Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group Kicks Off the New Year with Real World Programming Specials and Ground-Breaking Series for the Whole Family

Miami, FL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--December 27, 2006--Discovery Networks U.S. Hispanic Group today announced its January programming for its portfolio of Spanish-language networks: Discovery en Español, Discovery Kids en Español and Discovery Travel Living (Viajar y Vivir).

Stepping into the New Year, Discovery Kids en Español will make our little ones laugh and inspire them to explore the world around them with the premier of MEERKAT MANOR, a series using state of the art camera technology to feature animal behavior never recorded before.

In an underwater quest, Discovery en Español will lead viewers in the search for the GIANT SQUID: CAUGHT ON CAMERA.

In addition, Discovery Travel Living (Viajar y Vivir) will take audiences in a journey to Latin America’s TOP 5 most beautiful and exotic travel destinations.

Programming highlights for the month of January are as follows:


DISCOVERY EN ESPAÑOL - January 2007

GIANT SQUID: CAUGHT ON CAMERA - Sunday, January 7 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT)
In 1999, Discovery Channel and the Smithsonian Institute joined forces to search for the Giant Squid. Renowned squid expert Dr. Clyde Roper led the team to the ocean depths off New Zealand in hopes of seeing the great marine monster alive in its habitat for the first time in history. Equipped with a manned submersible, sonar, and state of the art cameras, the team set deep dive records as they struggled to find an animal the size of a bus. Meanwhile, a record number of dead giant squid were being dredged up by fishing trawlers - providing new clues but keeping more secrets of their mysterious life below.

SAVING RONALD REAGAN - Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT)
Based on the award-winning article by John Pekkanen, this film uses a rich mix of elements to tell the story of what really happened when the President arrived at George Washington Hospital and underwent a nightmare surgical ordeal to find the mystery bullet that almost ended his life and changed the course of history.


DISCOVERY KIDS EN ESPAÑOL - January 2007

MEERKAT MANOR - Saturday, January 6 at 8:00 PM (ET/PT)
This ground-breaking series records the daily lives of a group of meerkats known as "The Whiskers". Using state of the art camera technology above and below ground, and by tracking the group's movements 24 hours a day, the series paints a dramatic picture of a year in their highly complex and social lives. From vicious fights with rival gangs to infighting within the group, snake attacks, births of two dozen pups, and tragic deaths, Meerkat Manor includes animal behavior never recorded before. The entangled lives of its characters that would be more at home in a real life soap opera, make for addictive viewing.


DISCOVERY TRAVEL LIVING (VIAJAR Y VIVIR) - January 2007

TOP 5 - Saturday, January 6 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT)
This series proposes a journey throughout Latin America from different categories related to avant-garde, exotic and inspirational lifestyle. Each program will be based on a different topic showing the best 5 options in the region as spas, nightclub districts and islands.

THE SMITH'S HOTELS FOR 2 - Saturday, January 6 at 9:30 PM (ET/PT)
Based on the popular series of travel guides (Mr. Mrs. Smith) that have become essential tools for design-conscious couples planning romantic getaways, The Smiths' Hotel for 2 focuses on luxury, style and design trends in some of the world's most inviting locales from places such as South Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. In each episode, the co-creators of the books -- Andrew Grahame and Juliet Kinsman -- investigate rural spa retreats, funky boutique hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and other sites to determine which deserve a place in their latest guide. Andrew and Juliet share their passion for the ultimate travel experience along with their expertise on how to spot the good from the not quite good enough.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR (NEW EPISODES) - Thursday, January 11 at 7:00 PM (ET/PT)
With the help of well known stylists Stacy London and Clinton Kelly and a budget of $5,000, What Not to Wear provides a life-changing fashion intervention to people nominated by friends/family as someone who desperately needs a style overhaul! The fashion offenders are secretly filmed to catch them in their natural environment so that the stylists can evaluate their fashion foibles. Then, they confront the person and reveal their plan to teach them WHAT NOT TO WEAR. After a consultation with the stylists on these new clothing choices, along with a dramatic hair and makeup revamp, viewers will see a complete transformation and a stunning reveal.

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 Español, 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 Español, 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 Español 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 Español and Discovery Travel Living (Viajar y Vivir).

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