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discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate

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discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate
“90 Day: The Single Life,” “House of Hammer,” “Kiddie Kai,” “Batali: The Fall of a Superstar Chef,” “Point of View: A Designer Profile: Joanna Gaines” and “Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: UFOs” are among the featured highlights.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate

Highlights Include House of Hammer, 90 Day: The Single Life, Kiddie Kai, Batali: The Fall of a Superstar Chef and Ghost Adventures

discovery +, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, today announced new and original programming that will be available to stream in September.

90 Day: The Single Life – Debuts Monday, September 12

Now single, “90 Day Fiance” fan favorites are back and looking to find love once again. Tackling relationship challenges ranging from commitment-phobia to meddling matchmakers to ever-present ex-boyfriends, these six singles are diving back into the world of romance after their failed international relationships.

House of Hammer – Debuts Friday, September 2 (discovery+ original)

Over the course of generations, the men in the Hammer family have more secrets and scandals than any vault can contain. Armie Hammer’s alleged crimes are only the tip of the iceberg. Through a trove of archives and interviews from survivors and family members, the dark and twisted secrets of the Hammer family come to light. Behind the money and power lies a dysfunctional dynasty with its male characters exhibiting all the devastating consequences of privilege gone wild.

Kiddie Kai – Debuts Tuesday, September 6 (discovery+ original)

In the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, there are dojos on every corner. For these families, martial arts is more than an after school activity, it is their way of life. While some seek out pastors, rabbis or priests for guidance, in this community, their sensei’s word is law. But in a town where every Dojo claims to be the best and every parent wants their kid to train with the best sensei, competition is fierce.

Batali: The Fall of a Superstar Chef – Debuts Thursday, September 22 (discovery+)

Featuring exclusive interviews and shocking revelations, this ground-breaking documentary exposes the disturbing underbelly of the restaurant industry through the dramatic story of Mario Batali, one of the most powerful and popular chefs in America. Behind the charisma and charm lurked a dark side that eventually caught up to him when multiple women came forward with horrific accounts of harassment and their powerlessness in fighting back.

Point of View: A Designer Profile: Joanna Gaines – Debuts Saturday, September 24

This profile features Joanna Gaines reflecting on her journey to becoming a designer and shares her new plans to restore the historic Cottonland Castle in Waco, Texas.

Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: UFOs – Debuts Saturday, September 3 (discovery+ original)

Jack Osbourne brings his friends, actors Jay Mewes and Jamie Kennedy, to the edge of the unknown in search of the truth behind UFOs. Their first stop: Utah’s Uinta Basin, which has been shrouded in mysteries for centuries, with stories of otherworldly visitors dating back to ancient times.

Additional titles premiering in September include:

Adventure & Exploration

Naked and Afraid: Brazil – Debuts Sunday, September 4 (discovery+ original)

Total strangers are given the challenge of surviving the wilderness for 21 days without anything, including their clothes.

Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns – Debuts Tuesday, September 13

Captain Sig Hansen lures his family back to their ancestral homeland in Norway with ambitions of building a greater fishing empire than their forefathers could ever have imagined. But as daughter and co-captain Mandy struggles to start her own family, beginning anew in the land of their ancestors becomes an unexpected journey to rediscover their own heritage and cement the legacy they’ll pass down to the next generation of fishermen.

Beyond Oak Island Season 2 – Debuts Thursday, September 15

From pirates and outlaws to Aztec gold and sunken treasure ships, Marty and Rick Lagina dig deep into the many treasure quests across the globe as they reveal amazing new details and clues from past searches that may even advance the hunt.

Lifestyle

The Journey of India – Debuts Monday, September 19 (discovery+ original)

As India completes 75 years of being a nation, preserving precious traditions while hurtling towards modernity, a set of six films will celebrate the diversity she offers to the world – from faith and spirituality to action packed cinema, from progress in sustainability to intricate craftsmanship, from iconic cuisine to a rapidly growing industry.

Sister Wives – Debuts Sunday, September 11

For twelve years, dedicated fans have followed the highs and lows between Kody Brown and his four wives – Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn – as they’ve expanded their family and celebrated life’s big moments from birthdays to weddings and babies. This season takes a dramatic and emotional turn, as Christine leaves Kody and changes the dynamic of this polygamist family forever

Food

Halloween Baking Championship – Debuts Monday, September 12

Host John Henson is the caretaker of a haunted hotel and welcomes the competitors to an 8-week stay, unless their baked goods fail to impress the judges, in which case they will have to “check out.” Judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young determine which baker earns the title of Halloween Baking Champion and an all-expense trip to the 10 most haunted hotels in America.

Big Sky Kitchen with Eduardo Garcia – Debuts Sunday, September 18

Montana-based chef Eduardo Garcia invites viewers into his kitchen, where he prepares delicious home-cooked meals drawn from his unique Latin and Jewish heritage, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Halloween Wars – Debuts Sunday, September 18

Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans is back for another epic season of “Halloween Wars”as teams of cake, sugar, and pumpkin artists unite to prove their skills. This time, Bagans is introducing the teams to some of the most haunted places in the world to inspire edible Halloween creations that scare even host Eddie Jackson and judges, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira. At stake is the title of Halloween Wars Champion and a trip to one of the most beautiful and haunted cities in the world – Paris, France.

Outrageous Pumpkins – Debuts Sunday, September 25

Seven fierce pumpkin carvers descend onto the pumpkin patch, determined to make Halloween history as they compete for the title of Outrageous Pumpkins Champion. Over the course of four grueling weeks, host Sunny Anderson puts the carvers’ skills to the ultimate test as they face hair raising challenges and build eye-popping pumpkin creations. In the end, judges Terri Hardin and Paul Dever will determine which carver will be the Outrageous Pumpkins Champion and take home the Outrageous Pumpkin Prize Belt.

Halloween Cookie Challenge – Debuts Monday, September 26

Rosanna Pansino and Jet Tila host the all-new “Halloween Cookie Challenge.”In each episode, five crafty bakers compete to deliver on the ultimate treat and prove their cookie-making skills by decorating decadent and show-stopping Halloween cookie creations for the ultimate prize: the title of Halloween Cookie Champion!

Bobby’s Triple Threat – Debuts Tuesday, September 27

In each episode, one extraordinarily talented and eager chef is challenged to go against the trio of culinary titans handpicked by Bobby Flay himself for a chance to take home $25,000. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as Bobby celebrates and tests the most talented chefs in America. This is Bobby’s game and Bobby’s chefs, and there’s only one rule: it’s all or nothing.

Home

Good Bones: Risky Business – Debuts Tuesday, September 6

In this six-part spin-off series, we return to Fountain Square, the neighborhood where it all started for Mina and Two Chicks, where Mina is pursuing a passion project: the historic Sanders House. At over 5,000 square-feet, it is four times the size of any renovation Mina has ever done. Now that it is back on the market, she has snapped it up and is committed to returning this historic home to its former glory.

Love it or List It – Debuts Monday, September 12

Homeowners decide that their houses don’t fit their lifestyle anymore, but whether they stay or go depends on experts Hilary Farr and David Visentin. Will they love their newly renovated home, or will they list it to buy another?

Paranormal & Unexplained

Shock Docs: The Visitors – Debuts Monday, September 5

In December 1985, best-selling author Whitley Strieber was abducted in the middle of the night and subjected to horrific experiments by otherworldly beings. For the first time in 30 years, Strieber returns to the remote cabin where it happened to find out if he can still make contact with the visitors.

Paranormal Caught on Camera – Debuts Thursday, September 8

Some of the most amazing, eye-opening and downright scary paranormal videos from around the world are featured as a panel of experts break down the footage and analyze what exactly the eyewitnesses captured.

Ghostober Preview Party – Debuts Monday, September 12

To celebrate, the Ghost Brothers, along with special guests Jason Hawes and Cindy Kaza, are throwing an office Halloween party featuring sneak peeks of the scary-good lineup of shows and specials for Ghostober this year!

Ghost Adventures – Debuts Thursday, September 15

Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin, along with AV techs Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley, travel to haunted destinations where they meet with eyewitnesses and experts to piece together the haunted history of each site.

Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet – Debuts Friday, September 30

“Eli Roth Presents: My Possessed Pet” explores the true, terrifying tales of what happens when evil spirits, curses and demons take over family pets and turn them against their terrified owners.

True Crime

On the Case with Paula Zahn – Debuts Sunday, September 4

ID’s signature newsmagazine, “On the Case with Paula Zahn” celebrates an incredible milestone when its 25th season debuts with the series’ 350th episode on September 4. Led by Emmy(R) Award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, this series features riveting storytelling and original interviews that go beyond the headlines to reveal first-person accounts and expert insights of those connected to the cases, showcasing the full scope and impact of murder.

Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death – Debuts Sunday, September 4

“Shadows of Death” is the next evolution in true-crime storytelling. Exploring the endless reach of evil, the format explores three lives, impacted by one monstrous crime.

Murders at the Burger Joint – Debuts Monday, September 5

In 1978, four teenagers working at the Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana are abducted and driven 20 miles away where they are all brutally murdered. The deaths shock the community and baffle police because there is no physical evidence or, it seems at first, no witnesses. A dedicated group of friends, family, and law enforcement remain obsessed with solving this horrendous crime.

Disappeared – Debuts Wednesday, September 7

A reinvention of the beloved franchise, “Disappeared” returns to shine a light on individuals who vanished seemingly without a trace, and aims to facilitate answers about the missing in order to bring closure to their loved ones.

For more information on discovery+, visit discoveryplus.com. You can follow discovery+ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery. With the largest-ever content offering at launch, discovery+ features a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular passion verticals including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com, or find the discovery+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.



New Magnolia Network Original Content to Debut in September Exclusively on discovery+

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New Magnolia Network Original Content to Debut in September Exclusively on discovery+ and the Magnolia App
Titles premiering on Magnolia Network this month include the documentary “Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11.”
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
New Magnolia Network Original Content to Debut in September Exclusively on discovery+ and the Magnolia App
WACO, TX (August 31, 2021) – Starting Friday, Sept. 3, new Magnolia Network original content will debut weekly throughout the month of September, exclusively streaming on discovery+ and the Magnolia app. Titles premiering on Magnolia Network this month include: the documentary Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11; new series Making Modern with Brooke and Brice and An American Story; preview episodes of the forthcoming series The Craftsman and The Art of Vintage; and the season two premiere of Point of View: A Designer Profile.

The following new Magnolia Network episodes and specials will debut throughout the month of September:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Family Dinner – Host Andrew Zimmern visits families across America to explore how the cultural, regional and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat.

“The Palmer Family” – The Palmer family shares their love for all things maple at their family sugar shack in Shelburne, Vermont, much like Grandma Palmer did in the 1940s. From hot dogs to desserts, every recipe includes a little maple syrup.

For the Love of Kitchens – Paul, Helen and their team of skilled artisans make their client’s dreams come true, designing and crafting bespoke kitchens for beautiful properties around England, from their base in a 16th century water mill in the heart of the countryside.

“A Kitchen for Entertaining” – Paul and Helen add storage and functionality to a client’s kitchen in a converted London schoolhouse. In Cambridgeshire, England, a family builds their dream kitchen around a 350-year-old inglenook fireplace that was unearthed during renovations.

Home Work – Candis and Andy Meredith’s biggest renovation project to date is transforming a 20,000-square-foot historic school into their family home – all while juggling projects for clients, rental properties and life with their blended family of nine.

“Attic for Six Boys” – Candis and Andy tackle their most challenging renovation yet when they convert the unfinished, third-floor attic into a livable space for their six boys, complete with eight bedroom nooks, four lounging rooms with hammock chairs, a locker room and more.

Point of View: A Designer Profile (S1) – Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets us in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

“Bryan and Catherine Williamson” – Hands-on husband and wife design team, Bryan and Catherine Williamson take time from working with their clients to tackle a personal project, transforming their own primary bedroom in Columbus, Ohio.

Ranch to Table – Seventh-generation cattle rancher and entrepreneur Elizabeth Poett tackles the work of running her family’s 14,000-acre ranch while crafting regional dishes using her own fresh ingredients.

“Strawberry Season” – Elizabeth uses fresh strawberries to make and preserve homemade jam that her family can enjoy year round. Then, she whips up a strawberry shortcake with ginger whipped cream for a family night around the fire.

Restoration Road with Clint Harp – Carpenter Clint Harp hits the road in search of incredible historical structures across the country that are in need of restoration, while exploring their origins and dreaming of their futures.

“Ohio Grist Mill” – Clint chips in to carefully restore a derelict Utica, Ohio, grain mill from 1950 into an upscale wedding and lodging venue.

Self Employed – Entrepreneur Jonathan Morris travels the country to share the inspirational stories and new challenges of small business owners and their journeys to building their dream jobs.

“Farm to Skin” – Jonathan travels to Atlanta to meet Yolanda Owens, the creator of iwi fresh, and visits the farm where she sources the ingredients for her natural skincare products as well as her spa and wellness center.

“Detroit Style” – Jonathan travels to Detroit, Michigan, to meet Roslyn Karamoko, designer, founder and CEO of fashion label Detroit Is the New Black. What started with a t-shirt design sold out of her trunk is now a growing brand with a flagship store in downtown Detroit.

The Craftsman – NEW PREVIEW EPISODE – Master craftsman and woodworker Eric Hollenbeck is in the restoration business, taking historic homes and forgotten treasures around his hometown of Eureka, California, and giving them new life.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11 – NEW SPECIAL (available only on discovery+) – Four families with children who were born after their fathers were killed on 9/11 share their stories of bravery and inspiration. They also reflect on how they rebuilt hope for their futures and came of age over the past 20 years.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Family Dinner – Host Andrew Zimmern visits families across America to explore how the cultural, regional and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat.

“The Smallwood Family” – Jerome Smallwood and his wife, Brianna, share a passion for cooking soul food at their home in Cedar Rapids, IA. Jerome learned the majority of the recipes he makes from his mom, Vivian, who taught her kids the importance of cooking for themselves.

For the Love of Kitchens – Paul, Helen and their team of skilled artisans make their client’s dreams come true, designing and crafting bespoke kitchens for beautiful properties around England, from their base in a 16th century water mill in the heart of the countryside.

“A Kitchen Designer’s Kitchen” – deVOL creative director Helen Parker tackles her own kitchen, feeling the pressure that it should be her best transformation yet. She draws her inspiration from lace-imprinted tiles and antique furniture.

Home Work – Candis and Andy Meredith’s biggest renovation project to date is transforming a 20,000-square-foot historic school into their family home – all while juggling projects for clients, rental properties and life with their blended family of nine.

“Creative Suite, Craft Room Meets Home Office” – For the final room in the school, Candis and Andy design a color-filled and playful space where the kids can explore their creativity.

Making Modern with Brooke and Brice – SERIES PREMIERE (2 episodes) – Married duo Brooke and Brice Gilliam have flipped the script on traditional home renovation roles – with Brooke as the builder and Brice as the designer. As more clients seek out their work, they take a leap of faith to launch a home remodeling business.

“Best Friends Turned First Clients” – Brooke and Brice tackle their first project as a design-build duo, transforming a nursery into an in-law suite and designing a custom bunk bed room for their best friends’ family.

“A Musician’s Modern Murphy Bed” – Brooke and Brice transform a musician’s cozy condo by creating an office with a custom Murphy bed. Brooke also teaches him how to retile his bathroom and weld a custom bench for his living room.

Point of View: A Designer Profile (S1) – Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets us in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

“Sean Anderson” – Southern-born Sean Anderson, a former janitor turned interior designer, transforms a butler’s pantry in Memphis and an Alabama lake house, incorporating a dark, moody design aesthetic that is both bold and captivating.

Restoration Road with Clint Harp – Carpenter Clint Harp hits the road in search of incredible historical structures across the country that are in need of restoration, while exploring their origins and dreaming of their futures.

“Ohio Log Cabin” – Clint helps transform an 1870 log cabin in the Ohio River town of Sardis into a gorgeous bedroom suite in the small Southern town of Dublin, Georgia.

Self Employed – Entrepreneur Jonathan Morris travels the country to share the inspirational stories and new challenges of small business owners and their journeys to building their dream jobs.

“The Business of Trash” – Jonathan travels to Dallas, Texas, to meet Eddie and Maria Lott, the mother and son team behind Recycle Revolution. In a city notorious for landfills, they are creating new ways for consumers and businesses to handle their waste.

“Serving Smiles” – Jonathan stays close to home in Fort Worth, Texas, to meet with his friend and entrepreneur Kari Crowe-Seher of Melt Ice Cream. Kari quit her day job to start an ice cream shop and grew her business to include multiple locations.

The Art of Vintage – NEW PREVIEW EPISODE – Vintage dealer and designer Katie Saro creates one-of-a-kind spaces for her clients and shares her unique styling and design tips while transforming her own home room by room.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Family Dinner – Host Andrew Zimmern visits families across America to explore how the cultural, regional and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat.

“The Petrillo Family” – The Petrillo family landed in Florida after a family vacation from New York and never left. The passionate family has an appreciation for southern Italian cooking, love sharing old and new recipes and entertaining their friends in the Miami heat.

For the Love of Kitchens – Paul, Helen and their team of skilled artisans make their client’s dreams come true, designing and crafting bespoke kitchens for beautiful properties around England, from their base in a 16th century water mill in the heart of the countryside.

“A Chef’s Kitchen” – Paul and Helen design a working chef’s kitchen for a client’s home. Back in Cotes Mill, England, they tackle their smallest design project to date by transforming a 1956 Volkswagen camper into their own food truck.

Home Work – Candis and Andy Meredith’s biggest renovation project to date is transforming a 20,000-square-foot historic school into their family home – all while juggling projects for clients, rental properties and life with their blended family of nine.

“Art Deco Guest Suite” – For the third and final guest suite, Candis and Andy pull inspiration from the Art Deco period of the 1920s and ’30s. They visit an ornate, Art Deco-style high school and work to achieve a similar look on a smaller scale and budget.

Making Modern with Brooke and Brice – Married duo Brooke and Brice Gilliam have flipped the script on traditional home renovation roles – with Brooke as the builder and Brice as the designer. As more clients seek out their work, they take a leap of faith to launch a home remodeling business.

“From Empty Home to Oasis” – Brooke and Brice revamp a bedroom, living room and entryway for a couple’s new home while making plans for their own future, including naming their design business.

Point of View: A Designer Profile S1 – Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets us in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

“Kate Marker” – Busy mother of two, Kate Marker, transforms a client’s Cape Cod-style home in Barrington, IL, using timeless design styles while also adding modern details to this American architectural staple.

Restoration Road with Clint Harp – Carpenter Clint Harp hits the road in search of incredible historical structures across the country that are in need of restoration, while exploring their origins and dreaming of their futures.

“Washington Inn” – Craftsman Clint Harp helps turn a 1743 pre-Revolutionary War stone inn that once housed George Washington into a beautiful, custom home in Texas.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

An American Story – SERIES PREMIERE (4 episodes) – This inspiring anthology series celebrates remarkable people hidden in the fabric of America and reveals the inspirational stories they have to share.

“Minnesota: The Sign Painter” – Mike Meyer took an interest in sign painting at an early age, but with the advent of vinyl, he realized he’d fallen for a dying art. He took a leap by opening his own studio and now adorns his hometown of Mazeppa, MN, with his work, one sign at a time.

“Maine: The Fireman” – Andy Swift is a mechanic in Hope, Maine, who sees old fire engines as works of art. Using a combination of in-depth historical research and mechanical ingenuity, he transforms the relics into fully-functional fire engines for his community to enjoy.

“Maryland: The Builder” – Contractor and attorney Shelley Halstead works with women in Baltimore to restore old homes and teach them the carpentry skills needed to save the properties.

“Wyoming: The Outfitter” – Outfitter Jessie Allen has been breaking horses, guiding fishing trips and packing hunters into the Wyoming backcountry since she was a teenager. Today, Jessie uses her expert know-how to introduce other women to the wild beauty of her home state.

Family Dinner – Host Andrew Zimmern visits families across America to explore how the cultural, regional and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat.

“The Pinheiro Family” – The Pinheiros are a large Portuguese and Brazilian family who gather most weekends to cook traditional dishes like picanha and octopus. Then, they enjoy a “loud” dinner in the basement, the only place they all can fit, and end the day with a dance party.

Home Work – Candis and Andy Meredith’s biggest renovation project to date is transforming a 20,000-square-foot historic school into their family home – all while juggling projects for clients, rental properties and life with their blended family of nine.

“School Exterior and Yard” – With the renovation of their school-turned-house coming to a close, Candis and Andy focus on the exterior as they say goodbye to their first family home.

Making Modern with Brooke and Brice – Married duo Brooke and Brice Gilliam have flipped the script on traditional home renovation roles – with Brooke as the builder and Brice as the designer. As more clients seek out their work, they take a leap of faith to launch a home remodeling business.

“A Total Reno Before Baby” – Brooke and Brice work fast to renovate a neighbor’s house in time for the delivery of their baby, while still juggling their day jobs as a pharmaceutical sales rep and an orthodontist.

Point of View: A Designer Profile S2 – NEW SEASON – Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets us in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

With more than 150 hours of premium unscripted content from an ever-growing roster of creators spanning home, food, gardening, design, entrepreneurship and the arts, Magnolia Network’s robust programming slate of originals includes the complete Fixer Upper library in addition to Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, Family Dinner, Homegrown, Restoration Road with Clint Harp, First Time Fixer, Home Work, Super Dad, Inn the Works, Van Go, The Artisan’s Kitchen, Growing Floret and The Johnnyswim Show.

Magnolia Network content is now streaming exclusively on discovery+ and the Magnolia app. The network will make its linear launch early 2022.

ABOUT MAGNOLIA NETWORK

Magnolia Network is a media joint venture between Chip and Joanna Gaines and Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories. At Magnolia Network, we believe in telling life’s stories authentically and empowering our viewers to move past their comfort zones and try new things. We seek to entertain through smart, layered storytelling that inspires creativity, upholds beauty and draws out curiosity. Here, we are creating a space where we hope viewers will feel their time with us is never without purpose, but rather is time well spent.

ABOUT discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.



discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ Announces September Programming Slate
discovery+ will premiere new titles across categories, including the highly-anticipated “Curse of the Chippendales,” which tells the untold story of the famous international dance troupe.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include Curse of the Chippendales, a Street Outlaws Spin-Off and a New Home Series Reno My Rental

New York, NY – August 18, 2021 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., today announced new and original programming that will be available in September. discovery+ will premiere new titles across categories, including the highly-anticipated Curse of the Chippendales, which tells the untold story of the famous international dance troupe. Street Outlaws fans will experience a whole new take on racing with Street Outlaws: Gone Girl highlighting the most competitive female drivers in the country as they come together in Las Vegas. On Reno My Rental, Carmeon Hamilton, winner of HGTV’s Design Star: Next Gen, helps renters make their places feel like home by transforming and personalizing their spaces. Additionally, discovery+ will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with titles including No Responders Left Behind with Jon Stewart and Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11.

discovery+ features a partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ is also available on platforms and devices from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

Titles premiering in September include:

True Crime

· Doctor’s Orders – Friday, September 3

Doctor’s Orders wanders into the wild world of motorcycle gangs to explore the sordid truth behind a woman’s planned murder, orchestrated by a husband who believed he was too powerful to get caught. With unique animation in place of recreation, informant Andrew Glick takes viewers through the fatally twisted tale of greed, murder, and municipal corruption. Set against the backdrop of America’s opioid epidemic, Doctor’s Orders exposes the underbelly of crime with a well-respected doctor at the forefront.

· Secrets, Lies & Private Eyes – Wednesday, September 15

Now more than ever, ordinary people are choosing unconventional paths to justice, and citizens are hiring private investigators to find the answers they need. Secrets, Lies & Private Eyes profiles four female-led private investigation agencies as they open their doors to the inner workings of their cases. Missing persons, infidelities, cold cases and fraud fill their notebooks. These dedicated teams have one mission: to find justice for their clients. Battling cheaters, liars, and devious offenders, can these teams of private eyes sort through the secrets and lies to uncover the truth?

· Curse of the Chippendales – Friday, September 24

Curse of the Chippendales tells the story of how the famous dance troupe took the LA nightclub scene by storm and ended with international fame, untold wealth, bizarre murder plots and multiple deaths trapped in their legacy. Their brand became a multi-million-dollar global venture, successful beyond their wildest dreams. But of three unlikely dreamers who were there at the beginning, only one would make it out alive. Driven by extensive video and photo archive, including never-before-seen footage and a nostalgia-filled soundtrack, viewers will be directly transported back to the ’80s, into one of the most unexpected true crime stories of the decade. And all fueled by one thing: greed.

Automotive

· Street Outlaws: Gone Girl – Monday, September 6

Street racing is a motorsport with no barriers – if you can drive and you’re fast, then you can take home the win. In Street Outlaws: Gone Girl, seven of the fastest female drivers from around the country converge in Las Vegas to pull off the ultimate street hustle – speeding away with as much cash as possible and some serious street cred. With a passion for speed running through their veins, they’re ready to show the world who’s the boss lady. But there are no fancy cars, tricked out engines or big tires for these women. They’ll be racing in straight-up street-legal cars and killing the competition nonetheless.

Lifestyle

· Last Chance Transplant – Wednesday, September 22

Every day, for people all over the U.S., the wait for a life-saving organ transplant is the difference between a renewed lease on life and death. From Executive Producer Robin Roberts, Last Chance Transplant is an emotional and heart-pounding series that will give viewers an inside look at the race against the clock to transplant and save human life at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Documentaries

· No Responders Left Behind – Thursday, September 9

This feature documentary follows 9/11 responder and activist John Feal who, along with comedian Jon Stewart and FDNY hero Ray Pfeifer, fought U.S. Congress to ensure that thousands of terminally ill 9/11 First Responders got the health care they deserved. But when Ray is diagnosed with brain cancer from his exposure to those Ground Zero toxins, John finds himself in the fight of his life to guarantee that the legacy of all 9/11 Responders like Ray, is kept alive forever.

Paranormal and Unexplained

· Shock Doc: The Curse of Lizzie Borden – Friday, September 10

In an all-new Shock Docs special, The Curse of Lizzie Borden, paranormal investigator Dave Schrader assembles a team of paranormal experts to investigate whether a dark family curse led to the most infamous axe murders of all time. With new evidence that Lizzie Borden’s ghost resides in the house where the murders took place, they conduct a seance to unearth the truth and finally close the portal of evil forever.

Home

· Reno My Rental – Saturday, September 18

HGTV’s reigning Design Star: Next Gen champion, interior designer and social media influencer Carmeon Hamilton, will make her discovery+ debut in her new series, Reno My Rental. In each episode, Carmeon will help renters make their place feel like home by transforming the spaces with personalized improvements that don’t compromise the structure of the property. In addition, Carmeon will access the products and services of local design vendors and artisans to create the breathtaking, unique designs.

Food

· Tiny Food Fight – Thursday, September 16

Comedian and social media star, Mamrie Hart hosts the world’s biggest tiny food competition as three talented cooks compete in tiny food-themed challenges where they must pack the most flavor into a single bite of food using miniature appliances and utensils. Chef Darnell Ferguson serves as the lead judge, reviewing dishes based on creativity, taste, presentation, and how well the dish fits the theme. The contestant with the best small bites in both rounds will walk away with a tiny trophy and a tiny $5,000 check.

Love and Relationships

· 90 Day: Bares All (season 2) – Sunday, September 12

Host Shaun Robinson invites special guests to the set of 90 Day Bares All, getting to the truth of hot topics and dramatic moments that have happened both on and off-camera. Nothing is off limits and no stone will be left unturned, giving superfans the deepest, most intimate look ever at all the stories, drama and secrets behind the 90 Day franchise.

Adventure

· Extreme Salvage Squad – Saturday, September 18

Any job, any time. Enter the high-stakes world of marine recovery and rescue with Extreme Salvage Squad. Based in the Whitsunday region of North Queensland in Australia, the team tackle time-critical, dangerous salvage missions where one mistake could mean serious injury or financial disaster.

Magnolia Network

· Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11 – Tuesday, September 7

Four families with children who were born after their fathers were killed on 9/11 share their stories of bravery and inspiration. They also reflect on how they rebuilt hope for their futures and came of age over the past 20 years.

· Making Modern with Brooke and Brice – Friday, September 10

Married duo Brooke and Brice Gilliam have flipped the script on traditional home renovation roles – with Brooke as the builder and Brice as the designer. As more clients seek out their work, they take a leap of faith to launch a home remodeling business.

· An American Story – Friday, September 24

This inspiring anthology series celebrates remarkable people hidden in the fabric of America and reveals the inspirational stories they have to share.

· Point of View: A Designer Profile (season 2) – Friday, September 24

Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets us in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

For more information on discovery+, visit discoveryplus.com. You can follow discovery+ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as discovery+, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.



discovery+ Announces August Programming Slate

Posted on by Danielle Langer

discovery+ Announces August Programming Slate
Highlights include the debut of “Celebrity IOU: Joyride” on Monday, August 23 and the return of “Heartbreak Island” on Saturday, August 7.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES AUGUST PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include a Naked and Afraid Spinoff, Celebrity IOU: Joyride with Ant Anstead and Cristy Lee, and New Food Titles with Guy Fieri and Sebastian Maniscalo

New York, NY – July 20, 2021 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., today announced new and original programming that will be available in August. discovery+ will premiere new titles, including Naked and Afraid Of Love, which gives 16 strangers the opportunity to find true love while surviving the elements on a paradise island. On Celebrity IOU: Joyride, Ant Anstead and Cristy Lee team up with celebrities to give deserving loved ones the car of their dreams. New food titles include Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalo, in which the comedian finds answers to hilarious questions about the world of food, and Guy: Hawaiian Style, which follows Guy Fieri and his family on a trip to Hawaii that includes stops at DDD favorites.

discovery+ features a partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ is also available on platforms and devices from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

Titles premiering in August include:

Automotive

· Celebrity IOU: Joyride – Monday, August 23

On Celebrity IOU: Joyride, master mechanic Ant Anstead and car guru Cristy Lee team up with celebrities Renée Zellweger, Mary J. Blige, Tony Hawk, Octavia Spencer, James Marsden and Danny Trejo as they roll up their sleeves to create automotive masterpieces for someone special in their lives. In each episode, viewers will hear the inspiring story behind the star’s relationship with this person and the reasons why they are so deserving of a one-of-a-kind car transformation. In the end, audiences will be just as blown away as the recipient when they receive the ultimate joyride.

Love and Relationships

· Heartbreak Island (Season 2) – Saturday, August 7

Heartbreak Island will set hearts racing and temperatures rising when a group of single guys and girls put everything on the line in a bid to find their perfect match and the chance of winning $100,000.

· Naked and Afraid of Love – Sunday, August 22

Today’s dating world has become filtered – through the clothes we wear, personas we share online and the preferences we can set before we even begin swiping. But what if the filters, pressures and often unrealistic standards of modern dating were completely stripped away, and we were left only with our most primal wants and needs? In an all-new discovery+ series, Naked and Afraid of Love, 16 naked strangers ready to find love will strip down and bare it all – on an unforgettable island in paradise – to answer these questions and more in the ultimate challenge that blends survival, romance and everything in between.

· 90 Day Journeys: Couples Updates – Sunday, August 22

90 Day Journeys is a one-stop place to watch 90 Day couples’ love stories from the beginning to present day. Each curated miniseries is made up of every scene a couple has appeared in across all the shows in the 90 Day universe, giving fans the opportunity to watch each pair’s story from the start. New this month is the original 90 Day: The Other Way couple, Jenny and Sumit, while updated episodes include the latest on Mike and Natalie; Jovi and Yara; Tiffany and Ronald; Kalani and Asuelu; Brandon and Julia; Anglea and Michael; and Elizabeth and Andrei.

· Prisoner of Love – Monday, August 30

Prisoner of Love follows Chelsea Holmes, the self-proclaimed “prison matchmaker,” as she dedicates her time to helping men and women living free lives find love with prisoners behind bars. And Chelsea isn’t simply a matchmaker, she is also looking for love with someone on the inside. Prisoner of Love documents couples as they navigate the unique struggle of dating someone in prison. Chelsea does all she can to give these singles the tools to make their relationships successful beyond prison walls, but are these matches built to last?

Food

· Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalo – Thursday, August 12

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has two passions, making people laugh and eating. He loves food and the craft behind it, but has questions about where it comes from, how it’s made, and why we eat the way we do. He will take a comedic deep dive into the culinary world he loves but sometimes doesn’t understand by talking and cooking with the world’s top chefs, restaurant owners, other comedians and his own family. Go on a journey with this comedian, social observer, and exasperated food lover, as he explores, digests, and answers his own hot button questions in the world of food.

· Guy: Hawaiian Style – Saturday, August 28

Hawaii is one of Guy Fieri’s favorite places on the planet and this year he’s taking his wife Lori, sons Hunter and Ryder, and his nephew Jules on a 20 day adventure of a lifetime as they take on Maui, The Big Island of Hawaii, and Oahu by land, sea and air. Guy and his family will dive with whales, sharks and turtles, deep sea fish, find locals only swimming holes, catch waves with local surfing legends…and of course they’ll dive into the dishes Hawaii has to offer from simple shave ice to pole caught Ahi Tuna Poke straight off the boat to a traditional Hawaiian luau complete with a Kalua style pig roast. It’s Guy off the charts and out of bounds in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Lifestyle

· The Program: Prison Detox – Wednesday, August 25

The Program: Prison Detox goes behind bars and behind the scenes for a first-hand look at how one small town is handling the worst drug epidemic in American history and turning the tables on the justice system. The staff of the Sevier County, Arkansas jail piloted a revolutionary program to save its community, which has been devastated by drug addiction. “The Program” offers qualified inmates, called trustees once they are accepted, the chance to walk free if they graduate from an unprecedented three-month drug rehabilitation program. It’s the last chance at redemption for the trustees, but they’ll have to put in the work, reckon with their own inner demons and repair damaged relationships with family and friends, all while enduring long days and navigating the challenges of life behind bars.

True Crime

· Unraveled: The Stalkers Web – Tuesday, August 10

Following the success of The Long Island Serial Killer, the next installment of the Unraveled anthology podcast and series tracks the multi-decade wrath of Jason Christopher Hughes, who is alleged to have stalked and terrorized upwards of 50 victims across more than a dozen states. Co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen reveal dangerous and disturbing accounts from his accusers, exposing how this online predator unleashed vicious attacks that cost people their livelihoods, destroyed their marriages, and drove some to contemplate ending their lives to make it stop. The companion podcast is out now.

· Children of the Cult – Saturday, August 21

Children of the Cult tells the astonishing tale of one of the world’s most notorious and prolific cults, The Children of God, through the stories of three British women who escaped its clutches. The series tracks the dramatic rise and fall of the cult alongside the unfolding criminal investigation to bring its members to justice.

· Cold Blooded Alaska – Tuesday, August 24

Within Alaska’s wild and harsh landscape lurk some of the most dangerous criminals in America. The 10-episode true crime series Cold Blooded Alaska uncovers Alaska’s most disturbing crimes and unpacks the extraordinary lengths law enforcement working in the Last Frontier must take to bring killers to justice.

Home

· Renovation, Inc: The Beginning – Sunday, August 29

In Renovation, Inc.: The Beginning, discovery+ hits rewind to spotlight how Bryan and Sarah Baeumler began their booming home reno business off the island. Cameras follow renovator Bryan in his home base of Ontario, Canada, as he builds his forever home from scratch in just six months. The series showcases the Baeumlers’ construction journey to build a new state-of-the-art home, as well as the rollercoaster ride of drama, surprise setbacks and unforeseen challenges that arise during the process. Conflicts develop as Bryan and Sarah try to communicate their different visions and priorities for their dream house, all while their family must adapt to new construction demands and pressures.

Paranormal and Unexplained

· Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley – Sunday, August 15

Just outside of New York City, residents of the Hudson Valley believe they are being tracked, terrorized and even experimented on. They are struggling to pinpoint the assailants because the attackers are not from this world. Ben Hansen and a team of extraterrestrial experts embed themselves in the Hudson Valley to hear directly from eyewitnesses, and their reports are terrifying.

Documentaries

· Smartest Kids in the World – Thursday, August 19

Chronicling the journey of four American teenagers who study abroad in countries that dramatically outperform the United States in education, Smartest Kids in The World gives voice to students, hearing first-hand their discoveries and insight about how to reform U.S. high school education.

Magnolia Network

· For The Love of Kitchens – Friday, August 6

Paul O’Leary, Helen Parker and Robin Mclellan – together with their team of exceptionally skilled artisans – design and craft beautiful kitchens for deVOL, a design company based in a 16th century water mill in the heart of the English countryside.

· Ranch to Table – Friday, August 6

Seventh-generation cattle rancher and entrepreneur Elizabeth Poett tackles the work of running her family’s 14,000-acre ranch while crafting regional dishes using her own fresh ingredients.

· Point of View: A Designer Profile – Friday, August 13

Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets viewers in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

· Self Employed – Friday, August 27

Entrepreneur Jonathan Morris travels the country to share the inspirational and new challenges of small business owners and their journeys to building their dream jobs.

Immersions

· The World of Wow – Monday, August 23

Need a break? Immerse in discovery+ Immersions: World of Wow new episodes showcasing mesmerizing footage of the world’s coolest phenomena. From unbelievable physical feats to spellbinding journeys to outer space, you won’t be able to look away from these jaw-dropping moments.

For more information on discovery+, visit discoveryplus.com. You can follow discovery+ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as discovery+, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.