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):  8/2/2016

Discovery Communications, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number:  001-34177

Delaware	35-2333914
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Discovery Place

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

240-662-2000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(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 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 2, 2016, Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery") released its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. A copy of Discovery's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1     Press Release dated August 2, 2016

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.
Date: August 2, 2016	By:	/s/    Andrew Warren
		Andrew Warren
		Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBITINDEX

Exhibit No.Description

EX-99.1        Press Release dated August 2, 2016