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YOUTUBER STEVEN SUPTIC JOINS DISCOVERY DIGITAL NETWORKS

February 24, 2015

Contact - Amber Harris
Vice President, Communications & Social Media
240-662-5235

Los AngelesDiscovery Digital Networks announces today that renowned YouTube star, gamer and animator Steven Suptic has joined the web-native video arm of Discovery Communications as a producer and host. Better known to his more than 500K subscribers as mlgHwnT, Suptic brings his online enthusiasm and experience to Discovery Digital Networks’ programming portfolio, which boasts 150M monthly streams. Based in the DDN’s LA office, he will join the Streamy Award-winning SourceFed team, with new projects coming soon.

“Discovery Digital Networks is all about reaching new audiences with engaging, community-driven content, and Steve really exemplifies this,” said Jeremy Azevedo, Head of Discovery Digital Networks – Los Angeles. “Steve joins an amazingly talented team, and brings with him an incredibly unique skill set that will result in some of the greatest, weirdest and, mainly, fun content online today.”

“Doing what I’m passionate about is a dream and getting the call to pack up for California and join Discovery Digital Networks is beyond thrilling,” added Suptic. “I am excited to collaborate with the most creative minds in the industry…and to build a career based solely on Minecraft videos for the rest of my life."

With more than 510,000 subscribers and 83 million views on YouTube, Suptic is a self-described “animator, commentator and coffee enthusiast” best known for his animated series “To Save a YouTuber” and “To Kill a YouTuber,” both of which allow YouTube audiences to play a role in the outcomes of future episodes.

 

For photos of Steve Suptic: https://discovery.box.com/s/atvw82a73diuk88hjka3nub1cm61kdba 

 

About Discovery Digital Networks

Discovery Digital Networks is the web-native video business of Discovery Communications and extends the company’s 30-year mission to satisfy curiosity across platforms. Discovery Digital Networks’ portfolio of original online video networks cover topics ranging from current events and pop culture to science and technology through daily content anchored by the best personalities on the web. With a robust lineup of networks, including TestTube, SourceFed, The DeFranco Network, Revision3 and Animalist, DDN features more than 110 web-native series enjoyed by passionate audiences. For more information, please visit DiscoveryDigitalNetworks.com.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30 years Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Science, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com