Does the Television Critics Association’s semi-annual press tour still hold value?
That topic was a frequent debate at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, California, where the TCA winter press tour wrapped Thursday after two weeks and a dizzying number of panels featuring stars, producers and the occasional executive.
TCA can still bring out the big stars (Apple had Michael Douglas, Hulu delivered Jon Bon Jovi, and Annette Bening and Snoop Dogg were highlights at NBCU) but the real value — aside from showcasing programming to a shrinking press corps that has been overwhelmed by Peak TV — comes from executive sessions that can help lay out a platform strategy that many will cover for months on end.
Before we get into the biggest takeaways from TCA, allow us to make an appeal to Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global to return to press tour. Yes, we know it’s...
That topic was a frequent debate at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, California, where the TCA winter press tour wrapped Thursday after two weeks and a dizzying number of panels featuring stars, producers and the occasional executive.
TCA can still bring out the big stars (Apple had Michael Douglas, Hulu delivered Jon Bon Jovi, and Annette Bening and Snoop Dogg were highlights at NBCU) but the real value — aside from showcasing programming to a shrinking press corps that has been overwhelmed by Peak TV — comes from executive sessions that can help lay out a platform strategy that many will cover for months on end.
Before we get into the biggest takeaways from TCA, allow us to make an appeal to Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global to return to press tour. Yes, we know it’s...
- 2/16/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Would the Avatar sequels arrive on time if James Cameron weren’t so committed to his side gig producing documentary series about the planet he actually lives on? Perhaps we’ll never know. But even as the director has a full slate of blockbuster features in the pipeline, he remains as committed as ever to his work with National Geographic.
The filmmaker piped into Nat Geo’s Thursday meeting with the Television Critics Association to plug his sixth producorial effort for Disney’s conservation-minded brand in four years: Secrets of the Octopus. “As someone who’s fighting for sustainability and the preservation of nature, this is endless,” says the brand’s “Explorer at Large,” who recruited Paul Rudd to narrate this latest project. “They’re going to have to drag me out kicking and screaming — or show me where the door is because I’ve forgotten — before I stop doing this.
The filmmaker piped into Nat Geo’s Thursday meeting with the Television Critics Association to plug his sixth producorial effort for Disney’s conservation-minded brand in four years: Secrets of the Octopus. “As someone who’s fighting for sustainability and the preservation of nature, this is endless,” says the brand’s “Explorer at Large,” who recruited Paul Rudd to narrate this latest project. “They’re going to have to drag me out kicking and screaming — or show me where the door is because I’ve forgotten — before I stop doing this.
- 2/8/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nat Geo, which is a linear network and part of the Disney+ universe, is not “immune” to the current idiosyncrasies of the television business.
Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic, said the company is “very well positioned” to tackle the current malaise.
“I think no one is immune to the marketplace. But we are very well positioned… number one, we are a globally distributed network. We reach over 300 million households around the world, which is pretty staggering. It is a declining business but the linear channels around the world still account for a large part of our viewership. But we are very well positioned with a branded tile on Disney+,” she said, speaking at the TCA press tour.
This comes after one of her key lieutenants, Tom McDonald, EVP, Global Factual and Unscripted, recently said that “clearly, we have less money to spend than when I joined 18 months ago”.
Monroe,...
Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic, said the company is “very well positioned” to tackle the current malaise.
“I think no one is immune to the marketplace. But we are very well positioned… number one, we are a globally distributed network. We reach over 300 million households around the world, which is pretty staggering. It is a declining business but the linear channels around the world still account for a large part of our viewership. But we are very well positioned with a branded tile on Disney+,” she said, speaking at the TCA press tour.
This comes after one of her key lieutenants, Tom McDonald, EVP, Global Factual and Unscripted, recently said that “clearly, we have less money to spend than when I joined 18 months ago”.
Monroe,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic just launched A Real Bug’s Life, a premium wildlife documentary based on the Pixar movie.
Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Global Television Networks, said that this is only the start in terms of it adapting Disney IP.
Monroe was asked whether she could see a real-life version of Ratatouille and said it was a “good idea”.
“There is such a rich IP to mine and there’s so much shared DNA between the Nat Geo and Disney brands that we are exploring lots of opportunities,” she said at the TCA press tour. “You can imagine maybe a real Finding Nemo and other franchises there, where there’s so many families with young children on the Disney+ platform that would gravitate to the real world storytelling around this franchise.”
Earlier this morning, Nat Geo renewed A Real Bug’s Life, narrated by Awkwafina, for a second season, due to launch in the fall.
Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Global Television Networks, said that this is only the start in terms of it adapting Disney IP.
Monroe was asked whether she could see a real-life version of Ratatouille and said it was a “good idea”.
“There is such a rich IP to mine and there’s so much shared DNA between the Nat Geo and Disney brands that we are exploring lots of opportunities,” she said at the TCA press tour. “You can imagine maybe a real Finding Nemo and other franchises there, where there’s so many families with young children on the Disney+ platform that would gravitate to the real world storytelling around this franchise.”
Earlier this morning, Nat Geo renewed A Real Bug’s Life, narrated by Awkwafina, for a second season, due to launch in the fall.
- 2/8/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clouds of gloom have settled over much of the documentary field, brought on by multiple factors: a sluggish acquisition market, cutbacks in the executive ranks at Netflix and Showtime, uncertainty around Hulu’s future, CNN Films taking doc production in house, sharper scrutiny of budgets and content needs, and… well, the list goes on.
But there’s at least one bright spot it the nonfiction firmament – National Geographic Documentary Films. Coming off its latest Oscar nomination – for the feature Fire of Love – the unit of the Walt Disney Company is leaning into documentary production with half a dozen films set for release or in the works.
First up: Wild Life, a film Carolyn Bernstein, EVP of global scripted content and documentary films for NatGeo, calls “a big, beautiful love story.” The couple at the heart of it – Doug and Kris Tompkins — left the corporate world for life in remote Chile.
But there’s at least one bright spot it the nonfiction firmament – National Geographic Documentary Films. Coming off its latest Oscar nomination – for the feature Fire of Love – the unit of the Walt Disney Company is leaning into documentary production with half a dozen films set for release or in the works.
First up: Wild Life, a film Carolyn Bernstein, EVP of global scripted content and documentary films for NatGeo, calls “a big, beautiful love story.” The couple at the heart of it – Doug and Kris Tompkins — left the corporate world for life in remote Chile.
- 4/17/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
When John Landgraf speaks, TV reporters don’t just listen — they frantically transcribe.
Let’s be clear: Landgraf is regarded as the genius television executive in Hollywood. When he speaks at the twice-annual TCAs (Television Critics Association), the ballroom is packed with faces that other executives will never see looking back up at them. His professorial preparation, droll delivery, and swift speech pattern bring many, many words — and no fluff.
Instead Landgraf delivers news, a regular “Peak TV” (the term he coined) update, and thoughtful opinions on granular topics and the industry at large. He doesn’t dodge, he keeps spin to a minimum. A Landgraf executive session is must-see for TV critics, many of whom date back to the days Landgraf made “Friends” the staple of Must-See TV. Regardless of age, every critic in that hotel ballroom has disproportionately rewarded FX series with placement on their Top 10 lists, another...
Let’s be clear: Landgraf is regarded as the genius television executive in Hollywood. When he speaks at the twice-annual TCAs (Television Critics Association), the ballroom is packed with faces that other executives will never see looking back up at them. His professorial preparation, droll delivery, and swift speech pattern bring many, many words — and no fluff.
Instead Landgraf delivers news, a regular “Peak TV” (the term he coined) update, and thoughtful opinions on granular topics and the industry at large. He doesn’t dodge, he keeps spin to a minimum. A Landgraf executive session is must-see for TV critics, many of whom date back to the days Landgraf made “Friends” the staple of Must-See TV. Regardless of age, every critic in that hotel ballroom has disproportionately rewarded FX series with placement on their Top 10 lists, another...
- 3/1/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Disney Entertainment co-chairperson Dana Walden has solidified her senior leadership team, extending the purview of John Landgraf and Simran Sethi.
Under the reorganization, the FX boss will add National Geographic and Onyx Collective to his oversight. Tara Duncan, formerly president of Freeform and Onyx Collective, will focus exclusively on Onyx, which remains a “huge priority” for the company as its roster of creators and series continue to grow. Meanwhile, National Geographic president Courtney Monroe will continue to focus on Nat Geo, including its digital footprint and iconic magazine, along with its original content strategy.
As part of the changes, Sethi will now oversee Freeform programming and development, which will be combined with ABC Entertainment. Sethi will report to ABC Entertainment and Hulu originals president Craig Erwich.
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Under the reorganization, the FX boss will add National Geographic and Onyx Collective to his oversight. Tara Duncan, formerly president of Freeform and Onyx Collective, will focus exclusively on Onyx, which remains a “huge priority” for the company as its roster of creators and series continue to grow. Meanwhile, National Geographic president Courtney Monroe will continue to focus on Nat Geo, including its digital footprint and iconic magazine, along with its original content strategy.
As part of the changes, Sethi will now oversee Freeform programming and development, which will be combined with ABC Entertainment. Sethi will report to ABC Entertainment and Hulu originals president Craig Erwich.
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- 2/28/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Dana Walden has solidified her senior executive team.
Following the early February news that she was being upped to co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, Walden has streamlined her reporting structure with both John Landgraf and Simran Sethi adding responsibilities.
Landgraf, who has long been a creative standout at FX, has added prestige brands Nat Geo and Onyx Collective to his oversight. As Walden noted in her internal memo, Onyx remains a major Disney priority, as evidenced by its well-funded roster of diverse talent, and will continue to be run by Tara Duncan. In fact, as part of the new structure, Duncan will be solely focused on Onyx, with her Freeform programming responsibilities shifting to Sethi, who will maintain her role at ABC Entertainment as well.
In the new structure, which comes after returning CEO Bob Iger’s swift dismantling of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, National Geographic head Courteney Monroe and Duncan will report to Landgraf,...
Following the early February news that she was being upped to co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, Walden has streamlined her reporting structure with both John Landgraf and Simran Sethi adding responsibilities.
Landgraf, who has long been a creative standout at FX, has added prestige brands Nat Geo and Onyx Collective to his oversight. As Walden noted in her internal memo, Onyx remains a major Disney priority, as evidenced by its well-funded roster of diverse talent, and will continue to be run by Tara Duncan. In fact, as part of the new structure, Duncan will be solely focused on Onyx, with her Freeform programming responsibilities shifting to Sethi, who will maintain her role at ABC Entertainment as well.
In the new structure, which comes after returning CEO Bob Iger’s swift dismantling of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, National Geographic head Courteney Monroe and Duncan will report to Landgraf,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
FX chief John Landgraf and ABC programming head Simran Sethi will expand their duties under an executive shuffle at Disney’s TV operations, one of the first big moves under Dana Walden, who was assigned responsibility for the company’s TV networks after Bob Iger returned as Disney’s CEO.
Landgraf will take oversight of National Geographic as well as Onyx Collective, the production unit devoted to projects from communities of color and underrepresented groups. Sethi, meanwhile, will oversee programming and development for both ABC and Freeform. She will continue to report to Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group.
The moves comes as Tara Duncan, who had been supervising programming for both Onyx Collective and Freeform, will devote her attention solely to Onyx, freeing up the programming duties for Sethi, who had a previous tenure at the cable network.
Both Duncan and Courteney Monroe, who oversees Nat Geo, will report to Landgraf.
Landgraf will take oversight of National Geographic as well as Onyx Collective, the production unit devoted to projects from communities of color and underrepresented groups. Sethi, meanwhile, will oversee programming and development for both ABC and Freeform. She will continue to report to Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group.
The moves comes as Tara Duncan, who had been supervising programming for both Onyx Collective and Freeform, will devote her attention solely to Onyx, freeing up the programming duties for Sethi, who had a previous tenure at the cable network.
Both Duncan and Courteney Monroe, who oversees Nat Geo, will report to Landgraf.
- 2/28/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden is setting out her stall and it includes more responsibilities for John Landgraf and Simran Sethi.
The news Tuesday comes after Walden was elevated to her new role earlier this month alongside film chief Alan Bergman.
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Landgraf, who is Chairman, FX Content and FX Productions, will now oversee Nat Geo and Onyx as part of his expanded portfolio, while Sethi becomes Simran Sethi, EVP, Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform, returning to take charge of the youth-skewing cable network.
The move will see Tara Duncan, as President, Onyx Collective, focus on the diverse label and relinquish her Freeform duties.
The news Tuesday comes after Walden was elevated to her new role earlier this month alongside film chief Alan Bergman.
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Landgraf, who is Chairman, FX Content and FX Productions, will now oversee Nat Geo and Onyx as part of his expanded portfolio, while Sethi becomes Simran Sethi, EVP, Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform, returning to take charge of the youth-skewing cable network.
The move will see Tara Duncan, as President, Onyx Collective, focus on the diverse label and relinquish her Freeform duties.
- 2/28/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Smith is slated to star in and executive produce a new travel series for Disney Plus titled Pole to Pole.
National Geographic announced that Tte show will be a part of the streaming service’s hub and will follow, as its title suggests, Smith and a film crew as they make the gruelling 26,000-mile trek from the South Pole to the North Pole.
Filming will last for more than 100 days, as the team spends time in various communities along the way, crossing all of Earth’s biomes.
The forthcoming series is among several series ordered by Nat Geo. Others include projects from Avatar director James Cameron, John Favreau and the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, as well as an unnamed adventure show hosted by magician David Blaine.
National Geographic Content president Courteney Monroe said in a statement about the news that the brand’s “strategy is to tell bold,...
National Geographic announced that Tte show will be a part of the streaming service’s hub and will follow, as its title suggests, Smith and a film crew as they make the gruelling 26,000-mile trek from the South Pole to the North Pole.
Filming will last for more than 100 days, as the team spends time in various communities along the way, crossing all of Earth’s biomes.
The forthcoming series is among several series ordered by Nat Geo. Others include projects from Avatar director James Cameron, John Favreau and the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, as well as an unnamed adventure show hosted by magician David Blaine.
National Geographic Content president Courteney Monroe said in a statement about the news that the brand’s “strategy is to tell bold,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Thor is the God of Thunder and protector of Asgard and Thanos could not kill him. National Geographic programming just might.
Chris Hemsworth, the god behind the God, is among the major stars on the National Geographic Channel. He’s not just there; he’s obsessively — and dangerously — there. In “Limitless,” the Aussie actor pushes his body to ridiculous lengths. Hemsworth has walked along a crane off the edge of 900-feet-tall skyscraper; swam across a near-freezing Arctic fjord; and climbed a 100-foot rope dangling over a canyon. For one episode, he fasted for four days and then had to hunt for his first meal.
It’s all a bit scary for Marvel, which shares a parent company (Disney) with Nat Geo. They’d like to see their immortal (though not invincible) hero stay alive.
“Throughout production of ‘Limitless,’ I would get little clips and I would send them to Kevin Feige and say,...
Chris Hemsworth, the god behind the God, is among the major stars on the National Geographic Channel. He’s not just there; he’s obsessively — and dangerously — there. In “Limitless,” the Aussie actor pushes his body to ridiculous lengths. Hemsworth has walked along a crane off the edge of 900-feet-tall skyscraper; swam across a near-freezing Arctic fjord; and climbed a 100-foot rope dangling over a canyon. For one episode, he fasted for four days and then had to hunt for his first meal.
It’s all a bit scary for Marvel, which shares a parent company (Disney) with Nat Geo. They’d like to see their immortal (though not invincible) hero stay alive.
“Throughout production of ‘Limitless,’ I would get little clips and I would send them to Kevin Feige and say,...
- 1/31/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
National Geographic has greenlit the 10-part natural history series “Underdogs.”
Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, the series will spotlight the unique and unpredictable behaviors of a cast of little-known animal characters in the natural world, including their camouflage techniques, parenting skills and courtship rituals.
“I love nature series and I love making things my kids can actually watch,” Reynolds said in a statement. “We’re already having a lot of fun trying to bring a new voice to animal docs. Wildstar has the expertise, experience and cutting-edge film tech to help us chew up that healthy National Geographic budget. We’ll deliver a show that is entertaining, surprising and will do justice to animals usually stuck as supporting cast.”
From National Geographic Content, “Underdogs” will be produced by Wildstar Films and Reynold’s Maximum Effort. Executive producers include Reynolds and George Dewey for Maximum Effort, along with Vanessa Berlowitz, Mark Linfield and Dan Rees for Wildstar.
Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, the series will spotlight the unique and unpredictable behaviors of a cast of little-known animal characters in the natural world, including their camouflage techniques, parenting skills and courtship rituals.
“I love nature series and I love making things my kids can actually watch,” Reynolds said in a statement. “We’re already having a lot of fun trying to bring a new voice to animal docs. Wildstar has the expertise, experience and cutting-edge film tech to help us chew up that healthy National Geographic budget. We’ll deliver a show that is entertaining, surprising and will do justice to animals usually stuck as supporting cast.”
From National Geographic Content, “Underdogs” will be produced by Wildstar Films and Reynold’s Maximum Effort. Executive producers include Reynolds and George Dewey for Maximum Effort, along with Vanessa Berlowitz, Mark Linfield and Dan Rees for Wildstar.
- 1/13/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic has given the green light to a new series titled Underdogs with Ryan Reynolds set to narrate.
Underdogs will tell the story of the heroic underdogs of the natural world – the good, the bad and the frankly ugly. From their hidden talents to their bold hygiene choices, unsavory courtship rituals, devious camouflage techniques and “tough love” parenting skills, Underdogs will celebrate and champion the unique and unpredictable behaviors of a little known and surprising cast of animal characters.
These overlooked superstars come in all sizes, shapes and smells. They’re the outcasts and the troublemakers, brash, unsophisticated, flatulent, incontinent and often unhinged. But they’re also warriors, team players and evil geniuses. They’re out there 24-7 giving it maximum effort, keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas.
According to a teaser released Friday, the series is expected in...
Underdogs will tell the story of the heroic underdogs of the natural world – the good, the bad and the frankly ugly. From their hidden talents to their bold hygiene choices, unsavory courtship rituals, devious camouflage techniques and “tough love” parenting skills, Underdogs will celebrate and champion the unique and unpredictable behaviors of a little known and surprising cast of animal characters.
These overlooked superstars come in all sizes, shapes and smells. They’re the outcasts and the troublemakers, brash, unsophisticated, flatulent, incontinent and often unhinged. But they’re also warriors, team players and evil geniuses. They’re out there 24-7 giving it maximum effort, keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas.
According to a teaser released Friday, the series is expected in...
- 1/13/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
In Dana Walden’s first personnel move since being upped to Chairman of Disney General Entertainment three months ago, she has promoted three executives: Eric Schrier, who is taking on a new, larger role, as well as Craig Erwich and Shannon Ryan, who are expanding their current responsibilities.
The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.
Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.
In the top Dge post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal. The move raised questions as to...
The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.
Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.
In the top Dge post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal. The move raised questions as to...
- 9/1/2022
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Elita Fielder Adjei has been named vice president of corporate communications for National Geographic Content. The newly-created role will find Adjei responsible for the overall communications strategy of the company in order to raise its profile and build upon its reputation in the industry.
Adjei, who previously worked as director of communications and publicity at Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution, will be responsible for leading internal and external communications for National Geographic Content.
Adjei will report to Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, and Charissa Gilmore, senior vice president of corporate communications for Disney General Entertainment.
“Elita’s force of nature approach to her work is a perfect fit for National Geographic,” Monroe and Gilmore said in a joint statement. “Her passion and creativity set her strategies apart and drive results, while her motivating energy is absolutely contagious. We’re excited to start our work together.”
At Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution,...
Adjei, who previously worked as director of communications and publicity at Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution, will be responsible for leading internal and external communications for National Geographic Content.
Adjei will report to Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, and Charissa Gilmore, senior vice president of corporate communications for Disney General Entertainment.
“Elita’s force of nature approach to her work is a perfect fit for National Geographic,” Monroe and Gilmore said in a joint statement. “Her passion and creativity set her strategies apart and drive results, while her motivating energy is absolutely contagious. We’re excited to start our work together.”
At Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution,...
- 8/1/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Elita Adjei has been promoted to the newly created role of Vice President of Corporate Communications for National Geographic Content.
She will report to both Courteney Monroe, president of Nat Geo Content, and Charissa Gilmore, senior vice president of Corporate Communications, Disney General Entertainment.
Adjei will be responsible for the overall communications strategy for the brand, and will lead internal communications for the organization, as well as external communications focused on driving alignment and integrated messaging around overall strategy and goals, Dei initiatives, and internal culture. She will oversee executive communications, working with Pam Levine and her team, who remain responsible for the marketing and publicity of Nat Geo programming.
“Elita’s force of nature approach to her work is a perfect fit for National Geographic,” said Monroe and Gilmore in a joint statement. “Her passion and creativity set her strategies apart and drive results, while her motivating energy is absolutely contagious.
She will report to both Courteney Monroe, president of Nat Geo Content, and Charissa Gilmore, senior vice president of Corporate Communications, Disney General Entertainment.
Adjei will be responsible for the overall communications strategy for the brand, and will lead internal communications for the organization, as well as external communications focused on driving alignment and integrated messaging around overall strategy and goals, Dei initiatives, and internal culture. She will oversee executive communications, working with Pam Levine and her team, who remain responsible for the marketing and publicity of Nat Geo programming.
“Elita’s force of nature approach to her work is a perfect fit for National Geographic,” said Monroe and Gilmore in a joint statement. “Her passion and creativity set her strategies apart and drive results, while her motivating energy is absolutely contagious.
- 8/1/2022
- by Sofia Behzadi
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic Content has appointed Karen Greenfield to the newly created position of senior vice president of content, diversity and inclusion.
Greenfield, who previously served as Nat Geo’s SVP of Business Operations, and Diversity and Inclusion Council Chair, will now “develop and execute programs and initiatives to produce diverse and inclusive content and contribute to a culture of belonging across all Nat Geo Content teams. She will also work with leaders across The Walt Disney Company to ensure Nat Geo talent and programming are integrated into Companywide Dei initiatives,” according to a release from the company.
She will report directly to National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe and will continue to be based at Nat Geo headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“For 134 years, National Geographic has used the power of storytelling to change the world. An essential component of that is ensuring that everyone’s voice is included,” said Monroe in a statement.
Greenfield, who previously served as Nat Geo’s SVP of Business Operations, and Diversity and Inclusion Council Chair, will now “develop and execute programs and initiatives to produce diverse and inclusive content and contribute to a culture of belonging across all Nat Geo Content teams. She will also work with leaders across The Walt Disney Company to ensure Nat Geo talent and programming are integrated into Companywide Dei initiatives,” according to a release from the company.
She will report directly to National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe and will continue to be based at Nat Geo headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“For 134 years, National Geographic has used the power of storytelling to change the world. An essential component of that is ensuring that everyone’s voice is included,” said Monroe in a statement.
- 6/30/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic Content has promoted Karen Greenfield to the newly created position of senior vice president of content, diversity and inclusion.
Most recently Nat Geo’s SVP of business operations while also serving as diversity and inclusion council chair, in her new role, Greenfield will “develop and execute programs and initiatives to produce diverse and inclusive content and contribute to a culture of belonging across all Nat Geo Content teams,” per the Disney-owned brand.
Greenfield will lead the Nat Geo Content creative teams in producing inclusive programs “for a multicultural and multigenerational audience,” and collaborate closely with marketing and communications leaders to tap into “a broader array of fans.” She will also work with fellow Disney execs to ensure Nat Geo talent and programming are integrated into companywide Dei initiatives.
She will report directly to Nat Geo Content president Courteney Monroe and will continue to be based at Nat Geo headquarters in Washington,...
Most recently Nat Geo’s SVP of business operations while also serving as diversity and inclusion council chair, in her new role, Greenfield will “develop and execute programs and initiatives to produce diverse and inclusive content and contribute to a culture of belonging across all Nat Geo Content teams,” per the Disney-owned brand.
Greenfield will lead the Nat Geo Content creative teams in producing inclusive programs “for a multicultural and multigenerational audience,” and collaborate closely with marketing and communications leaders to tap into “a broader array of fans.” She will also work with fellow Disney execs to ensure Nat Geo talent and programming are integrated into companywide Dei initiatives.
She will report directly to Nat Geo Content president Courteney Monroe and will continue to be based at Nat Geo headquarters in Washington,...
- 6/30/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic Content’s Karen Greenfield has a new position.
The former senior vice president, Business Operations and Diversity & Inclusion Council Chair, has been promoted to the newly-created role of senior vice president of National Geographic Content, Diversity & Inclusion, National Geographic Content president Courteney Monroe announced Thursday.
“For 134 years, National Geographic has used the power of storytelling to change the world. An essential component of that is ensuring that everyone’s voice is included,” Monroe said in a statement. “Karen is an exceptional executive with a proven track record leading diversity and inclusion initiatives and working with the world’s leading content creators. I am thrilled that Karen will be leveraging her extraordinary talents and passion to help guide us in our mission to inspire and elevate diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our work and storytelling, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
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The former senior vice president, Business Operations and Diversity & Inclusion Council Chair, has been promoted to the newly-created role of senior vice president of National Geographic Content, Diversity & Inclusion, National Geographic Content president Courteney Monroe announced Thursday.
“For 134 years, National Geographic has used the power of storytelling to change the world. An essential component of that is ensuring that everyone’s voice is included,” Monroe said in a statement. “Karen is an exceptional executive with a proven track record leading diversity and inclusion initiatives and working with the world’s leading content creators. I am thrilled that Karen will be leveraging her extraordinary talents and passion to help guide us in our mission to inspire and elevate diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our work and storytelling, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
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- 6/30/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Former HBO chief marketing officer Pamela Levine has been tapped as the new head of marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content.
Levine, who is replacing the recently exited Jayanta Jenkins, will lead an integrated internal agency across brand and creative marketing, strategy, publicity, media planning, digital/social, events, talent relations and awards, supporting content created for Disney+, as well as the Disney and National Geographic-branded linear networks, per Disney General Entertainment.
In her new role, which she will begin June 27, Levine will jointly report to Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis and National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe. Levine’s direct reports include Chris Albert, executive vice president, Marketing and Publicity; Chris Spencer, executive vice president, Creative Marketing; Kristin Corrigan, senior vice president, Marketing Strategy; Jessica Bodaken, vice president, Marketing Production; Abby Ho, vice president, Social Media & Engagement Strategy; and Katie Morrow, vice president, Media Planning.
Levine, who is replacing the recently exited Jayanta Jenkins, will lead an integrated internal agency across brand and creative marketing, strategy, publicity, media planning, digital/social, events, talent relations and awards, supporting content created for Disney+, as well as the Disney and National Geographic-branded linear networks, per Disney General Entertainment.
In her new role, which she will begin June 27, Levine will jointly report to Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis and National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe. Levine’s direct reports include Chris Albert, executive vice president, Marketing and Publicity; Chris Spencer, executive vice president, Creative Marketing; Kristin Corrigan, senior vice president, Marketing Strategy; Jessica Bodaken, vice president, Marketing Production; Abby Ho, vice president, Social Media & Engagement Strategy; and Katie Morrow, vice president, Media Planning.
- 6/21/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Former 20th Century Fox and HBO marketing chief Pamela Levine is joining Disney General Entertainment as head of marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content. She replaces Jayanta Jenkins, who exited the post earlier this month after a year and a half.
Reporting jointly to Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis and National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe, Levine will lead the integrated internal agency across brand and creative marketing, strategy, publicity, media planning, digital/social, events, talent relations and awards, working on content for Disney+, as well as the Disney- and National Geographic-branded linear networks.
Levine starts June 27 and will be based in Burbank, while also spending time in the District of Columbia where National Geographic is based.
Among Levine’s direct reports in her new role are Chris Albert, EVP, Marketing and Publicity; Chris Spencer, EVP, Creative Marketing; Kristin Corrigan, SVP, Marketing Strategy; Jessica Bodaken,...
Reporting jointly to Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis and National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe, Levine will lead the integrated internal agency across brand and creative marketing, strategy, publicity, media planning, digital/social, events, talent relations and awards, working on content for Disney+, as well as the Disney- and National Geographic-branded linear networks.
Levine starts June 27 and will be based in Burbank, while also spending time in the District of Columbia where National Geographic is based.
Among Levine’s direct reports in her new role are Chris Albert, EVP, Marketing and Publicity; Chris Spencer, EVP, Creative Marketing; Kristin Corrigan, SVP, Marketing Strategy; Jessica Bodaken,...
- 6/21/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Pamela Levine is returning to entertainment.
The former 20th Century Fox Film and HBO exec has been tapped to head marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic, reporting to both Ayo Davis and Courteney Monroe.
In her new role, Levine will lead an integrated marketing division across brand and creative, strategy, PR, media planning, digital/social, events, talent relations and awards for content created for Disney+ and other Disney- and Nat Geo-branded linear networks.
“Pam is an incredibly accomplished executive whose extensive experience launching, reimagining, and growing big entertainment brands is unparalleled,” said Disney Branded TV president Davis and Nat Geo topper Monroe. “She’s not only led marketing for some of the most successful film and television franchises of all time, but Pam has a stellar reputation as a strong, inspiring leader of high-performing, award-winning teams. We’re delighted to...
Pamela Levine is returning to entertainment.
The former 20th Century Fox Film and HBO exec has been tapped to head marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic, reporting to both Ayo Davis and Courteney Monroe.
In her new role, Levine will lead an integrated marketing division across brand and creative, strategy, PR, media planning, digital/social, events, talent relations and awards for content created for Disney+ and other Disney- and Nat Geo-branded linear networks.
“Pam is an incredibly accomplished executive whose extensive experience launching, reimagining, and growing big entertainment brands is unparalleled,” said Disney Branded TV president Davis and Nat Geo topper Monroe. “She’s not only led marketing for some of the most successful film and television franchises of all time, but Pam has a stellar reputation as a strong, inspiring leader of high-performing, award-winning teams. We’re delighted to...
- 6/21/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jayanta Jenkins is leaving his post as head of Content Marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content after a year and a half. His last day is June 10.
Jenkins joined Disney in December 2020 as head of Content Marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content, overseeing all marketing and publicity for the content created by both divisions. His appointment was revealed in Peter Rice’s big Disney General Entertainment restructuring announcement in November 2020, which saw the portfolio’s marketing operations split into three areas overseen by Jenkins; Shannon Ryan, President of Content Marketing, Hulu and General Entertainment; and FX’s marketing president Stephanie Gibbons. Jenkins reported to Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, who succeeded Gary Marsh in the post last year, and Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content. Davis and Monroe announced Jenkins’ departure in an internal memo this morning. A replacement is expected to be named soon.
Jenkins joined Disney in December 2020 as head of Content Marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content, overseeing all marketing and publicity for the content created by both divisions. His appointment was revealed in Peter Rice’s big Disney General Entertainment restructuring announcement in November 2020, which saw the portfolio’s marketing operations split into three areas overseen by Jenkins; Shannon Ryan, President of Content Marketing, Hulu and General Entertainment; and FX’s marketing president Stephanie Gibbons. Jenkins reported to Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, who succeeded Gary Marsh in the post last year, and Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content. Davis and Monroe announced Jenkins’ departure in an internal memo this morning. A replacement is expected to be named soon.
- 6/3/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The world is Nat Geo’s playground with the network’s newly announced slate of unscripted content.
Ahead of Disney’s upfront presentation on Tuesday in New York City, National Geographic on Monday announced a new slate of six personality-driven series aimed to showcase various aspects of culture from around the world. The new shows will feature notable personalities Derek Hough, Kristen Kish, Jeff Jenkins, Indy Srinath and Christian Cooper — as well as high school competitors of a global science fair competition.
Renowned dancer Derek Hough will guide viewers around the world on an exploration of dance history and trends in the new show “Dance the World With Derek Hough.” In each episode, Hough will team up with a celebrity guest to embark on a journey to uncover the global cultural traditions that shape dance. Grant Kahler is executive producer and showrunner on the series. For National Geographic, Betsy Forhan is executive producer,...
Ahead of Disney’s upfront presentation on Tuesday in New York City, National Geographic on Monday announced a new slate of six personality-driven series aimed to showcase various aspects of culture from around the world. The new shows will feature notable personalities Derek Hough, Kristen Kish, Jeff Jenkins, Indy Srinath and Christian Cooper — as well as high school competitors of a global science fair competition.
Renowned dancer Derek Hough will guide viewers around the world on an exploration of dance history and trends in the new show “Dance the World With Derek Hough.” In each episode, Hough will team up with a celebrity guest to embark on a journey to uncover the global cultural traditions that shape dance. Grant Kahler is executive producer and showrunner on the series. For National Geographic, Betsy Forhan is executive producer,...
- 5/16/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of Disney’s TV upfront presentation on Tuesday, National Geographic announced its next slate of nonfiction programming, doubling down on its recent streak of personality-driven shows with five new series led by “Dance the World” starring “Dancing With The Stars” legend Derek Hough.
“Dance the World” will see Hough team up with a celebrity guest to explore the cultural roots behind some of the world’s most famous dances, with each episode ending with a performance of that dance routine.
Other projects announced include chef Kristen Kish’s “Restaurants at the End of the World,” urban gardener Indy Srinath’s “Farming Is Life,” Christian Cooper’s avian nature series “Extraordinary Birder,” and an untitled travel series starring blogger Jeff Jenkins.
National Geographic also announced a new series based on the Emmy and SXSW Audience Award-winning documentary “Science Fair,” which will see directors Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster return to...
“Dance the World” will see Hough team up with a celebrity guest to explore the cultural roots behind some of the world’s most famous dances, with each episode ending with a performance of that dance routine.
Other projects announced include chef Kristen Kish’s “Restaurants at the End of the World,” urban gardener Indy Srinath’s “Farming Is Life,” Christian Cooper’s avian nature series “Extraordinary Birder,” and an untitled travel series starring blogger Jeff Jenkins.
National Geographic also announced a new series based on the Emmy and SXSW Audience Award-winning documentary “Science Fair,” which will see directors Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster return to...
- 5/16/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Ahead of its Disney’s Upfront presentation Tuesday in NYC, National Geographic has announced greenlights for six new nonfiction series as part of its latest programming slate.
They include Dance The World With Derek Hough, a series which takes viewers on a global cultural journey of the origins of some of the most popular dance styles; Restaurants At The End Of The World, hosted by chef and entrepreneur Kristen Kish; an untitled series with adventurer and travel blogger Jeff Jenkins; Farming Is Life, with urban gardener and influencer Indy Srinath; Extraordinary Birder, hosted by lifelong birder Christian Cooper, and Science Fair: The Series, from the directors and producers of the Emmy-winning documentary film Science Fair, featuring high school competitors of a global science fair competition.
The new series, which follow on the success of Gordon Ramsay: Unchartered, Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller and Running Wild With Bear Grylls, will premiere...
They include Dance The World With Derek Hough, a series which takes viewers on a global cultural journey of the origins of some of the most popular dance styles; Restaurants At The End Of The World, hosted by chef and entrepreneur Kristen Kish; an untitled series with adventurer and travel blogger Jeff Jenkins; Farming Is Life, with urban gardener and influencer Indy Srinath; Extraordinary Birder, hosted by lifelong birder Christian Cooper, and Science Fair: The Series, from the directors and producers of the Emmy-winning documentary film Science Fair, featuring high school competitors of a global science fair competition.
The new series, which follow on the success of Gordon Ramsay: Unchartered, Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller and Running Wild With Bear Grylls, will premiere...
- 5/16/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Senior BBC executive Tom McDonald has been named executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content for National Geographic, effective June 2022, Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content announced on Thursday.
In this newly created New York-based position, McDonald will lead the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across all formats and categories for Disney+ and Nat Geo’s linear channels.
Carolyn Bernstein, executive vice president, Scripted and Feature Documentaries, will continue to oversee National Geographic Documentary Films.
“Tom is a brilliant creative executive with extraordinary vision and impeccable taste. Having spent a decade at the BBC creating premium, genre-defining factual content, Tom is the perfect person to lead our efforts to produce best-in-class, must-see National Geographic content,” said Monroe in a statement. “I have known and admired Tom for quite some time and could not be more thrilled he is joining our team as...
In this newly created New York-based position, McDonald will lead the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across all formats and categories for Disney+ and Nat Geo’s linear channels.
Carolyn Bernstein, executive vice president, Scripted and Feature Documentaries, will continue to oversee National Geographic Documentary Films.
“Tom is a brilliant creative executive with extraordinary vision and impeccable taste. Having spent a decade at the BBC creating premium, genre-defining factual content, Tom is the perfect person to lead our efforts to produce best-in-class, must-see National Geographic content,” said Monroe in a statement. “I have known and admired Tom for quite some time and could not be more thrilled he is joining our team as...
- 3/17/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
BBC head of factual Tom McDonald is joining National Geographic in the newly created role of executive VP, global factual and unscripted content, reporting into Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content.
In the New York-based position, which he will take up in June, McDonald will work alongside Carolyn Bernstein, executive VP, scripted and feature documentaries. Reporting into McDonald will be Alan Eyres, senior VP, development and production, unscripted; Janet Vissering, senior VP, development and production, wildlife/natural history; and Michelle “Meesh” Upton, senior VP, production management.
McDonald will be responsible for leading the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across all programming categories and formats, which feed Disney Plus and National Geographic’s linear channels. Bernstein will continue to oversee National Geographic Documentary Films.
McDonald comes with a stellar track record from the BBC, where his commissioning credits include “Blue Planet II,” “A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad,...
In the New York-based position, which he will take up in June, McDonald will work alongside Carolyn Bernstein, executive VP, scripted and feature documentaries. Reporting into McDonald will be Alan Eyres, senior VP, development and production, unscripted; Janet Vissering, senior VP, development and production, wildlife/natural history; and Michelle “Meesh” Upton, senior VP, production management.
McDonald will be responsible for leading the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across all programming categories and formats, which feed Disney Plus and National Geographic’s linear channels. Bernstein will continue to oversee National Geographic Documentary Films.
McDonald comes with a stellar track record from the BBC, where his commissioning credits include “Blue Planet II,” “A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad,...
- 3/17/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic has signed up BBC Studios’ Factual boss Tom McDonald, the exec and commissioner behind some of the UK’s biggest natural history series including Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II.
McDonald joins the U.S. network in the newly-created New York-based role of Executive Vice President, Global Factual/Unscripted Content, where he will start in June reporting to National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe as one of her top lieutenants.
McDonald will be responsible for the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across travel, adventure, exploration, history, science and natural history, which will feed Disney+ and Nat Geo’s linear channels. Carolyn Bernstein will continue to oversee National Geographic Documentary Films.
His direct reports will be Alan Eyres, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Unscripted, Janet Vissering, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Wildlife/Natural History and Michelle Upton, Senior Vice President, Production Management.
McDonald joins the U.S. network in the newly-created New York-based role of Executive Vice President, Global Factual/Unscripted Content, where he will start in June reporting to National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe as one of her top lieutenants.
McDonald will be responsible for the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across travel, adventure, exploration, history, science and natural history, which will feed Disney+ and Nat Geo’s linear channels. Carolyn Bernstein will continue to oversee National Geographic Documentary Films.
His direct reports will be Alan Eyres, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Unscripted, Janet Vissering, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Wildlife/Natural History and Michelle Upton, Senior Vice President, Production Management.
- 3/17/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s ship “Endurance” has been found 107 years after it sank off the coast of Antarctica and National Geographic has been swift to commission a documentary on the subject that has fascinated the world for over a century.
National Geographic has partnered exclusively with History Hit, the SVOD and content platform co-founded by historian Dan Snow; All3Media’s Little Dot Studios and production company Consequential for a documentary detailing the successful search and discovery of one of the great lost shipwrecks of history — Ernest Shackleton’s “Endurance.”
“Endurance” left South Georgia for Antarctica on Dec. 5, 1914, carrying Shackleton and 27 other men with the goal of reaching the South Pole and crossing the continent via an overland trek. However, nearing Antarctica, the ship became trapped in pack ice and sank in 1915. The crew made it by sea to uninhabited Elephant Island before Shackleton and five men set off...
National Geographic has partnered exclusively with History Hit, the SVOD and content platform co-founded by historian Dan Snow; All3Media’s Little Dot Studios and production company Consequential for a documentary detailing the successful search and discovery of one of the great lost shipwrecks of history — Ernest Shackleton’s “Endurance.”
“Endurance” left South Georgia for Antarctica on Dec. 5, 1914, carrying Shackleton and 27 other men with the goal of reaching the South Pole and crossing the continent via an overland trek. However, nearing Antarctica, the ship became trapped in pack ice and sank in 1915. The crew made it by sea to uninhabited Elephant Island before Shackleton and five men set off...
- 3/9/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic has greenlit an epic documentary detailing the successful search and discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s sunken Endurance ship near Antarctica, helmed by British historian Dan Snow.
The network has partnered with ABC News, Snow’s History Hit, All3Media label Little Dot Studios and Consequential for the feature, which will form part of Nat Geo’s Explorer series. BAFTA-nominated director Natalie Hewit is attached.
The doc will chart the successful search by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust for famed explorer Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance, which sank in 1915 near Antarctica. Miraculously, Shackleton plus 27 crew all survived following an epic journey to South Georgia to get help.
Led by Polar Geographer Dr. John Shears and Marine Archaeologist Mensun Bound aboard the South African icebreaker Agulhas II, a crew of scientists and archaeologists teamed with filmmakers and Snow to document the events in real time leading up to the discovery.
Nat...
The network has partnered with ABC News, Snow’s History Hit, All3Media label Little Dot Studios and Consequential for the feature, which will form part of Nat Geo’s Explorer series. BAFTA-nominated director Natalie Hewit is attached.
The doc will chart the successful search by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust for famed explorer Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance, which sank in 1915 near Antarctica. Miraculously, Shackleton plus 27 crew all survived following an epic journey to South Georgia to get help.
Led by Polar Geographer Dr. John Shears and Marine Archaeologist Mensun Bound aboard the South African icebreaker Agulhas II, a crew of scientists and archaeologists teamed with filmmakers and Snow to document the events in real time leading up to the discovery.
Nat...
- 3/9/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic announced a slate of more than a dozen upcoming original programs Monday, all of which are produced by the brand but will debut exclusively on Disney Plus — not on the Nat Geo cable channel. But despite the shift, Nat Geo content president Courteney Monroe promised that it’s not a sign that the Disney-owned brand has completely moved away from linear content.
“I realize that all of my announcements today were for Disney Plus originals, but that in no way diminishes our focus and investment in National Geographic programming for the linear channel,” Monroe told reporters Monday during Nat Geo’s virtual presentation at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “We just so happened to have greenlit a lot of really big, exciting shows for Disney Plus over the last few months, and today, TCA was a perfect opportunity to share them with you. And obviously, Disney...
“I realize that all of my announcements today were for Disney Plus originals, but that in no way diminishes our focus and investment in National Geographic programming for the linear channel,” Monroe told reporters Monday during Nat Geo’s virtual presentation at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “We just so happened to have greenlit a lot of really big, exciting shows for Disney Plus over the last few months, and today, TCA was a perfect opportunity to share them with you. And obviously, Disney...
- 2/7/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
If you’re a fan of National Geographic and don’t yet subscribe to Disney+, you might want to change that with what’s coming up. During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Content announced new original projects being produced for Disney+. “At National Geographic, our strategy is to tell bold, best-in-class stories that ignite curiosity and inspire people to explore and care about our world,” said Monroe. “With premium, creatively ambitious shows from the very best storytellers in the world, we are bringing awe and wonder to the lives of global Disney+ subscribers with wildly entertaining National Geographic documentary series, feature documentary films, epic natural history and fact-based scripted drama.” Plus, Ron Howard’s documentary We Feed People will launch on Disney+ Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 27, following a festival run (starting with its global premiere at SXSW). Check out details on the...
- 2/7/2022
- TV Insider
Big-budget non-fiction series from Will Smith, Darren Aronofsky, Jon Favreau, James Cameron and David Blaine make up Nat Geo’s latest slate for Disney+.
The factual giant has ordered 12 new series as part of its latest streaming lineup.
Following Welcome To Earth and One Strange Rock, Smith is returning to Nat Geo with Pole to Pole, a series that will see the King Richard star cover 26,000 miles from the South Pole to the North Pole. It comes from Smith’s Westbrook Studios, Jane Root’s Nutopia and Aronofsky’s Protoza.
The company has set eight new natural history series: Great Migrations, Home, Lion, Secrets Of The Elephants, Secrets Of The Octopus, Sentient, Super/Natural and The Biggest Little Farm Series.
Jon Favreau-created Lion follows a a single pride for four years and will use cutting-edge technology to explore the challenges facing an entire species. The Iron Man director exec produces the series,...
The factual giant has ordered 12 new series as part of its latest streaming lineup.
Following Welcome To Earth and One Strange Rock, Smith is returning to Nat Geo with Pole to Pole, a series that will see the King Richard star cover 26,000 miles from the South Pole to the North Pole. It comes from Smith’s Westbrook Studios, Jane Root’s Nutopia and Aronofsky’s Protoza.
The company has set eight new natural history series: Great Migrations, Home, Lion, Secrets Of The Elephants, Secrets Of The Octopus, Sentient, Super/Natural and The Biggest Little Farm Series.
Jon Favreau-created Lion follows a a single pride for four years and will use cutting-edge technology to explore the challenges facing an entire species. The Iron Man director exec produces the series,...
- 2/7/2022
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic is sending Will Smith to both ends of the Earth. The programmer announced Monday that it has ordered the non-fiction series “Pole to Pole,” which follows Smith on a journey from the South Pole to the North Pole.
“Pole to Pole” is part of an extensive slate of new content that Nat Geo is bringing to Disney Plus, which it revealed during its portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
“Pole to Pole” will mark Smith’s third project with National Geographic after “Welcome to Earth” and “One Strange Rock.” The series covers an expansive journey spanning different biomes, communities and landscapes across the Earth. “Pole to Pole” is executive produced by Smith under his Westbrook banner, alongside Miguel Melendez and Terence Carter. For Nutopia, Jane Root and Peter Lovering are executive producers. For Protozoa, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel are executive producers.
“At National Geographic,...
“Pole to Pole” is part of an extensive slate of new content that Nat Geo is bringing to Disney Plus, which it revealed during its portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
“Pole to Pole” will mark Smith’s third project with National Geographic after “Welcome to Earth” and “One Strange Rock.” The series covers an expansive journey spanning different biomes, communities and landscapes across the Earth. “Pole to Pole” is executive produced by Smith under his Westbrook banner, alongside Miguel Melendez and Terence Carter. For Nutopia, Jane Root and Peter Lovering are executive producers. For Protozoa, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel are executive producers.
“At National Geographic,...
- 2/7/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
That Nat Geo tile on Disney+ just upped its star power. At Monday’s Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour, National Geographic unveiled 13 new original projects being produced for the streaming service, including shows from Will Smith, Jon Favreau and David Blaine.
Smith’s new series, “Pole to Pole,” comes under his Westbrook company’s first-look deal with Nat Geo. “Pole to Pole” follows Smith as he journeys 26,000 miles over 100 days from the South Pole to the North Pole.
Darren Aronofsky, James Cameron and Ron Howard/Brian Grazer are each overseeing a pair of new Disney+ programs under the Nat Geo banner. One of the projects from the Imagine duo will be Howard’s “We Feed People,” which premieres at SXSW ahead of its Memorial Day streaming launch. “We Feed People” follows chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s mission in the disaster relief sector.
One...
Smith’s new series, “Pole to Pole,” comes under his Westbrook company’s first-look deal with Nat Geo. “Pole to Pole” follows Smith as he journeys 26,000 miles over 100 days from the South Pole to the North Pole.
Darren Aronofsky, James Cameron and Ron Howard/Brian Grazer are each overseeing a pair of new Disney+ programs under the Nat Geo banner. One of the projects from the Imagine duo will be Howard’s “We Feed People,” which premieres at SXSW ahead of its Memorial Day streaming launch. “We Feed People” follows chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s mission in the disaster relief sector.
One...
- 2/7/2022
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
National Geographic is beefing up its unscripted slate with orders for three new series all focused on exploration, including a spin-off of its Emmy-winning series “Life Below Zero.”
“Life Below Zero: First Alaskans,” “The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” and “Appetite for Adventure” are “exciting additions to our stable of popular, returnable, scalable series led by charismatic personalities,” Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, said in a statement. “The talent at the center of each of these series have unique voices and perspectives that will undoubtedly inspire the explorer in all of us.”
The latest addition to “Life Below Zero” franchise, which includes “Life Below Zero: Next Generation,” “Life Below Zero: First Alaskans” is the first Nat Geo nonfiction series featuring a Native American cast and production team. Set to begin production this month, the series focuses on Alaskan Natives and “their right to preserve their threatened ways of life,...
“Life Below Zero: First Alaskans,” “The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” and “Appetite for Adventure” are “exciting additions to our stable of popular, returnable, scalable series led by charismatic personalities,” Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, said in a statement. “The talent at the center of each of these series have unique voices and perspectives that will undoubtedly inspire the explorer in all of us.”
The latest addition to “Life Below Zero” franchise, which includes “Life Below Zero: Next Generation,” “Life Below Zero: First Alaskans” is the first Nat Geo nonfiction series featuring a Native American cast and production team. Set to begin production this month, the series focuses on Alaskan Natives and “their right to preserve their threatened ways of life,...
- 9/7/2021
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Yes, today’s announcement of films playing the Telluride Film Festival, which starts Thursday and runs through Labor Day, features many of the usual suspects spotted on the fall fest circuit and eyeing awards attention for their hot Oscar prospects. Netflix has multiple movies, so does Amazon. Focus, Warner Bros, Searchlight, Neon, A24, Sony Classics and more will also be there with some prime prospects.
But perhaps most surprisingly, National Geographic is leading the pack and taking four, count ’em four 2021 documentaries to world premiere at Telluride. And actually it would have been five but the festival passed on another (great) one, but more on that momentarily.
When I sat down recently for lunch and a preview of all five movies on Nat Geo’s impressive slate this year with Carolyn Bernstein, EVP Global Scripted Content and Documentary Films for National Geographic, among the first things she pointed out before...
But perhaps most surprisingly, National Geographic is leading the pack and taking four, count ’em four 2021 documentaries to world premiere at Telluride. And actually it would have been five but the festival passed on another (great) one, but more on that momentarily.
When I sat down recently for lunch and a preview of all five movies on Nat Geo’s impressive slate this year with Carolyn Bernstein, EVP Global Scripted Content and Documentary Films for National Geographic, among the first things she pointed out before...
- 9/1/2021
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios is expanding its relationship with National Geographic with a five-year first-look deal for unscripted content. The pact comes ahead of Smith’s new adventure series Welcome to Earth for Disney+, which is slated to premiere on the streaming platform later this year.
The deal includes the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science for all of National Geographic’s television platforms and Nat Geo-produced Disney+ Originals. The announcement was made Wednsday during National Geographic’s virtual TCA summer session.
“Having spent the past two years working with Will and the team at Westbrook Studios (along with Darren Aronofsky and Nutopia) on Welcome To Earth, we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them and entering into a long-term partnership to produce blockbuster nonfiction content,” said Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Content. “Will and Westbrook share our passion for telling bold,...
The deal includes the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science for all of National Geographic’s television platforms and Nat Geo-produced Disney+ Originals. The announcement was made Wednsday during National Geographic’s virtual TCA summer session.
“Having spent the past two years working with Will and the team at Westbrook Studios (along with Darren Aronofsky and Nutopia) on Welcome To Earth, we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them and entering into a long-term partnership to produce blockbuster nonfiction content,” said Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Content. “Will and Westbrook share our passion for telling bold,...
- 8/18/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios has signed a five-year first-look TV deal for unscripted content with Nat Geo.
The deal comes ahead of Smith’s Nat Geo-produced docuseries “Welcome to Earth,” which debuts later this year. The five-year deal encompasses the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science for all of National Geographic’s television platforms and National Geographic-produced Disney+ Originals.
“Having spent the past two years working with Will and the team at Westbrook Studios (along with Darren Aronofsky and Nutopia) on ‘Welcome to Earth,’ we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them and entering into a long-term partnership to produce blockbuster nonfiction content,” Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, said. “Will and Westbrook share our passion for telling bold, best-in-class stories that ignite curiosity and inspire people to explore and care about our world, and we can’t...
The deal comes ahead of Smith’s Nat Geo-produced docuseries “Welcome to Earth,” which debuts later this year. The five-year deal encompasses the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science for all of National Geographic’s television platforms and National Geographic-produced Disney+ Originals.
“Having spent the past two years working with Will and the team at Westbrook Studios (along with Darren Aronofsky and Nutopia) on ‘Welcome to Earth,’ we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them and entering into a long-term partnership to produce blockbuster nonfiction content,” Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, said. “Will and Westbrook share our passion for telling bold, best-in-class stories that ignite curiosity and inspire people to explore and care about our world, and we can’t...
- 8/18/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
National Geographic is expanding its unscripted slate with greenlights for three new series — Life Below Zero: First Alaskans, a spinoff of the Emmy-winning Life Below Zero franchise, Appetite for Adventure with BBQ pitmaster Big Moe Cason, and The 7 Toughest Days on Earth with adventurer and explorer Dwayne Fields from One Strange Rock producers Nutopia. Additionally, Nat Geo has given an early Season 3 renewal to Emmy-nominated docuseries Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller. Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Content, announced the news during Nat Geo’s TCA session Tuesday.
“These new series are exciting additions to our stable of popular, returnable, scalable series led by charismatic personalities,” said Monroe. “The talent at the center of each of these series have unique voices and perspectives that will undoubtedly inspire the explorer in all of us.”
The three new series will also have a second window on Disney+.
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans expands...
“These new series are exciting additions to our stable of popular, returnable, scalable series led by charismatic personalities,” said Monroe. “The talent at the center of each of these series have unique voices and perspectives that will undoubtedly inspire the explorer in all of us.”
The three new series will also have a second window on Disney+.
Life Below Zero: First Alaskans expands...
- 8/18/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
National Geographic has renewed “Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller” for a third season ahead of its second season premiere, which comes Dec. 1 at 9 p.m. Additionally, the network ordered three new unscripted series: “Life Below Zero: First Alaskans,” “The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” and “Appetite for Adventures.”
The second season of “Trafficked” was produced amid the Covid-19 pandemic and consists of 10 new episodes; the third season will begin production this fall. Each episode of the series will continue to follow the titular Peabody and duPont Award-winning journalist as she works her way inside a black market or trafficking network to expose the business, the players and the inner workings of the shadow economy. In Season 2, those businesses include romance scams, a meth superhighway, California’s marijuana black market, a stolen car smuggling route, outlaw motorcycle gangs, black market plastic surgery, supremacy, and more.
“Filming a whole season of ‘Trafficked’ during...
The second season of “Trafficked” was produced amid the Covid-19 pandemic and consists of 10 new episodes; the third season will begin production this fall. Each episode of the series will continue to follow the titular Peabody and duPont Award-winning journalist as she works her way inside a black market or trafficking network to expose the business, the players and the inner workings of the shadow economy. In Season 2, those businesses include romance scams, a meth superhighway, California’s marijuana black market, a stolen car smuggling route, outlaw motorcycle gangs, black market plastic surgery, supremacy, and more.
“Filming a whole season of ‘Trafficked’ during...
- 8/18/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic Greenlights Three New Series, Third Season of Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
At National Geographic's TCA Summer Press Tour panel today, Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Content, announced the greenlight of three new linear unscripted series, featuring all-new storytellers with riveting tales to share, all in the name of exploration.
The network also gave the green light to the third season of Emmy-nominated Trafficked with Mariana Von Zeller ahead of the winter premiere of the docuseries’ second season bow.
Get the details below.
To expand on the successful Life Below Zero franchise is Life Before Zero: First Alaskans, the first nonfiction series on National Geographic with a cast of Native Alaskans at its core, including representation on the production team.
The 7 Toughest Days on Earth will feature natural-born survivor Dwayne Fields, the first Black British citizen to conquer the magnetic north pole, as he aims to survive the most extreme elements on the planet.
Award-winning BBQ Pitmaster and former U.S. Navy...
The network also gave the green light to the third season of Emmy-nominated Trafficked with Mariana Von Zeller ahead of the winter premiere of the docuseries’ second season bow.
Get the details below.
To expand on the successful Life Below Zero franchise is Life Before Zero: First Alaskans, the first nonfiction series on National Geographic with a cast of Native Alaskans at its core, including representation on the production team.
The 7 Toughest Days on Earth will feature natural-born survivor Dwayne Fields, the first Black British citizen to conquer the magnetic north pole, as he aims to survive the most extreme elements on the planet.
Award-winning BBQ Pitmaster and former U.S. Navy...
- 8/18/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Nat Geo has ordered a third “Life Below Zero” spinoff, “Life Below Zero: First Alaskans.” Additionally, the cable channel ordered two new series, “The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” and “Appetite for Adventure,” and renewed “Trafficked With Mariana Van Zeller,” National Geographic Content President Courteney Monroe announced Wednesday at the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour.
Monroe also revealed the second season of Van Zeller’s Emmy-nominated series will premiere Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Life Below Zero: First Alaskans” is the first nonfiction series on National Geographic Channel centered on a cast of Native Alaskans. It also includes representation on the production team, Nat Geo said.
“The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” stars Dwayne Fields, the first Black British citizen to conquer the magnetic north pole, as he aims to survive the most extreme elements on the planet. On “Appetite for Adventure,” BBQ pitmaster and former U.S. Navy veteran...
Monroe also revealed the second season of Van Zeller’s Emmy-nominated series will premiere Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Life Below Zero: First Alaskans” is the first nonfiction series on National Geographic Channel centered on a cast of Native Alaskans. It also includes representation on the production team, Nat Geo said.
“The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” stars Dwayne Fields, the first Black British citizen to conquer the magnetic north pole, as he aims to survive the most extreme elements on the planet. On “Appetite for Adventure,” BBQ pitmaster and former U.S. Navy veteran...
- 8/18/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
This September will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. To recognize the significance of that day as well as honor the lives lost, National Geographic is releasing a six-part documentary series, “9/11: One Day in America.” Take a first look at the trailer below.
“9/11: One Day in America” will chronicle the events of September 11, 2001 through gripping first-person narratives of the first responders and survivors who were there. The first trailer should prepare audiences for the first-hand accounts of what they’ll be seeing; it isn’t just hearing the screams and shouts of people on the ground or in the building but, at times, watching debris fall from inside the Trade Center itself.
Each episode will focus on the different levels of heroism people resorted to during the event and boasts never-before-seen footage, including from apartments and streets just after the planes hit.
“9/11: One Day in America” will chronicle the events of September 11, 2001 through gripping first-person narratives of the first responders and survivors who were there. The first trailer should prepare audiences for the first-hand accounts of what they’ll be seeing; it isn’t just hearing the screams and shouts of people on the ground or in the building but, at times, watching debris fall from inside the Trade Center itself.
Each episode will focus on the different levels of heroism people resorted to during the event and boasts never-before-seen footage, including from apartments and streets just after the planes hit.
- 7/1/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
In the opening moments of “Genius: Aretha,” Cynthia Erivo’s Aretha Franklin is seen on stage as her career begins to skyrocket. The scene then cuts to Franklin in a gaggle of reporters, peppered with questions, one of which comes from a man asking whether her children were in the audience. Franklin responds, “It’s past their bedtime.” To which the man snickers in reply, “Weren’t you a mother at that age?”
“Genius: Aretha” is one of several recent series, in both the scripted and docuseries space, that offers nuanced and unapologetic portraits of female historical and pop-culture figures. Telling their tales now, and under the careful influence of female leadership, allows these projects to reflect the cultural awakening about sexism and gender stereotypes that existed in film and TV since the days of silent movies.
With “Genius: Aretha,” the deft female hands behind-the-scenes include Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Global Television Networks,...
“Genius: Aretha” is one of several recent series, in both the scripted and docuseries space, that offers nuanced and unapologetic portraits of female historical and pop-culture figures. Telling their tales now, and under the careful influence of female leadership, allows these projects to reflect the cultural awakening about sexism and gender stereotypes that existed in film and TV since the days of silent movies.
With “Genius: Aretha,” the deft female hands behind-the-scenes include Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Global Television Networks,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Peabody has added six more members to its West Coast board of directors, including Lorrie Bartlett, co-head of talent, ICM; Channing Dungey, chairman, Warner Bros. Television Group; Alix Jaffe, executive VP of television, Village Roadshow Entertainment Group; Tilane Jones, president of Array; Charles D. King, founder and CEO of Macro; and Josh Sapan, president and CEO of AMC Networks.
The board of directors, separate from the board of jurors that decide the annual Peabody Awards, is made up of “prominent executives from leading media companies and networks,” the organization said. “The board provides expert counsel and stewardship, and advances Peabody’s commitment to outstanding and transformative storytelling.”
The board was first launched in 2015 to support the Peabody organization, which is based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. It’s comprised of an East Coast and West Coast arm.
“We’re extremely proud...
The board of directors, separate from the board of jurors that decide the annual Peabody Awards, is made up of “prominent executives from leading media companies and networks,” the organization said. “The board provides expert counsel and stewardship, and advances Peabody’s commitment to outstanding and transformative storytelling.”
The board was first launched in 2015 to support the Peabody organization, which is based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. It’s comprised of an East Coast and West Coast arm.
“We’re extremely proud...
- 5/26/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
National Geographic has revealed its full upfront slate for the upcoming 2021-22 season, with “The Hot Zone: Anthrax,” starring Daniel Dae Kim and Tony Goldwyn, among the programs for the Disney-owned brand.
Nat Geo’s Content president Courteney Monroe touted the offerings during the network’s upfront presentation on Tuesday, which included previews from far-flung locales. Popular series such as “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” “Secrets of the Zoo” and “Life Below Zero” will be returning, while Shark Week celebrates its 10th anniversary. Garth Brooks will narrate “National Parks,” a new series that will showcase the grandeur of America’s various wildlife locations, and “Free Solo” star Alex Honnold will a climbing team up 1,000 feet of sheer rock on a remote island in the Amazon jungle for “Explorer.”
See National Geographic’s full 2021-22 Upfront Slate:
Blockbuster Natural History Series and Events
National Parks — New Series
Narrated by Garth Brooks, the...
Nat Geo’s Content president Courteney Monroe touted the offerings during the network’s upfront presentation on Tuesday, which included previews from far-flung locales. Popular series such as “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” “Secrets of the Zoo” and “Life Below Zero” will be returning, while Shark Week celebrates its 10th anniversary. Garth Brooks will narrate “National Parks,” a new series that will showcase the grandeur of America’s various wildlife locations, and “Free Solo” star Alex Honnold will a climbing team up 1,000 feet of sheer rock on a remote island in the Amazon jungle for “Explorer.”
See National Geographic’s full 2021-22 Upfront Slate:
Blockbuster Natural History Series and Events
National Parks — New Series
Narrated by Garth Brooks, the...
- 5/18/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
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