Discovery Studios Adds Chad Cohen to Anchor Newly-Formed Science Production Unit

Silver Spring, Md. - Discovery Studios, the internal production arm of Discovery Communications, today announced the addition of Emmy Award-winning producer, writer and director, Chad Cohen. Cohen comes to Discovery Studios from National Geographic where he spearheaded multiple major productions including The Dinosaur Mummy, Incredible Human Machine and Earth Report: State of the Planet.

In his position as Executive Producer, Cohen becomes the first member of a dedicated internal Science Unit designed to bolster Discovery Studios’ science capabilities for partnerships with network clients including Science Channel and Discovery Channel.

Science is a core genre for Discovery Communications and this new Science Unit is a key step toward Discovery Studios expanding its presence within the scientific community,” said Carole Tomko, President of Discovery Studios. “Chad’s novel thinking, topical expertise and proven track record of programming success make him the ideal first member of this new team.”

Cohen joins Discovery Studios after spending the past eight years at National Geographic. During this time he also served as correspondent, writer and producer for the newsmagazine NOVA science NOW on PBS. In 2008, Cohen won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Craft Writing for the special, Incredible Human Machine.

Discovery Studios is the largest domestic content provider for Discovery Communications networks, including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, and Discovery Health. In 2008, Discovery Studios produced over 220 hours of original programming for Discovery Communications’ U.S. networks.

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Discovery Studios is a full-service production house that develops and produces innovative, high-quality original programming in any format for any platform. From multi-part series and award-winning theatrical documentaries to short form pieces, blue chip specials and more, Discovery Studios offers unique access to the talent, reach and unrivaled expertise of Discovery. Discovery Studios is also home to a robust Footage & Music Services division offering an outstanding multimedia library for use in productions around the world.

About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.