Discovery Kids en Espanol & Discovery Familia on DISH Network.
March 1, 2010
DISH Network L.L.C. launched Discovery Kids en Espanol and Discovery Familia.
The popular Spanish-language networks offer award-winning, family-oriented programming designed to enhance and enrich the lives of children and parents. Discovery Kids en Espanol provides a safe haven for young audiences and a useful tool for teaching Spanish at an early age. Content encourages preschoolers’ thirst for knowledge with fun and educational programming including “Harry y su Cubeta de Dinosaurios,” “Milly Molly” and “Poko,” which take children by the hand into brave new worlds of exploration and discovery. Discovery Familia features entertaining and poignant shows about parenting, natural history, home, cooking and travel such as “Dulces Suenos,” “Chef a Domicilio” and “Espacio Vital.”
“We are pleased to offer our Latino customers two of the most sought-after Spanish-language channels in the U.S.,” said Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. “DISH Network is proud to be the go-to TV provider for the widest variety of top-rated Spanish-language programming at the absolute best price in the industry.”
“The launch of Discovery Kids en Espanol and Discovery Familia into DISH Network’s DishLATINO suite of packages responds to an increasing demand for high quality, family-friendly, Spanish-language television,” said Luis Silberwasser, senior vice president and general manager for Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group. “The networks showcase a great mix of originals and content from around the world that provides viewers with a clean and uplifting environment where learning and entertainment are paramount.”