Silver Spring, Maryland – ​Discovery Communications has announced that JB Perrette will become the next President of Discovery Networks International. Since joining Discovery in October 2011, Perrette has built best-in-class digital and technology organizations helping to establish Discovery’s industry-leading presence in the digital media field. With Perrette at the helm, Discovery has become a leading provider of high-quality non-​fiction media across … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications to appoint next president
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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
BBC’s partnership with Discovery comes to mutual end
Over the years, the partnership between BBC and Discovery has produced acclaimed programming events such as Life, Frozen Planet, Blue Planet and Wonders Of The Solar System. Although the formal relationship is coming to an end, the BBC and Discovery will continue to work together on a number of forthcoming projects, including Hidden Kingdoms and How To Build A Planet. Bal Samra, BBC Commercial Director, said: “The BBC and Discovery have enjoyed a … [Read more...] about BBC’s partnership with Discovery comes to mutual end
MIPCOM: Discovery in deal with ORF-Enterprise for documentary
Cannes – Austrian distributor ORF-Enterprise and Discovery Channel have wrapped their first-ever cooperation for CEE/ MENA territories at MIPCOM. The documentary Sarajevo – The Assasination tells the story on the eve of World War I with breathtaking footage never seen before. Nesta Owens, Director of Programmes at Discovery Networks, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa: “The murder of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Discovery in deal with ORF-Enterprise for documentary
Atlantic concludes global sales for Attenborough series
London – Atlantic Productions, producer of the triple-Emmy-Award winning First Life (Discovery/ BBC), has concluded a number of key international sales for its new landmark series David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates (2 x 50’). Commissioned by the BBC in the UK, David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates tells the story of the evolution of back-boned animals. Using the … [Read more...] about Atlantic concludes global sales for Attenborough series
Discovery’s Hollinger announces resignation
Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Communications has announced that Discovery Networks International President & CEO Mark Hollinger has announced his resignation, effective June, 2014. Hollinger is responsible for the strategic development and daily operations for a division that distributes 42 entertainment brands, in 45 languages, to more than 1.6 billion cumulative subscribers in 224 countries and territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Hollinger announces resignation