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04. 29 .10

UPFRONT 2010: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

Through its branding, National Geographic Channel (NGC) invites viewers to "Live Curious" with its programming offerings for 2010-2011. NGC slots its programming into various thematic pillars such as Amazing Journeys,  Hooked, Dogs, Extreme Engineering, Sci-Tech, Adrenaline, Preserve Our Planet and Great Quests. NGC has six new series on tap:

    * Fish Warrior with Jakub Vagner - World-famous angler Jakub Vagner fishes in an unconventional manner. Under "Hooked" category; four one-hour episodes from Michael Hoff Productions.

    * Great Expeditions - Series explores the world's mysteries for answers to some of history's intriguing questions. Under "Amazing Journeys" category; four one-hour episodes.

    * Making History - A team comprised of Nat Geo historians and three filmmakers using one camera and a green screen re-create historical events using digital technology. Under "Amazing Journeys" category; four one-hour episodes from 360 Productions.

    * Monster Fish with Zeb Hogan - Freshwater fish conservationist, Zeb Hogan searches the depths for massive and endangered fish. Under "Hooked" category; seven one-hour episodes from NGT.

    * When Rome Ruled - Series offers new research on the Roman Empire. Under "Amazing Journeys" category; four one-hour episodes from Atlantic.

    * Wild Justice - Series follows game wardens as they patrol the West Coast wilderness areas. Under "Adrenaline" category; four one-hour episodes from Thom Beers' Original Productions.

NGC is returning 14 series:

    * Alaska State Troopers - Under "Adrenaline" category; six one-hour episodes from PSG Films.

    * Border Wars - Under "Adrenaline" category; twelve one-hour episodes from NGT.

    * Break It Down - Under "Extreme Engineering" category; six one-hour episodes from NGT.

    * Explorer - Long-running docu-series falls under the "Amazing Journeys" category.

    * Hard Time - Under "Adrenaline" category; four one-hour episodes from Part 2 Pictures.

    * Hooked - Under the "Hooked" category; seven one-hour episodes from Michael Hoff Productions.

    * Inside: - Under the "Adrenaline" category.

    * Jurassic C.S.I. - Under "Sci-Tech" category; six one-hour episodes from NHNZ.

    * Known Universe - Under "Sci-Tech" category; eight one-hour episodes from Base Productions.

    * Man-Made - Under "Extreme Engineering" category.

    * Naked Science - Under "Sci-Tech" category.

    * The Dog Whisperer - Under the "Dogs" category; from MPH.

    * Ultimate Factories - Under "Extreme Engineering" category; six one-hour episodes.

    * World's Toughest Fixes - Under "Extreme Engineering" category; five one-hour episodes from NGT.

NGC also has numerous upcoming specials under various headings. A sampling includes:

    * Under Great Quests: Finding Atlantis; Legend of the Holy Spear; and Secret Weapon of the Confederacy.

    * Under Expedition Week, NGC serves up seven nights of premiere specials: Gladiator Graveyard; Last Stand of the Templars; Lost Fleet of Columbus; and The Ship That Changed the World.

    * Under Preserve Our Planet: Earth Under Water; Great Migrations, a six-part special from NGT that was more than three years in the making; Night of the Hunt; and Tuna: The Super Predator.


 

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