DISCOVERY SCORES DOUBLE WIN AT ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS 2015, WITH ‘CABLE & SATELLITE CHANNEL OF THE YEAR’ AND ‘CABLE & SATELLITE NETWORK OF THE YEAR’
– Network bags a total of 11 wins and commendations –
New Delhi, 4 December, 2015: Discovery claimed top honours at the Asian Television Awards 2015 in Singapore last night, with Discovery Channel winning ‘Cable & Satellite Channel of the Year’ and Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific taking home the coveted ‘Cable & Satellite Network of the Year’ award.
Discovery also picked up three wins: ‘Best Documentary Series’ for ABALONE WARS 3 (Discovery Channel), ‘Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme’ for REVEALED: RANN OF KUTCH (Discovery Channel), and ‘Best Cinematography’ for THE MINORITY (Discovery Channel); and was Highly Commended in six other categories (please refer to the appendix).
Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Bagging the two top awards in the cable and satellite category is a huge honour. Discovery has spent the last 21 years telling great local stories across Asia Pacific. From natural history to extreme jobs, we are focused on delivering content that resonates and deepens our connection with viewers. The recognition across various categories is testament to the strength and quality of our productions, talent, and teams. This only inspires us to further raise the bar and embrace opportunities of a fast-changing media landscape.”
Rahul Johri, EVP & GM – South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific said, “This recognition reflects Discovery’s ingenious and differentiated approach to connect and entertain the discerning Indian viewer.”
In September, Discovery announced a slate of 13 new local productions out of Asia Pacific including from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, India, Australia and Japan, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in content and boosting its localisation efforts.
Now in its 20th year, the Asian Television Awards is the only event of its kind within the region, and upholds a prestigious reputation of showcasing quality television production. The awards attract more than 1,200 entries across over 30 categories annually.
About Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a division of the number-one pay-TV programmer Discovery Communications, is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its portfolio of 15 brands. From survival to natural history, wonders of science to extreme jobs, motoring to travel and lifestyle, and the latest engineering marvels to live sporting events, each channel offers distinct must-watch programming to engage viewers across the region. The network’s 15 brands reach 677 million cumulative subscribers in 38 countries and territories with programming customised in 14 languages and dialects. For more information, please visit www.asia.discovery.com.
APPENDIX 1
ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS 2015: LIST OF DISCOVERY’S HONOURS
CABLE & SATELLITE CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
Discovery Channel
CABLE & SATELLITE NETWORK OF THE YEAR
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES – Winner
ABALONE WARS 3 (Discovery Channel)
Produced by: Natural History New Zealand, Ltd
BEST NATURAL HISTORY OR WILDLIFE PROGRAMME – Winner
REVEALED: RANN OF KUTCH (Discovery Channel)
Produced by: Robin Roy Films
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – Winner
THE MINORITY – Tong Yi-Jian & Liu Shi-Chuan (Discovery Channel)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (ONE-OFF/SPECIAL) – Highly Commended
INDIA’S WANDERING LIONS (Discovery Channel)
Produced by: Kosmik Global Media Pvt Ltd
BEST CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME – Highly Commended
WILD BUT TRUE (Discovery Kids)
Produced by: Beyond Productions
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME – Highly Commended
HOW CHINA WORKS (Discovery Channel)
Produced by: Infocus Asia Pte Ltd & China Intercontinental Communication Center, People’s Republic of China
BEST LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME – Highly Commended
PASSAGE TO CHINA (TLC)
Produced by: No Quarter Pte Ltd
BEST SPORTS PROGRAMME – Highly Commended
FIRST TIME FILMMAKERS: NANJING CALLING – THE MADWHEELERS (DISCOVERY CHANNEL)
Produced by: Beach House Pictures
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER/HOST – Highly Commended
BOBBY CHINN – DETOX! (TLC)
Produced by: Beach House Pictures, Chemical Media & China Intercontinental Communication Center, People’s Republic of China