Discovery Science presents the groundbreaking work of visionaries in Prophets of Science fiction

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New Delhi, October 11, 2012

Discovery Science will reveal the secrets behind the unexplained vision of eminent science fiction visionaries with its new series – PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION. Hosted by Filmmaker Ridley Scott, PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION will cover the life and works of the great minds of sci-fi, whose spark of imagination changed the reality. Some of the exemplars featured in the series include Mary Shelley, Philip K. Dick, H.G. Wells, George Lucas amongst many others.

What was once fantasy is now real; what once was science fiction has now become simply science.PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION will give a glimpse into the future at science prophecies that have not come true, but may soon. Ridley will guide the series with his personal insight into each visionary and their provocative ideas about the future.

PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION will air every night at 9.00 pm only on the Discovery Science.

Using iconic movie clips and cutting-edge animation, each episode of PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION showcases the ideas, convictions and philosophies of significant figures from the science fiction realm. Examining the lives of scholars who are renowned for some of today’s greatest sci-fi concepts, every episode represents the most groundbreaking conceptual viewpoints of their era.

Rahul Johri, Senior Vice President & General Manager - South Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Discovery Science programming offers anextensivearray of life changing scientific discoveries and researches. PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION brings together visionary authors, illustrators, scientists, film makers who have explored the world of science and some of their imaginations of future have turned into reality.”

Some of the world famous initiators featured in the series include:

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley set out to create a monster--along the way she created a masterpiece. In 1816, teenager Mary begins stitching together apatch work of ancient legend, modern technology, and personal tragedy- giving life to her novel, Frankenstein - and the genre of science fiction.

Philip K. Dick

Philip K. Dick lived a life straight from the pages of his mind-bending sci-fi stories. His writing inspired Blade Runner and influenced the development of robotics and law enforcement. The troubled sci-fi legend questioned the definition of reality.

H.G. Wells

With stories like The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells established himself as a sci-fi writer of almost clairvoyant talent. But these tales of hi-tech adventure hold an ominous warning - beware of the dark side of progress.

George Lucas

From the light sabre to the Death Star, Star Wars is one of the defining science fiction works of the later 20th century. George Lucas' imagination has inspired generations of scientists and engineers to push the envelope of technology.

Arthur C. Clarke

Some sci-fi storytellers are content to predict - but Arthur C. Clarke creates. His collaboration with Stanley Kubrick on 2001 predicted videophones, iPads, and commercial spaceflight. His sci-fi legacy inspires us to unveil the mysteries of the universe.

For further information, please contact:

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India)

Karuna Gulyani

Mobile: +919810701206

Email: karuna_gulyani@discovery.com