Los Angeles - Ward Platt has been named Chief Operating Officer of FOX International Channels (FIC) and Chief Executive Officer of the unit’s National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Making the announcement was Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC, to whom Platt will continue to report. Platt, who previously served as President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East for FIC will relocate to Los Angeles and will work across areas in the execution of FIC’s continuing … [Read more...] about Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
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NGCI commissions four new companion specials to “Brain Games”
Ape Man National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced four new commissions. NGCI is partnering with Blink Films on the three-part series Ape Man, which will air in the U.S. and internationally later this year. NGCI has also commissioned Blow Your Mind (1x60) from Twofour, Card Shark (1x60) – which follows professional magician Drummond Money-Coutts , from Windfall Films and So Shoot Me TV, and the two-part special Street Smart (working title) – featuring Tim Shaw, … [Read more...] about NGCI commissions four new companion specials to “Brain Games”
MIPTV: Passion Distribution’s “Prospectors” licensed to NGCI
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
Nat Geo to premiere “Bones of the Buddha”
National Geographic Channel (NGC) is set to premiere its National Geographic Channel Special Bones of the Buddha on May 11. The programme follows renowned historian Charles Allen on his mission to determine the truth behind 1898’s alleged find of Buddha’s remains. When British colonial estate manager William Peppe, sets workers digging at a mysterious hill on his Birdpore, India, property in 1898, he has no idea what they would find. Over six meters down, they are shocked to find … [Read more...] about Nat Geo to premiere “Bones of the Buddha”
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
Beach House Pictures scores four finalists in the 2013 New York Festivals Awards
Singapore-based production house Beach House Pictures (BHP) has received four entries in the finals of the 2013 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards. BHP’s Mao's Cold War China vs USA episode (co-production for Discovery Networks Asia and distributed by OTF), was selected as a finalist in the Television Documentary/Information Program: History & Society category, while the Mao's Cold War China vs India episode was selected for the Television-Craft: Program Best … [Read more...] about Beach House Pictures scores four finalists in the 2013 New York Festivals Awards