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Take ‘The Bait’: ‘Deadliest Catch’ Returns Tonight

April 16, 2013 | by aharris
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The seas are charted, the crew is prepped – are you ready to head out for a new season of Deadliest Catch?

Premiering tonight at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel, the ninth season of Deadliest Catch promises a whole new level of adventure, with higher stakes, greater danger and all-new ways for fans to join the crew.

This season, the seven skippers and their crew are fighting through hell and back again in search of King and Opilio crab, but as they venture into the high seas, they begin to realize many of the most violent storms come from within. Facing 40-foot waves, hurricane force winds, heavy-machinery, the youngest members of the crew fight for fame and fortune, while the captains wage war for crab supremacy – who will come out on top?

Get ready for all the action with The Bait, a new pre-show featuring your favorite captains dishing on fishing, boat life and what to expect on that night’s episode of Deadliest Catch. During the 8pm ET premiere, Tweet along with the captains and crew tagging @DeadliestCatch and using #DeadliestCatch, and you may see your Tweet on TV (our own “crew” has settled in at our broadcast center to look for their favorites live tonight).

And, if you haven’t already, make sure to sign up for the new Deadliest Catch Fantasy Game, where you pick your captain, boat and crew each week and could win a Discovery Adventures trip of a lifetime.

Our Catch countdown has begun..has yours? Watch a sneak peek below, and we’ll see you on the seas tonight!

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Tweets & Sweets: Don’t Miss Tonight’s ‘Four Weddings’ on TLC

March 29, 2013 | by aharris

Four Weddings Title TreatmentHappy BrideDay!

If you’re looking for a relaxing and rewarding way to spend your Friday night, you’ll want to curl up on the couch with TLC tonight. The BrideDay lineup that has everyone wanting an invitation starts at 8pm ET/PT with Four Weddings — as four brides show off their personal style and judge each other’s weddings, hoping to win a five-star dream honeymoon.

During tonight’s premiere, TLC will be featuring viewer Tweets that will be curated LIVE into the 8pm ET hour. To join in on the action, follow @TLC and use the #FourWeddings hashtag. You can also chime in on who you’re rooting for during the show:

  • Rachele: #BallroomBeats
  • Nicolle: #PepRallyParty
  • Travia: #BlingtasticDiva
  • Alexandria: #RetroBookworm

Bride Day Dozen from Georgetown CupcakeAnd, while the brides compete for a new honeymoon, fans that aim to have their Tweet featured on TV will also be entered to win a year’s worth of cupcakes from TLC. The most creative Tweet will win the @TLC follower a dozen cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake each month for a year! Sweet.

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Puppy Bowl Scores a Win For Animal Planet

February 7, 2013 | by kdelmonico

As a casual football fan (at best), and a New York Giants one at that, I have to say I was already predisposed to choosing the Puppy Bowl over the Super Bowl on Sunday. After all, adorable puppies prancing about rank over almost anything in my book. When I finally did decide to check in on the “action” of the football game, there was nothing going on but a blackout at the Superdome! I happily switched back to the adorable-ness of Geico Stadium and vowed never to forsake Puppy Bowl again.

As it turns out, I was not alone. Not only was Sunday’s Puppy Bowl IX Animal Planet’s most watched iteration of the annual furry tradition, reaching a record number of 12.4 million gross viewers, fans also tuned in in droves during the power outage at the Superdome. Fans were voting with their devices, too, with a 40% increase in Tweets and web traffic generating 1.6 million video streams. Can’t argue with cute!

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‘Chopper Live’ Kicks Off Tonight on Discovery Channel!

December 10, 2012 | by kdelmonico

Chopper Live Road to RevengeThe excitement is palpable here at Discovery’s broadcast center, where I just arrived to gear up for tonight’s kickoff to Chopper Live. When you’ve been prepping for a live event like tonight, the day always arrives with a mix of nervousness, excitement and a smidge of exhaustion.

Tonight, fans will see Chopper Live: Road to Revenge, a two-hour special starting at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel, chronicling the four teams working on building the ultimate chopper to bring to tomorrow night’s live show in Vegas.

On tomorrow’s Chopper Live: The Revenge, Jesse James, Senior, Junior and Chopper Live rookies, Richard & Aaron from Discovery’s Fast ‘N Loud, will debut their bikes and let America vote to decide which team will come out on top.

We want to hear from you! Chopper Live: The Revenge is all about the fans so check out some of the ways you can get involved:

  • Show Your Team Loyalty on GetGlue: In addition to downloading team badges at ChopperLive.com, you can check in on GetGlue with their loyalties to unlock team-specific stickers, in addition to exclusive stickers during Monday and Tuesday night’s installments.
  • Take Sides Through Live, On-Air Tweets: Tonight’s Chopper Live: Road to Revenge special at 9pm ET/PT will feature Tweets from fans curated in real-time into the show. Are you #TeamJunior, #TeamSenior, #TeamJesse or #TeamFastNLoud?
  • Text to Vote: Beginning at the end of tonight’s episode, you can text your votes to determine which team wins Chopper Live: The Revenge. Will the Twitter buzz match the outcome of the official vote?
  • Tune Into the Chopper Live ‘Backstage Pass’: Right before Tuesday’s live event at 8:45pm ET, get behind-the-scenes access at ChopperLive.com. Hosted by Chris Jacobs (of Overhaulin’), the Backstage Pass will feature interviews with the builders during on-air commercial breaks, a look at what fans are saying on Twitter and more.
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Investigation Discovery Asks, ‘Can You ID the Details?’

December 4, 2012 | by aharris
Lt. Joe Kenda of Investigation Discovery's 'Homicide Hunter'

Lt. Joe Kenda of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter’

Have you ever watched an investigative show and thought, “I could have solved that?” Well, Investigation Discovery is giving ID Addicts the chance to test their skills in a special episode of Homicide Hunter tonight, December 4, at 9pm ET.

As Lt. Joe Kenda unravels the case you’ll be presented with on-screen questions tied to the investigation. Take to Twitter to answer using the designated hashtags and the ID team will show you in-show how you answered and, most importantly, if you paid close enough attention and have what it takes to join Kenda!

You can RSVP to join fellow ID Addicts on Facebook and make sure to follow @DiscoveryID for updates tonight as you participate!

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TLC Adds a New Ingredient to Tonight’s Premiere of ‘Next Great Baker’

November 26, 2012 | by kdelmonico

Next Great BakerFans of Cake Boss and Next Great Baker have something to be thankful for this post-Turkey Day Monday, as both series return with new episodes tonight on TLC.

Next Great Bakerpremieres at 9pm ET/PT and, with 13 new contestants vying for the coveted title, there is already no shortage of drama. But tonight’s episode is baking in a new ingredient: a live Twitter ticker featuring Tweets from Buddy and YOU throughout the episode. Tweet with the hashtag #NGB and you could see yours appear live on air! Bonus? Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza guest star, as the first challenge the bakers face is creating a Mexican fiesta-themed grooms cake for the duo’s nuptials.

Still in the mood for something sweet? Stay tuned for a new episode of Cake Boss at 10:30pm ET?PT, right after the 90-minute premiere of Next Great Baker. Tonight, Buddy gets the chance of a lifetime when he’s asked to create a life-size cake replica of Betty White — in less than 24 hours.

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