Discovery Networks announces second season of locally commiioned series: Abalone Wars

Discovery Networks today announced the production of the second season of its hit series, Abalone Wars, produced by NHNZ, which ventures inside the high stakes game of one of Australia's most dangerous professions diving for abalone.

Abalone Wars Season One premiered on November 7, 2012 and quickly revealed itself as the highest rating local production in Discovery Channel's Australian and New Zealand history. It premiered as the number one locally produced factual series of 2012 and the number one factual program in its timeslot across all key demographs.

Season Two will continue to observe the extraordinary lives of the Australian men and women who battle Great White Sharks, poachers, dangerous elements and each other in the hunt for this precious seafood.

Mandy Pattinson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Discovery Networks, Australia & New Zealand, has said: We are incredibly proud of the success of Abalone Wars and are thrilled to have the opportunity to commission a second season. Developing unique, compelling and exclusive programming for our audiences is our primary goal and through our local co-production initiative, Discovery Ignite, we're able to uncover amazing stories such as this right here in our own backyard.

Abalone Wars Season Two features new faces and crews, as well as returning favourites. Back to narrate is the familiar voice of iconic Discovery Channel talent, Mike Rowe - host of Dirty Jobs and voice of Deadliest Catch.

For more information please contact:

Amanda Herbert

Marketing & Communications Director

Amanda_Herbert@discovery.com

+61 2 9506 2110

Ebany Draper

Publicity & Communications Executive

Ebany_Draper@discovery.com

+61 2 9506 2112

About Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel, the flagship network of Discovery Communications, is devoted to creating the highest quality non-fiction programming in the world and remains one of the most dynamic networks on television. First launched in 1985, Discovery Channel now reaches more than 186 million subscribers in Asia Pacific. Globally, Discovery Channel is one of the world's most widely distributed television brands, reaching 409 million cumulative subscribers in 209 countries in 45 languages. It offers viewers an engaging line-up of high-quality non-fiction entertainment from blue-chip nature, science and technology, ancient and contemporary history, adventure, cultural and topical documentaries. For more information, visit www.discoverychannel.com.au

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the worlds #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.7 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 147 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including HowStuffWorks.com. In Asia-Pacific, eight Discovery brands reach 555 million cumulative subscribers in 33 countries with programming customised in 15 languages.

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