Discovery's "Eaten Alive" pulls record 4.1 million viewersDecember 9, 2014 - 10:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Discovery's Eaten Alive documentary has proved a hit, pulling 4.1 million viewers on Sunday, Dec 7 night, making it the most-watched Discovery nature program since 2010's Life. Mired in controversy for the nature of the programming - conservationist Paul Rosolie attempted to be swallowed by an anaconda in a "snake proof suit" - the two-hour event was a hot topic in the weeks leading up to its premiere. And though it's hardly the kind of ratings that Nik Wallenda stunts pull into the network, it certainly beat most typical Discovery fare. The cable network also used the series to launch a special edition of Naked and Afraid. The survivalist series, starring Seth Rogan and James Franco, averaged 2.3 million viewers after Eaten Alive. Eaten Alive also drove a lot of social activity as well - though much of that centered on the fact that Rosalie, ultimately was not swallowed by the snake that constricted him for more than an hour. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |