BRIEFINGS: Discovery increases Asian production

<p>Discovery Networks Asia will roll out five locally produced shows </p><p>in across Asia-Pacific in the last quarter of this year. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The new Asia-produced programmes will feature topics ranging from human </p><p>adventure and exploration, science and technology to history and culture </p><p>and socio-economic stories. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Meanwhile, Artifacts will launch new episodes featuring Japanese art </p><p>history like the samurai sword and Edo period woodblock prints. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Other new programmes include Asian Forensics, a dramatic one hour </p><p>programme which investigates supernatural and paranormal phenomenon </p><p>across Asia. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

Discovery Networks Asia will roll out five locally produced shows

in across Asia-Pacific in the last quarter of this year.



The new Asia-produced programmes will feature topics ranging from human

adventure and exploration, science and technology to history and culture

and socio-economic stories.



Meanwhile, Artifacts will launch new episodes featuring Japanese art

history like the samurai sword and Edo period woodblock prints.



Other new programmes include Asian Forensics, a dramatic one hour

programme which investigates supernatural and paranormal phenomenon

across Asia.