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Cablevision's iO TV(SM) Goes 'Green' With Addition of Planet Green From Discovery

Posted on: Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 15:00 CDT

BETHPAGE, N.Y., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. today announced that at 6 PM ET, Discovery Home will become Planet Green, the first 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network. In addition to the 24-hour network located on channel 172 across Cablevision's service area, Planet Green will also feature accompanying free video on demand programming available to all customers subscribing to the iO TV digital cable package. Dedicated to exploring what it means to be green, Planet Green features an authoritative and diverse group of celebrities and personalities who share their passion for the planet through a host of entertaining series and specials such as Emeril Green, Alter Eco, G Word, Wa$ted, Renovation Nation and more.

"Cablevision continues to enhance our award-winning digital cable service through the addition of compelling programming from top cable networks and unique local content our competitors don't offer," said John Trierweiler, Cablevision's senior vice president of product management. "Planet Green is a welcome addition to iO TV, offering viewers an entertaining and informative look at the environment and the green living movement."

"The aim of Planet Green is to entertain and inspire viewers no matter where they are on green spectrum," said Eileen O'Neill, president and general manager, Planet Green. "Partnering with Cablevision is a great way to reach people who want to enjoy life and still be kind to the planet."

In addition to the digital cable channel, Planet Green On Demand is accessible at no additional charge to digital cable customers with a set-top box through the Free On Demand menu on the iO TV user interface. Free On Demand content will include a robust selection of programs from the network along with video shorts introducing Planet Green's mission, on-air talent and shows. All of Cablevision's On Demand titles are presented in crystal clear quality with DVD-like functionality including the ability to pause, fast- forward and rewind programs through the remote control.

With nearly 2.7 million iO TV customers, more than 85 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO TV digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO TV offers customers access to up to 360 channels, including 53 premium movie channels, 48 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 3,500 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 45 high-definition programming services and uniquely valuable interactive television applications including News 12 Interactive.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO TV(SM) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

About Planet Green

Planet Green is Discovery Communications' global, cross-company initiative with a commitment to document, preserve and celebrate the planet, including the first-ever 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network. Planet Green is the multiplatform media destination with a mission. It's the center for the new green conversation, speaking to people who want to understand green living and to those who truly want to make a difference in meeting the critical challenge of protecting our environment. Planet Green's unique content, tools and information will enlighten, empower and most importantly, entertain. Planet Green's platforms include leading eco-lifestyle website TreeHugger.com and the recently launched solutions-oriented PlanetGreen.com.

Cablevision Systems Corp.

CONTACT: Patrick MacElroy of Cablevision Systems Corp., +1-516-803-1249,pmacelro@cablevision.com

Web site: http://www.cablevision.com/http://www.treehugger.com/http://www.planetgreen.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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