Tag: Animal Planet

There's a wealth of new programming coming to Discovery Communications' bouquet of networks, including the flagship Discovery Channel lining up Rory Kennedy’s Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow and Investigation Discovery exploring hate crimes.

Animal Planet is partnering with Group Nine’s The Dodo for the new series Dodo Heroes (working title), marking Discovery Communications’ first TV relationship with a digital-first brand.

Discovery Communications has appointed Susanna Dinnage to the newly created role of global president for Animal Planet, marking a first for a Discovery brand to be managed on a global basis.

The family of the late Steve Irwin is teaming up with Animal Planet to develop and produce TV projects across the network’s platforms.

Donna D'Alessandro has been elevated from VP to senior VP of programming for Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications has announced several new programs across its various networks, including a docuseries from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger for Investigation Discovery (ID).

NEW YORK: Two all-new documentaries from the Animal Planet Presents banner are joining the channel’s lineup in December.

EDINBURGH: Discovery Networks International is premiering the documentary Rise of the Warrior Apes on its portfolio of factual channels, including Animal Planet in the U.S.

NEW YORK: Former ITV Studios America COO Patrice Andrews has been appointed as the general manager at Animal Planet.

The group president talks about his vision for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Science Channel and his desire to program shows that reflect diversity, have a bit of an aspirational quality and help viewers better understand the world around them.