Washington D.C. − National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) announced it has secured rights to China From Above from Beach House Pictures and NHNZ. The epic two-part journey by air showcases China’s diverse landscapes, extreme weather, massive cities and staggering infrastructure from overhead. Presenting the country in a way never seen before, the special will air on National Geographic Channel from July 2015. Featuring innovative aerial photography interwoven with on the … [Read more...] about NGCI swoops down on ‘China From Above’
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ZooMoo launches in Latin America
DIRECTV announced the launch of ZooMoo in Latin America. ZooMoo is the world’s first children's channel devoted entirely to the Animal World. This fully interactive channel has puppets, cartoons, games, music, puzzles and activities designed to create a unique television and educational experience for young viewers. The channel is complemented by a fully synchronized second screen application that allows ZooMoo channel viewers to automatically collect animals they encounter on the TV … [Read more...] about ZooMoo launches in Latin America
NHNZ Working with Top Showrunner Sue Houghton
Sue Houghton has joined NHNZ for a number of blue-chip productions, including two projects for Animal Planet. She will be working from NHNZ’s Washington DC office. Houghton has a legendary background in TV and movie production as a producer, director and writer. She has worked on a range of factual productions and spent more than eight years working for National Geographic Television. Specializing in expedition and marine-focused programming, Houghton has been a key part of numerous … [Read more...] about NHNZ Working with Top Showrunner Sue Houghton
ZooMoo and Starhub launch first kids’ wildlife channel
Singapore – Beach House Pictures and StarHub unveiled the Singapore debut of ZooMoo on StarHub TV, Asia’s first kids channel fully dedicated to wildlife on April 4. Produced in conjunction with sister company NHNZ, and a partnership with Wildlife Reserves Singapore, ZooMoo features puppetry, animation, games, music, puzzles and activities to create a unique viewing and learning experience for little viewers. The channel was launched together with a fully synchronised second screen … [Read more...] about ZooMoo and Starhub launch first kids’ wildlife channel
Keshet Australia gets new Head of Scripted
Producer and international film and media financing specialist Alan Harris has joined the new Australian TV drama arm of global production and distribution company Keshet International as Keshet Australia's Head of Scripted.Keshet Australia is a joint venture between Keshet International and RACAT, the production group owned by former FOX networks executive David Haslingden, which includes NHNZ, Beach House Pictures and Australia’s Northern Pictures. Keshet created and produced TV … [Read more...] about Keshet Australia gets new Head of Scripted
NHNZ and Beach House Pictures triumph at New York Festivals Television and Film Awards
David Haslingden’s newly-acquired stable of production houses — NHNZ (Natural History New Zealand), Singapore-based Beach House Pictures and Northern Pictures — walked away with a slew of awards at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards this year, gaining four gold and two silver awards. Host Peter Elliott in Primeval New Zealand NHNZ took the top prize in the Television Documentary/Information Program Nature & Wildlife category with Primeval New Zealand, … [Read more...] about NHNZ and Beach House Pictures triumph at New York Festivals Television and Film Awards