Animal Planet preps Irwin tribute

Animal Planet is preparing to commemorate Steve Irwin’s with a selection on shows about the late naturalist. "We have an ongoing relationship with John Stainton at Best Picture Show (producer/distributor of Steve Irwin programming)," says Phillip Luff, general manager, Animal Planet International. "We’re coming up to the anniversary of Steve’s death and talking to John at the moment about some special programming."