May 2013 Marks Animal Planet's Most-Watched Month Everby Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013This May, Animal Planet was a beast, crushing the competition, and devouring ratings with its second annual Monster Week. The network achieved its most-watched month ever in prime among key demos, including 361K P25-54, 344K P18-49, 200K M25-54 and 185K M18-49. Animal Planet's 'MERMAIDS' Was Network's #1 Telecast of All Timeby Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2013Millions are still discussing the existence of mermaids today but one thing is clear, the ratings are real. Animal Planet's MERMAIDS: THE NEW EVIDENCE telecast on Sunday evening at 10 PM was the network's #1 most-watched telecast of all time with the premiere delivering 3.6 million P2+ viewers. Animal Planet's MERMAIDS: THE NEW EVIDENCE Draws 3.6 Million Viewersby Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013Millions are still discussing the existence of mermaids today but one thing is clear, the ratings are real. Animal Planet's MERMAIDS: THE NEW EVIDENCE telecast on Sunday evening at 10 PM was the network's #1 most-watched telecast of all time with the premiere delivering 3.6 million P2+ viewers. Animal Planet was the #1 network in all of television for the timeslot among P25-54 and W25-54 delivery, earning a magical 1.9M P25-54 and 809K W25-54 viewers (excluding sports on Fox & TNT). The special drove the Planet's best nightly delivery ever earning 2.8M P2+ viewers. OFF THE HOOK: EXTREME CATCHES Returns to Animal Planet, 6/16by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2013Let's get ready to... extreme fish! Animal Planet's ultimate fishing road-trip series OFF THE HOOK: EXTREME CATCHES featuring professional wrestler Showtime Eric Young returns to the ring on Sunday, June 16, at 8 PM (ET/PT) with 18 new half-hour episodes. Back by popular demand, Eric continues his gonzo journey into fishing subcultures where crazy ideas turn into working techniques for hauling in the big ones. Now, Eric's adrenaline-fueled quest for fishing glory is taking him to even more extreme environments where most average anglers fear to tread. Animal Planet Scores Best April Ratings Ever with MY CAT FROM HELLby Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2013Animal Planet earned its best-ever April prime delivery across multiple demos, including P2+ (706K), P25-54 (324K) and P18-49 (305K). Continuing its first-quarter 2013 success, Animal Planet remains among the top-20 ad-supported cable networks based on M25-54 delivery (#17). The network also posted consecutive months of year-over-year delivery growth in prime across multiple demos, achieving gains for 17 straight months among P2+, P25-54 and P18-49. Animal Planet to Premiere TREEHOUSE MASTERS, 5/31by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013In TREEHOUSE MASTERS, nature is literally at your doorstep; Pete Nelson, world-renowned treehouse designer and builder, provides the portal to life in the treetops. Beginning Friday, May 31, at 10 PM ET/PT on Animal Planet, Pete and his team of skillful craftsman, including his son Charlie, traverse the country to turn clients' sky-high dreams into realities. Animal Planet Premieres Six-Part Series ICE COLD GOLD Tonightby TV News Desk - April 21, 2013Beginning tonight, April 21, at 10 PM (ET/ PT), the six-part series follows eight men who leave behind their families, friends and homeland to strike it rich against all odds while struggling to survive against the harshest of conditions. Animal Planet Premieres New Season OF RIVER MONSTERS Tonightby TV News Desk - April 7, 2013There may come a time when the question of what lurks below is answered. But that time isn't now. For four successful seasons of Animal Planet's RIVER MONSTERS, host, biologist and extreme angler Jeremy Wade has searched for answers, taking viewers along as he unravels fish tales of giant killers - where sometimes the fact is stranger than the fiction! Animal Planet's MY CAT FROM HELL Returns Tonightby TV News Desk - April 6, 2013Beginning tonight, April 6, at 8 PM (ET/PT), MY CAT FROM HELL returns with 17 all-new episodes, which aim to test Galaxy's knowledge and teach this seasoned cat man some new tricks. Discovery Announces Debut of 24/7 Digital Experience ANIMAL PLANET LIVEby Caryn Robbins - April 3, 2013Whether exhibiting human-like behavior or living an existence so foreign it is fascinating, the animal kingdom has the power to mesmerize. Today, Discovery Communications announces the debut of Animal Planet L!VE, featuring unfiltered, round-the-clock access to the compelling worlds of the beautiful, cute and misunderstood. Animal Planet Nets Best First Quarter in Network Historyby Tyler Peterson - April 2, 2013 Animal Planet achieves its best-ever first quarter among major demos in prime, reeling in 316K P25-54, 283K P18-49 and 164K M25-54. In prime & total day, the Planet captured 695K and 447K P2+ viewers, respectively for the quarter. Continuing its streak from 2012, Animal Planet ranks among the top 20 ad supported cable networks based on M25-54 delivery in first quarter (#18). Animal Planet to Premiere Six-Part Series ICE COLD GOLD, 4/21by Caryn Robbins - April 1, 2013Beginning April 21, at 10 PM (ET/ PT), the six-part series follows eight men who leave behind their families, friends and homeland to strike it rich against all odds while struggling to survive against the harshest of conditions. Season Premiere of Animal Planet's TANKED Lures in 1.6 Million Viewersby Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2013On Friday night, viewers swam in schools to watch the season premiere of Tanked and check out Wayde King and Brett Raymer's sensational aquarium creations. The season opener, 'Pranks and Dranks,' reeled in 1.6M P2+ viewers and was up 53% compared to its 2012 levels. The episode surpassed its previous high of 1.2M P2+ viewers, making it the most-watched episode in series history. Animal Planet's MY CAT FROM HELL to Return 4/6by Caryn Robbins - March 7, 2013Beginning April 6, at 8 PM (ET/PT), MY CAT FROM HELL returns with 17 all-new episodes, which aim to test Galaxy's knowledge and teach this seasoned cat man some new tricks. Animal Planet to Premiere New Season OF RIVER MONSTERS, 4/7by Caryn Robbins - February 28, 2013There may come a time when the question of what lurks below is answered. But that time isn't now. For four successful seasons of Animal Planet's RIVER MONSTERS, host, biologist and extreme angler Jeremy Wade has searched for answers, taking viewers along as he unravels fish tales of giant killers - where sometimes the fact is stranger than the fiction! Animal Planet Picks Up PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES for Fifth Seasonby Tyler Peterson - February 27, 2013Not even a devastating Hurricane can stop the resilience and passion of Tia Maria Torres, renowned pit bull trainer, founder of the nation's largest pit bull shelter, Villalobos Rescue Center, and star of Animal Planet's PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES. Today, the network announces the fifth-season renewal of the series, rolling out with 16 brand new episodes in fall of 2013.
|