Press Releases
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August 5, 2014
WHEN THE CURTAIN GOES UP, THE KITTENS GO GLOBAL ON ANIMAL PLANET’S EXCLUSIVE LIVE STREAM OF THE CAT VID FEST
WHO: Animal Planet and hundreds of cute, cuddly and "paws-itively" "purr-fect" cat stars will be present at the Internet Cat Video Festival. WHAT/WHY: Animal Planet is the lead media sponsor of the third-annual Internet …
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July 31, 2014
CUTE THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES! ANIMAL PLANET’S TOO CUTE! PINT SIZED DELIVERS DOUBLE THE CUTE IN HALF THE TIME, BEGINNING AUGUST 16, AT 8 PM ET/PT
(Silver Spring, Md.)-Just when you thought it couldn't get any cuter, Animal Planet has transformed its hit, Emmy®-nominated series TOO CUTE! into half hours, serving up double the kitten and canine cuteness in …
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July 14, 2014
GATOR BOYS RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET WITH A GIANT CROC OF NEW EPISODES STARTING SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
(New York, NY) - Paul Bedard, Jimmy Riffle and the rest of the GATOR BOYS are back again for an all-new installment of 10 action-packed episodes, starting off with a dangerous swim in uncharted waters …
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July 10, 2014
SHIBA INU TAKES VICTORY LAP AS ANIMAL PLANET’S WORLD PUP NAMES ITS ‘TOP DOG’
(July 10, 2014) - Today, Animal Planet collared the Shiba Inu as the WORLD PUP champion. The Shiba Inu may be the smallest of Japan's native breeds, but it's the biggest dog in terms …
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July 9, 2014
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS NAMES RICK HOLZMAN GENERAL MANAGER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF ANIMAL PLANET
(Los Angeles)--Discovery Communications today announced the elevation of Rick Holzman to General Manager and Executive Vice President of Animal Planet. In this role, Holzman will oversee strategy and all day-to-day operations for the network that's …
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July 9, 2014
THIS FALL, ANIMAL PLANET SINKS ITS TEETH INTO SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING WITH THE WHALE, HEADLINED BY MARTIN SHEEN
(Beverly Hills, CA) For millennia, whales dominated the world's oceans as millions of the majestic animals swam unchallenged and unthreatened. But the tide turned in recent centuries as man's rampant and irresponsible whaling practices have …
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July 7, 2014
ANIMAL PLANET KNOCKS ON WOOD WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE SERIES OF REDWOOD KINGS
(Los Angeles, July 2, 2014) - This summer, Animal Planet combines the majesty of nature with master craftsmanship in the all-new series REDWOOD KINGS. The titular tree titans are twin brothers and business partners Ron …
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July 7, 2014
THERE’S ANARCHY IN THE ARCTIC IN ANIMAL PLANET’S SERIES ICE LAKE REBELS
(Silver Spring, MD) - Not all outlaw towns disappeared along with the Wild West. In Canada's Northwest Territories lays an isolated frozen lake where people reside free from taxation and the rule of law. The …
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June 24, 2014
ANIMAL PLANET ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON OF THE POOL MASTER AFTER MAKING BIG SPLASH WITH SERIES PREMIERE
(June 24, 2014 - Silver Spring, Md.) - Today, Animal Planet announces the renewal of hit frosh series, THE POOL MASTER, to return Spring 2015 with six new episodes plus an additional special. This …
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June 10, 2014
IT’S A DOG-EAT-DOG WORLD WHEN ANIMAL PLANET TURNS WORLD CUP INTO WORLD PUP
(Silver Spring, Md., June 9, 2014) - Animal Planet, the network that brings viewers their annual fix of PUPPY BOWL is on the ball, turning its attention from American football to the original football! WORLD …
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June 9, 2014
MEDIA ALERT: ANIMAL PLANET GETS TOO CUTE! WITH SPECIAL EPISODE OF “ANIMAL BEST FRIENDS” JACKSON GALAXY VISITS “CAT-ACLYSMIC” 911 CAT THAT MADE NATIONAL NEWS IN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF MY CAT FROM HELL
WHO: Jackson Galaxy and Lux, the infamous "911 Cat." WHAT: Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet's MY CAT FROM HELL heads to Portland in an all-new episode to visit Lux, the infamous …
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May 29, 2014
ANIMAL PLANET GETS INTO THE SWIM OF THINGS THIS SUMMER WITH THREE-PART SERIES THE POOL MASTER
(Silver Spring, Md.) – This June, Animal Planet dips into new territory while getting its feet wet – literally – by bringing fans of TREEHOUSE MASTERS a new summer treat, THE POOL MASTER. Hosted by …
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May 29, 2014
BLOODY HELL! ANIMAL PLANET’S MONSTROUS CREATURE FEATURE BLOOD LAKE: ATTACK OF THE KILLER LAMPREYS SUCKS IN 1.2 MILLION VIEWERS
(May 29, 2014, Silver Spring, Md.) – Blood, sweat and tears paid off for Animal Planet’s first-ever creature feature, BLOOD LAKE: ATTACK OF THE KILLER LAMPREYS, which pulled in 1.2M P2+ viewers in its premiere …
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May 23, 2014
ANIMAL PLANET IN HOT PURSUIT, RENEWING “ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOUNTY HUNTERS” FOR SECOND SEASON
(New York, New York, May 23, 2014) - Animal Planet has greenlit a sophomore season of ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOUNTY HUNTERS, looking to capture more stories about two teams of elite fugitive bounty hunters. The first season …
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May 20, 2014
ANIMAL PLANET’S “RIVER MONSTERS” TO CAST A LINE FOR SEVENTH SEASON IN 2015
(New York, New York, May 19, 2014) - Animal Planet's best-performing series in network history for six consecutive seasons, RIVER MONSTERS, has been renewed for a seventh season. The announcement was made at the conclusion …
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April 30, 2014
ANIMAL PLANET’S ICE COLD GOLD GREENLIGHTS FOR THIRD SEASON ON HEELS OF HIGHLY VIEWED SOPHOMORE CAMPAIGN FOLLOWING FROZEN TREASURE HUNTING IN GREENLAND
(Silver Spring, Md., April 30, 2014) - Today, Animal Planet announces the renewal of ICE COLD GOLD on the heels of another successful season. The new and third season returns in Winter 2015 with a …
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April 28, 2014
PRO WRESTLING CHAMPION “SHOWTIME” ERIC YOUNG TESTS THE LIMITS OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE IN THE NEW ANIMAL PLANET SERIES “NO LIMITS”
(New York, New York, April 28, 2014) - IMPACT Wrestling superstar, self-avowed adrenaline junkie, and recently crowned TNA World Heavyweight Champion, "Showtime" Eric Young has spent the last two summers crisscrossing the country in search …
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April 28, 2014
VICTORIA LOWELL IS NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING FOR TLC AND ANIMAL PLANET
(Silver Spring, Md., April 28, 2013) - Discovery Communications announces the promotion of Victoria Lowell to executive vice president of marketing for TLC and Animal Planet. Lowell, a veteran marketer who has been at the …
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April 8, 2014
RIVER MONSTERS’ SIXTH-SEASON PREMIERE IS MOST WATCHED SEASON DEBUT IN ANIMAL PLANET HISTORY
- First-Ever Live Aftershow, RIVER MONSTERS: LIVE WITH JEREMY WADE, Hooks 1 Million Viewers and Doubled Social-media Numbers - (New York, April 7, 2014) - RIVER MONSTERS, Animal Planet's best-performing series ever, debuted Sunday with …
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April 7, 2014
TV’S MOST BEASTLY WEEK IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN BEFORE! ANIMAL PLANET’S MONSTER WEEK RETURNS
-- Animal Planet Host, Showtime Eric Young Kicks Off Nine-Day Programming Event Sunday, May 18, at 9 PM ET/PT - (Silver Spring, Md.) - Earth is ripe with obscure creatures and monumental mysteries that remain tucked …
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