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
National Geographic has ordered three new unscripted series including a trip down memory lane fronted by Rob Lowe.
The Brat Pack star is hosting and exec producing The ‘80s: Top Ten, a series that will feature six thought-provoking top 10 countdowns of 1980s pop culture, as voted by a panel of experts. It will feature the most memorable moments, gadgets, toys, fast foods, commercials and streetwear of the decade with stories such as the launch of MTV and the Apple Macintosh to the tale of Teddy Ruxpin and Wendy’s Super Bar.
It is produced by Nutopia and exec produced by Lowe, Jane Root, Matt Edmonds, and Nicola Moody.
Brain Games is heading out of the studio and on the road with Brain Games On The Road. The spinoff, from Magical Elves, will see average Americans given the chance to test their brainpower as they take on friends and family in...
The Brat Pack star is hosting and exec producing The ‘80s: Top Ten, a series that will feature six thought-provoking top 10 countdowns of 1980s pop culture, as voted by a panel of experts. It will feature the most memorable moments, gadgets, toys, fast foods, commercials and streetwear of the decade with stories such as the launch of MTV and the Apple Macintosh to the tale of Teddy Ruxpin and Wendy’s Super Bar.
It is produced by Nutopia and exec produced by Lowe, Jane Root, Matt Edmonds, and Nicola Moody.
Brain Games is heading out of the studio and on the road with Brain Games On The Road. The spinoff, from Magical Elves, will see average Americans given the chance to test their brainpower as they take on friends and family in...
- 5/18/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Crispin Lilly, CEO of UK cinema chain Everyman, is stepping down at the end of this month after a six year stint to “pursue personal interests”. Executive chairman Paul Wise will take the reins until a new CEO is appointed. Indie circuit Everyman, which operates 35 venues throughout the UK, has reopened all of its cinemas after the lockdown with social distancing measures still in place. Lilly told the Evening Standard last week: “I believe I will leave Everyman in both a strong place to continue to weather the effects of Covid-19 and well-placed to secure significant growth opportunities in the future.” Wise added: “He leaves the business well placed and with a strong leadership team capable of continuing the recovery and restoring the business back to growth.”
The National Film and Television School and law firm Lee & Thompson have teamed up to launch the James Walker Legacy Award in...
The National Film and Television School and law firm Lee & Thompson have teamed up to launch the James Walker Legacy Award in...
- 9/21/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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