Discovery Times Channel Debuts Limited Series TIMES SEVEN

Discovery Times Channel Debuts Limited Series TIMES SEVEN

Newsmagazine Style Series to Use New York Times and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Journalism to Present Timely Stories in Documentary-Style Format

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Times Channel announced today the of launch TIMES SEVEN, four weekly one-hour programs that take viewers beyond the headlines of the most intriguing and important stories in the news from around the world. Drawing on the enterprise reporting of The New York Times and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), TIMES SEVEN takes a fresh approach to the news of the day, with an emphasis on reporting from the field. TIMES SEVEN debuts on Discovery Times Channel on Saturday, June 4, at 7 PM (ET/PT) with remaining episodes premiering in the same time slot each Saturday thereafter.

Hosted by veteran CBC journalist Ian Hanomansing, the weekly program will feature innovative first-person reporting and a wide range of stories presented in five distinct categories:

* COVER STORY -- Lead topical story of the week, told from multiple perspectives.

* ENTERPRISE -- Spotlight on the most intriguing investigative or enterprise stories from New York Times and CBC journalists.

* SCIENCE & MEDICINE -- From the award-winning New York Times Science section.

* ARTS & CULTURE -- The latest in arts, music, movies, food, fashion, theater and social and cultural trends.

* OP-ED -- Home to commentary, opinion pieces and satire from New York Times columnists and others.

"TIMES SEVEN takes a documentary approach to the news, revealing the characters and stories in the news and trends of the week," said Vivian Schiller, senior vice president and general manager, Discovery Times Channel. "It's just one more way that Discovery Times brings The New York Times' journalistic excellence to our viewers."

As host, Hanomansing brings a wealth of experience and expertise to TIMES SEVEN. The host of CBC News: Canada Now, CBC Television's national early evening news program, and of the former CBC Newsworld's Hemispheres, Hanomansing offers a unique global perspective on foreign events and international issues.

TIMES SEVEN is produced for the Discovery Times Channel by CBC News Canada. David Studer is executive producer for the CBC. Jane Bornemeier is executive producer for The New York Times and Bill Smee is executive producer for Discovery Times Channel.

The Discovery Times Channel (http://www.discovery.com/times) combines the journalistic authority of The New York Times with the programming excellence of Discovery Communications to bring viewers provocative, engaging and relevant documentary series and specials about the events and ideas shaping our times. The network has won multiple industry honors for its breakthrough programming, including an Emmy, an Overseas Press Club Award, three National Headliner Awards, a BANFF Rockie Award, and has had a film selected for competition at the Sundance Film Festival. Available to 36 million subscribers in the United States, the Discovery Times Channel is a joint venture between The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) and Discovery Communications, Inc., the leading global real-world media and entertainment company.

Source: Discovery Times Channel

CONTACT: Reenie Kuhlman of Discovery Times Channel, +1-240-662-2937, Reenie_Kuhlman@discovery.com; or Denise Arrigali, +1-678-580-1245, darrigali@comcast.net, for Discovery Times Channel

Web site: http://www.discovery.com/times

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