THE LAUNCH OF DISCOVERY+
DISCOVERY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF DISCOVERY+ on a GLOBAL SCALE!
DEBUTING JANUARY 4, 2021
THE DEFINITIVE STREAMING SERVICE FOR THE BEST LIFE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WORLD
With the great Streaming Wars, another contender has entered the ring. Discovery+, which falls under the Discovery INC umbrella, Discovery+ would include their already amazing diverse portfolio of networks such as TLC, History, HGTV, The Food Network and many more.
Discovery+ will make its debut in the United States on January 4, 2021, for $4.99 per month. The newly announced streamer plans to launch globally in 2021, starting with the U.K. and Ireland, India, the Nordics, Italy, and the Netherlands.
David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery, revealed Wednesday that the streaming platform will be home to more than 55,000 episodes and more original series at launch than any other SVOD service to date. One of the key aspects to take away from Zaslav’s presentation is that discovery+ will focus its attention on unscripted television, unlike Disney+, Netflix, Amazon, and HBO Max, which also offer scripted series as well.
Verizon customers get 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon with new, exclusive U.S. distribution agreement
- discovery+ U.S. launch will feature the largest-ever content library for a new streaming service: more than 55,000 episodes from Discovery’s iconic brands, the BBC’s Natural History collection, A&E Networks, Group Nine and more
- In the U.S., discovery+ will include a robust slate of new, exclusive originals from storytellers including Chip and Joanna Gaines; Sir David Attenborough; David Schwimmer; Will Packer and Kevin Hart; Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis; and more
- 90 Day Fiancé Universe comes to discovery+ with exclusive new franchises
- discovery+ will be the new streaming Home of the Olympic Games* in Europe and Eurosport’s premium sport offering
- Global rollout begins with the U.K. and Ireland, India, the Nordics, Italy and the Netherlands; distribution partners include Sky in the U.K. and Ireland and TIM in Italy
Verizon customers get 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon with new, exclusive U.S. distribution agreement
- discovery+ U.S. launch will feature the largest-ever content library for a new streaming service: more than 55,000 episodes from Discovery’s iconic brands, the BBC’s Natural History collection, A&E Networks, Group Nine and more
- In the U.S., discovery+ will include a robust slate of new, exclusive originals from storytellers including Chip and Joanna Gaines; Sir David Attenborough; David Schwimmer; Will Packer and Kevin Hart; Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis; and more
- 90 Day Fiancé Universe comes to discovery+ with exclusive new franchises
- discovery+ will be the new streaming Home of the Olympic Games* in Europe and Eurosport’s premium sport offering
- Global rollout begins with the U.K. and Ireland, India, the Nordics, Italy and the Netherlands; distribution partners include Sky in the U.K. and Ireland and TIM in Italy
discovery+ Global Rollout
Internationally, Discovery will leverage its massive library of local-language content, as well as its broad portfolio of live sports, to drive its direct-to-consumer offering across more than 25 key markets in 2021, including the Nordics, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. discovery+ will also launch in Latin American markets, including a planned launch in Brazil, and in parts of Asia.
Expanding upon Discovery’s strong relationships with distribution partners, discovery+ launched with Sky in the U.K. and Ireland last month. Sky is currently offering discovery+ to its millions of Sky Q customers for 12 months at no extra cost. discovery+ will further be supported by TIM in Italy in early 2021.
In the European markets launching in 2021, discovery+ will be supported by Eurosport’s unrivalled, premium and locally-relevant multi-sport offering, which includes the tennis Grand Slams, cycling Grand Tours, motorsport, football and winter sports. Beginning with the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year, it will become the streaming Home of the Olympics* in Europe with access to every minute, every medal, and every hero live and on demand.
discovery+ Pricing
For direct purchase, discovery+ will be available in the U.S. starting at $4.99 per month, with an ad-free version available for $6.99 per month. Each account will include up to five user profiles and four concurrent streams, among the most offered in the streaming video category. At launch, discovery+ will be available across major platforms, including connected TVs, web, mobile and tablets. Verizon customers will receive up to 12 months of discovery+ on select plans.
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