Discovery Kids, a
mobile subscription service for kids, makes its international debut officially in the country as it seals a partnership with the country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT Inc., and
its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications. The app will also be launching
in Singapore later this month.
Made specifically to ignite every child's curiosity and encourage exploration, Discovery Kids sets itself apart
with a unique watch-play-learn experience and a specially curated slate of
content within a safe, enriching world that kids will love and parents can
trust. Discovery Kids combines the best of science, nature and the wonders of
the real world with beloved characters and unforgettable entertainment. The
app’s user interface and experience are designed and optimized for kids, with
intuitive kid-first navigation that makes it easy for kids to use while having
fun exploring and learning.
Discovery
Kids launches with over a thousand activities which include shows, videos, a
strong games portfolio, digital books and much more.
Content highlights include:
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Shows that kids already know and love such
as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,
Transformers Rescue Bots, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom,
Insectibles, Oddbods, and Angry Birds
Toons
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Favourite children’s programme, TeamYey! from ABS-CBN
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Games like Wild Kratts: Monkey Mayhem, Nature
Cat: Park Builder, and Peg + Cat:
Chicken Blast Off
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Original games Terra Formers, Ultimate Animal Races, and Rocket Escape
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Digital books such as Scaredy Squirrel and Goodnight
Gorilla
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Shows from Discovery’s content library such
as Cupcake Wars: Kids, Meet the Penguins,
How Do They Do It: Kids Edition and Guess What They’re Making!
Kids will be able to toggle seamlessly
between activities, with content refreshed regularly to engage young minds,
inspire discovery, and ignite imaginations. With one account, subscribers get
unlimited access to the platform across multiple devices and can download
content for offline viewing. Take the fun on the go - watch, play, explore, and
discover anytime, anywhere. The Discovery Kids app is available for download
now and offers a free 30-day trial with a subscription rate of P129 per month
after the trial period.
Under the said partnership, PLDT Home will soon unveil a limited edition Telpad custom-built
for Discovery Kids with a monthly subscription included. Additionally, Smart
customers will be able to conveniently charge their Discovery Kids app
subscription worth P129 per month to their prepaid load or postpaid bill. Smart
will also dish out exclusive offers to customers soon, including special
subscription rates and freebies to enjoy the Discovery Kids app on their mobile
devices. The Discovery Kids app is available for download now and offers a free
30-day trial with a subscription rate of P129 per month after the trial period.
“We
share Discovery Kids’ vision to help parents ignite the passion for learning in
their children through fun, informative and kid-friendly content, as well as
unique and meaningful experiences through the app,” said Oscar A. Reyes, Jr.,
Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Market Development for PLDT
and Smart. “Through this strategic partnership, we are also boosting our
ever-growing portfolio of digital services aimed at giving our customers a wide
range of exciting content – whether they are in the comfort of their home or on
the go.”
Commenting
on the launch, Jay Trinidad, President and General Manager for Discovery Kids
Digital, said, "Discovery is driven by curiosity and our Discovery Kids
app delivers on that promise, taking the brand experience beyond tv as we
continue to innovate with new products and content. Together with PLDT and
Smart, we are able to make the service available to kids across the
Philippines, bringing them good fun in a safe and enriching digital
environment."
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| Jay Trinidad, President and General Manager for Discovery Kids Digital, |
The
app is a core part of Discovery’s strategy of evolving from one of the global
leaders in television to a digital content company, with an evolving suite of
multi-screen products such as Eurosport Player and Motor Trend, for super fans
and passionate enthusiast communities.
Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real
life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world
with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over
8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership
across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries
and territories and 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching
viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio
of apps and Discovery Kids Play; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as
Eurosport Player and Motor Trend OnDemand; and digital-first and social content
from Group Nine Media. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes
Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel
Channel, Turbo/Velocity, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, as well as OWN:
Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and
Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of
the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit www.corporate.discovery.com and follow
@DiscoveryInc across social platforms
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