Discovery HD is the international name of the high-definition television channels from Discovery Communications.
The international Discovery HD first launched in Korea on February 2005 as a programming block. In December 2005, Discovery HD Japan and Discovery HD Canada launched as 24-hour channels, becoming the 100th and 101st Discovery networks overall [1]. After this, Discovery HD expanded into other markets as follows:
In Romania, Discovery HD will be launched in 2008.
The first American HD Discovery channel has the name Discovery HD Theater, now just HD Theater and launched in June 2002.
A second Discovery HD channel, called 'Discovery Channel HD' was launched in the USA on Dish Network the week of August 13, 2007. This new channel simulcasts the main Discovery Channel feed, but airs high-definition versions of programming when available. It is also available on DirecTV and various U.S. cable operators along with fellow sister high definition version networks TLC, Animal Planet, and Science Channel. [3]
References
- ^ Discovery Communications announces 100th network milestone
- ^ Discovery HD launches in Singapore
- ^ Dish Network available HD programming
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