This Week In…Discovery Buzz

And just like that, another week has gone by! Gold Rush returned last Friday with a vengeance; the fifth season premiere was the most watched cable program that night. And another fan-favorite show made a splash as Derick and Jill Duggar Dillard announced that they are having a baby boy. Congrats to them both! Congratulations are also in order for one of our own, as Joe Abruzzese, President of Ad…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

Happy Friday! We’re welcomed some cooler weather here at Discovery HQ this week, along with some exciting announcements about a little event we have coming up on November 2 (hint: Nik Wallenda is back!) Check out some of the week’s biggest news here at Discovery and then catch a sneak peek of the news season of Discovery’s Gold Rush, premiering on Friday, October 17 at 9/8c. HBO Head Richard Plepler:…

This Week in…Discovery Buzz

Happy Friday, Discovery! This week Little People, Big World brought record-breaking ratings to TLC, Animal Planet L!VE’s Kitten Cam got some serious #Catitude and more. Check out some of this week’s top buzz below and then cap off your week with a sneak peek of Discovery Channel’s Tethered, premiering Sunday at 10pm ET/PT. Diller’s Vimeo Lures YouTube Acts to On-Demand Network (Bloomberg)  Eurosport’s Age of Discovery (Sports Pro)  This Teen’s Trying…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week here at Discovery, as we reported second quarter results and continue to count down to everyone’s favorite summer event, Shark Week. Check out some of the comings and goings of this past week and check out Rob Lowe absolutely owning the title of #KingOfSummer below. Rob Lowe Gets ‘Sharky’ in Hilarious Shark Week Promo  Discovery’s Profit Rises, Buoyed By Expansion The Duggars Return!…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

It’s Friday, Discovery! We’ve had a busy week, with some exciting programming announcements as well as a new face for TLC and the premiere of a few favorite shows. Check out the stories below and then join Animalist’s Catie Wayne for a fun exploration of the world’s ugliest animal. Obama Announces $100 million expansion of ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ TLC Unveils New Brand Campaign and Tagline Lisa Kudrow Tracks Down a…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

Happy Friday, Discovery! As we kick off the weekend, we have a few big stories to share about our programming over the last week – including a big announcement from OWN. Catch up with the stories below, and then check out Animalist’s new show, CATastrophes! OWN to Air a Second Tyler Perry Drama ‘Deadliest Catch’ Keeps Reeling in the Viewers TestTube’s Latest Series Explores 3D Printed Guns

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

As the summer heat kicked in full force this week, we geared up for our Fifth Annual “Discover Your Impact Day.”  Volunteering  across our communities, Discovery employees joined together today to make a difference in the lives of others and celebrating all that is Discovery culture. Catch up with news highlights of the week below before joining us to kick off Sloth Week, with Animalist and Animal Planet! Animal Planet’s ‘World Pup’…

This Week In…DiscoveryBuzz

Happy Friday, Discovery! We’re wrapping up an exciting week here, with a big leadership honor for our President and CEO, David Zaslav, and multiple programming awards. Catch up with the stories below, and then celebrate National Donut Day with the Cake Boss‘ little ones, Carlos and Marco! Discovery’s David Zaslav Feted at Mirror Awards Presentation (Deadline) “Skywire Live,” “Deadliest Catch” Triumph at 2014 Realscreen Awards (Realscreen) Discovery’s ‘Deadliest Catch’ Still…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

Happy Friday, Discovery family! It was a busy week at Discovery, with the first quarter earnings report, business acquisitions and the final 2014 “Say Yes to the Prom” event in Chicago. Catch up with all the news that has us buzzing below and then get in the Mother’s Day spirit with Michelle Duggar of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting. Happy Mother’s Day! Discovery Execs Talk Upfronts, OWN, Ad Impact of Canceled Everest…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

Happy Friday!   What a week – from yesterday’s Kids Day 2014 to Say Yes to the Prom in Des Moines, it’s been a fun one for the Discovery family. Catch up on the news below and then kickstart your weekend awwwesomely with Animalist’s new show, Best Breed Ever! Discovery Channel to Air Documentary Honoring Avalanche Victims (Variety) Marjorie Kaplan Is Juggling 2 Discovery Networks Through the Upfront and Beyond (Adweek) Phil…