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Silver Spring, Md. – Discovery Communications announced today the release of its latest mobile offering, the TLC App for iPad, now available in the iTunes App Store. TLC opens doors into the worlds of real-life, extraordinary people, allowing viewers to explore the lives of these unique characters, and the new iPad app provides complementary content for millions of fans of TLC’s programming.

The TLC App is the official iPad experience for viewers of the network’s popular series including Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Cake Boss, Say Yes to the Dress, Long Island Medium and more, offering access to videos, show information, social sharing and other features for easy, on-the-go access. Additionally, fans can look forward to show-driven immersive experience with behind-the-scenes content and extras audio synched to episodes coming to the app in the coming months.

Additional features of the TLC App for iPad include: 

• Show Highlights: Learn more about TLC's shows, when to watch and view the latest videos.
• Videos: Enjoy daily video clips from top TLC shows and more.
• Easy Sharing: Alert friends via email, Facebook and Twitter of videos and upcoming episodes.
• Schedule Information: Browse TLC's full TV schedule and set tune-in reminders. 
• My TLC: Favorite shows and clips to watch later or share with friends.

The TLC App for iPad is available for free from the App Store or at itunes.com/appstore.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 149 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

About TLC

TLC is a global brand that celebrates extraordinary people and relatable life moments through innovative nonfiction programming. A top-10 cable network in key female demos, TLC has built successful franchises around the Cake Boss and Say Yes to the Dress brands. In 2011, TLC had 28 series averaging 1.0 million P2+ viewers or more including Sister Wives, My Strange Addiction, Extreme Couponing, Toddlers & Tiaras, 19 Kids & Counting, What Not to Wear and Long Island Medium. TLC is available in more than 99 million homes in the U.S. and more than 227 million households in nearly 150 markets internationally.

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