Discovery Communications and Atari announce « ATARI: CODEBREAKER », the autumn 2017 TV show

Famous interactive entertainment producer Atari partners with Discovery to access superfan groups with new content

This interactive TV show will be broadcast on Discovery Science in multiple European countries

LONDON, 23 June 2017 - Discovery Communications and Atari have today announced the launch of ATARI: CODEBREAKER, a new game show that will be broadcast in autumn 2017. This TV show will be first broadcast in the U.K and Poland, followed by a selection of other European countries on Discovery Science.

Created in 1972, Atari is a pioneer in the video game industry. It edited numerous worldwide successful games. It also creates arcades, game consoles and personal computers.

ATARI: CODEBREAKER is a unique and captivating quiz game imagined for the Atari generation and their families. Conceived for Discovery Science, the TV show will be themed around global sciences.

Each episode of ATARI: CODEBREAKER consists of four rounds. During the first two rounds, three players will compete in a quiz covering all science topics, from astronomy, geography and everyday science to everything in between. Both winners will compete in the two last rounds, during which they have to find the right combination to open the safe and win all the fabulous prizes it contains.

'We are very happy to announce the broadcasting of our new TV show ATARI: CODEBREAKER this autumn, and we want to thank Discovery for their support' declared Frederic Chesnais, CEO of Atari. 'Offering exclusive experiences to our players and attracting new ones is a key element to our strategy. We are therefore hugely excited to see viewers discover and engage with this new TV show'.

Viviane Paxinos, Vice President of International Ad Sales, Discovery Networks International, said 'Discovery has a rich history spanning over 30 years in the content creation space. We are pleased to have worked with Atari on this project, showcasing the diverse and differentiated Discovery content capabilities. We are committed to super-serving our superfans across all genres and ATARI: CODEBREAKER is a show that audiences will love.'

The content from the show will be used in short form clips, which will in turn push viewers to a dedicated website for the show. This will allow Discovery viewers to satisfy their legendary curiosity and go behind the scenes of the new show, with exclusive interviews with the producers, the presenter, the contestants and the Atari CEO himself. They will be able to follow their favourite contestants, and also play a simplified version of the game.

Additionally, Discovery will run 'Video Billboard' formats running across digital platforms. This will enable further advertising opportunities and a much richer experience of the online Hub as well as the trendy Atari products.

ATARI: CODEBREAKER is produced by Atari Media Production with TH Films, Jeff Mirkin, Bruno Lesassier-Boisaune and Robert I. Blagman. Global Media Fusion is in charge of the promotion and information campaign of this new program which will be hosted by Martin Cole.

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About Discovery Communications:

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) satisfies curiosity and engages superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids programming brands. Reaching more than 3 billion cumulative viewers across pay-TV and free-to-air platforms in more than 220 countries and territories, Discovery's portfolio includes the global brands Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, 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. Discovery reaches audiences across screens through digital-first programming from digital content holding company Group Nine Media, Discovery VR, over-the-top offerings Eurosport Player and Dplay, as well as TV Everywhere products comprising the GO portfolio of TVE apps and Discovery K!ds Play. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

About Discovery Science:

Discovery Science gives a new definition to science by taking it out of laboratories and classrooms to make it entertaining, interesting but still relevant. The idea is to free the geek leaving inside all of us. While some speak of solutions, tests and hypothesis, we prefer to play with robots, explosions and hybrids. Our programs combine entertainment and education to make science accessible for all. We promote a science that arouses dialogue. We cultivate the thirst of discovery and are in a continuously questioning process. We show you the future by sharing new ideas, by giving you access to innovations, technological advances and by telling you the glorious stories of men and women that changed and shaped the world we live in.

About Atari:

Atari, composed of Atari SA and its branches, is a global interactive entertainment and multi-platform licenses group. As a true video game innovator created in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including worldwide renowned brands like Asteroid®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®. Atari draws interactive online games (via a browser, on Facebook and by downloading) for smartphones, tablets and other connected terminals from this important intellectual property portfolio. Atari also develops and distributes interactive entertainments for Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony game consoles. Atari also takes advantage of its brand and franchises with license deals via other media, derived products and edition. More information on www.atari.com and www.atari-investisseurs.fr.

About Global Media Fusion:

Global Media Fusion is a production, development, distribution and syndication company located in the USA, UK and Asia. Proud worldwide distributer of Atari television programs. www.Globalmediafusion.com.