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August 6, 2010
ARE YOU TOUGH LIKE BEAR? ALL-NEW EPISODES OF MAN VS. WILD BEGIN AUGUST 11
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Survival expert and extreme adventurer Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel Wednesdays at 9PM ET/PT, beginning August 11 for seven all-new, heart-pounding episodes of MAN VS. WILD. In the continuation of …
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August 6, 2010
PITCHMEN RETURNS TO DISCOVERY AUGUST 19 IN SEARCH OF THE NEXT BIG PRODUCT IDEAS AND THE PITCHMEN WHO SELL THEM
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Season two of PITCHMEN, which returns Thursdays at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel beginning August 19, follows Anthony "Sully" Sullivan as he attempts to pick up the pieces and continue making …
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August 6, 2010
FULL METTLE: SURVIVING THE CUT SHOWCASES THE INTENSE WORLD OF SPECIAL FORCES TRAINING
(Silver Spring, Md.) - With extraordinary, unprecedented access, Discovery Channel takes viewers into the intense world of military special forces training in SURVIVING THE CUT premiering Wednesday, August 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. From divers …
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August 6, 2010
ANIMAL PLANET TRIGGERS ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF CONFESSIONS: ANIMAL HOARDING TO AIR FIRST QUARTER 2011
(Beverly Hills, Ca.) - After just three weeks of premieres of CONFESSIONS: ANIMAL HOARDING, Animal Planet orders an additional 10 episodes to air during the first quarter of 2011. The series exceeded Animal Planet's year-ago …
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August 6, 2010
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY’S HARDCOVER MYSTERIES FEATURES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS SHARING THRILLING TRUE CRIME STORIES
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Featuring some of America's most popular writers of thrillers and whodunits, Investigation Discovery's HARDCOVER MYSTERIES explores the crossover from fact to fiction. In this exciting new eight-part series, New York Times …
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August 6, 2010
WITH THE FASTEST-GROWING PRIMETIME AUDIENCE IN ALL OF CABLE, INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY GIVES VIEWERS EVEN MORE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH, LAUNCHING A CAPTIVATING NEW SLATE OF FALL SERIES AND SPECIALS
(Silver Spring, Md.) - This fall, America's leading investigation network shines with new original programming and returning favorites. Investigation Discovery is filled with gripping new episodes featuring extreme investigations, compelling mysteries and edge-of-your-seat whodunits. From …
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August 6, 2010
A VISUAL STUNNER, A THOUGHT PROVOCATEUR SCIENCE CHANNEL PRESENTS ‘WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM’
Silver Spring, Md.) - Experience the universe like never before as physicist and professor Brian Cox explores the most exquisite places and events around the world to explain how the laws of nature have carved …
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August 6, 2010
NICK SAGAN SIGNS DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH SCIENCE CHANNEL, SON OF THE ICONIC CARL SAGAN SET TO HOST AND DEVELOP NEW SERIES AND SPECIALS
(Silver Spring, Md.) -- Science Channel has signed sci-fi writer Nick Sagan, son of famed astrophysicist and television icon Carl Sagan, to an exclusive development deal, Debbie Myers, general manager and executive vice president of …
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August 6, 2010
PLANET GREEN LOOKS TO THE GULF AND BEYOND FOR THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF BLUE AUGUST
(Beverly Hills, Ca.) - This month, Planet Green and Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau head to the Gulf of Mexico for the second installment of BLUE AUGUST. As underscored by the recent events in the Gulf, …
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August 6, 2010
THE HUB ADDS ICONIC, POPULAR SERIES TO LAUNCH LINEUP
(Los Angeles, Ca.) - Approaching its October 10 (10-10-10) launch, the new children's and family network The Hub has announced acquisitions of popular series with appeal to the network's target audience of children and their …
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August 6, 2010
THE HUB CONTINUES ROLLOUT OF AMBITIOUS SLATE OF ORIGINAL SERIES WITH “CLUE”
LOS ANGELES, Ca. - CLUE, the iconic family-favorite board game, will come to The Hub as an original, half-hour live-action series, it was announced today by Margaret Loesch, President and CEO of the new network …
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August 6, 2010
THE HUB TAPS POPULAR TALENT FOR UPCOMING ORIGINAL SERIES
LOS ANGELES, Ca. - Approaching its October 10 (10-10-10) launch, the new children's and family network The Hub has tapped an impressive roster of popular stars for its lineup of Hub Original Series. The casting …
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August 5, 2010
ROSIE O’DONNELL MAKES HER RETURN TO DAYTIME TELEVISION EXCLUSIVELY ON OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
Los Angeles, CA - Multiple Emmy® award-winning television host, celebrated performer, renowned philanthropist, and all-around talent, Rosie O'Donnell will make her return to daytime television exclusively on OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK. From 1996 to …
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August 3, 2010
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2010 RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES $1 BILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Second Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights: · Revenues increased 11% to $963 million · Adjusted OIBDA increased 18% to $455 million · Net Income decreased 40% to …
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July 27, 2010
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR BRUCE CAMPBELL AND LEE BARTLETT
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Discovery Communications today announced two executive appointments on its senior management team: Bruce Campbell has been named to the position of Chief Development Officer and General Counsel. Previously President of Digital …
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June 10, 2010
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS NAMES CINNAMON ROGERS VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications today announced the appointment of Cinnamon Rogers to Vice President of Legislative Affairs. Rogers reports to Alexa Verveer, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations for Discovery, …
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June 8, 2010
Tom Cosgrove to Lead Sony, Discovery Communications and IMAX Joint Venture 3D Television Network
LOS ANGELES - Sony Corporation ("Sony"), Discovery Communications ("Discovery") and IMAX Corporation ("IMAX") today announced that Discovery Channel executive Tom Cosgrove has been named President and General Manager of the joint venture they have established …
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June 7, 2010
BILL GOODWYN NAMED PRESIDENT, GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AND CEO OF DISCOVERY EDUCATION
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Discovery Communications today announced the promotion of 23-year Discovery executive Bill Goodwyn to President, Global Distribution and CEO of Discovery Education. Goodwyn was previously President, Domestic Distribution and Enterprises. The announcement …
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April 30, 2010
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2010 RESULTS
Silver Spring, Maryland - April 30, 2010: Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. David Zaslav, Discovery's President …
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April 28, 2010
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS NAMES GLENN OAKLEY EVP OF MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS
Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Communications today announced the appointment of Glenn Oakley to Executive Vice President of Media Technology, Production and Operations. John Honeycutt, who previously led the department, recently took a new position …
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