Discovery Increases Its Offering on Google Earth

SILVER
SPRING, September 19: Discovery Communications announced it is expanding its collection
of content on Google Earth, adding over 150 video segments for destinations
around the globe.

This
expansion follows the April 2006 announcement of Discovery being the first
provider to bring video content to Google Earth.

The
new Discovery Networks World Tour,
which is a pilot partner for Google Earth’s new showcase of multimedia
overlays, can be accessed through the “Featured Content” checkbox in the Google
Earth sidebar.

“As
promised, Discovery has continued to populate the world with engaging video to
help Google Earth users explore the wonders of our planet,” said Don Baer, the
senior executive VP for strategy and development at Discovery Communications.
“Discovery is dedicated to growing its showcase in Google Earth, giving virtual
globe trekkers a journey of infinite proportions.”

Discovery’s
initial collection on Google included companion video for ten of America’s most
popular national parks, including Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore and Dinosaur
National Park. Discovery has expanded the offering to include 48 world
landmarks, national parks, American and European cities, and African locations.
Google Earth users will find videos on everything from the design process used
to create the face of George Washington on Mount Rushmore and how to make
authentic Belgian chocolate, to the history of China’s Terra Cotta soldiers and
why fire is one of the most important natural forces in Yellowstone Park’s
ecosystem.