Discovery Communications , Inc.

Discovery Communications Inc., is the leading global real-world media and entertainment company, which runs 14 unique TV brands in the United States. Launched in the US in 1985, the company now operates in 160 countries and territories with more than 1 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI also consists of Discovery.com, Discovery Consumer Products and Discovery Channel retail stores. DCI is privately held; ownership consists of four shareholders: Liberty Media Corporation (NYSE: L), Cox Communications, Inc. (NYSE: COX), Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder, Chairman and CEO. ( aunz.tl.discoveryisispreview.com )