Discovery Channel

DIRTY JOBS, MEERKAT MANOR and LITTLE PEOPLE BIG WORLD Also Recognized

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 21, 2008 – Captivating viewers and critics alike, DEADLIEST CATCH has once again been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, earning Primetime Emmy® nominations in five different categories. Overall, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and TLC earned a total of nine nominations as the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Award nominations were announced today. In addition, Discovery Communications’ portfolio of networks received five News and Documentary Emmy® nominations, announced on Tuesday, for informative programs featured on Discovery Channel (3), Animal Planet (1), and Investigation Discovery (1).    » read more »

Produced by BBC’s award-winning PLANET EARTH team

LOS ANGELES, Ca., April 08, 2008 – Discovery Channel announces an ambitious Upfront slate packed with specials and series that embrace imagination, exploration and adventure.

From the last great race left on the planet to the competition for a new kind of life beyond Earth, from the heart of Amazonia to the caves of Timbuktu, Discovery Channel documents the world in all its wonder.

"Discovery Channel is a window into the awesome power of the Earth," said John Ford, president and general manager, Discovery Channel. "Using the highest-quality storytelling and filmmaking techniques, our programs delve into topics ranging from science and engineering to anthropology and archaeology. No one can match Discovery’s ability to invite our viewers into the action as it unfolds."    » read more »

SILVER SPRING, Md., March 24, 2008 – Discovery Channel announced today executive appointments and a new structure to create three-city base for development and production. The announcement was made by Jeff Hasler, Senior Vice President of Development and Production to whom the US development and production teams report.

Gena McCarthy has been appointed Vice President, Development & Current Programming and is based in Silver Spring; Beth Dietrich Segarra has been appointed Vice President of Development based in New York; and Elli Hakami continues her role as Vice President of Development based in Los Angeles. Liz Brach assumes the role of Vice President of Production and is based in Silver Spring.    » read more »

Randy Rieland Promoted To Senior Vice President, Interactive Media And Iain Langridge Appointed To Vice President, Interactive Media For Discovery Channel And Science Channel

February 3, 2008, Silver Spring, MD -- Planet Green has inked a deal with Emmy Award-winning Tom Bergeron, host of ABC’s hit series, Dancing with the Stars, to host the new original series, SUPPER CLUB, starting production in March. Planet Green, Discovery Communications’ new 24/7 eco-lifestyle television network, is set to launch in June 2008 with a full slate of original series and specials.    » read more »

John Ford Named New President And General Manager Of Discovery Channel

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 28 -- David M. Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications, today announced that Jane Root, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel and The Science Channel, is leaving the company to return home to the United Kingdom. Zaslav has appointed John Ford as the new President and General Manager of Discovery Channel.    » read more »