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Discovery’s In-House Production Company, Exploration Production Inc., Honoured with Four Awards at the 2018 New York Festivals

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– Exploration Production Inc. (EPI) takes home awards for DAILY PLANET, MIGHTY TRAINS, MIGHTY PLANES, and SATURN: INSIDE THE RINGS –

TORONTO (April 12, 2018) – Discovery applauds its internal production team, Exploration Production Inc. (EPI), on being honoured with four awards at this year’s New York Festivals World’s Best TV & Film Awards. Dedicated to both the television and film industries, the New York Festivals honour prime-time entertainment and compelling documentaries from 50 countries around the world, celebrating the achievements of the worldwide creative community and encourage the next generation of storytellers and talent. The 2018 New York Festivals has awarded the following EPI productions with honours:
  • MIGHTY TRAINS (Glacier Express): Gold Medal for “Travel and Tourism”
  • DAILY PLANET: Silver Medal for “Best Science and Technology Series”
  • SATURN: INSIDE THE RINGS: Bronze Medal for “Best Documentary/Special”
  • MIGHTY PLANES (Stargazer L-1011): Bronze Medal for “Best Science and Technology Episode”
“It’s amazing to have our productions recognized by the New York Festivals and their jury panel which includes some of the world’s top leaders in factual programming,”  said Kelly McKeown, Director of Production, EPI/Executive Producer Daily Planet. “EPI consistently creates innovative and entertaining television, and we congratulate our talented teams on their outstanding achievements.”

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About EPI:

Discovery Canada’s in-house production company, Exploration Production Inc. (EPI), is a multi-award-winning producer of ambitious, original, entertaining factual documentaries and series, for both Discovery and other international broadcasters. By the end of 2016, EPI delivered more than 3000 hours of television programming in the form of a daily science magazine show, series, and specials. EPI programming has been broadcast in more than 150 countries, in two-dozen languages, to potential viewing audiences of more than 600 million conventional, cable and satellite subscribers. EPI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Canada, a joint-venture between Bell Media (Canada) and Discovery Communications Inc. Visit Exploration.ca for more information.

About Discovery:
With compelling real-life programming that inspires and entertains, Discovery reveals the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. Discovery ranks as the #1 Canadian entertainment specialty network in primetime. Discovery offers a signature mix of adrenaline-charged stories, larger-than-life personalities and vivid imagery for viewers with curious minds. With the best factual programming from Canada and around the world, Discovery captures the excitement of a passion for life – one lived fully and at its most extreme. With exceptional and immersive storytelling, the channel offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the extraordinary people and places that shape our world. Launched in Canada in 1995, Discovery is now available in more than eight million Canadian homes. Discovery Canada is a joint venture between Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company, and Discovery Communications Inc. Find more information and interactive online features at Discovery.ca.

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