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| Programming Highlights: Discovery Channel Embarks On a Virtual Expedition to DRAIN THE OCEAN For an Unprecedented View of What Lies Beneath |
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on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 05:15 PM |
The oceans cover three-quarters of our planet, hiding a whole other world beneath the waves. If we could pull an imaginary plug at the bottom of the sea and, layer by layer, expose the majesty and mystery of what lies beneath, we would be astounded. Discovery Channel presents DRAIN THE OCEAN, a new landmark two-hour special premiering Sunday, October 4 at 8 p.m. ET/ 9 p.m. PT, which reveals the longest mountain range (65,000 kilometres!); the deepest point on Earth; the largest stretch of flat plains; and psychedelic bioluminescent life forms that look like Hollywood aliens. Narrated by Avery Brooks (STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE) and combining the latest scientific data with state-of-the-art CGI computer hardware plus specially written software, this innovative and visually striking special drains the water from the oceans to reveal the mountains, canyons, plains and volcanoes that are more dramatic than anything visible on dry land.
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| Programming Highlights: Dinosaurs Reign When DINOLAB II Premieres Sun., Sept. 27 |
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on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 12:43 PM |
If dinosaurs roamed the Earth today, what would they be like? How strong? How fast? How fierce? Discovery Channel endeavours to find out as DINOLAB II brings the dinosaur beasts of our imagination to life, virtually testing their extraordinary size, speed, strength and agility in a colossal 21st century lab/stadium facility. Premiering Sunday, September 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, DINOLAB II tests the mettle of mythic dino monsters, revealing the surprising connections between some prehistoric creatures and modern-day animals.
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| Programming Highlights: DAILY PLANET Launches a New Season With Cool Science From Around the World, Beginning Mon., Sept. 14 |
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on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 05:52 PM |
What did you do on your summer vacation? Score an exclusive interview with the world’s most renowned theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking? Check. Track twisters in Tornado Alley? Check. Get the inside track on a new supersonic car ready to set a new land speed record? Check. This summer, DAILY PLANET circled the globe to find the coolest, most innovative science stories to launch the new fall season. And as DAILY PLANET heads into a new year, there’s no shortage of awe-inspiring stories – the world is just awesome! From Monday, September 14 to Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Discovery Channel, join hosts Jay Ingram and Ziya Tong as DAILY PLANET celebrates incredible global scientific achievements during “The World is Just Awesome Week.”
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| General News: 16 Gemini Nominations for Discovery Channel |
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on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 04:24 PM |
From Alberta’s pristinely preserved dinosaur bones and rare African rinos, to “how can they possibly do that?” mega moves and the miracle of the human body, this year Discovery Channel offered some of the most diverse programming in its history. And this lineup translated into both record viewership and industry accolades – largely due to its exceptional original Canadian productions. Today, Discovery Channel celebrates 16 GEMINI AWARD NOMINATIONS in 10 categories – the full list follows below.
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| New Programs: A Bold Social and Ecological Experiment: JUNK RAIDERS Premieres Sept. 14 on Discovery Channel |
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on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 07:16 PM |
JUNK RAIDERS follows five construction and design professionals as they team up with two of Toronto’s top freecyclers – people who cull through dumps to repurpose still-useful items – in the ultimate salvage challenge: transform an old factory space into a trendy, fully functioning live/work space. Premiering Monday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET, Discovery Channel Canada’s newest original series captures the progress of this dynamic crew as they take consumer cast-off into their own hands and discover whether what the rest of us throw out is good enough to live in.
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| Programming Highlights: Starting to Circle and Closing In! SHARK WEEK 2009 |
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on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 08:12 PM |
People have long been fascinated with the ocean’s most vicious predator, but before 1916, average people knew very little about sharks. It was that year the New Jersey shore became a feeding ground and five people were attacked in 12 days triggering nationwide panic. It was the first multiple shark attack in American history and the reason sharks are feared to this day. BLOOD IN THE WATER is a gripping two-hour docudrama that brings to life the true story that inspired ‘Jaws’, and kicks SHARK WEEK 2009 on Sunday, August 2, at 9 p.m. ET / PT.
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| Ratings: CANADA'S WORST HANDYMAN 4 Smashes Ratings as DIY Disasters Hammer Their Way to Season Finale, June 15 |
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on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 07:49 PM |
Week after week, Discovery Channel viewers confirm their love of watching hapless handypeople attempt to dodge the disgrace of being named CANADA’S WORST HANDYMAN. With a record breaking season premiere already under its tool belt (earning the highest A25-54 and A18-49 audience in series history**), Season 4 of CANADA’S WORST HANDYMAN has been the most successful season in series history for total viewers and key demos to date. In an exciting lead up to the finale of CANADA’S WORST HANDYMAN 4 this coming Monday, June 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, this week’s episode was the #1 non-sports program in its timeslot on Monday at 10 p.m. among all Canadian and U.S. specialty networks for all key demos***, while the June 1 episode earned the highest P2+ audience in HANDYMAN history with 314,000** viewers.
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| Programming Highlights: On Father’s Day, Millions Surge Forth, but Only One Succeeds: THE GREAT SPERM RACE Premieres June 21 on Discovery |
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on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 04:07 PM |
It's an epic battle in which 250 million begin, but only one survives. Blown up to human size, THE GREAT SPERM RACE follows the 48-hour journey of sperm from ejaculation through to conception using helicopter-mounted cameras, world-renowned scientists, CGI and dramatic reconstruction. A Canada/UK co-production, THE GREAT SPERM RACE premieres on Discovery Channel on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21 at 8 p.m. ET/ 9 p.m. PT.
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| Programming Highlights: Hunt for the Mad Trapper May 21 on Discovery |
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on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 11:06 AM |
In the summer of 1931, a stranger appeared seemingly out of nowhere in the Canadian Arctic. Months later, following a string of mysterious and escalating events, a six week RCMP manhunt – 40-men strong – was launched to find one fugitive who eluded them with little more than the clothes on his back. The search ended in a violent shootout on the frozen Eagle River, killing the legendary outlaw whose identity remained a mystery; until now. Discovery Channel presents the one-hour documentary HUNT FOR THE MAD TRAPPER on Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT.
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