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
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NGCI commissions “Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall”
Washington, DC – National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) announced on June 5 the commission of the one-hour special Hasselhoff vs. the Berlin Wall from Darlow Smithson Productions. The special, which commemorates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, will premiere in the U.S. and internationally on National Geographic Channel later this year in 171 countries and 45 languages. David Hasselhoff has a unique link to the Berlin Wall – a massive pop … [Read more...] about NGCI commissions “Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall”
NGCI to debut “Comet of the Century”
National Geographic Channels International has announced the co-production of Comet of the Century from Darlow Smithson Productions. The series will premiere in November in 170 countries. Premiering across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia this on November 24, 2013 on the National Geographic Channel, Comet of the Century offers viewers a front row seat to this event. With breath-taking images captured using cutting edge technology, audiences come as close to … [Read more...] about NGCI to debut “Comet of the Century”
NGCI launches new channel Nat Geo People
Washington, D.C. - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced the launch of Nat Geo People – a new channel that offers true, amazing and inspiring stories of real people all over the world. The network will be available in HD and both linear and non-linear formats across Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Nat Geo People will feature stories of notable individuals and fascinating subcultures found across the globe through programmes like David … [Read more...] about NGCI launches new channel Nat Geo People
Atlantic concludes global sales for Attenborough series
London – Atlantic Productions, producer of the triple-Emmy-Award winning First Life (Discovery/ BBC), has concluded a number of key international sales for its new landmark series David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates (2 x 50’). Commissioned by the BBC in the UK, David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates tells the story of the evolution of back-boned animals. Using the … [Read more...] about Atlantic concludes global sales for Attenborough series
Nat Geo announces global launch of “Cosmos” sequel
Cosmos Studios President and Executive producer Mitchell Cannold (left) and Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. San Diego - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) announced at Comic-Con the global launch of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, the new series from executive producer/ writer Ann Druyan and executive producer Seth MacFarlane. NGCI will align its international premiere with the series launch on FOX and National Geographic Channel in the … [Read more...] about Nat Geo announces global launch of “Cosmos” sequel