Cablevision Bolsters On Demand With New Titles From Discovery Networks

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 19, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) -- CVC | news | PowerRating | PR Charts -- Cablevision Systems announced the expansion of free video on demand (VOD) content available to its iO TV digital cable customers, with the addition of new programming categories from Discovery.

New titles include shows like Discovery Channel's Man vs. Wild and MythBusters, TLC's Trading Spaces and LA Ink, Animal Planet's Orangutan Island and Planet's Funniest Animals, Discovery Kids' Hi-5 and much more.

Discovery on Demand content includes hundreds of top programs and more from Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Kids, The Military Channel, The Travel Channel, Science Channel and Investigation Discovery (ID.), formerly known as Discovery Times.

"This is a significant expansion of the free VOD that is available to our iO TV customers, from leading cable channels that have broad appeal and a proven history of delivering quality and highly compelling programming," said John Trierweiler, Cablevision's Senior Vice President of product management. "We continue to enhance the value of our service through the addition of quality, branded VOD content that offers viewers more choices and greater control over their home entertainment experience."

In addition to popular programs from each network, Discovery On Demand viewers can enjoy sneak peeks of key episodes and view behind the scenes, outtakes and special features of their favorite shows as well as "VODisodes" featuring original content beyond the show.

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