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Cable networks eye Sarah Palin reality show

2010-03-18T23:30:08Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Sarah Palin is closer to landing a deal for a reality show.</p><p>Sources say A&E Networks and Discovery Communications want to acquire Palin's project...

kate gosselin and tony dovolani

2010-03-05T19:04:30Z

Kate Gosselin's Winnie the Pooh tattoo Premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center - Outside Arrivals Kate Gosselin Premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center - Outside Arrivals New York City, Kelly Rutherford Premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Life' at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center - Arrivals New York City, Sarah Palin talking to networks about television show on Alaska</div><div><p>Producer Mark Burnett said Thursday he is pitching a series to television networks that would be about Alaska seen through the eyes of its most famous resident, Sarah Palin.</p><p>Palin and Burnett have been meetin...

Replica Of Bear Grylls' Former Camel Carcass Residence Displayed In Sydney

2010-02-28T19:47:17Z

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 1: In this handout image provided by the Discovery Channel, apasserby inspects "Camelot", a replica camel carcass simulating that used by adventurer Bear Grylls to shelter in the Sahara desert during an episode of the Disc...

life screening

2010-02-26T19:31:12Z

Matthew Lanter and AnnaLynne McCord Premiere Screening of Discovery Channel’s 'LIFE' at the Getty Center - Arrivals Los Angeles, Discovery Communications to join S&amp;P 500, Bally Technologies to join S&amp;P MidCap 400</div><div><p>Standard &amp; Poor's said Tuesday it is replacing two companies listed on its indices after they were acquired by American Chopper' series ending on TLC after 6-season run</div><div><p>"American Chopper" is riding off into the sunset.</p><p>The popular TLC series based on the feuding Teutul family and their custom-built motorcycle business is going off the air after six seasons.

2010-02-22T10:20:28Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tough fishing boat captain Phil Harris, whose brave exploits in the wild waters off the Alaskan coast were captured on the popular television show "Deadliest Catch," has died, family members said. He was 53.</p><p>Harris suffered a s...

Discovery profit up 46 percent, as it grows abroad

2010-02-22T10:23:30Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Discovery Communications Inc &lt;DISCA.O&gt; reported a 46 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit on the back of strong distribution revenue and advertising sales in its international TV business.</p><p>Once again, Wednesday's quarterly results...

Discovery posts jump in 4Q earnings

2010-02-22T10:23:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Discovery posts jump in 4th-quarter; revenue from advertising, fee growth</div><div><p>Discovery Communications Inc. posted a 46 percent jump in fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday, taking in more money from the cable providers that run its channels as well as advertising.</p><p>Discovery, which operates the...

Discovery Kids Recalls Animated Marine, Safari Lamps

2010-02-22T10:25:05Z

<div><p> Innovage LLC is recalling about 360,000 Discovery Kids animated marine and safari lamps. A defect in the lamp’s printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. </p><p>Innovage has received nine reports of incidents, including seven repor...

Discovery Channel: 'Deadliest Catch' captain dies

2010-02-22T10:25:50Z

<div id="subtitle">Discovery Channel: 'Deadliest Catch' Capt. Phil Harris, 53, dies following Jan. 29 stroke</div><div><p>The Discovery Channel says the captain of the "Deadliest Catch" fishing vessel Cornelia Marie has died.&lt...

ESPN and Discovery launching 3-D TV networks

2010-02-23T00:58:53Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO (Reuters) - ESPN and Discovery Communications Inc both unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch 3-D television networks, reflecting a growing m...

ESPN to bring World Cup in 3-D

2010-02-23T00:50:21Z

<div><p> Television entered a new dimension on Tuesday as US sports broadcaster ESPN said it will show some World Cup soccer matches live from South Africa in 3-D and Japan's Sony teamed up with

ESPN, Sony, Discovery, IMAX to bring 3-D TV into the home

2010-02-23T00:54:52Z

<div><p>Television entered a new dimension on Tuesday as US sports giant ESPN said it will broadcast some World Cup soccer matches live from South Africa in 3-D and Sony teamed up with ESPN, Discovery push third dimension for TV as new technology arrives in living rooms</div><div><p>Two major cable networks — ESPN and Discovery — will beam 3-D entertainment into peoples' homes for the first time.</p><p>Riding one of the next big waves in ...

Ascent Media to transfer London plant to Discovery

2010-02-23T12:21:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Ascent Media signs letter of intent to transfer London facility to Discovery Communications</div><div><p>Ascent Media and Discovery Communications Inc., which owns Discovery, TLC and other cabl...

Analysts see Discovery boost from Winfrey network

2010-02-23T19:34:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Analysts see boost in Discovery earnings, revenue from Oprah Winfrey's new cable channel</div><div><p>Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is expected to turn her attention to the cable channel she co-owns with Discovery Communications Inc. once her daytime show ends in September 201...