Press Releases
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November 12, 2012
FRINGE is Reborn on Science Channel With Special Thanksgiving Premiere Events
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Science Channel invites viewers to join FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Bishop and his estranged son Peter as they investigate the universe of the paranormal and science …
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November 1, 2012
FIRE IN THE HOLE! - LORDS OF THE GOURD RETURN TO BATTLE IN SCIENCE CHANNEL’S ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SPECIAL PUNKIN CHUNKIN
(Silver Spring, Md.) - Pumpkins become projectiles once again with the return of television's epic autumn battle, PUNKIN CHUNKIN. Celebrating its fifth year on Science Channel, this fall favorite has become a Thanksgiving tradition, served …
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October 24, 2012
TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE LIFTS OFF ON SCIENCE CHANNEL THIS NOVEMBER
(Silver Spring, Md.) -After months of intense buzz and two blockbuster panels at both San Diego and New York Comic-Con, it's finally time for the main event - FIREFLY: BROWNCOATS UNITE on November 11 at …
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October 23, 2012
BBC and SCIENCE Co-Produce New Factual Drama Starring William Hurt
(Silver Spring, Md.) - The BBC and SCIENCE are co-producing a new factual drama starring award-winning actor William Hurt ("Altered States", "Kiss of the Spider Woman", "Children of a Lesser God", "History of Violence", "Into …
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October 3, 2012
3-2-1 BLAST OFF! LARGE DANGEROUS ROCKET SHIPS LAUNCHES ON SCIENCE THIS OCTOBER
(Silver Spring, MD)- For the third year running, SCIENCE takes viewers inside the high-flying, fuel injected competition of LARGE DANGEROUS ROCKET SHIPS. LDRS (as it's known to insiders) brings together junkyard geniuses who love the …
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September 14, 2012
SCIENCE TO DEBUT WORLD PREMIERE SPECIAL I.AM.MARS: REACH FOR THE STARS FEATURING will.i.am
(Silver Spring, Md.) - SCIENCE announced today that it is taking viewers further inside NASA's latest mission to Mars with the exclusive world premiere of i.am.mars: Reach For The Stars on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, …
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April 5, 2012
SCIENCE ‘QUESTIONS EVERYTHING’ WITH ITS SLATE OF PROVOCATIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE 2012–2013 UPFRONT
(New York, N.Y.) - On the heels of the most successful year and quarter in network history, SCIENCE takes a bold step toward the future by unveiling its 2012-2013 Upfront slate in New York today. …
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January 12, 2012
RICKY GERVAIS DEALS OUT MORE PILKINGTON PUNISHMENT WITH
This January, everyone's favorite reluctant traveler returns to the departure gate when AN IDIOT ABROAD 2: THE BUCKET LIST touches down at SCIENCE. After his tour of the Seven Wonders of the World, Karl Pilkington could …
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July 29, 2011
SCIENCE AND STAR TREK JOIN FORCES WITH FEATURE LENGTH RODDENBERRY DOCUMENTARY TREK NATION
(Silver Spring, Md.)- SCIENCE today announced its partnership with science fiction royalty, Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, and Roddenberry Entertainment on the upcoming the feature-length special, TREK NATION, scheduled to air in fourth quarter 2011. TREK NATION …
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July 29, 2011
SCIENCE IS THE HOME FOR JUNKYARD GENIUS IN AUGUST WITH TWO WORLD PREMIERE SERIES – JUNKies AND STUCK WITH HACKETT
(Silver Spring, Md.)-SCIENCE-television's home for audacious genius-digs deep this August with the world premieres of two enormously entertaining series appealing to the "enginerd" in us all. Beginning August 18, audiences will meet the jester of …
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June 30, 2011
SCIENCE CELEBRATES THE HISTORIC FINALE OF THE NASA SHUTTLE PROGRAM WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE EVENT LAST SHUTTLE: OUR JOURNEY
SCIENCE CELEBRATEs THE HISTORIC FINALE OF THE nasa SHUTTLE PROGRAM WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE EVENT Last Shuttle: Our Journey --Special SCIENCE Presentation Airs on Friday, July 8, at 10 PM ET/PT, Featuring Same-Day Footage …
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April 14, 2011
THE ALL-NEW SCIENCE LAUNCHES AN EXPLOSIVE SLATE OF PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2011–2012 UPFRONT
(New York, NY)-Fresh off the announcement of its new network name, logo and on-air look, SCIENCE today revealed its 2011-2012 Upfront slate. Discovery Communications' home for the thought provocateur, SCIENCE, presented an all-new lineup of …
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April 14, 2011
SCIENCE TO PREMIERE RICKY GERVAIS’ AN IDIOT ABROAD 2: THE BUCKET LIST
(Silver Spring, Md.)-SCIENCE today announced that it is U.S. production partner for AN IDIOT ABROAD 2: THE BUCKET LIST, featuring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington. Premiering on SCIENCE in early 2012, the second …
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March 11, 2011
DISCOVERY CHANNEL AND SCIENCE CHANNEL TO CHRONICLE JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI EVENT
(Silver Spring, Md.)-Discovery Channel and Science Channel today announced the greenlight of a one-hour television event documenting the dual natural disaster striking Japan earlier this morning. The special, entitled ANATOMY OF A DISASTER, will follow …
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January 6, 2011
RICKY GERVAIS BRINGS AN IDIOT ABROAD TO SCIENCE CHANNEL
(Pasadena, CA)- This January, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are bringing the most elaborate practical-joke-turned-sociology-experiment in television history to Science Channel. The Emmy®-winning crazy geniuses behind the acclaimed series "The Office" and "Extras" bring the …
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January 6, 2011
SCIENCE CHANNEL GREENLIGHTS PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION FEATURING RIDLEY SCOTT
(Pasadena, CA)- Ridley Scott, the visionary mind behind iconic works of science fiction including "Blade Runner" and the "Alien" franchise, and epic adventures such as "Gladiator", brings his unique expertise to Science Channel for the …
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November 30, 2010
PUNKIN CHUNKIN SPLATTERS SIMULCAST RATINGS RECORD FOR DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SCIENCE CHANNEL
The Thursday, November 25 world premiere of PUNKIN CHUNKIN 2010 posted a record cumulative 1.98 HH / 1.51 P25-54 between a Discovery Channel and Science Channel simulcast. PUNKIN CHUNKIN 2010 was the highest-rated program on …
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November 18, 2010
SCIENCE CHANNEL CULMINATES YEAR OF RATINGS VICTORIES AND 10 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF VIEWERSHIP GAINS WITH "WORLD PREMIERE FRIDAYS"
The amalgamated forces of a Top Chef Superstar, a whacked out, captivating survivalist, new frontier trailblazers, and a former top Mossad agent bring life to Science Channel's WORLD PREMIERE FRIDAYS, a month-long special look at …
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November 4, 2010
PUNKIN CHUNKIN RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR OF HIGH-FLYING PUMPKIN LAUNCHING ON THANKSGIVING DAY WITH MYTHBUSTERS HOSTS
Fresh off last year's high-flying, nail-biting and explosive competition, PUNKIN CHUNKIN will air this Thanksgiving on Discovery Channel. Hosted by MYTHBUSTERS' Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, the show celebrates 25 years of this Delaware-based tradition, …
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October 26, 2010
THESE GUYS ARE READY TO ROCK! SCIENCE CHANNEL'S METEORITE MEN RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON
Beginning Tuesday, November 2, at 9PM (ET/PT,) prepare for Science Channel to rock your world, with the return of the network's hit original series, METEORITE MEN. Many have searched for "visitors" from outer space, but …
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