Here at Discovery, we’re getting ready to kick off everyone’s favorite summer celebration, Shark Week, beginning this Sunday at 8pm ET/PT. Chompie Jr. is also gearing up to welcome back the King of Summer. In celebration of all things Shark Week, Chompie Jr. will be making the rounds tomorrow in the DC area, surprising locals and tourists alike with his toothy grin. Follow the hashtag #ChompieAttack to keep tabs on Chompie…
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#ChompieAttack Baits DC with ‘Shark Week’ Spirit
Duh duh…duh duh…it’s a #ChompieAttack! This week, Chompie Jr. and California Tortilla joined forces to spread Shark Week spirit throughout the DC area in anticipation for Shark Week, premiering Sunday at 9pm ET/PT on Discovery. Shark Week fans showed their Shark Week love on Twitter, Facebook and this blog, and we chose five jawsome winners for a surprise #ChompieAttack and burrito lunch from Cal Tort. On Monday, Chompie Jr. set…
Fins Up! Chompie Jr. Takes the D.C. Area by Storm
You know how sometimes you’ll just be sitting at your desk on a Monday afternoon when suddenly, a shark appears to give you high fives and delicious California Tortilla burritos? The most anticipated and jawsome week of the year begins in five days on Discovery Channel and the D.C. area has been buzzing with excitement. To reward some of our most loyal Twitter fans, we’ve secretly sent Chompie Jr. (Chompie’s…
Chompie Descends on Silver Spring, Discovery Plans Local ‘Shark Week’ Activities
After a cross-country trip, our beloved Chompie has returned to Silver Spring and this weekend crews will help him take his rightful place — on our company’s headquarters, One Discovery Place, in Silver Spring. In conjunction with his return and in anticipation of the 25th annual Shark Week (premiering on Sunday, August 12 on Discovery Channel), we have several ways for our neighbors in the D.C. area to celebrate the most…
‘Shark Cam’ Returns with New 360-Degree Underwater View
We’re getting excited for Shark Week (starts August 12 on Discovery Channel) here at Discovery Communications — from Chompie’s return to our headquarters in Silver Spring later this month to the newly launched Shark Cam from Georgia Aquarium. Watch the underwater announcement below to get the scoop, read more about it online and, most importantly, dive it at discovery.com/sharkcam!
He’s Baaaack! Chompie Returns to Discovery HQ in Silver Spring
The 25th anniversary of Discovery Channel‘s Shark Week (returning August 12) is going to have more bite than ever this year — on TV, online, across social media…and in Silver Spring! Fan-favorite Chompie, a 446-foot long inflatable shark, will be returning to Discovery Communications‘ headquarters next month in anticipation of the longest-running cable event. Local residents should stay tuned for additional Shark Week festivities coming to the D.C. area later…
‘Shark Week’ Photo Contest — Have You Entered?
As you may have heard, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week returns on August 1 for one glorious, ferocious and toothy week. We here in Silver Spring have happily welcomed back Chompie — the official mascot of Shark Week — to our headquarters. For those of you in the D.C. area, Discovery Channel has partnered with Express for a special Shark Week Photo Contest. Just take a photo of Chompie, come up…