While I don’t have as much time to contribute to the blog as I’d like to (although you’re in very good hands with my fellow team members), I am always the first to volunteer to post when a new season of Who Do You Think You Are? is coming up…and that’s the case this time around, with the show returning to TLC tonight, April 3, at 9pm ET/PT. As someone…
Happy Friday! It’s peak season for the cherry blossoms here in Washington, D.C. – a sure sign that spring has truly arrived. If you’re in the District and haven’t seen the beautiful trees in bloom, it’s worth braving the crowds and heading down to the Tidal Basin. (And if you’re curious about how Japanese cherry blossoms landed in the nation’s capital, head over to the National Park Service to learn about the trees’…
Happy Friday! Curious what we’ve been up to this past week? Read on! Here is some news you may have missed: Discovery Channel Sets Premiere Date for Harley-Davidson Miniseries, Adds Three to Cast (Exclusive) (The Hollywood Reporter) Investigation Discovery Reviving Missing Persons Series ‘Disappeared’ (EXCLUSIVE) (Variety) Deserving High School Students Gifted with Gorgeous Prom Gowns and Tuxes: ‘I Feel So Beautiful’ (People) ‘Last Alaskans’ Moves to Discovery Channel for Season…
With warmer weather and more sunshine comes prom season, and you know what that means: TLC’s fifth annual Say Yes to the Prom is back! Kicking off in New York City yesterday, more than 50 students were treated to a full head-to-toe prom experience, with special guests Eden Duncan-Smith and Discovery Communications President and CEO David Zaslav personally attending to wish them well. The students also received a special video message…
Happy Friday! Spring is on its way here in Washington, DC – and it’s making its first appearance this weekend, with temps hovering around 60 degrees both days. The warmth is a welcome reprieve from the biting cold we had last weekend, that’s for sure! Been busy this week? So have we! Here is some news you may have missed: ‘Killing Fields’ Season Finale Clocks 2.5 Million Viewers On Discovery Channel…
Happy Friday! There’s a little more pep in everyone’s step this evening as we all peel off for the long weekend. Unfortunately it’s been pretty cold this week – and temperatures are expected to dip to the single digits in the next day or two – so a lot of folks are more apt to hibernate than get outdoors. Has the week flown by for you? Us too! Here is some news you might have missed:…
Before you read this post, I should warn you: you will definitely, absolutely, 100% want a cupcake by the time you’re finished. OK, you’ve been warned. Here we go… We’ve got some pretty sweet news coming from TLC today! Fans of the network’s DC Cupcakes and the sugary confection alike can submerge themselves in sugary mayhem with the launch of #CupcakeCam Live. Offering behind-the-scenes access to the world-famous Georgetown Cupcake, #CupcakeCam Live takes viewers into the…
Hello, February! We’re celebrating all things Puppy Bowl XII this week – both here at our HQ and at our other domestic offices around the U.S. The icing on the cake was this afternoon: our fabulous Employee Engagement team organized games and treats for all, with some larger offices hosting coordinated visits with puppies from local shelters. It was the perfect opportunity to step away from your desk for a moment, spend time with colleagues…
Few things can change your life quite like becoming a parent. I should know – I joined the ranks of moms everywhere when my husband and I welcomed our son in September. Sure, we had read all the books, heard all the stories from well-meaning friends and relatives, but nothing can quite prepare you for the completely exciting, exhausting, joyful and ultimately terrifying experience of becoming a first-time parent. Tonight,…
On Monday, we announced that Suzanne Kolb has joined Discovery Communications as Executive Vice President & General Manager, Discovery Digital Networks. She will oversee our award-winning portfolio of over 70 web-native brands and series, original digital development, Discovery VR and social partnerships. Welcome to the team, Suzanne! Here is some other news you may have missed: ‘Chasing Ice’ Director Named Inaugural Sundance Institute Discovery Impact Fellow; ‘Drought’ Special Coming Later This Year (Deadline) Sundance ’16: Discovery Launches…