WBD Networks (Discovery)
WBD Networks, also known as Discovery, is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. It operates under its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, having been founded in 1985 and employing approximately 35,500 individuals. The company reported $17.7B in revenue as of 2025. Focusing on entertainment, WBD Networks functions as a global broadcaster and media company. Its portfolio encompasses a wide array of brands, including Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The company also includes the multi-platform joint venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, which provides locally relevant sports programming and covers the Olympic Games across Europe. WBD Networks was previously known as Discovery, Inc.

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Founded

1985

Headcount

35,500

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Entertainment

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 11, 2026, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison reportedly has "tricks up his sleeve" to secure approval from California Attorney General Rob Bonta for its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Previously, on September 10, realme, a smartphone brand, announced a collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for a realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, expanding on its previous realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition. Earlier the same day, Paramount Skydance Corporation requested a $1.88 billion bond from a coalition of 12 Democratic state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America, who are pursuing lawsuits to block its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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First official look at the Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition: pure wizardry!
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WBD Networks (Discovery) currently holds 14 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cycling and tennis.

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