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Paris, June 4, 2015: Discovery Communications, the world's number one pay-tv programmer, today announced the launch of Dplay in Europe. Powered by the best in general entertainment, live sports, and exciting non-fiction, Dplay is Discovery's newest premium video streaming service that brings passionate fans their favorite programs, anywhere, anytime.

"Discovery Communications has a 30-year history of nurturing viewers with the highest quality entertainment that the whole family can enjoy together.  Building on our leadership in pay-TV channels, which are still growing at a strong pace, we are also aggressively launching digital, direct-to-consumer products in key markets, with a goal of reaching one million subscribers by 2017," said JB Perrette, President of Discovery Networks International. "With an average of 10 channels in 220 markets, Discovery invests significantly in content, formats and IP to grow market share, extend our reach in new markets and platforms, and nurture our passionate viewers." 

"Dplay is Discovery's second OTT product and we are laser focused on delivering direct to consumer, multi-platform experiences that offer must-see content at a fixed price. We have the pedal to the metal as we look to launch new offerings in strategic markets at lightning speed," added Dave Schafer, SVP Digital, Discovery Networks International.

Dplay is an all-access pass to the shows and sports every family member can watch --anytime and on any device.  One person can watch their favourite comedy on a tablet, while someone else catches football live on their phone in the next room, or classic episodes of Deadliest Catch from Discovery Channel on their computer. 

Dplay will be available in four markets in Europe with plans firmly in place to take it to additional markets before the end of 2015.  First launched in Norway last year, a new version of Dplay is now available as a beta product in Denmark, Italy, and Sweden. Customers can enjoy an early preview to discover a world of exciting content in one online destination ahead of a final reveal later this summer, when Dplay also will launch apps on tablet and mobile.

Eurosport Player is available in 52 markets around the world and provides unlimited access to live streaming of Eurosport's channels, bonus channels and second screen experiences on any device. Also, announced today -- a more immersive version of Eurosport Player including simulcast of Eurosport channels on full screen, intuitive channel navigation, more statistics and highlights and the opportunity to choose your own camera angles -- will launch on June 10 ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's longest-running and most prestigious endurance motor race.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 pay-tv programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30 years Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. In Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 16 Discovery brands reach 503 million cumulative subscribers in 108 countries and territories with programming customized in 21 languages. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

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