The Garden, part of ITV Studios, has announced that Nicola Brown has been appointed as Director of Programmes. Brown will join Chief Executive Magnus Temple, Chief Creative Officer John Hay and Managing Director Nicola Hill to help grow and deliver The Garden’s expanding slate, which includes Channel 4 hits 24 Hours in A&E and 24 Hours in Police Custody, new shows for the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Nat Geo and the recent commission of the US version of 24 Hours in Police Custody, a … [Read more...] about The Garden appoints new director of Programmes and Head of Specialist Factual
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francetv’s hot docs
Following MIPTV, francetv distribution has confirmed strong interest for its international documentary catalogue. Numerous deals were closed for emblematic programmes with particular focus by international broadcasters on historical documentaries. Apocalypse: the Battle of Verdun (2x45’ and 1x90’, produced by CC&C) was just sold to Nat Geo (worldwide except France, Germany and US), NRK (Norway), RTVE (Spain), Viewcom/VRT (Belgiun), SVT (Sweden), Discovery (US) and Ceska TV (Tchech … [Read more...] about francetv’s hot docs
National Geographic teams up with Emirates
Hong Kong –– National Geographic Channel (NGC), part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, has launched a comprehensive travel feature, designed for Emirates as part of an integrated marketing campaign titled Be There. The travel feature is a series of vignettes about seven Emirates ‘Globalistas’ and is at the centre of the Be There campaign, with additional complementing on-air marketing and social media elements. Emirates Globalistas are staff … [Read more...] about National Geographic teams up with Emirates
‘Fox Formats Lab’ in Singapore
Singapore – Documentary producers in Singapore are set for an opportunity of a lifetime with FOX Formats Lab, the latest initiative between FOX International Channels (FIC) and the Media Development Authority (MDA). A unique initiative devised by FIC in a first-of-its-kind partnership with MDA, FOX Formats Lab was conceived to support the development of local content production talent and ramp up creation of international TV content by local production companies. The initial phase of the … [Read more...] about ‘Fox Formats Lab’ in Singapore
“Chasing Ice” wins Emmy Award
The film made its TV debut on the National Geographic Channel on 19 April 2013. Since that day, Chasing Ice has screened in more than 172 countries and on all 7 continents. Chasing Ice Team The team said, “We are very grateful to receive this honour as we continue to bring awareness through Chasing Ice to this important issue. We appreciate the work and trust of everyone involved, who care deeply about the future.” New Chasing Ice Educational … [Read more...] about “Chasing Ice” wins Emmy Award
NGCI commissions “Beyond Magic with DMC”
Singapore – National Geographic Channels International’s (NGCI) announced the commission of the new seven-part series Beyond Magic with DMC, a co-production between Argonon’s Windfall Films and So Shoot Me TV. The mind-bending series follows magician Drummond Money-Coutts (DMC) as he explores the history and science of illusion and overcomes unbeatable odds to illustrate captivating tricks on the streets of London, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris and Singapore – and … [Read more...] about NGCI commissions “Beyond Magic with DMC”