| Date | Title | | | 11/03/09 | Discovery Communications Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results|
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The discussion below assumes the transaction between Discovery Holding Company ("DHC"), Discovery Communications Holding, LLC ("DCH"), and Advance/Newhouse Programming Partnership that resulted in Discovery becoming a pub... |
|  | | 10/01/09 | Discovery Communications to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results on Tuesday, November 3| SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct 01, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) will report third quarter 2009 results on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, after the market close. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST to discuss the results.
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| | | 09/09/09 | Discovery Communications CEO David Zaslav to Present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVIII Conference|
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that President and CEO David Zaslav will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVIII Conference at 8:45 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York City.
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| | | 09/02/09 | Discovery Communications CFO Brad Singer to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference|
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that Senior Executive Vice President and CFO Brad Singer will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference at 8:45 a.m. PDT (11:45 a.m. EDT) on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey, Ca.
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| | | 08/12/09 | Discovery Communications, LLC Prices Senior Notes due 2019| SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug 12, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) (the "Company") announced today that Discovery Communications, LLC ("DCL") has priced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2019 (the "Notes"), pursuant to an automatically effective registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2009. The Notes were priced at 99.428% of the principal a... |
| | | 08/04/09 | Discovery Communications Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results|
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Second Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights:
Adjusted OIBDA increased to $381 million
Net income available to Discovery stockholders increased to $183 million
Free Cash Flow increased to $166 million
Silver Spring, Maryland – August 4, 2009: Discovery Communications, Inc. (“Discovery” or the
“Company”) (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the second quarter
ended June 30, 2009. The discussion ... |
| | | 06/29/09 | Discovery Communications to Report Second Quarter 2009 Results on Tuesday, August 4| SILVER SPRING, Md., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) will report second quarter 2009
results on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 7 a.m. EDT. The company will host a
conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the results.
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To access the conference call in the U.S. dial 1-800-901-5226, or outside
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| | | 06/02/09 | Discovery Communications CFO Brad Singer to Present at Credit Suisse Global Media and Communications Convergence Conference| SILVER SPRING, Md., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that Senior
Executive Vice President and CFO Brad Singer will present at the Credit Suisse
Global Media and Communications Convergence Conference at 11:00 a.m. EDT on
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel in Dana Point,
Calif.
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| | | 05/22/09 | Hasbro Closes Investment in Joint Venture with Discovery Communications| PAWTUCKET, R.I., and SILVER SPRING, MD., MAY 22, 2009 – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) and Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) announced today the closing of Hasbro’s purchase of a 50 percent interest in a joint venture which holds the Discovery Kids Network in the United States. Hasbro and Discovery plan for the joint venture to create a rebranded television network dedicated to high-quality children’s and family entertainment.
The rebranded network is scheduled to premiere in l... |
| | | 05/13/09 | Discovery Communications, Inc. Announces Completion of Syndication of $500 Million Incremental Credit Facility| SILVER SPRING, Md., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that its
subsidiary, Discovery Communications Holding, LLC ("DCH"), has completed the
syndication of $500 million principal amount of incremental Term C loans under
DCH's existing credit facility, at an initial interest rate of LIBOR plus
3.25%, with a LIBOR floor of 2.00%, and otherwise on terms similar to the
existing credit facility. In addition to other... |
| | | 05/11/09 | Discovery Communications CFO Brad Singer to Present at 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference| SILVER SPRING, Md., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that Senior
Executive Vice President and CFO Brad Singer will present at the 37th Annual
J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference being held at the
Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Ma. Singer will present on May 18, 2009,
at 3 p.m. EDT.
A link to a live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in
the "Investor Relations" se... |
| | | 05/04/09 | Discovery Communications Reports First Quarter 2009 Results| --First Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights: -- Revenues increased to $817 million -- Adjusted OIBDA increased to $329 million -- Net income attributable to Discovery increased to $119 million -- Free Cash Flow increased to $120 millionSILVER SPRING, Md., May 4, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The discussion below assume... |
| | | 04/30/09 | Hasbro and Discovery Communications Announce Joint Venture to Create Television Network Dedicated to High-Quality Children's and Family Entertainment and Educational Content| - Multi-Platform Initiative Planned to Premiere in Late 2010; TV Network
to Reach Approximately 60 Million Nielsen Households in the U.S. Served by
Discovery Kids Channel -
- Joint Media Call with Hasbro CEO and Discovery CEO at 8:15 AM Eastern
Today; Hasbro Investor Call with Hasbro CEO and Hasbro CFO & COO at 8:45 AM
Eastern Today; See Dial-in and Webcast Details at End of Release -
PAWTUCKET, R.I. and SILVER SPRING, Md., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Hasbro, In... |
| | | 04/21/09 | Science Channel's Egypt's Mystery Chamber Reveals New, Significant Information About the Mummification of Pharaohs That May Rewrite This Aspect of Ancient Egyptian History| SILVER SPRING, Md., April 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2006 the world famous discovery of tomb KV63 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings has been shut to the outside world, the meaning of its remaining unopened relics, blemished inscriptions and delicate artifacts left shrouded in uncertainty. Now, for the first time since the tomb's unearthing, Science Channel exclusively returns viewers to the depths below Egypt's desert as a team of archeologists uncovers the true purpose for KV63, and reveal... |
| | | 04/13/09 | Discovery Communications to Report First Quarter 2009 Results on Monday, May 4| SILVER SPRING, Md., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) will report first quarter 2009
results on Monday, May 4, 2009, at 7 a.m. EDT. The company will host a
conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the results.
To access the conference call, in the U.S. dial 866-831-6272, or outside
of the U.S. dial 617-213-8859, and use the following passcode: 33236493.
Please dial in approximately 10 minutes in advance to ensure you ar... |
| | | 03/25/09 | Discovery Communications and Planet Green Take a 360 Approach to Earth Day 2009 with a Month-Long, Company-Wide Celebration for the Planet| SILVER SPRING, Md., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day is Earth Day at
Planet Green and now the brand will lead Discovery Communications'
company-wide, multi-platform initiative to inspire, inform and motivate people
of all ages to take action for the future of the planet. Discovery will
feature original eco-focused content across its family of networks, digital
platforms and mobile channels. Celebrating the 39th anniversary of Earth Day
on April 22, the month-long effort will includ... |
| | | 03/24/09 | Military Channel Presents RETURN TO TARAWA, a Documentary Capturing World War II Veteran's Crusade to Preserve a Sacred Battlefield Turned Trash Dump| SILVER SPRING, Md., March 24, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Military Channel's world premiere of RETURN TO TARAWA, World War II combat veteran Leon Cooper embarks on what he considers his final mission -- to preserve the hallowed ground of one of World War II's deadliest battlefields at Red Beach on Tarawa Island. This battle was the U.S. Navy's first major amphibious assault and over 1,600 American servicemen fell at Tarawa Island, a fortified Japanese stronghold about 2,500 miles southwest of th... |
| | | 03/17/09 | Discovery Communications Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Amazon.com| SILVER SPRING, Md., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today filed a patent
infringement suit against Amazon.com, Inc. in the United States District Court
for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of a patent issued to
Discovery Communications for electronic book technology.
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Discovery Communications alleges that Amazon's sale of the Kindle an... |
| | | 03/16/09 | Discovery Communications Signs Delivery Agent for Comprehensive E-Commerce Services| SILVER SPRING, Md., March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's number one
nonfiction media company, announced today a multi-year deal to outsource its
entire interactive commerce business to Delivery Agent, Inc., the leader in
shopping-enabled entertainment. The agreement represents a shift in
Discovery's Commerce strategy from an internal operation to a lower risk,
royalty-based model.
"Transitioning to a royalty model ... |
| | | 03/09/09 | HD Theater and Mecum Auction Company Announce MECUM AUTO AUCTION: MUSCLE CARS AND MORE's Live 2009 Schedule| SILVER SPRING, Md., March 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building upon the series' 2008 success, HD Theater announced today the remainder of its 2009 live auction schedule with the return of MECUM AUTO AUCTION: MUSCLE CARS AND MORE. This high-octane high-definition series features Mecum Auction Company's premier events, which specialize in selling high-end muscle cars, timeless classics and rare exotics to the highest bidders.
This season, each MECUM AUTO AUCTION: MUSCLE CARS AND MORE event ... |
| | | 03/02/09 | Discovery Communications CFO Brad Singer to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Media & Telecom Conference| SILVER SPRING, Md., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that Senior
Executive Vice President and CFO Brad Singer will present at the Deutsche Bank
2009 Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 9:50 a.m. EST.
The conference is being held at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, FL.
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| | | 02/25/09 | Discovery Communications Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2008 Results| Please Click Here for the PDF version of this release.... |
| | | 02/11/09 | HowStuffWorks.com Shares the Secrets of Aphrodisiacs and Online Dating this Valentine's Day| ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HowStuffWorks.com, the Web site famous for demystifying the world, shares the secrets of the kiss, online dating, aphrodisiacs, and flirting to help readers find and celebrate love this Valentine's Day.
While the kiss has become a ubiquitous display of affection, few know its history. HowStuffWorks.com tells the story in How Kissing Works http://people.howstuffworks.com/kissing.htm.
For those looking to create a romantic atmosphere, tip the la... |
| | | 02/02/09 | Discovery Communications to Report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2008 Results on Wednesday, February 25| SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery
Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) will report full year and fourth
quarter 2008 results on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 7 a.m. EST. The
company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the results.
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| | | 01/15/09 | Discovery Mobile Kicks Off 2009 With New Distribution Partnerships and Expanded Content Offerings| 2008 Banner Year for Growth With Triple Digit Percentage Increases in Usage Across Discovery's Mobile ServicesSILVER SPRING, Md., Jan 15, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Discovery Communications (http://corporate.discovery.com) (Nasdaq:DISCA) (Nasdaq:DISCB) (Nasdaq:DISCK), the world's number one nonfiction media company, today announced the addition of new mobile content services and distribution partnerships for several of its entertainment brands including Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal ... |
| | | 01/15/09 | Calling All Whiz Kids: Discovery Education and 3M Search for America's Top Young Scientist| Middle School Students Can Enter for the Chance to Win $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Do you know a middle school student who is eager to explore the wonders of science? Discovery Education and 3M announce a call for entries in the 2009 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge (YSC), the nation's premier science competition for students in grades 5 through 8. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expense paid trip to New Yo... |
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