Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Channel U.S. and Discovery Networks International (DNI) have announced the launch of a new Global Landmark Development Fund in the amount of $500,000 to fuel the next generation of epic series and landmark events. Discovery Channel and DNI are working in partnership to kickstart the next big programmes in science, adventure, history, engineering, natural history and more. "Discovery Channel is as committed as ever to pushing the boundaries of … [Read more...] about Discovery U.S. and DNI launch development fund
Nik Wallenda
Discovery Channel captures Nik Wallenda’s historic tightrope crossing over The Grand Canyon
Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda, “The King of the High Wire,” has made history by becoming the first person ever to cross over the Grand Canyon. This was the highest tightrope walk ever attempted by Wallenda -- towering 1,500 feet (~ 457 m) above the Little Colorado River, a height greater than the Empire State Building. Discovery Channel’s SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA aired LIVE across the United States and in 223 countries on Sunday, June 23. … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel captures Nik Wallenda’s historic tightrope crossing over The Grand Canyon
