Tag: Through the Wormhole

Dive Into the Unknown Tuesdays on Science Channel

by cshirley

Ever wonder what the best way to defeat terrorism really is? Or what really happens in space? Tuesday nights mean thought-provoking, curiosity-inducing programming on Science Channel, highlighted tonight by the premieres of two fan-favorites: ‘NASA’s Unexplained Files’ and ‘Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman’. Cameras used by NASA to explore space have simultaneously and accidentally recorded unexplained incidences that include enigmatic lights and figures, disappearances and more. Tonight, ‘NASA’s Unexplained…

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This Week In…Discovery Buzz

by Liz Stewart

Happy weekend! We had some – shall we say – smashing news this week, announcing that Billy Corgan has joined TNA wrestling as a senior producer. Here is some other news you may have missed: And the Dallas Zoo Baby Giraffe’s Name Is…(Plus: See an Adorable New Pic!) (People) Dale Jr. Builds a Treehouse in his Yard (WCNC) ‘Return to Amish,’ ‘Gypsy Sisters’ Renewed by TLC (The Wrap) Melissa Etheridge Uncovers Scandalous Family History (ABC News) Bruce…

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Five Discovery Networks Among Primetime Emmy Nominees

by Cory Key

This morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominees for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be presented on August 25 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel and OWN all nabbed nominations, including Discovery’s MythBusters and TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, and Discovery’s Alaska: The Last Frontier and Deadliest Catch for Outstanding…

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This Week In…DiscoveryBuzz

by akowalczyk

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…

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Discovery Hosts US2020 Representatives for “Day at Discovery” Conference

by akowalczyk

On Tuesday, Discovery Communications was named exclusive media partner for US2020, a new organization developed from a White House call to generate large-scale innovative solutions to our STEM education challenge, with a focus on increasing access to STEM careers for girls, underrepresented minorities, and low-income children. As part of this commitment, Discovery yesterday hosted about 25 representatives from the US2020’s City Competition for a day-long conference focused on building successful…

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Science Channel Asks ‘Are We Alone?’

by kdelmonico

This week, Science Channel’s Are We Alone? week of programming returns with new premieres every night at 10PM ET/PT. This question has puzzled the world and gripped those who believe that life exists among the 22 billion habitable planets throughout space.  Science’s week of programming will look deep into the universe to answer some of the most important questions. On Wednesday, Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman asks “Is God…

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Discovery Networks Take to TCA, Share Upcoming Programming

by Cory Key

As I post, television critics and journalists from across the country are continuing the bi-annual ritual that is the TCA Press Tour and getting ready for Discovery Communications‘ panels. Held each summer at the Beverly Hilton, the Television Critics Association‘s event allows broadcast and cable networks to unveil new and returning series and specials that will premiere in the coming months. You can read all the news by clicking on…

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Discovery Networks Nab 11 News & Doc Emmy Nods

by Cory Key

This morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences  announced the nominees for the 33rd annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, and four  networks in the Discovery Communications family were nominated. Congratulations to all the nominees from Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and Science Channel: Outstanding Historical Programming Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero (Discovery Channel) Outstanding Science and Technology Programming Curiosity (Discovery Channel) Through the Wormhole (Science Channel) Outstanding Individual Achievement…

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Science’s ‘Through the Wormhole’ Returns Tonight, Adds Co-Viewing Experience

by kdelmonico

The return of “Wormhole Wednesday” is upon us, with the Season three premiere of Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman tonight at 10pm ET/PT. One of my favorite Science shows, Through the Wormhole uses science to tackle those “big questions” that have stumped humankind for generations with Morgan Freeman as your guide. (I was lucky enough to work on the show last year and got to sit in on an interview…

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Science Asks, ‘Are We Alone?’

by Cory Key

Many scientists, writers and Hollywood films (my favs: Contact and Men in Black) set their sites on on that big question: Is there intelligent life beyond Earth? And what better network than Science to explore the subject. Starting March 6, Science is launching Are We Alone? Month in conjunction with TED and the SETI Institute. Things kick off tomorrow night at 10pm ET/PT with the return of Through the Wormhole,…

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