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{{Short description|Canadian specialty TV channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Discovery Velocity
| name = Discovery Velocity
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| launch_date = {{start date and age|2005|12|19}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2005|12|19}}
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| network =
| network =
| owner = [[List of assets owned by Bell Media#CTV Specialty Television|CTV Specialty Television]] (80% and managing partner)<br/>[[Discovery Inc.]] (20%)
| owner = ([[List of assets owned by Bell Media#CTV Specialty|CTV Specialty Television Inc.]] (80%))<br>{{small|([[Bell Media]] (56%) and [[ESPN Inc.]] (24%))}}<br>[[Warner Bros. Discovery]] (10%)
| slogan =
| country = [[Canada]]
| country = [[Canada]]
| area = National
| area = National
| headquarters = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]
| headquarters = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]
| former_names = Discovery HD Theatre (2005-2009)<br>Discovery HD (2009-2010)<br>Discovery World HD (2010-2012)<br> Discovery World (2012-2015)
| former_names = Discovery HD Theatre (2005-2009)<br>Discovery HD (2009-2010)<br>Discovery World HD (2010-2012)<br> Discovery World (2012-2015)
| web = {{url|www.discoveryvelocity.ca|Discovery Velocity}}
| website = {{URL|www.discoveryvelocity.ca|Discovery Velocity}}
| sat_serv_1 = [[Bell Satellite TV]]
| sat_chan_1 = Channel 827 / 1601
| sat_serv_2 = [[Shaw Direct]]
| sat_chan_2 = Channel 128 / 279
| cable_serv_1 = [[Rogers Communications|Rogers]]
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 245 / 534
| iptv_serv_1 = [[Fibe (Bell Aliant)|Bell Aliant Fibe TV]]
| iptv_chan_1 = Channel 445
| iptv_serv_2 = [[Bell Fibe TV]]
| iptv_chan_2 = Channel 1519
| iptv_serv_3 = [[Bell MTS]]
| iptv_chan_3 = Channel 1621
| iptv_serv_4 = [[Telus TV|Optik TV]]
| iptv_chan_4 = Channel 640
| iptv_serv_5 = [[SaskTel]]
| iptv_chan_5 = Channel 470
| iptv_serv_6 = HuronTel Digital TV
| iptv_chan_6 = Channel 364
| iptv_serv_7 = [[Zazeen]]
| iptv_chan_7 = Channel 90
| iptv_serv_8 = [[VMedia]]
| iptv_chan_8 = Channel 92 '''(HD)'''
}}
}}
'''Discovery Velocity''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Category B Services|Category B]] [[specialty channel]] owned by [[CTV Specialty Television]], a joint venture of [[Bell Media]] and [[Discovery Inc.]]. It is a Canadian version of the [[Motor Trend (TV channel)|U.S. channel formerly of the same name]] (now known as Motor Trend), and broadcasts factual and reality-style series related to automobiles and transportation (including series from [[Discovery (Canada)|Discovery]]'s library).
'''Discovery Velocity''' is a Canadian [[Discretionary service|discretionary]] [[specialty channel]] owned by [[CTV Specialty Television]], a joint venture of [[List of assets owned by Bell Media#CTV Specialty|CTV Specialty Television Inc.]] and [[Warner Bros. Discovery]]. It is a Canadian version of the [[Motor Trend (TV channel)|U.S. channel formerly of the same name]] (now known as Motor Trend), and broadcasts factual and reality-style series related to automobiles and transportation (including series from [[Discovery (Canada)|Discovery]]'s library).


==History==
==History==
Beginning in August 2003, CTV had operated a channel known as Discovery Channel HD, which served as a high-definition simulcast of the main [[Discovery Channel (Canada)|Discovery Channel]] lineup, where applicable. In August 2005, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) approved an application for a new category 2 digital service, '''Discovery HD Theatre''' (based on the [[Velocity (TV channel)|U.S. channel of the same name]]), covering many of the same genres as Discovery Channel, but with a separate lineup consisting exclusively of high definition programming.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2005/db2005-519.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-519], CRTC, 21 October 2005</ref> Discovery HD Theatre replaced Discovery Channel HD on December 19, 2005. While maintaining the same format, the channel was renamed '''Discovery HD''' in 2009.
Beginning in August 2003, CTV had operated a channel known as Discovery Channel HD, which served as a high-definition simulcast of the main [[Discovery Channel (Canada)|Discovery Channel]] lineup, where applicable. In August 2005, the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) approved an application for a new category 2 digital service, '''Discovery HD Theatre''' (based on the [[Velocity (TV channel)|U.S. channel of the same name]]), covering many of the same genres as Discovery Channel, but with a separate lineup consisting exclusively of high definition programming.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2005/db2005-519.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-519], CRTC, 21 October 2005</ref> Discovery HD Theatre replaced Discovery Channel HD on December 19, 2005. While maintaining the same format, the channel was renamed '''Discovery HD''' in 2009.


In June 2010, CTVglobemedia announced that it would launch three new Discovery-branded channels in Canada, among them included a re-branding of Discovery HD as [[Discovery World (TV channel)|Discovery World]] HD (later just Discovery World) on August 2, 2010, with a new lineup aiming to "showcase a beautiful and brilliant portrait of our world in vivid high definition".<ref>[http://www.ctvmedia.ca/discoveryworldhd/releases/release.asp?id=12620&yyyy=2010 Discovery to Launch Three New Channel Brands In Canada] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719081314/http://www.ctvmedia.ca/discoveryworldhd/releases/release.asp?id=12620&yyyy=2010 |date=July 19, 2011 }}</ref> A separate HD simulcast of Discovery Channel returned in June 2011.<ref>[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/16/c6859.html Discovery Channel and Bell Media Factual Networks Announce Fall 2011 "Must See" Highlights] CNW 2011-06-17</ref>
In June 2010, CTVglobemedia announced that it would launch three new Discovery-branded channels in Canada, among them included a re-branding of Discovery HD as [[Discovery World (TV channel)|Discovery World]] HD (later just Discovery World) on August 2, 2010, with a new lineup aiming to "showcase a beautiful and brilliant portrait of our world in vivid high definition".<ref>[http://www.ctvmedia.ca/discoveryworldhd/releases/release.asp?id=12620&yyyy=2010 Discovery to Launch Three New Channel Brands In Canada] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719081314/http://www.ctvmedia.ca/discoveryworldhd/releases/release.asp?id=12620&yyyy=2010 |date=July 19, 2011 }}</ref> A separate HD simulcast of Discovery Channel returned in June 2011.<ref>[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/16/c6859.html Discovery Channel and Bell Media Factual Networks Announce Fall 2011 "Must See" Highlights] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629071409/http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/16/c6859.html |date=2011-06-29 }} CNW 2011-06-17</ref>


In January 2015, Bell Media announced that Discovery World would be re-branded as Discovery Velocity on February 12, 2015. It is a Canadian version of the U.S. channel [[Velocity (TV channel)|Velocity]]—which was the current format of the network's original U.S. counterpart. With the re-branding, the network increased its focus on automotive-oriented series, although selected non-automotive programs from Discovery World were carried over.<ref>{{cite web|title=High Stakes Adventure, Precision Machines, Raw Power: Specialty Service Discovery Velocity Launches February 12|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1471569/high-stakes-adventure-precision-machines-raw-power-specialty-service-discovery-velocity-launches-february-12|website=Press release|accessdate=20 January 2015}}</ref>
In January 2015, Bell Media announced that Discovery World would be re-branded as Discovery Velocity on February 12, 2015. It is a Canadian version of the U.S. channel [[Velocity (TV channel)|Velocity]]—which was the current format of the network's original U.S. counterpart. With the re-branding, the network increased its focus on automotive-oriented series, although selected non-automotive programs from Discovery World were carried over.<ref>{{cite web|title=High Stakes Adventure, Precision Machines, Raw Power: Specialty Service Discovery Velocity Launches February 12|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1471569/high-stakes-adventure-precision-machines-raw-power-specialty-service-discovery-velocity-launches-february-12|website=Press release|access-date=20 January 2015}}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Discovery Turbo]]
* [[Discovery Turbo]]
* [[Discovery HD]] (International)
* [[Discovery HD (international)|Discovery HD]] (International)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.discoveryvelocity.ca}}


{{Bell Media}}
{{Bell Media}}
{{Discovery Communications}}
{{Warner Bros. Discovery International}}


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Latest revision as of 09:52, 26 April 2024

Discovery Velocity
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
Owner(CTV Specialty Television Inc. (80%))
(Bell Media (56%) and ESPN Inc. (24%))
Warner Bros. Discovery (10%)
History
LaunchedDecember 19, 2005; 18 years ago (2005-12-19)
Former namesDiscovery HD Theatre (2005-2009)
Discovery HD (2009-2010)
Discovery World HD (2010-2012)
Discovery World (2012-2015)
Links
WebsiteDiscovery Velocity

Discovery Velocity is a Canadian discretionary specialty channel owned by CTV Specialty Television, a joint venture of CTV Specialty Television Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery. It is a Canadian version of the U.S. channel formerly of the same name (now known as Motor Trend), and broadcasts factual and reality-style series related to automobiles and transportation (including series from Discovery's library).

History[edit]

Beginning in August 2003, CTV had operated a channel known as Discovery Channel HD, which served as a high-definition simulcast of the main Discovery Channel lineup, where applicable. In August 2005, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved an application for a new category 2 digital service, Discovery HD Theatre (based on the U.S. channel of the same name), covering many of the same genres as Discovery Channel, but with a separate lineup consisting exclusively of high definition programming.[1] Discovery HD Theatre replaced Discovery Channel HD on December 19, 2005. While maintaining the same format, the channel was renamed Discovery HD in 2009.

In June 2010, CTVglobemedia announced that it would launch three new Discovery-branded channels in Canada, among them included a re-branding of Discovery HD as Discovery World HD (later just Discovery World) on August 2, 2010, with a new lineup aiming to "showcase a beautiful and brilliant portrait of our world in vivid high definition".[2] A separate HD simulcast of Discovery Channel returned in June 2011.[3]

In January 2015, Bell Media announced that Discovery World would be re-branded as Discovery Velocity on February 12, 2015. It is a Canadian version of the U.S. channel Velocity—which was the current format of the network's original U.S. counterpart. With the re-branding, the network increased its focus on automotive-oriented series, although selected non-automotive programs from Discovery World were carried over.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-519, CRTC, 21 October 2005
  2. ^ Discovery to Launch Three New Channel Brands In Canada Archived July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Discovery Channel and Bell Media Factual Networks Announce Fall 2011 "Must See" Highlights Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine CNW 2011-06-17
  4. ^ "High Stakes Adventure, Precision Machines, Raw Power: Specialty Service Discovery Velocity Launches February 12". Press release. Retrieved 20 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
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