Passion Distribution has announced that its newly acquired title Prospectors (9x30’), which launched at MIPTV, has been licensed to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) as part of a large pan-regional deal covering 171 countries. The agreement covers Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. It premiered on The Weather Channel on March 26 and was produced by High Noon Entertainment. The series follows a group of miners who are searching for rare gems … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Passion Distribution’s “Prospectors” licensed to NGCI
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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 acquires “David Rocco’s Dolce India” from Breakthrough Entertainment
Toronto – Breakthrough Entertainment announced that it has presold celebrity chef David Rocco’s newest lifestyle/reality series, David Rocco’s Dolce India, to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). The series will premiere on NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure channel in Australia, Asia, Italy, Turkey, Israel, Malta, and Greece. After David Rocco’s Dolce Vita and David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway, the Rockhead Entertainment-produced series now takes its … [Read more...] about NGCI acquires “David Rocco’s Dolce India” from Breakthrough Entertainment
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
National Geographic Channels International partners with FINAS to distribute co-produced Malaysian documentaries globally
Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) announced the distribution of four 1 x 60-minute Malaysian documentaries at MIPCOM. The documentaries were coproduced by NGCI and National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) under the first and second rounds of the 'Malaysia to the World' initiative. The titles available in both SD and HD are Inside Becoming a King, SMART Tunnel, Fight Masters: Silat and Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh, which represent the work … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channels International partners with FINAS to distribute co-produced Malaysian documentaries globally
NGCI’s latest HD production in Malaysia, Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh
Malaysia - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) launched the latest HD production in Malaysia - Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture of Malaysia, the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS), ASTRO and Novista Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian filmmaking establishment. Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh tells a moving story about the first encounter of internationally-acclaimed artiste Datuk … [Read more...] about NGCI’s latest HD production in Malaysia, Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh