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    Nat Geo plans HD channel

    2005-08-11T07:51:00Z

    The National Geographic Channel in the UK is set to be part of BSkyB's high-definition (HDTV) line-up.

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    Nat Geo US launches HD channel

    2005-08-09T10:50:50Z

    National Geographic is launching a high-definition version of its US channel NGC in early 2006.

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    BBC in Nat Geo deal

    2005-07-14T08:30:00Z

    BBC Broadcast has been signed up by the National Geographic Channel to provide it with access services for the next five years. The contract will cover National Geographic's subtitling and audio description com-mitments as set down by Ofcom last summer. BBC Broadcast will provide the services that cater for the ...

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    Nat Geo buys British docs

    2005-05-05T08:30:00Z

    National Geographic Channels International has acquired exclusive satellite rights to two UK shows for its summer documentary strand No Bordersto be screened in July.

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    GI takes Nat Geo's megastructures

    2005-04-07T08:30:00Z

    Granada International has picked up the rights to National Geographic's factual strand ...

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    ORTV on trail of wildebeest for Nat Geo

    2005-03-23T08:30:00Z

    Factual indie ORTVis chronicling the annual migration of wildlife in Tanzania's Serengeti plains for National Geographic.

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    Formats & Deals - Five snaps up nat GEO wildlife shows.

    2004-12-16T16:40:05Z

    Five has picked up a package of shows from the National Geographic Television International (NGTI) catalogue

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    Five snaps up Nat Geo wildlife shows

    2004-12-16T08:30:00Z

    Five has picked up a package of shows from the National Geographic Television International (NGTI) catalogue including Battle of the Arctic Giants, Into the Tornado, Land of the Anaconda, Dolphins: The Wild Side and Honey Badgers of the Kalahari. ...

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    Nat geo picks DMC

    2004-07-22T08:30:00Z

    The Digital Media Centre has been selected by the National Geographic Channel to perform playout for their Scandinavian services. This brings the total count of the National Geographic Channel's local feeds originating from the Digital Media Centre to five and language services provided by the centre to 16.

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    One animates Nat Geo's new look

    2004-07-22T08:30:00Z

    One post and Devilfish have created idents for the National Geographic Channel. The sequence of CGI-based idents incorporate live action elements into the 3D animation. The two were combined to create a sense of real depth and to avoid it feeling cartoon-heavy. One's 3D designers David Child and Duncan McWilliam ...

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    FORMATS & DEALS - NAT GEO SELLS BUILT FOR THE KILL TO FIVE.

    2003-12-12T16:22:54Z

    National Geographic Channel has sold the first series of Built for the Kill (pictured) to Five.

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    Nat Geo sells built for the kill to Five

    2003-12-04T08:30:00Z

    National Geographic Channel has sold the first series of Built for the Killto Five. The 6 x 30-minute series, produced by Granada Wild, will be screened from 13 January. The show deconstructs the minutes and seconds leading up to a kill in the wild in ...

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    FORMATS & DEALS - NAT GEO BUYS MAYDAY AND DOGS WITH JOBS.

    2003-11-05T10:27:33Z

    Cineflix's London-based international distribution arm has sold a brace of programmes to National Geographic Channels International

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    In Production - Nat Geo embarks on pilgrimage.

    2003-11-05T10:26:07Z

    Director and producer Anisa Mehdi has made a documentary about the Islamic city of Mecca for

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    Nat Geo buys Mayday and Dogs with Jobs

    2003-10-23T08:30:00Z

    Cineflix's London-based international distribution arm has sold a brace of programmes to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Mayday, a 6 x 60-minute series offering a scientific view of recent air crashes, will be screened in 144 countries and 26 languages. It has also been pre-sold ...

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    Nat Geo embarks on pilgrimage

    2003-09-25T08:30:00Z

    Director and producer Anisa Mehdi has made a documentary about the Islamic city of Mecca for National Geographic. Inside Mecca is a one-hour show which airs on 26 October. It follows three pilgrims, including Irish-born mother of two Fidlma O'Leary, as they complete the pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the ...

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    PROGRAMMING - NAT GEO INVESTIGATES DARWIN'S FATAL ILLNESS.

    2003-05-23T10:30:59Z

    National Geographic Channel vice-president of programming and production Bryan Smith has commissioned documentary-maker Icon Films to

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    Nat Geo investigates Darwin's fatal illness

    2003-05-22T08:30:00Z

    National Geographic Channel vice-president of programming and production Bryan Smith has commissioned documentary-maker Icon Films to produce a programme on naturalist Charles Darwin to air in the autumn. Diagnosing Darwinwill investigate the mysterious and debilitating illness which killed him, using modern-day forensic skills and knowledge. ...

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    Nat Geo showcases Asian directing talent

    2003-05-15T08:30:00Z

    The National Geographic Channel's executive vice-president of programming and production, Bryan Smith, has commissioned four young Asian directors to each shoot a documentary for a new series, Reel Talent, covering a range of topics across Asia. The 30-minute films, funded by Nat Geo, include: ...

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    PROGRAMMING - OSF TO STUDY KILLER INSECTS FOR NAT GEO.

    2003-05-08T16:07:06Z

    National Geographic Channels International vice-president of production Brian Smith has commissioned Oxford Scientific Films to produce