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…
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Discovery Networks Make News with 2012-13 Upfront in NYC
This afternoon, Discovery Communications will host its 2012-13 Upfront Presentation in New York City, unveiling new and returning series across our networks with the help of some familiar faces (more on that tomorrow). However, we have lots of news to share – from a new network, Destination America, to Animal Planet‘s Rhino Wars (wt) and an all-new series on Velocity from Grey’s Anatomy star and racing enthusiast Patrick Dempsey, so…
‘Chasing Classic Cars’ with Velocity
Classic cars conjure the memory of times gone by so vividly, so it’s no wonder they have become such a hobby and collector’s item. If you are a car lover, you absolutely cannot miss the season premiere of Chasing Classic Cars on Velocity, tonight at 10pm ET/PT. Hosted by renowned car collector Wayne Carini, Chasing Classic Cars gives us a glimpse into the world of high-end car collection, as Wayne…
Discovery Networks ‘Light It Up Blue’ & Raise Awareness for Autism
For the third consecutive year, Discovery Communications is joining Autism Speaks in marking World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 through the “Light It Up Blue” campaign. Animal Planet, Discovery Fit & Health, Investigation Discovery, The Hub, Military Channel and Velocity are joined by 23 other cable networks will run a 15-second PSAs about autism and will turn their logos and branding blue throughout the day. Discovery also raised awareness…
Discovery Nets Unveil Upcoming Programming at Winter TCA Tour
Sunny Pasadena, California is the setting for the Winter 2012 Television Critics Association Press Tour, and today Discovery’s session will feature panels from several networks. You can read all the news by clicking on the links below and follow @DiscoveryComm and #TCA12 on Twitter for live updates from the Tour. We’ll also be sharing photos from our panels — featuring Morgan Freeman, Niecy Nash and more, as they happen on…
Fill Your Holidays With Marathons From Discovery Communications
If you’re looking at long days ahead at your in-laws’ and wondering how you’re going to pass those hours, we have just the answer for you: marathons of your favorite Discovery Communications programs! Here’s a guide to what we’ve got over the next week or two: Friday December 23: Gold Rush on Discovery starting at 9am ET/PT, Dr. G: Medical Examiner Fan Favorites on Discovery Fit & Health starting at…
Spend Your Thanksgiving Holiday with Your Favorite Discovery Network Shows
As you prepare to hit the road, brave the airports or host family and friends this Thanksgiving, not enough can be said for the need to de-stress and relax. Whether in a tryptophan-induced haze or not, Discovery’s networks are serving up a generous portion of marathons over the next several days that will have you coming back for seconds. Check out the line-up below and, most of all, have a…
Discovery Networks to Participate in First Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System
We’ve all caught them while we’ve been tuning into our favorite networks: regular tests of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). EAS is a national public warning system across broadcasters, cable television systems, radio and other platforms that allows the President to address the American public during a national emergency. The system also may be used on a state or local level to deliver important emergency information, like AMBER alerts. On…
Justin Bieber Meets West Coast Customs This Sunday on Velocity
We know Justin Bieber is a fan of Shark Week (and Step Brothers), but he may just be a bigger fan of a sweet ride. The young Hollywood powerhouse makes his way to West Coast Customs in the Sunday, November 6, premiere of Inside West Coast Customs, as Ryan Friedlinghaus and his crew trick out a Cadillac CTS-V that any other 17 year-old (or anyone) would be in awe of.…
Employees ‘Creating Change’: Meet Maia Kotlus-Gates
At Discovery, our employees are gearing up to participate in the second annual Discovery Impact: Creating Change. Creating Change connects our Silver Spring employees in communications, marketing, social media and creative services roles with nonprofits in the DC-area during a 12-hour marathon event. At the end of the day, dozens of worthy organizations walk away with professionally produced strategies, materials and videos to extend the impact of their efforts. So…