Los Angeles, California – Discovery Channel announced on April 24 that it will broadcast a 90-minute documentary, titled Everest Avalanche Tragedy, on May 4 that will air around the world in 224 countries. It will include unprecedented access and eyewitness accounts from the rescue and recovery efforts that took place after the avalanche struck the Khumbu Icefall, the area just above Mt. Everest base camp, during the morning of April 18, killing 13 and leaving three missing. Members of an … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel to air documentary on Everest avalanche tragedy
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Discovery Channel to present one-hour special on MH370
Discovery Channel will present a special one-hour documentary – Flight 370: The Missing Links – which gathers the foremost thinkers in aviation and security to explore key questions surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The mystery of flight MH370 has garnered worldwide attention and generated widespread speculation about how the events unfolded. Flight 370: The Missing Links looks to industry experts to account for just how it is possible to lose track of … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel to present one-hour special on MH370
Joby Ogwyn to leap off Mount Everest live on Discovery Channel
The world is about to witness one of the greatest human feats ever captured on television – when California resident Joby Ogwyn attempts the first wing suit flight off the summit of Mount Everest. The epic event titled Everest Jump Live will broadcast live on the Discovery Channel and in 224 countries and territories in May 2014. “This is history in the making,” said Eileen O’Neill, … [Read more...] about Joby Ogwyn to leap off Mount Everest live on Discovery Channel
International Broadcasters pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Asia, Africa - Following the death of the renowned South African activist, humanitarian former President Nelson Mandela, A+E Networks, Discovery Communications and VIMN began disrupting regular programming on respective major channels to air tribute programs in a show of respect. A+E Networks honours the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela through a commemorative 2-hour History Channel special entitled Miracle Rising: South Africa which tells the story of South Africa’s … [Read more...] about International Broadcasters pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
Cannes/ Vienna – After successful sales in Europe and Russia, the ORF crime series Fast Forward has now attracted U.S. networks. CBS has commissioned a pilot script. New blue-chip titles from ORF’s renowned nature and wildlife-strand UNIVERSUM have also been picked up by broadcasters around the world: The Empress and the Forest will be aired in France (ARTE), Switzerland (RTS), Germany (BR), Ireland (RTE) and Thailand (TBS). The … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced