INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING - Explore the Cosmos and See the Future Through the Mind of the World's Greatest Living Scientist

World Premiere Special Event Series Premieres Spring 2010

How did our universe begin?  Could alien life be found on distant planets?  Does our galaxy have a life expectancy?  Delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and explore the splendor and majesty of the universe as never seen before in Discovery Channel's world premiere special four-part series INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING.

As only Discovery can create and deliver, viewers will gain access to one of the most coveted locations known to man-the mind of Professor Stephen Hawking.  Marrying the most respected name in science with the most trusted worldwide name in nonfiction media, INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING is a landmark television event that will bend the mind, stretch the imagination and unleash the wonder.  Cutting- edge effects, digitally enhanced NASA footage and live action combine to bring Hawking's extraordinary vision of the universe to the screen for the first time.  Definitive, provocative, surprising and exquisitely beautiful, INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING is a fascinating look through the mind's eye of one of the finest brains on the planet.

"INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING combines the limitless intellect of Stephen Hawking with the boundless imagination of television's most creative storytellers.  We are truly honored to bring Professor Hawking's audacious style and groundbreaking science to Discovery's 1.5 billion subscribers around the world.

INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING is a unique and unforgettable collaboration of art and science, one that sets a new standard for the industry," said Clark Bunting, president and general manager, Discovery Channel.

Physically confined but mentally free to explore and expound on the mysteries of the universe, Hawking takes viewers on a fantastic journey of discovery.  Beginning with the birth of our galaxies, Hawking theorizes what the Big Bang can tell us about the eventually end of the universe.  Is the cosmos a ticking time bomb?  And if so, what are the signs of its future demise?

INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING is produced for Discovery Channel by Darlow Smithson.  John Smithson is executive producer for Darlow Smithson.  Susan Winslow is executive producer for Discovery Channel.