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
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Nat Geo Wild signs second series of “Animal Fight Night”
Arrow Media continues to grow its reach into popular animal and wildlife programming with a commission for more hours of its wildlife show Animal Fight Night premiering on August 18 at 9pm ET/PT on Nat Geo Wild in the U.S. and rolling out in September internationally. Two tigers fighting The Nat Geo Wild series was first launched in the U.S. in October 2013 as a three-parter, with international roll-out three months later. The re-commission announced on July 29 sees the … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild signs second series of “Animal Fight Night”
NGC receives a record of 18 Emmy Award nominations
Washington, D.C. / Los Angeles, California – National Geographic Channel (NGC) has received the most Emmy Award nominations in the network’s history with 18 nominations, including 12 with FOX for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. With 12 nominations, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey tied such buzz-worthy shows as HBO’s True Detective and Netflix’s Orange is the New Black in nominations. Additionally, NGC’s second foray into original … [Read more...] about NGC receives a record of 18 Emmy Award nominations
“Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” is the most-watched series ever on NGCI
Washington, DC – National Geographic Channel and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced on July 7 that Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, from executive producer/writer/director Ann Druyan and executive producer Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, Ted) and hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, has reached a massive audience of 135 million viewers worldwide, including the U.S., across its 13-episode run. Internationally, the series attracted 90 million viewers on … [Read more...] about “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” is the most-watched series ever on NGCI
Nat Geo WILD to debut “Cesar to the Rescue”
Nat Geo WILD has announced the international debut of ITV Studios America’s international Cesar to the Rescue – the international version of Cesar 911. Produced in association with Leepson Bounds Entertainment, the show will air in March in the U.S. before the international debut scheduled in April. Cesar Millan is a dog trainer who has the gift to tame and rehabilitate the most unruly of dogs. Each episode will follow Millan responding to calls of distress by … [Read more...] about Nat Geo WILD to debut “Cesar to the Rescue”
Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series
Nat Geo Wild has commissioned the 12-part series Leader of the Pack, hosted by world-renowned dog behaviour expert Cesar Millan. The programme also marks the first global production featuring the TV personality, with episodes filmed in the UK, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. In the new series produced by POWWOW Media Partners, Millan combats the global issue of canine abandonment, giving “unadoptable” dogs a second chance and coaching families from across Europe who are vying for the … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series