Discovery Communications and Gaiam to Release Seven New Titles on DVD This April

Discovery Communications and Gaiam to Release Seven New Titles on DVD This April

NEW YORK, April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaiam, Inc., a leading producer of lifestyle media, announced today the release of seven new DVD titles: Earth Collection, Dinosaur Collection, Howe and Howe Tech, Man vs. Wild Season 5, Sister Wives, Sarah Palin's Alaska, and Forensic: You Decide, under its exclusive home video license agreement with Discovery Communications.

Walk through the fascinating elements of our planet with Discovery Channel's Earth Collection. Scientists and leading experts have paired the elements of the Earth's history with revolutionary technology to explore the past, present, and future of our universe and how it affects our every day lives. This collection uncovers the unique shaping and synergy of our world and gives viewers a front row seat to a phenomenal showcase of the majesty of planet Earth. This two-disc set includes seven episodes with a total run time of 344 minutes. It carries a SRP of $19.98. Street date: April 5, 2011

Discovery Channel's Dinosaurs Collection explores the mysterious extinct but not forgotten giants of the past. This collection takes viewers back millions of years while also providing the most up-to-date research and discoveries surrounding these monstrous creatures. Come face to face with these ferocious predators that make even the most terrifying grizzly bears look like teddy bears. This two-disc set includes seven episodes with a total run time of 344 minutes. It carries a SRP of $19.98. Street date: April 5, 2011

Identical twin brothers and machine masterminds, Mike and Geoff Howe engineer out-of-this world creations in Discovery Channel's Howe and Howe Tech. Their small shop is teetering on the verge of success and no idea is too absurd for these brave brothers. In each episode, the dynamic duo push the limits of creativity by inventing the most cutting edge, ingenious and often outrageous machines. Whether it is high speed military tanks or supercharged subterranean rovers, the Howe brothers test the limits when it comes to creating insane inventions. This two-disc set has total run time of 258 minutes and includes bonus deleted scenes. It carries a SRP of $19.98. Street date: April 19, 2011

The ultimate survivor, Bear Grylls continues to tackle the most extreme survival challenges in Discovery Channel's hit cable series Man vs. Wild Season 5.No matter how inhospitable the habitat, Bear Grylls proves he can survive it all. This season takes viewers to five new locations, including Papua New Guinea, the Mojave Desert and the Canadian Rockies. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! This two-disc set includes nine episodes and bonus deleted scenes with a total run time of 387 minutes. It carries a SRP of $19.98. Street date: April 12, 2011

TLC's Sister Wives chronicles the life Kody shares with his wives Meri, Janelle and Christine, and the inner workings of their polygamist household. With a new wife on the horizon and a baby on the way, Kody is faced with the reality that the delicate balance he has found could be in jeopardy. The Browns prove that a family is still just a family as long as it's filled with love. This DVD includes seven episodes and bonus, must-see deleted scenes with a total run time of 189 minutes. It carries a SRP of $14.98. Street date: April 5, 2011

TLC's Sarah Palin's Alaska uncovers another side of the former governor as she shows viewers the country's "final frontier" through her eyes. Whether it's salmon fishing in Bristol Bay or hiking one of the country's most breathtaking glaciers, the Palin's prove that they're always up for an adventure, especially one they can encounter together. This two-disc set includes 8 episodes with a total run time of 387 minutes and carries a SRP of $19.98. Street date: April 5, 2011

ID Channel's Forensics: You Decide presents real-life cases in which the same set of forensic evidence can be interpreted to tell two very different stories. Each episode examines an unsolved case as two experts battle to argue what they think really happened. In the end, it's up to the jury to decide whether the accused is guilty or innocent - but this series invites viewers to make their own decision. Which interpretation of the evidence is the most convincing? You decide. This DVD includes 5 episodes with a total run time of 215 minutes and carries a SRP of $14.98. Street date: April 12, 2011

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

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 180 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

About GAIAM

Gaiam, Inc. (Nasdaq: GAIA) is a leading producer and marketer of lifestyle media and fitness accessories. With a wide distribution network that consists of 67,000 retail doors, over 12,500 store within stores, a digital distribution platform and more than 10 million direct customers, Gaiam is dedicated to providing solutions for the many facets of healthy and eco-conscious living. The company dominates the health and wellness category and releases non-theatrical programming focused on family entertainment and conscious media. In addition Gaiam has exclusive licensing agreement with Discovery Communications and other licensing partners. For more information about Gaiam, please visit www.gaiam.com or call 1.800.869.3603.

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