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DISCOVERY KIDS EN ESPANOL

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Discovery Kids en Espanol will air a series of short, original programs that feature the lives of four Latin American heroes that fought for freedom in their countries: General Simon Bolivar (Venezuela), known as "El Libertador" and often referred to as the "George Washington of South America"; Mexico's greatest and most beloved national hero and former president Benito Juarez; Francisco de Paula Santander (Colombia), former president, soldier and statesman who fought beside Simon Bolivar in the war for South American independence; and Jose Marti (Cuba), Latin American writer and poet, known for his opposition to slavery and for his dedication to freedom from colonial rule in Cuba.

DISCOVERY TRAVEL & LIVING (VIAJAR Y VIVIR)

Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir) will explore important sites in the United States that hold a significant place in Hispanic-American history. Premiering during Hispanic Heritage Month, these travel vignettes will highlight the consequential events that occurred at such recognized landmarks as the California Missions, the Freedom Tower in Miami, and St. Augustine, Fla., the nation's oldest city. These original shorts are designed to help preserve the cultural heritage of the U.S. Hispanic community and to encourage viewers to visit the sites for their distinctive beauty and contribution to history.

In addition, Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir) will feature U.S.- focused episodes of two of its most popular programs. On MIENTRAS NO ESTABAS, unsuspecting Southern California residents are surprised with amazing transformations to their homes as the design team and workers complete dream makeovers. MIENTRAS NO ESTABAS will air on Friday, September 15, September 29, and October 13 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. CIUDADES & COPAS will present the local scenery culture and character of Los Angeles and Miami as it highlights select beverages that represent those vibrant cities. These special episodes are set to air on Sunday, September 22 and October 9, at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

Viewers interested in receiving these channels can call the toll-free telephone number 1-877-PIDELOS (1-877-743-3567).

About Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group

Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group is the leading provider of high- quality factual and lifestyle programming for Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States. Distributing three distinct, standalone networks that offer content from Latin America as well as popular American programs transcreated for U.S. Hispanic audiences, the portfolio includes Discovery en Espanol, the premier factual network delivering content that stimulates, informs and empowers, giving viewers a fascinating look at the incredible and often surprising world from a Latino perspective; Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir), the first lifestyle channel created for Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S., serving as an in-home getaway to the best travel, food and style the world has to offer; and Discovery Kids en Espanol, the leading children's network for U.S. Hispanic audiences, dedicated to bringing premium programming to families in a trustworthy environment that nurtures curiosity and creates lifelong learners. Discovery Networks launched Discovery en Espanol in 1998 in response to the growing demand for Spanish-language programming in the United States, and expanded the portfolio in 2005 to better serve the unique interests of Latino women, children and families with the addition of Discovery Kids en Espanol and Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir). Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group

Web site: http://www.discovery.com/