Discovery Communications

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 »

They’ll Need To ‘Go Green’ Or Go Home!

LOS ANGELES, Ca., March 31, 2008 – The hard-charging, hard-partying, carbon-laden world of tour bus-living musicians doesn’t exactly scream green! Now, Planet Green challenges two icons to join the newest trend in music; ‘going green.’ BATTLEGROUND EARTH challenges hip hop superstar Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and rock god Tommy Lee to battle against the toxic forces destroying mother earth as they travel across the country on a 10-episode tour. The series premieres in August 2008.    » 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 »

Celebrating 10th Anniversary Y ear, Premier National Science Competition Is Open to All Middle School Students Nationwide

SILVER SPRING, Md., March 18, 2008 – Discovery Communications proudly announces that 3M has signed on as the title sponsor of the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge through 2010. 3M joins forces with Discovery Education, the company's division dedicated to transforming classrooms and inspiring teachers with engaging content and services that measure and improve student achievement, in a quest to nurture the next generation of American scientists with an innovative and interactive science program open to every middle school student in America.    » read more »

February 5, 2008, LOS ANGELES, CA – After tallying the final numbers, more than 19.2 million people watched* TLC's telecast of the 2008 Miss America LIVE pageant over three airings, the original live airing and two repeat airings. Miss Michigan, Kirsten Haglund, won the crown.    » read more »

Investigation Discovery Series,DATELINE ON ID, is a Partnership with DATELINE NBC and Premieres Wednesday, January 30

- Stuart Cohn Named Director, Program Development
- Hakami Based in Los Angeles; Cohn in New York

January 17, 2007, Silver Spring, MD -- It was announced today that Elli Hakami has been appointed vice president, program development and Stuart Cohn has been named director, program development for the Discovery Channel.    » read more »

- OWN to Premiere in 2009 with Distribution in 70 Million U.S. Homes
- Will Be Simulcast in HD and Includes the Power of Oprah.com

January 6, 2008, Silver Spring, Md. – Discovery Communications today announced that Joseph A. LaSala, Jr. has been named to the position of Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary reporting to President and CEO David Zaslav. LaSala joins Discovery from Novell, Inc. He will be based at the company’s global headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, beginning January 14.    » 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 »

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 7 – Discovery Communications today announced plans to open Discovery Kids Place and Crikey Cove, an onsite childcare facility at the company’s global headquarters in Summer 2008. The company will honor Steve Irwin in special ways throughout the center by celebrating his passion for protecting and preserving wildlife, and for his devotion to his family. Terri Irwin attended a ceremony today at the company’s global headquarters to dedicate the center in her husband’s memory.    » read more »

Service to Help California Families Find Foster Homes for Pets

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 25 -- In an effort to help families affected by the disastrous California wildfires, Petfinder.com, the largest online database of adoptable pets, announced today that it has initiated a call center service to help displaced families find temporary homes for their pets.    » read more »

Jan. 26 Event on TLC to Conclude Miss America Reality Series

LOS ANGELES and ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 23 – TLC has teamed Grammy Award-winning producer Anthony Eaton and Emmy Award-winning director Bruce Gowers to helm the all-new 2008 MISS AMERICA LIVE! event, the stunning conclusion to TLC’s Miss America reality series. In its first year on TLC, the show will air live from Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas on Saturday, January 26 from 8-10 PM ET/PT (tape-delayed).    » read more »

Site Drives Discovery’s Leadership in Knowledge Online

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 15 – Discovery Communications today announced that it has agreed to acquire HowStuffWorks.com, the leading online source of high quality, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. Acquiring HowStuffWorks further strengthens Discovery Communications’ global position as the number-one nonfiction media company dedicated to providing knowledge and satisfying curiosity across all platforms.    » read more »

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