Hong Kong – As National Geographic heads into this year’s Emmys with ten nominations for the first season of Genius, Emmy- and Golden Globe nominated actor Antonio Banderas (“Evita,” “The Mask of Zorro,” “El Mariachi”) has been cast as Pablo Picasso in season two, which will chronicle the life and work of the Spanish painter, one of the 20th century’s most influential and celebrated artists. The new season, from Fox 21 Television Studios, will again be executive produced by Brian Grazer and Ron … [Read more...] about Emmy- and Golden Globe nominates actor Antonio Banderas
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National Geographic presents Diana’s narration
Hong Kong– In 1991, inside London's Kensington Palace, Diana, Princess of Wales, participated in a series of secret interviews, recorded with her permission by a close friend on behalf of journalist Andrew Morton. Morton was writing a book about Diana's life to reveal what life was really like for the most photographed woman in world. The public was unaware that Diana, Princess of Wales’, marriage to HRH Prince of Wales was at crisis point. National Geographic Documentary Films reveals … [Read more...] about National Geographic presents Diana’s narration
Gordon Ramsay Keynote at MIPCOM
Paris – Award-winning chef and TV host Gordon Ramsay and National Geographic’s Global Networks CEO Courteney Monroe are the first two keynote speakers announced for MIPCOM 2017. The global entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France from 16-19 October 2017. Gordon Ramsay , the world’s most famous chef and television personality celebrates 25 years in the industry this MIPCOM. 2017 sees Studio Ramsay, represented by all3media international, producing the new “F Word” and … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay Keynote at MIPCOM
$1 million for factual content
Australia - The projects include a futuristic look at the preservation of our planet, how young Australians are coping with housing affordability, cartoonist Michael Leunig reflecting on a full life, and insights into native title and human rights. 2040, an unconventional feature documentary set in the future from the team behind the third highest grossing Australian documentary ever, That Sugar Film. Director/writer Damon Gameau will read a letter to his hypothetical daughter on her 21st … [Read more...] about $1 million for factual content
Mars and Planet Earth II on course for MIPCOM
Paris – Rounding up the extensive MIPCOM Screening programme will be two exclusive first-episode showings of brand-new factual series, National Geographic’s “MARS” presented by FOX Networks Group Content Distribution and “Planet Earth II from BBC Worldwide. Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and RadicalMedia, “MARS” is an epic, gripping global event series, destined to spark imaginations worldwide as it tells the story of mankind’s thrilling quest to colonise … [Read more...] about Mars and Planet Earth II on course for MIPCOM
21st Century Fox Taking Majority Control of National Geographic Brand
Washington - 21st Century Fox and The National Geographic Society have been partners for 18 years and are expanding on this collaboration. A new JV will combine National Geographic Channels with the brand's other digital, media and publishing, travel and licensing assets. The new entity will be owned 73 percent by 21st Century Fox and 27 percent by The National Geographic Society, with a shared governance structure and equal representation on the board of directors. Consideration for the … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox Taking Majority Control of National Geographic Brand
