Press Releases
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July 25, 2013
LIVED TO TELL: SURVIVORS WHO STARED DEATH IN THE FACE REVEAL THEIR TRUE-LIFE HORROR STORIES ON INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY’S “SURVIVING EVIL”
(Beverly Hills, CA) - What would you do if you were attacked, abducted, abused, your life suddenly in the hands of a cold-blooded criminal, and you are your only hope for survival? Investigation Discovery's new …
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July 25, 2013
WORLD PREMIERE SERIES THE UNEXPLAINED FILES INVESTIGATES BIZARRE PHENOMENA AND MYSTERIOUS CASES THIS SUMMER ON SCIENCE CHANNEL
(Los Angeles, Ca.)--From strange abductions, to mutated species, to bizarre occurrences, there are some phenomena that science cannot - or will not - explain. This summer Science Channel unveils some of these shocking and mind-boggling …
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July 25, 2013
PATRICK DEMPSEY CHASES THE WORLD’S BEST DRIVERS AND PAST RACING LEGENDS IN PATRICK DEMPSEY: RACING LE MANS ON VELOCITY
(Beverly Hills, CA.) The list of legendary actors-turned-racers is as short as it is iconic: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and James Garner. This summer, Velocity follows Patrick Dempsey's attempt to join this elite group when …
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April 4, 2013
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY ANNOUNCES LARGEST SLATE IN NETWORK HISTORY FOR 2013-14 UPFRONT SEASON
(New York, NY) - This Upfront season, Investigation Discovery (ID), the leading mystery and suspense network on television, launches its largest-ever slate of original programming, designed to keep viewers coming back for more stories of …
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April 4, 2013
DISCOVERY CHANNEL UNVEILS 2013-14 UPFRONT SLATE
(New York, NY) - Powered by #1 shows and breakout new hits, Discovery Channel, with 13 series and specials that were #1 in their respective time periods, landed in cable's Top 10 in 2012 among …
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April 4, 2013
TLC’S SLATE OF 2013-2014 PROGRAMMING OPENS DOORS TO THE REMARKABLE AND RELATABLE
(New York, NY) TLC's brand grew stronger than ever in 2012 with 30 series delivering one million viewers or more and four pop-culture hits that averaged over two million viewers: HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO, …
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April 4, 2013
ANIMAL PLANET’S BEST YEAR EVER PROPELS NETWORK TOWARD ITS WILDEST ENTERTAINMENT SLATE
(New York, April 4, 2013) - Animal Planet heads into this Upfront coming on the heels of a breakthrough year in 2012 with both prime and total day showing record gains among adults, women and …
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April 4, 2013
SCIENCE CHANNEL UNVEILS ITS 2013-2014 UPFRONT SLATE FEATURING SCRIPTED DRAMA, LIVE SCIENCE EVENTS AND BLUE CHIP SERIES
(New York, N.Y.) -Science Channel today unveiled its 2013-2014 Upfront slate, featuring a diverse offering of smart, lean-forward programming; including scripted drama, live science events, and blue chip series. This lineup will continue the momentum …
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April 4, 2013
THE MILITARY CHANNEL MARCHES INTO THE 2013-2014 UPFRONT SEASON
(New York, NY) - The Military Channel announces its programming slate for the 2013-14 Upfront season, with upcoming premieres that showcase real-world heroism - stories of camaraderie on battlefields, at sea and in the skies …
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April 4, 2013
DESTINATION AMERICA PRESENTS 2013-14 PROGRAMMING SLATE CAPTURING ALL THINGS AMERICANA
(Silver Spring, MD) - Destination America announces its upfront slate for 2013-14 with an array of new and returning series and specials that celebrate the people, places and stories of the United States. Destination America …
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March 14, 2013
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS HELPS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS “SAY YES TO THE PROM”
(Silver Spring, Md.) - On Tuesday, March 26, Discovery Communications will host the second annual SAY YES TO THE PROM event at the company's global headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. Forty girls from Magruder High …
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March 1, 2013
Discovery Communications Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
Revenues increased 8% to $4.487 billion Adjusted OIBDA increased 9% to $2.095 billion Repurchased 28.5 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of $1.38 billion (Silver Spring, Md) Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") …
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January 5, 2013
THE PRESIDENTS’ GATEKEEPERS BREAK THEIR SILENCE EXCLUSIVELY TO DISCOVERY CHANNEL
(Los Angeles, CA) There's the power of the presidency and then there's the power of the men behind the president. Discovery Channel lifts the curtain for the extraordinary behind the scenes history of the White …
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January 5, 2013
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY ASKS IF AMERICAN JUSTICE IS TRULY COLOR BLIND
(Pasadena, CA) – Less than one year ago, the killing of young Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida sparked a nationwide dialog on racial profiling practices, including “stand-your-ground” laws, which state that a person may justifiably use …
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January 5, 2013
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY JOINS THE KENNEDY FAMILY AND CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT LEGENDS ON A MARCH TO JUSTICE
(Pasadena, CA) – “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Nearly fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed these words as he called for racial equality after completing …
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January 5, 2013
U.S. MILITARY FORCES ARE SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW WEAPON
(January 5, 2013, Pasadena, California) - The world renowned Greater Kruger area of South Africa, just north of Johannesburg, is the new ground zero in a war to protect magnificent creatures on the edge of …
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January 5, 2013
STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW WITH JOSH & CHUCK GOES FROM PODCAST TO PRIMETIME THIS JANUARY ON SCIENCE CHANNEL
(Silver Spring, Md.)-Next month, Science Channel will premiere STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW - a new genre-bending television series about a real podcast that's set in a fictional world. Let us explain...Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant …
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January 5, 2013
RICKY GERVAIS, KARL PILKINGTON AND WARWICK DAVIS BOOK A RETURN TRIP TO SCIENCE CHANNEL WITH AN IDIOT ABROAD 3
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Karl Pilkington has experienced things many only dream of. He's gained notoriety for his pilgrimage to see the Seven Wonders of the World and to conquer the ultimate "Bucket List." But …
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January 5, 2013
KINGS OF CRASH RIPS THE DOORS OFF THE DANGEROUS WORLD OF COMPETITIVE DEMOLITION DERBY DRIVING ON VELOCITY
(Pasadena, Ca.)-The world of the demolition derby can be summed up by one simple axiom - "smash or be smashed." This February, Velocity offers a front-row seat to the explosive egos, intense competition and automotive …
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November 27, 2012
Discovery Communications to Acquire Takhayal Entertainment And Its Flagship TV Network Serving the Middle East and North Africa
Silver Spring, MD, November 27, 2012 - Discovery Communications today announced an agreement to acquire Dubai-based media company Takhayal Entertainment and its affiliated companies in Dubai and Egypt, including its flagship TV network, Fatafeat, the …