Washington – National Geographic Channel (NGC) has announced the premiere of the first in-depth cable documentary detailing Hurricane Sandy and its mammoth and merciless wake, which caused more than 110 fatalities in the United States, and paralysed life for millions of people in more than a half-dozen states. Superstorm 2012, a one-hour special, premieres on November 15 in the US and encores on Sunday, November 18. It airs globally this month in 172 countries under the title Superstorm … [Read more...] about NGC to air doco on Hurricane Sandy
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Survey shows viewers highly value FOX, National Geographic Channel brands
FOX International Channels (FIC)’s FOX and National Geographic Channel (NGC) are the two biggest channels in its portfolio receiving a high level of brand satisfaction and viewer loyalty, according to a recent survey by Millward Brown Optimor, the creator of the widely-cited BrandZ study of Brand Strength and Value. The large-scale consumer study was conducted in 12 markets with 14,000 respondents, both current and potential Pay-TV subscribers, in Europe, Asia and Latin America, earlier … [Read more...] about Survey shows viewers highly value FOX, National Geographic Channel brands
NHNZ receives 2012 Outstanding Contribution award
New Zealand – Natural History New Zealand Ltd (NHNZ), a major global producer of factual television creating original content for National Geographic Channels, Discovery Channels, Smithsonian Channel, A&E Television Networks, 3net and NHK, has been awarded the 2012 Outstanding Contribution to the NZ Documentary Industry Award by The Documentary New Zealand Trust. The award – the biggest accolade presented during the Documentary Edge Forum Gala event – is recognition of … [Read more...] about NHNZ receives 2012 Outstanding Contribution award
Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Melbourne – Boutique distribution company Looking Glass International has secured several deals with broadcasters in Australasia, U.S. and South America. Seven Network’s free-to-air channel 7mate has bought the award-winning documentary series Ice Pilots (13 x 60’), which is produced by Omni Films Production Ltd. The series follows the adventures of pilots and would-be pilots at Buffalo Airways. In addition, Thailand-based Truevision has acquired the HD series Trend Makers (4 x … [Read more...] about Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
NGC and Panasonic co-sponsor heritage sites documentaries
Singapore - National Geographic Channel (NGC) has signed a sponsorship deal with Panasonic to bring a special programming block focused on UNESCO World Heritage sites to NGC viewers across five continents – Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Australia. Under the terms of this 12-month agreement, NGC and Panasonic will showcase outstanding documentaries about UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Taj Mahal, Machu Pichu, Yellowstone National Park and Stonehenge. Beginning 5 … [Read more...] about NGC and Panasonic co-sponsor heritage sites documentaries
National Geographic Channel launches Great Migrations Hong Kong Exhibit
Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel (NGC) launched an exhibition to support the November premiere of its seven-part Great Migrations documentary series. The interactive Great Migrations exhibition took place at Harbour City last week, seeking to entertain and educate visitors about the impact of climate change and human activity, such as deforestation, water damming and pollution, on the migratory patterns of animals across all continents through state of the art audio visual zones and … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel launches Great Migrations Hong Kong Exhibit