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Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 6:21pm on Monday, February 1st, 2010

Gaiam and Discovery Communications Release Hit Titles From Discovery Channel

New York (February 1, 2010)-- Gaiam, Inc., a leading distributor of lifestyle media, today announced the release of five hit titles in February under their exclusive home video license agreement with Discovery Communications.

Two of the programs originally aired on Discovery Channel:

Medicine Men Go Wild - Are natural cures as effective as modern medicine? Can meditation help manage intense pain? Doctors Chris and Alexander Van Tulleken, identical twins from Britain, investigate these and other questions as they travel the world, immersing themselves in the medical practices of some of the most remote cultures on earth. Originally aired on Discovery Channel, this four-part documentary uncovers the mysteries of tribal medicine. Medicine Men Go Wild carries an SRP of $14.98 and runs 172 minutes. Street date: 2/23/10

Who Was Jesus? - In Who Was Jesus?, viewers get an in-depth narrative of the most famous man in history. From his childhood and his preachings, to his eventual persecution, this exclusive DVD examines the historical reality of the greatest story ever told. Who Was Jesus?, which originally aired on Discovery Channel, carries an SRP of $14.98 and runs 129 minutes. Street date: 2/9/10

These new releases will be available wherever DVDs are sold, including online at Amazon.com.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 4:05pm on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Green Magazine Television 2nd Season Premieres on the Discovery Channel

"DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., January 5, 2010 -- "Green Magazine Television" is a new television series featuring ecology and energy conscious companies and organizations. This series will showcase some of the newest and "greenest" technologies being utilized, and is scheduled to be aired as paid programming on the Discovery Channel.

The show opens with an in-depth look at the Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR) partnership, a World Bank-led initiative, which gives the viewer an investigative look into the issue of global warming and its impact on our environment and the future of our planet.

Also featured on the inaugural 2010 show is Colorado State University a top public teaching and research university that has been named one of America's "greenest" universities for its deep commitment to advancing global and environmental sustainability."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:53am on Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Investigation Discovery Debuts New 1st Quarter Slate with Six New Series

"SILVER SPRING, Md., December 16, 2009 -- Investigation Discovery, America's leading fastest-growing ad-supported cable network for women 25-54, announces its 2010 1st quarter slate, which includes the launch of six new series.

ID's new slate is highlighted by the enthralling PRISON WIVES, which launches in a special Valentine's Day event on Sunday, February 14. PRISON WIVES is a poignant documentary series that provides viewers unique insight into the relationships, challenges and triumphs of twelve wives, and one husband, whose partners are serving time behind bars.

Leading ID to its best month ever in November for many key demos, ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN was the network's crown jewel this fall as it notched the highest-rated original series debut and became the highest-rated series in network history."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 10:40am on Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Green Magazine TV Kicks Off 2nd Season on the Discovery Channel

"DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., December 16, 2009 -- "Green Magazine TV" is a new television series featuring ecology and energy conscious companies and organizations. This series will showcase some of the newest and "greenest" technologies being utilized, and is scheduled to be aired as paid programming on the Discovery Channel.

"Green Magazine TV" will open its second season featuring four companies and a major research university who are all active participants in the burgeoning Green Revolution to make our world a healthier, "greener" environment in which to live and prosper. The four companies include Dell; the Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR) partnership, a World Bank-led initiative; Johnson Controls; and East Penn Manufacturing.

Also featured on the inaugural 2010 show is Colorado State University, and internationally known public university that was named one of America's "greenest" universities for its deep commitment to advancing global and environmental sustainability."