MAY 2015 AT-A-GLANCE HIGHLIGHTS Contact: Jared Albert: (212) 548-5390 [email protected] The program schedule is subject to change; please contact us with questions. The marking “(wt)” designates a working title and may be subject to change. All programs are rated TV-PG unless otherwise noted. All times are (ET/PT) For programs with artwork available, images can be downloaded at http://www.press.discovery.com/us/apl Programs with general series artwork are denoted by ** Programs with episode/special specific artwork are denoted by * ***Please visit http://press.discovery.com/us/apl/highlights for updates regarding missing episode descriptions or airdate changes.*** STUNTS MONSTER WEEK Sunday, May 17 – Monday, May 25 Consider this an official warning: MONSTER WEEK returns to Animal Planet, and it’s jam packed with some of the most terrifying beasts to ever have inhabited Earth. That’s why this year’s MONSTER WEEK needs nine nights to investigate these horrifying creatures whose teeth and jaws can instill fear into viewers right through their very own living rooms. Beginning Sunday, May 17, through Monday, May 25, viewers can catch bone-chilling programming, including DEADLY AFTER DARK, which follows polar bears that have taken over a North American town; SERIAL KILLER TIGER AT LARGE, which stalks a blood-thirsty tiger that’s hunting people in India; and KILLER HORNETS FROM HELL, which warns of a global insect invasion. The week wraps with the most terrifying RIVER MONSTERS ever, which unveils monsters from the prehistoric past. Be safe, and don’t watch alone. RIVER MONSTERS: Africa’s Deadliest World Premiere Sunday, May 17, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG MONSTER WEEK launches with RIVER MONSTERS as freshwater detective and biologist Jeremy Wade travels to Botswana in pursuit of a pack-hunting carnivore blamed for mauling the victims of a capsized boat. Jeremy’s search for these piranha-like predators leads him 40 feet beneath the surface, where he offers himself up as bait in the crocodile-infested waters of the Okavango Delta. SERIAL KILLER TIGER AT LARGE World Premiere Monday, May 18, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PGV The tiger is one of the world’s favorite animals, but in India it’s considered a public menace. SERIAL KILLER TIGER AT LARGE attempts to track down the man-eating tiger that has an insatiable hunger for human flesh, has claimed 10 victims to date and is still out there lurking. DEADLY AFTER DARK: POLAR BEAR INVASION World Premiere Tuesday, May 19, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-14LV The showdown between man and super predator continues with DEADLY AFTER DARK. The special follows the brave residents of Churchill, Canada as they try to endure the town’s annual migration of polar bears. It’s survival of the fittest as more than 1,000 bears invade this subarctic outpost as they trek north for winter and look for food wherever they can. KILLER HORNETS FROM HELL World Premiere Wednesday, May 20, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Find out what the buzz is all about when KILLER HORNETS FROM HELL premieres Wednesday. This reallife monster special follows a relentless group of hunters on a seemingly impossible mission to fight off the swarm of giant hornets quickly migrating across the globe. With flesh-melting venom and a piercing stinger, just one of these death machines can kill a full-grown man. MONSTER ISLAND World Premiere Thursday, May 21, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG On Thursday, viewers are cast away for two hours to the horrifying MONSTER ISLAND, which is overrun by boars that are infected by the highly contagious Brucellosis microbe. MONSTER ISLAND is home to the most forbidding and hostile landscapes known to man, and here, a group of men must find the boars while the men endure eerie distractions that make them feel as though the island is hunting them. I WAS BITTEN: THE WALKER COUNTY INCIDENT World Premiere Friday, May 22, from 7-9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG In I WAS BITTEN: THE WALKER COUNTY INCIDENT (working title), from 7-9 PM ET/PT, the townsfolk try to uncover unexplained daily phenomena plaguing their small southern town of Jasper, Alabama. Daniel, a man who has been diagnosed as “Patient Zero,” claims to have been attacked in the woods by something unspeakable. When other victims come forward with their own troubling encounters and explanations, he leads an investigation dead set on getting to the bottom of it all. MAULED World Premiere Thursday, May 23, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-14 Viewers may never want to leave their houses again after they see the incredible stories of people who have survived unthinkable animal attacks featured in the terrifying special MAULED, which premieres at 8 PM ET/PT. MONSTER CROC INVASION World Premiere Saturday, May 23, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG MONSTER CROC INVASION follows at 9 PM ET/PT and features renowned reptilian expert and Gator Boy Paul Bedard, who investigates the sharply increasing numbers of human attacks and deaths by crocodiles in Costa Rica. THE CANNIBAL IN THE JUNGLE World Premiere Sunday, May 24, from 9-11 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG The two-hour scripted feature THE CANNIBAL IN THE JUNGLE follows the story of an American scientist who was convicted of killing and cannibalizing two colleagues in the jungles of Flores, Indonesia in 1977. Branded “The American Cannibal” by the press during his trial, Dr. Timothy Darrow defended himself by claiming a mythic human-ape creature was responsible for the murders. Animal Planet’s dramatic story is an imaginative leap inspired by real science. In 2004, a study in the journal Nature announced the discovery of bones of an entirely new, remarkable species of humans. Fully grown adults stood only three feet tall, yet they were able to thrive in the chaotic and dangerous world that surrounded them. The new species was nicknamed “Hobbits,” after J.R.R. Tolkien’s diminutive heroes. These real hobbits are purported to have lived less than 20,000 years ago, which would make them the last other species of human to live alongside ourselves. But did these hobbits fully go extinct? Later, 60 Minutes sent a film crew to investigate the Nature article. While on site in Flores, the crew unearthed the local legend that the creatures may have never died out at all. Animal Planet’s scripted film THE CANNIBAL IN THE JUNGLE follows an expedition team deep into the heart of Flores Island to investigate Darrow’s claims and find out once and for all if these legendary creatures still exist. RIVER MONSTERS: JURASSIC-SIZED PREHISTORIC TERROR World Premiere Monday, May 25, from 8-10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG MONSTER WEEK concludes with the epic two-hour extended Director’s Cut RIVER MONSTERS: JURASSIC-SIZED PREHISTORIC TERROR as freshwater detective Jeremy Wade embarks on a mission to uncover horrifying killers from the depths of time. Featuring never-before-seen footage, monstersized catches and one of the most horrifying creatures Jeremy ever has laid hands on, this special episode of Animal Planet’s most-watched series explores fearsome, prehistoric beasts that are brought back to life by combining Jeremy’s unique understanding of modern-day monsters with state-of-the-art CGI. Super-sized piranhas, fanged swamp sharks and the nightmarish ‘buzz-saw killer’ are but a few of the real-life predators from long-lost worlds that Jeremy encounters on his quest to unveil the most terrifying RIVER MONSTERS that ever have lived. SPECIALS AMERICA’S NEXT CAT STAR World Premiere Saturday, May 2, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Cats own the web, and Animal Planet is looking to find the purrrfect kitty to be crowned the winner of the ‘furocious’ competition AMERICA’S NEXT CAT STAR. Animal Planet’s team of cat enthusiasts and professionals culls through thousands of user-generated photos and viral videos to find the cutest, most inspiring kitties that are shutting down the online search engines. A panel of judges decides which cat has that special something to claw its way to the top and become AMERICA’S NEXT CAT STAR. RETURNING SERIES TANKED Series Airs Fridays, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG The Las Vegas-based Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM) is one of the country's most successful builders of aquariums, and co-owners Wayde King and Brett Raymer are two of Sin City's most imaginative businessmen. They’re tasked with building some of the most enormous and awe-inspiring tanks and aquariums for top celebrities, luxury hotels and casinos, Fortune 500 businesses, and private homes and millionaire homeowners across the country. These all are filled with the most exotic, unusual, colorful and dangerous fish in the world. ATM takes on more than 200 projects every year with tanks ranging from 50 to 50,000 gallons in size. TANKED: Howie Mandel is the Brains Behind ATM World Premiere Friday, May 29, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Howie Mandel wants to liven up his production office with something out of the ordinary. The comedian and television host has difficulty making decisions about his tank, so Brett and Wayde must design his dream aquarium without any guidance. The office and the parking lot are in upheaval, and Howie is questioning his decision to get a tank in the first place! Are Wayde and Brett able to complete the installation and make Howie’s dreams come true? FINDING BIGFOOT Series Airs Sundays, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Animal Planet's hit series FINDING BIGFOOT returns with all-new episodes as Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO) president Matt Moneymaker, researchers James "Bobo" Fay and Cliff Barackman and skeptic scientist Ranae Holland discover new, compelling evidence that may prove the existence of this elusive creature. FINDING BIGFOOT: Bossa Nova Bigfoot World Premiere Sunday, May 31, from 9-11 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG The team travels to the great Amazon River Basin in search of the mythical Mapinguari – a creature described as having only one eye and a gaping mouth on its stomach. The team especially is skeptical because it has never heard of such traits, but the team keeps pursuing because it could be yet another undiscovered primate living in one of the largest, untouched jungles in the world. The team embarks upon the Rio Negro, traverses farther into the jungle and hears stories about this mysterious beast along the way from locals. Can they prove this monster is more than myth? ONGOING SERIES RIVER MONSTERS Series Airs Sundays, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Animal Planet’s best-performing series returns with the most daring expeditions to date. Jeremy Wade, freshwater detective, biologist and extreme angler, is breaking the surface and diving into the lairs of aquatic beasts with six brandnew episodes of the seventh season of RIVER MONSTERS. The upcoming season is full of unexplored realms for Jeremy – both emotional and physical, taking him around the world in search of the greatest river monsters to exotic locales including Botswana, Fiji, Cambodia, Alaska and Canada. Just when viewers think Jeremy has caught almost every river monster alive, he is fishing in the past for the epic special RIVER MONSTERS: PREHISTORIC TERROR during Animal Planet’s fourth annual MONSTER WEEK. With Jeremy’s keen understanding of modern-day monsters, top scientific discoveries and state-of-the-art CGI, the apex killers of the prehistoric era, such as the 25-foot, buzz sawtoothed Helicoprion and the bone-crushing Dunkleosteus, come to life for the first time ever! RIVER MONSTERS: Jeremy’s Favorite Moments World Premiere Sunday, May 3, at 7 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Please visit http://press.discovery.com/us/apl/highlights for updates. RIVER MONSTERS: Jeremy’s Favorite Moments World Premiere Sunday, May 3, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Please visit http://press.discovery.com/us/apl/highlights for updates. RIVER MONSTERS: Amazon Apocalypse World Premiere Sunday, May 3, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG It was hailed as the safest boat on the Amazon River, but when the Sobral Santos sank in the middle of a pitchblack night, it’s said many of the fated passengers were eaten alive. The death toll reached the hundreds — more than all of Jeremy Wade’s previous RIVER MONSTERS investigations combined. So which creature from these mysterious depths is responsible? A river this vast hides many dangerous secrets, and Jeremy must travel hundreds of miles to retrace the doomed boat’s last voyage. On the way, he faces old and new adversaries as he goes to extreme lengths to uncover the truth behind the Amazon Apocalypse. RIVER MONSTERS: South Pacific Terrors World Premiere Sunday, May 10, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Mysterious reports lead Jeremy Wade across the world to tropical Fiji, the last place he’d expect to find a river monster. Fishermen are under attack from an unknown freshwater invader, leaving their bodies bruised and battered. Stories of attacks are capturing international headlines, so Jeremy is determined to unveil what is causing trouble in paradise. After hearing tales of similar attacks from locals, Jeremy discovers that he possibly has already encountered this culprit and ventures 2,500 feet above sea level to a dam that’s said to house the biggest eels in the area. But after weeks of fishing, he comes up empty handed, and his determination reaches new heights. Jeremy retraces his steps and turns his search to a river monster that never has landed on his radar before – the giant trevally fish. He’s hoping to find these RIVER MONSTERS at a beautiful coral reef but has a long hunt ahead. When Jeremy finally hooks what feels like a truly giant beast, does he have enough energy to bring in the catch after four exhausting hours on a rod and reel? RIVER MONSTERS: Africa’s Deadliest World Premiere Sunday, May 17, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Once again, Jeremy Wade tackles one of the largest fresh water systems on earth – the Okavango Delta in Botswana. And of all the RIVER MONSTERS he has encountered throughout his travels, this suspected maneater still gets under his skin. This time, Jeremy is determined to confront these aggressive predators face to face in their own environment. An African river poses many deadly threats and few humans would dare break the surface, much less dive into its dark depths. But Jeremy willingly makes himself human bait, diving 40-feet underwater, in hopes of finding a pack of hungry tigerfish – to prove that these giants hunt in groups like piranha. Meanwhile, convicted man-eaters, African crocodiles swim nearby. RIVER MONSTERS: JURASSIC-SIZED PREHISTORIC TERROR World Premiere Monday, May 25, from 8-10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Freshwater detective Jeremy Wade embarks on a mission to uncover horrifying killers from the depths of time in the two-hour extended director’s cut RIVER MONSTERS: JURASSIC-SIZED PREHISTORIC TERROR. Featuring never-before-seen footage, monster-sized catches and one of the most horrifying creatures Jeremy ever has laid hands on, this special episode of Animal Planet’s most-watched series explores fearsome, prehistoric beasts that are brought back to life by combining Jeremy’s unique understanding of modern-day monsters with state-of-the-art CGI. Super-sized piranhas, fanged swamp sharks and the nightmarish “buzz-saw killer” are but a few of the real-life predators from long-lost worlds that Jeremy encounters on his quest to unveil the most terrifying RIVER MONSTERS that have ever lived. FLIPPING SHIPS Series Airs Fridays, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Edwin McCain’s passion for music took him straight to the Top 10, but now, he’s hoping for a hit with another passion: saving beaten-down boats, which have been left for dead. In FLIPPING SHIPS, McCain and a quirky band of gear heads from his Boats Have Souls restoration business team up to perform acts of nautical salvation. The team has a passion for fixing literal sinking ships and giving them a second chance on the water. But, the job isn’t always as easy as it sounds, especially with some of the outrageous ideas they have and quick turnarounds to get jobs complete. Can they restore these boats to former glory, or are they destined to go down with the ships? FLIPPING SHIPS: Sailgating World Premiere Friday, May 1, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG In hopes of turning it into the ultimate weekend-party barge for a former Clemson Tigers football player and broadcaster, Edwin McCain and the Boats Have Souls crew tackle a broken-down pontoon. The boat is complete with an outdoor kitchen, comfy couches, multiple big screens and a replica of Clemson’s Death Valley Stadium scoreboard. Edwin hopes his game plan will have Tiger fans roaring to ditch the tailgating for some ‘sailgating.’ FLIPPING SHIPS: Happy Camper World Premiere Friday, May 8, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Edwin McCain and the Boats Have Souls team embark on one of their most challenging builds – transforming a rare truck camper into a floating family retreat. The client is a vintage vehicle collector, so Edwin and his team feel the pressure to impress. Can the crew make boating history, or are the laws of physics going to put a damper on their happy camper? FLIPPING SHIPS: Yukon Gold World Premiere Friday, May 15, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Faced with the challenge of building a custom houseboat for a large family on a small budget, Edwin and the Boats Have Souls crew strike gold with a Yukon Delta. According to Edwin, the rare ‘70's boat is best described as “what happens when a boat and an RV have a baby.” The team attempts to save the battered boat’s soul by stripping it down and restoring it from the ground up – adding a kitchen, clear roof, sun pad, projection screen and water slide. Does Edwin’s plan to deck out this boat bust the budget? Can his crew breathe new life into this old houseboat? FLIPPING SHIPS: Rat, Rod & Reel World Premiere Friday, May 29, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Vintage-looking rat rods are the hottest trend in classic automobile and motorcycle restoration. While there are plenty of these custom cruisers on two and four wheels, rat rod boats are virtually nonexistent. Two friends who own a rat rod shop enlist Edwin’s team to restore a boat with a fast and loud lake cruiser that proves rat rods can go off road and into water. THE POOL MASTER Series Airs Fridays, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG THE POOL MASTER extraordinaire Anthony Archer-Wills is distinguished for being the best in the world at what he does - designing and delivering the ultimate swimming oasis. A master designer and sculptor, Anthony, along with site manager Dave Duensing and excavator Ed Kading, creates pools to look as though they were formed by nature's hand more than 1,000 years ago. In each episode of THE POOL MASTER, Anthony connects to the natural surroundings of his build site while he uses local rocks, plants and shrubs to ultimately create the designs of his client’s dreams. Although they might hit some rough patches along the way, Anthony and his team always find a solution to dig themselves out and turn boring backyards into natural wonderments. THE POOL MASTER: English Garden Pool World Premiere Friday, May 1, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Small-town Texas parents enlist Anthony to transform their ordinary backyard into a tranquil oasis complete with a pool that brings their young daughter and two older sons together. Anthony must balance his clients’ conflicting needs, and with help from Ed and Dave, he creates a pool that boasts an octagonal fountain and a relaxing garden space with proper English touches. Although the team runs into some challenges, Anthony guarantees a familyfriendly masterpiece. THE POOL MASTER: Texas-Sized Pool World Premiere Friday, May 8, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG A couple who loves the outdoors calls on Anthony to create a Texas-sized swimming pool area, where the baby and young grandchildren can safely explore and enjoy nature. Anthony must seamlessly blend the man-made structure into the couple’s sprawling, natural, 300-acre landscape. Without using harmful chemicals, Anthony and the gang also must battle the local bugs and filter the giant pool. Can this family beat the blazing Texas heat, or are things too big in Texas for even Anthony to handle? THE POOL MASTER: More Ultimate Pools World Premiere Friday, May 15, at 9 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Pool designer extraordinaire Anthony Archer-Wills visits the world’s most breathtaking pools and brings viewers along for the adventure. Viewers feast their eyes on the most jaw-dropping pools, including a $2 million private oasis in the Las Vegas desert, the world’s largest wave pool and a Moroccan palatial pool in the heart of Houston. MY CAT FROM HELL Series Airs Saturdays, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG This season on MY CAT FROM HELL, Jackson Galaxy is in New York City to help cat families in need while he meets a few famous but ferocious felines along the way. Jackson helps model Adrianne Curry with her menacing cat; Billy Shears; the infamous kitty Jimmy Slap; and a former Real Housewife of Orange County cast member. In New York, Jackson also deals with some of the worst cat aggression he ever has seen and is faced with some of the most grueling animal behavior in history. Whether he is dealing with human misunderstandings or cat chaos, Jackson is on a personal mission to help change people’s lives one cat at a time. MY CAT FROM HELL: Fat Elvis World Premiere Saturday, May 2, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Jeff, a photographer who lives and works out of his home, is at risk of losing his business and his assistant Jesse because of his blood-thirsty cat Buster. Buster attacks anyone who enters the house, and Jesse is terrified to come to work. Jesse threatens to quit the business, and Jeff’s clients refuse to come back to the house until Buster changes his violent ways. Jeff’s life is spiraling out of control, and he needs Jackson’s help to get his studio and life looking picture purrfect again. In another story, Ted, Rachel and their son Ben have a 21-pound problem – their cat Elvis is a certifiable food addict and constantly begs for treats. Ted is a truck driver and is kept up all night by Elvis’ incessant crying. The ‘King’ either has to lose weight and his menacing attitude or find a new home. MY CAT FROM HELL: Psychic Disconnect World Premiere Saturday, May 9, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Maryam is a successful pet psychic, but there’s one animal not cooperating with her gift – her vicious cat Lily, who attacks her daily. The only person who has somewhat of a bond with Lily is Maryam’s husband, Bruce. Lily also takes out her wrath on Maryam and Bruce’s three-legged cat, Louie, and their blind dog, Daisy. Bruce thinks Lily would be happier at Maryam’s mom’s farm, but giving this kitty up is not an option for Maryam. In another story, Kym moves back home with her family and brings her cat Khloe. Shortly after, she discovers an entire feral family living behind her parent’s house. As the number of kittens begins to grow, so does Khloe’s erratic behavior. She begins climbing the walls and running around the house, and she becomes completely spooked by the cats infiltrating her territory. Kym’s parents want the cats off their property and for Khloe to stop destroying their house, or she, too, has to go. Torn among Khloe, her parents and an out-of-control feral colony, Kym needs Jackson’s help more than ever. MY CAT FROM HELL: Pissed Off! World Premiere Saturday, May 16, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Debbie is torn between her boyfriend and their peeing cat Blinkie. After going away on a trip, Debbie returns to find her house covered in pee and her boyfriend, Brian, denying the problem. Debbie is frustrated that Brian is not as upset with Blinkie as she is. If Jackson can’t find out why Blinkie is peeing, Debbie may lose her sanity, her cat and even her relationship. In another story, Krisi and Jason have been dating for four years, and the only thing standing in the way of marriage is Krisi’s crazy cat Frankie. Frankie thinks he should be the only man in Krisi’s life and scratches Jason whenever he comes near. To top it off, Frankie won’t even let them sleep together! He spends all night meowing, making Krisi sleep in her car. Jason thinks he should be the most important person in Krisi’s life and dreams of their future without Frankie in it. If Jackson can’t help, Krisi may have to choose between marriage and her cat. MY CAT FROM HELL: Love Bites World Premiere Saturday, May 30, at 8 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG Ambreen has been living in fear for the past 13 years, and it’s all thanks to her cat Calvin. Calvin bites her anytime, anywhere and without any warning. Ambreen’s friends and former roommates also are terrified of her cat and refuse to come around. Ambreen insists that Calvin is like her child, and she fears the worst may happen if she turns him away. Jackson needs to help Ambreen get her life back and save her and Calvin from a life of misery. In another story, Josh has two women in his life: his girlfriend, Sydney, and his cat, Nico. Sydney recently decided to move in with Josh, and Nico immediately made her feel unwelcomed by swatting, hissing and biting Sydney at every turn. Sydney is so terrified of Nico that she’s resorted to stomping her feet and slamming the microwave door to keep Nico at bay. Sydney is tired of living in fear, but Josh has made it clear that Nico is here to stay. If Jackson can’t help Sydney, her relationship may get torn apart. ICE COLD GOLD: SEASON 3 Series Airs Sundays, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG The spirited miners of Sixty Degree Resources return to Greenland with no choice but to adapt or die. As ICE COLD GOLD’s third chapter in Greenland begins, the members of Sixty Degree Resources are greeted with devastating news: the government has set new restrictions and confiscates the team’s $13 million ruby deposit. This major setback sends the miners into complete disarray as they struggle to adapt to a new strategy before their time in Greenland runs out. To fight the staggering odds, Sixty Degree Resources enlist two new members: Doug Stoup, a renowned Arctic expedition leader, and Nuunu, a guard dog to protect the camp from ravenous wildlife. This season, the miners explore dangerous locations they never thought conquerable including slick ice sheets, volatile ice caves, death-defying mountainsides and dizzying glacier peaks. Staking claim after claim and searching for gold and diamonds, the miners bring themselves to the brink. ICE COLD GOLD: Fight For Gold World Premiere Sunday, May 3, at 10 PM (ET/PT) TV-PG After weeks of tension among the members of Sixty-Degree Resources, Josh and Jesse Feldman finally confront their team leader, Eric. Pursuing their own targets for the remainder of the season, the brothers reveal their plan to detach from the team. Despite Eric’s frustration with the Feldman brothers, he brings the team together for one final gold hunt in Eqi. As conflict arises, the mission is put on hold when the team’s guard dog, Nuunu, gives birth to puppies. As the team leaves Eqi, the Feldman brothers reach their breaking point with Eric, and a fight ensues.
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