Discovery Channel Canada’s in-house production company, Exploration Production Inc., announced today that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Discovery Networks International to produce a new international version of its half-hour science series entitled How Tech Works (13×30). Hosted by British scientist Dr. Basil Singer (Discovery’s Space Pioneer), the series takes viewers around the world to meet the inventors and innovators behind the planet’s most cutting-edge science and technology. The first season is already in post-production and set to make its world broadcast premiere this summer on Discovery Science across EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa) and Asia-Pacific with a second season – currently in production – to follow.
How Tech Works showcases the world of science in truly unexpected ways. Shot entirely in HD, the series features an eclectic mix of science including profiles in future tech, behind the scenes with the military, the fastest, coolest and newest vehicles in the world, and stories on gadgets that will astonish viewers in every territory.
“Science is a popular genre in many of our international markets. Discovery Science’s programmes take science out of the class-room and laboratory and deliver factual entertainment content in a thought-provoking, entertaining and engaging way,” said Dan Korn, Senior Vice-President & Head of Programming, Discovery Networks Western Europe. “We also recently launched a new on-air look and feel for Discovery Science across EMEA reflecting a more energetic and brighter colour palette as well ‘Morph’, television’s most-dynamic and interactive 3D logo.”
Following the world-wide success of Forensic Factor,Mighty Ships, Mighty Plances and Nerve Center in both the domestic and international marketplaces, How Tech Works represents Discovery Canada and EPI’s first series that has been created, produced and sold specifically for factual broadcasters around the world, rather than for the domestic Canadian market.
How Tech Works is executive produced by Karen McCairley for EPI and Adam Jacobs for Discovery Science.
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