On Tuesday night, Discovery U.S. Hispanic Networks announced their 2014-2015 programming lineup at their Upfront at Stage 37 in New York City. Embracing the Upfront’s theme, “feel closer,” the event highlighted Discovery en Español’s and Discovery Familia’s understanding of the Hispanic audience and their ability connect effectively with Hispanic viewers. Discovery talents in attendance included Dave Salmoni of Islas mortales con Dave Salmoni (Mystery of the Lost Island), Antonio Brunet…
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This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Happy Friday! As we celebrate warmer temperatures outside, we’ve also had the chance to celebrate some big Discovery announcements. From the addition of two new Discovery Digital Networks series, to a record-setting River Monsters premiere, there has been no shortage of exciting news! Catch up with what’s been going on with the stories below and then start this weekend off with a sneak peek of Boss Hog, Discovery Channel’s newest series premiering tonight at 10PM. Discovery…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
It’s the weekend, capping off an exciting week here at Discovery! Thursday at our annual Upfront, we announced lots of exciting programming, and you can catch up with all of the big Discovery news below. After that, be sure to celebrate the arrival of spring (better late than never!) with the new Animal Planet L!VE Bunny Cam! Discovery’s Multi-Network Slate Covers a Lot of Turf (Adweek) One Man’s Quest to…
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…
Keep On Discovering: Discovery’s 2014-15 Upfront Today in New York
Today, Discovery’s networks will unveil their programming upcoming programming slate at the annual Upfront presentation in New York City. Clients and media will attend to get a sneak peek at the new shows that will be coming to our networks in the coming months. Of course, no Upfront presentation would be complete without our dynamic talent joining the event – from Joby Ogwyn of Discovery Channel’s Everest Jump Live to…
Discovery South Africa Upfront Wows Audience
Last night, members of the Discovery family gathered for the Discovery South Africa Upfront to present its upcoming slate of shows to clients and media in Johannesburg. With performances from leading South African artists, appearances from Discovery talent, including TLC’s Randy Fenoli and Animal Planet’s Dave Salmoni and Kim Wolhuter, and a special magic show by Ben Hanlin (including an act that involved swallowing needles!), audiences previewed the next generation of…
Discovery Germany Previews DMAX, TLC at Upfront
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Richard Lambert, Corporate Communications Manager in our London office. Discovery Germany held a spectacular ‘upfront’ in Düsseldorf, where the exciting plans for DMAX were revealed, including a first look at its new 2014 programming line up and brand identity. In the presence of Germany’s media community and guests of honor, including David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications, the network celebrated…
Upfront 2013: Rapping BBQ Masters, Ferocious Gators and Terrifying Tightropes
What do Honey Boo Boo, Oprah and Morgan Freeman have in common? They all stole the stage at Discovery Communications’ Upfront 2013-14. On April 4, hundreds gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City to get the first glimpse into the future of Discovery Communications programming. The show kicked off with daredevil Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk over the audience – a small feat compared to his upcoming walk…
Discovery’s 2013-14 Upfront Lands in NYC
Later today, Discovery Communications will host its annual Upfront Presentation in New York City, giving clients and media a first-look at the new and returning series across our nets. As usual, we’ll have a diverse, star-studded lineup — from Kal Penn of Discovery Channel’s The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius and TLC’s June Shannon and Alana Thompson from Here Comes Honey Boo Boo to OWN’s Tyler Perry and Investigation Discovery’s Tamron…
Stars Come Out for Discovery Communications’ Upfront
Yesterday, Discovery Communications returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City to host its annual Upfront for an audience of advertisers and press. While I shared news yesterday here about new and returning series coming to our networks, we wanted to give you a glimpse at the action — on stage and backstage — through the photos below. I’ve been fortunate to attend several Upfront presentations and what…