Discovery Communications, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   May 22, 2009

Discovery Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-34177 35-2333914
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
One Discovery Place, Silver Spring, Maryland   20910
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   240-662-2000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 22, 2009, Discovery Communications, Inc. and Hasbro, Inc. announced the closing of the transaction to create a joint venture dedicated to children's and family entertainment and educational content. The press release announcing the closing is filed as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated May 22, 2009





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Discovery Communications, Inc.
          
May 22, 2009   By:   /s/ Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
       
        Name: Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
        Title: Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release dated May 22, 2009