National Geographic Channel (NGC) is set to premiere its National Geographic Channel Special Bones of the Buddha on May 11. The programme follows renowned historian Charles Allen on his mission to determine the truth behind 1898’s alleged find of Buddha’s remains. When British colonial estate manager William Peppe, sets workers digging at a mysterious hill on his Birdpore, India, property in 1898, he has no idea what they would find. Over six meters down, they are shocked to find … [Read more...] about Nat Geo to premiere “Bones of the Buddha”
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NGCI announces three new co-productions
Singapore – National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced three new co-productions aimed at unravelling prevailing mysteries of the past. Partnering with Sky Vision, NGCI is co-producing the three-part special Jesus: Rise to Power, set to air in the U.S. and internationally in late-March 2013. NGCI has also announced the co-production of Bones of The Buddha (1 x 60’) from Icon Films, and Ultimate Tutankhamun (1 x 120’) from Blink Films – both of which … [Read more...] about NGCI announces three new co-productions
NGCI creates international programming and content hub in London
National Geographic Channels International’s (NGCI) Chief Executive Officer Hernan Lopez has announced the creation of a programme commissions and content hub in the UK. Following the appointment in March of Hamish Mykura as Executive Vice President & Head of International Content, NGCI will be recruiting a commissioning team reporting to Mykura based in the London office. The London office will now be the main hub for the commissioning of series and single shows, which are for … [Read more...] about NGCI creates international programming and content hub in London
