Discovery Channels Planning Tribute For Steve Irwin

[Jenya]

Discovery Channel/Animal Planet release - Statement regarding the death of Steve Irwin

Discovery Networks International and Animal Planet International mourn the loss of Steve Irwin, the world's Crocodile Hunter. Steve was beloved by millions of fans and animal lovers worldwide and was a true friend to Discovery Networks. He was also one of the world's most passionate conservationists. His loss will be felt for many years to come. Discovery Networks extends its thoughts and prayers to the family, staff and many friends Steve leaves behind.

"Discovery Channel and Animal Planet first introduced Steve Irwin to Canadians and Americans through his popular show Crocodile Hunter," said Paul Lewis, Discovery Channel President and General Manager. "While there have been many imitators since, Steve was a true original and his incredible energy, passion and love for life will remain true fixtures of both networks."

Discovery Channel and Animal Planet are planning special tributes to Irwin, with details to be announced in the coming days. Discovery Channel's flagship science magazine, Daily Planet, will offer special coverage celebrating Irwin's life and work on Tues., Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.

Information added on September 5th:

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

7:00 - 8:00 pm
DISCOVERY SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Crocodile Hunter
A retrospective and tribute to the late Steve Irwin. (60min)

11:00 pm - 12:00 am
DISCOVERY SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Crocodile Hunter
A retrospective and tribute to the late Steve Irwin. (60min)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

9:00 - 10:00 am
DISCOVERY SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Crocodile Hunter
A retrospective and tribute to the late Steve Irwin. (60min)

12:00 - 1:00 pm
DISCOVERY SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Crocodile Hunter
A retrospective and tribute to the late Steve Irwin. (60min)

Also, the following specials will air on Animal Planet:

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

7:00 - 8:00 pm
ANIMAL PLANET SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Crocodile Hunter Special
A retrospective and tribute to the late Steve Irwin. (60min)

8:00 - 9:00 pm
ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER: Confessions Of The Crocodile Hunter
Follow Steve and Terri Irwin, the hardest-working couple in the natural world, on their mission to rescue and protect the incredible diverse creatures of the wild. Candid interviews reveal Steve Irwin's innermost thoughts; what drives him and his family; lowest point in his life; success of his first feature film; birth of his son. (60min)

11:00 pm - 12:00 am
ANIMAL PLANET SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Crocodile Hunter Special
A retrospective and tribute to the late Steve Irwin. (60min)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

8:00 - 9:00 pm
WILD WORLD: WILD DOWN UNDER: Wild Australia
Ancient, dramatic and full of bizarre animals, Australia is like no other place on earth; explore the extraordinary landscapes and breathtaking array of strange and often dangerous wildlife that lives around this beautiful continent. Australia is like no other place on earth - a continent where marsupials, poisonous snakes and large reptiles still reign supreme; from luxuriant tropical rainforests and vast swamps to a burning centre, Australia is uniquely different. (60min)

9:00 - 10:00 pm
ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER DIARIES: Steve’s Dream
Get a behind-the-scenes look at life at the Australia Zoo, with Steve and Terri Irwin, the zoo's vets and animals. Steve realizes his dream of a bigger and better zoo; construction begins on the Australia Zoo's massive expansion program and when complete, the venomous snakes, alligators and lizards are all moved into their new state-of-the-art exhibits. (60min)

SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

12:00 - 1:00 am
WILD WORLD: WILD DOWN UNDER: Wild Australasia
Australia is like no other place on earth - a continent where marsupials, poisonous snakes and large reptiles still reign supreme; from luxuriant tropical rainforests and vast swamps to a burning centre, Australia is uniquely different. (60min)

1:00 - 2:00 am
ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER DIARIES: Steve’s Dream
Steve realizes his dream of a bigger and better zoo; construction begins on the Australia Zoo's massive expansion program and when complete, the venomous snakes, alligators and lizards are all moved into their new state-of-the-art exhibits. (60min)

9:00 - 10:00 pm ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER: Tigers Of Shark Bay
Follow Steve and Terri Irwin, the hardest-working couple in the natural world, on their mission to rescue and protect the incredible diverse creatures of the wild. Steve has his hands full of sharks, trapping a tiger shark in a plastic bag and catching a tiger by the tail in Western Australia's Shark Bay; he hand-feeds bull sharks and comes face-to-face with some of the world's most notorious sharks. (60min)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2006

1:00 - 2:00 am
ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER: Tigers Of Shark Bay
Steve has his hands full of sharks, trapping a tiger shark in a plastic bag and catching a tiger by the tail in Western Australia's Shark Bay; he hand-feeds bull sharks and comes face-to-face with some of the world's most notorious sharks. (60min)

9:00 - 10:00 pm
ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER DIARIES: Aliens In The Outback
Get a behind-the-scenes look at life at the Australia Zoo, with Steve and Terri Irwin, the zoo's vets and animals. Robbie the camel handler escapes serious injury when a camel nearly crushes her; a health scare for one camel signals the start of the mating season; Kelsey and Darren assist a grumpy python with its skin shed; Steve rescues a booby bird. (60min)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

1:00 - 2:00 am
ANIMAL PLANET TRIBUTE TO STEVE IRWIN: CROCODILE HUNTER DIARIES: Aliens In The Outback
Robbie the camel handler escapes serious injury when a camel nearly crushes her; a health scare for one camel signals the start of the mating season; Kelsey and Darren assist a grumpy python with its skin shed; Steve rescues a booby bird. (60min)

*ALL TIMES IN EASTERN. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SOURCE: Channel Canada

[Dumballa]

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