime programs (such as Most Evil and The FBI Files). Many programs feature development and society in Asian countries, especially in India and China.

Who owns the Discovery Channel in Germany?

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Discovery Channel is part of the Premiere digital network and supplies specific programs to other networks like ZDF and kabel eins. Discovery Communications is also owner of the documentary-channel XXP. The channel was bought in the spring of 2006 from its former shareholders Spiegel TV and “dctp”.

What is the Discovery Go TV Everywhere?

In December 2015, Discovery Communications launched its TV Everywhere service, Discovery Go, which features live and video-on-demand content from Discovery Channel and eight of its sister networks.

How popular is Discovery Channel in the US?

, Discovery Channel is the third most widely distributed subscription channel in the United States, behind TBS and The Weather Channel; it is available in 409 million households worldwide, through its U.S. flagship channel and its various owned or licensed television channels internationally.

What happened to the original Discovery Channel?

Launched in 2005, acquired by Discovery, Inc. in 2018. Previously known as Asian Food Channel. Discovery World closed on 31 December 2020. Launched in 2010, acquired by Discovery, Inc. in 2018. The channel officially closed on 31 December 2020. Launched in 2009, acquired by Discovery, Inc. in 2018.