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Dogs may whisper, but cats and their owners have concerns as well. Animal Planet is bringing back “Housecat Housecall” for a second season beginning June 6. Episode of the 12-week series profile cat-owning families who work with host Dr. Katrina Warren and her team to resolve all sorts of problems of...
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Discovery Communications rolled out new shows for the Oprah Winfrey Network, TLC, Animal Planet and Science channel at its upfront presentation of programming for advertisers. TLC is renewing its vows with the wedding genre with three new wedding themed series. One series, “Eat, Drink and Be Married...
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Not all stories about animals are warm and fuzzy. A special episode of “Animal Cops: Philadelphia” airing April 27 takes a look at puppy mills, which churn out dogs for profit, without consideration of the quality of life for the animals, which suffer from neglect and disease. “Puppy Mills: Exposed”...
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Animal Planet is planning to air two multipart natural history specials co-produced with BBC Worldwide. “The Great Rift” is slated to air in 2010 and “Madagascar” is scheduled for 2011. Animal Planet, which has been looking to attract more adult viewers through series programming, notes that natural...
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The second annual Television Academy Honors will celebrate eight programs from 2008 that demonstrate “television with a conscience” on April 30 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The eight programs had a significant impact on viewers regarding issues such as racial integration, adoption, gun control, sexual...
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Animal Planet, best known for its cuddly “Puppy Bowl,” is launching a seven-part series called “River Monsters” featuring sea creatures that prey on man. The series features biologist and extreme angler Jeremy Wade, who travels worldwide to investigate...
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Animal Planet has opened its annual search for Hero of the Year. Beginning today, viewers can submit a nominee here who demonstrates the qualities of an animal advocate. A 250-word essay is required to nominate a hero. Nominators will be entered to win one of the $50 PetSmart gift cards given out daily...
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Pixar Animation Studios, the Jim Henson Co. and Animal Planet will be among the presenters at the NAB Show’s 2009 Content Theater. Pixar will host a case study in Pixar stereoscopic, examining the use of 3-D technology in the company’s films, including the upcoming film “Up.” The Henson Co. will offer...
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Picture the movie “300,” except the Spartans are monkeys. And so are the Trojans. Animal Planet is using graphic novel-style animation production elements in new series “Dark Days in Monkey City,” which debuts next month. The network said the visual effects will accentuate the dramatic and violent reality...
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Animal Planet will air the Puppy Bowl on Feb. 1. The Super Bowl alternative is returning for its fifth year with a lineup of puppies recruited from local shelters and a performance of the National Anthem from entertainer Pepper the Parrot. The Puppy Bowl will feature a Kitty Half-Time Show. Puppy Bowl...
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Animal Planet will usher in the New Year with a lineup of new programming on Saturday nights, premiering Jan. 3. “Underdog to Wonderdog” will premiere at 8 p.m. The new series follows the Doggie Wonder Team as they rescue and transform unkempt shelter dogs. The show will be followed by new episodes of...
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Animal Planet Media has named Whitney Holland as vice president of programming and scheduling for the network. She will be responsible for Animal Planet’s current programming lineup and future development. Ms. Holland served as director of scheduling for TLC before joining Animal Planet. She was also...
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If tigers know old jokes, it’s likely that, regarding certain elephants, one cat might be thinking, “Is that a camera in your trunk or are you happy to see me?” For Animal Planet’s new two-hour special “Tiger: Spy in the Jungle,” photographers hid cameras on elephants, which for some reason don’t spook...