The Irwin family – Terri, Bindi and Robert – are returning to Animal Planet, it was announced by David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications. Animal Planet will work together with the Irwin family to develop and produce the television projects that will bring them back to Animal Planet across the network’s platforms. The Irwin family will also serve as global ambassadors for Discovery Communications. The Irwin family has a long and meaningful history with Animal … [Read more...] about The Irwin family comes home to Animal Planet
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Discovery Communications becomes majority stakeholder in Eurosport
Silver Spring, Maryland and Paris, France – Discovery Communications announced on May 30 the completion of its acquisition of a controlling interest in Eurosport International. Discovery increased its interest in Eurosport to 51% from 20% as part of a larger strategic partnership with TF1 Group that began in December 2012. Discovery was one of the first U.S. media companies to launch channels in Europe in 1989 and has invested steadily and significantly in its international business … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications becomes majority stakeholder in Eurosport
Discovery Communications and Liberty Global to acquire All3Media
London – Discovery Communications and Liberty Global announced on May 8 an agreement to form a 50:50 joint venture to acquire All3Media, an international producer and distributor of award-winning TV programming, from its founders and the Permira funds. All3Media, the largest independent production group in the U.K. with headquarters in London, has a strong presence in the U.S., Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and has 26 creative centres in the world’s largest TV … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications and Liberty Global to acquire All3Media
Discovery to become majority stakeholder in Eurosport
Silver Spring, Maryland, & Paris – Discovery Communications and French broadcaster TF1 Group have announced that Discovery will acquire a controlling interest in Eurosport International through an extension of their larger strategic partnership first announced in December 2012. The deal to increase Discovery's interest from 20 to 51 percent accelerates the original agreement by nearly one year. "Eurosport is one of the strongest, most dynamic sports platforms in the … [Read more...] about Discovery to become majority stakeholder in Eurosport
Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav
Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Communications has announced the extension of President and CEO David Zaslav's employment contract through the end of the decade. Zaslav has committed to hold the majority of his equity from stock grants to term, furthering the alignment of shareholder and management interests. "David has done a superb job. He built a strong management team that has expanded the company's reach and relevance, increased its market share domestically and … [Read more...] about Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes "Destination America.” Silver Spring, USA - Discovery Communications announced today that Planet Green will turn red, white, and blue when it is re-named Destination America on Monday, May 28, 2012. Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, Destination America will be the first network to celebrate the people, places, and stories of the United States, emblazoned with the grit and tenacity, honesty and work … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
