Discovery Digital Networks-US

DETAILS

Contact Name:

Doug Bailey

Title:

Editorial Review & Development

Affiliated Companies / Networks:

Science Channel, Discovery Wings, Discovery H&L

Fax:

240-662-1907

Website:

http://producers.discovery.com

PURCHASING FACTORS

> Buys/licenses acquisitions directly from independent producers

Acquire programs in the science, aviation, and lifestyle genres (balanced demographic - not just female).

> Develops original programming with independent producers

Mainly co-productions in the science, aviation, and lifestyle genres.

> An Internet component is not important to the programming purchase

INTERESTS

Types of Programming:

Documentaries - One Offs, Documentaries - Series

Length of Programs:

Half hour programs, One hour programs

Broad Subjects of Interest:

Adventure, Biographies, Cooking Shows, Lifestyle, Reality, Science

AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS

Gender:

50% Male; 50% Female

Age Range:

25-54 yrs

Education Level:

Trade, Technical School or College

Specifically Looking for:

Please see our website at http://producers.discovery.com for more specifics.

The Science Channel - all aspects of current and future scientific inquiry (ie. astronomy, engineering, oceanography, marine biology, etc.), the influence of science and technology on all aspects of life and society, biographies of former and current scientists, impact of science on our future living, or other similar genres. All programming should have a minimum 2-4 year shelf-life and must have an in-depth science component.

Discovery Wings Channel - Our current focus in new programming is on civil, commercial, and extreme aviation, not military aviation. Genres include, but are not limited to: aviator, inventor, and pioneer profiles; space history; programs showcasing the passion of flight with themes of adventure, danger and speed; escape and freedom; nostalgia; sports; technology; space exploration; enthusiast activities and events. Editorial emphasis is on entertaining and informative storytelling, with a strong bias
toward programming which features strong characters and stunning visuals.

Discovery Home & Leisure Channel - We are currently looking for programming ideas that will allow us to broaden our audience. Therefore, series focusing on the ideas of recreation, leisure, passions, pursuits, hobbies, freedom, and free time are attractive to us. We will also consider heavy-duty do-it-yourself shows. All programming should be first-person active and personality driven - fun, lively, humorous, perhaps slightly irreverent. We are not currently looking for design, decoration, home, or garden programming. All programming should have a minimum 2-4 year shelf-life.

Anything else:

Official pitches must be made through our eSubmissions site at http://producers.discovery.com for further review.