Happy Halloween Weekend, boos and ghouls! It’s been a spooktacular week here at Discovery, so let’s get you filled in on some news you might have missed! 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘Rats’ (Via Morgan Spurlock) (USA Today) Eurosport Takes Exclusive Rights for EFL Cup in Malaysia & Brunei (World Screen) Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay: A TV Dream Team Talks ‘Queen Sugar’ (Variety) Rocker Dave Navarro Opens Up About His…
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This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Happy Friday! Discovery Communications announced yesterday that Karen Leever has joined the company as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, overseeing the company’s expansive digital brands and businesses in the United States – from fan-favorite Discovery Digital Networks (DDN) programming to the newly launched Discovery VR. It was also announced earlier this week that Darcy Tomlin has been named Vice President of Programming and Operations for Discovery Networks International, managing…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Happy Friday! DC was buzzing this week: the Pope was in town and we celebrated the first day of fall and the first day of Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Over here at Discovery, we’ve been buzzing too! Here’s some news you may have missed: Toronto: Move Over, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Clarke – ‘Sherpa’ Spotlights Real Heroes of Everest (The Wrap) ‘Racing Extinction’ Review: Gripping Documentary Reveals How Humanity is Headed for the End (New…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Another Friday, folks! Have you visited Discovery on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram yet? If not, you should! The network was named the most socially-engaged TV broadcaster by BrandWatch – an exciting recognition for the team that (as I have personally witnessed) works extremely hard to pique fans’ curiosity with dynamic and thrilling content day in and day out. Here’s some other news you may have missed this week: TV Review: ‘Killer Instinct With…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Happy Friday, Discovery! We closed out May with a busy week – kicking off with the White House Science Fair and ending with the completion of our Eurosport acquisition. Catch up with our week of news below and then get your daily dose of cute with Animalist’s compilation of dogs taking baths – does it get much better? Discovery Completes Eurosport Acquisition (Multichannel) Discovery Partners with US2020 During White House…
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…
Discovery Networks Wow at 2014-15 Upfront
With dynamic programming slates and some of the brightest talent, Discovery’s 2014-15 Upfront presentation at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York had a lot of people talking (and you can read the announcements made in yesterday’s blog post). Take a peek at all the Upfront fun below and then head over to Facebook to see our full album. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead as we all…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Happy Friday, Discovery Family! As we count down to Turkey Day, we’re thankful for our Discovery family this week, which we celebrated with an exciting visit from Oprah and the start of holiday giving. Enjoy some of this week’s top stories below and then enjoy an “Aww” moment with a Too Cute! sneak peek below from the TODAY show. ‘Challenger Disaster’ Ranks As Science Channels’ Most-Watched Program of 2013 ‘Mythbusters’ Adam…
Welcoming Oprah to Silver Spring
One of the perks of working at Discovery is getting to hear from and meet amazing guests — from Bear Grylls to the Duggars. However, in my 11+ years at the company, I’ve never witnessed the level of excitement One Discovery Place experienced today. The catalyst? OWN CEO Oprah Winfrey and network presidents Sheri Salata and Erik Logan. Joined by Discovery President & CEO David Zaslav, Winfrey spoke to a…
This Week in…Discovery Buzz
It’s Friday, friends! This week presented a great honor for our own Marjorie Kaplan as well as an exciting step for Velocity into the world of sports. Catch up with our stories below and then experience a whole new type of Discovery Buzz with our newest Animal Planet L!VE addition, the Honey Bee Cam! Discovery Communications’ Marjorie Kaplan Inducted into CableFax Hall of Fame Oprah’s Aha! Year: How the Network…