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04. 09 .10

UPFRONT 2010: DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Discovery Channel unveils its slate of programming with series and specials that uphold its branding of presenting "fascinating people and wondrous places."

New Discovery Channel series:
•    Worst Case Scenario - Based on the series of books with the same name, this series follows host Bear Grylls (Man vs. Wild) as he demonstrates how to survive life-threatening, worst case scenario situations.
•    Construction Intervention - Series follows New York City construction expert, Charlie Frattini and his team as they work on real-life property development projects, particularly those that fall in the nightmare category such as victims of a renovation disaster.

Returning Discovery Channel series, programming stunts include:
•    Series: Deadliest Catch, Dirty Jobs, Man vs. Wild, Mythbusters, Storm Chasers and The Colony
•    Notable upcoming specials: Curiosity: The Questions of Life, Human Planet, The Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero
•    Programming stunts: Shark Week returns this summer for its 23rd edition

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