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Nat Geo People
Nat Geo People (short for National Geographic People) is an international pay television channel owned by National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (73%) and the National Geographic Society (27%). Targeted at female audiences, with programming focusing on people and cultures, the channel is available in 50 countries in both linear and non-linear formats. History The channel was launched as Adventure One Channel on 1 November 1999, rebranded on 2003 as Adventure One (A1) and was later rebranded on 1 May 2007 as National Geographic Adventure, strengthening the overall Nat Geo presence. All countries adopted the change, except in Europe which instead changed A1 to Nat Geo Wild. Nat Geo Adventure is also a global adventure travel video and photography portal, which launched worldwide in 2009. Nat Geo Adventure was aimed at younger audiences, providing programming based around outdoor adventure, travel and stories involving people having fun whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American trade magazine owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933, ''Daily Variety'' was launched, based in Los Angeles, to cover the film industry, motion-picture industry. ''Variety'' website features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, plus a credits database, production charts and film calendar. History Founding ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville, with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. He subsequently decided to start his own publication that, he said, would "not be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father-in-law, he launched ''Variety'' as publisher and editor. In additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, as an animation studio, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Oliver Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio; it later operated under the names Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before adopting its current name in 1986. In 1928, Disney established itself as a leader in the animation industry with the short film ''Steamboat Willie.'' The film used synchronized sound to become the first post-produced sound cartoon, and popularized Mickey Mouse, who became Disney's mascot and corporate icon. After becoming a success by the early 1940s, Disney diversified into live-action films, television, and theme parks in the 1950s. However, following Walt Disney's death in 1966, the company's profits, especially in the animation sector, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bondi Rescue
''Bondi Rescue'' is an Australian factual television program which is broadcast on Network 10. The program follows the daily lives and routines of the Waverley Council professional lifeguards who patrol Bondi Beach. ''Bondi Rescue'' was first broadcast in 2006. A spin-off, set in Bali, Indonesia, also screened in 2008. ''Bondi Rescue'' is broadcast internationally and has a substantial online presence. The show was created and produced by part-time lifeguard Ben Davies in collaboration with Producer Michael Cordell. It is narrated by Osher Günsberg. On 12 October 2022, it was officially announced that the show had been renewed for a seventeenth season which premiered on 19 April 2023, after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor weather conditions. The series was renewed for an 18th season at the 2023 Channel 10 upfronts. Overview The Bondi lifeguards perform around five thousand rescues over the summer period. They also deal with other incidents includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banged Up Abroad
''Banged Up Abroad'' (rebadged as ''Locked Up Abroad'' in Asia and the United States, and ''Jailed Abroad'' in India, for the National Geographic Channel) is a British documentary/docudrama television series created by Bart Layton that was produced for Channel 5 and that premiered in March 2006. Most episodes feature stories of people who have been arrested while travelling abroad, usually for trying to smuggle illegal drugs, although some episodes feature people who were either kidnapped or captured while they were either travelling or living in other countries. Some episodes have featured real-life stories that first became well known when they were made the subject of a film: films that have been 're-made' in this way include '' Midnight Express'', '' Goodfellas'', '' The Devil's Double'', ''Argo'', '' Mr Nice'' and, to a lesser extent, ''Casino'' (with the story of Frank Cullotta). A few episodes have focused on undercover infiltrations of criminal syndicates by law enfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Around The World For Free
''Around the World for Free'' a.k.a. ''ATWFF'' was an online/broadcast hybrid reality television series based on the concept of whether a person can circle the globe without any money. The show followed a reality star, as he or she attempted to travel around the world without any money on hand. The star travelled with one cameraman Zsolt Luka and relied on local guides and inhabitants for basic needs. The concept was created by Alex Boylan, Emmy-nominated editor and director Zsolt Luka, and Burton Roberts, who was also the producer of Camp Reality and was a cast member on '' Survivor: Pearl Islands''. The project was self-financed and self-produced by the trio after major networks and online portals passed on it. Season 1 The first iteration of the project was hosted by Alex Boylan. He traveled around the world without any money and was aided in his quest by a social networking site created for this purpose. Alex was accompanied by Zsolt Luka who directed, filmed and edited the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar, also known as JioHotstar or simply Hotstar, is an Indian subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Disney Star. The brand was introduced as Hotstar for a streaming service carrying content from Disney Star's (formerly Star India) local networks, including films, television series, live sports, and original programming, as well as featuring content licensed from third parties such as Showtime among others. Amid the significant growth of mobile broadband in India, Hotstar quickly became the dominant streaming service in the country. Following the acquisition of Star India's parent company 21st Century Fox by Disney in 2019, Hotstar was integrated into Disney's global streaming brand Disney+ as 'Disney+ Hotstar' in April 2020. The co-branded service added Disney+ original programming, and films and television series from its main content brands of Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic alongs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney+
The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment industry, entertainment conglomerate (company), conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios (Burbank), Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, as an animation studio, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, Roy Oliver Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio; it later operated under the names Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before adopting its current name in 1986. In 1928, Disney established itself as a leader in the animation industry with the short film ''Steamboat Willie.'' The film used synchronized sound to become the first post-produced sound cartoon, and popularized Mickey Mouse, who became Disney's mascot and corporate icon. After becoming a success by the early 1940s, Disney diversified into live-action films, television, and theme parks in the 1950s. However, followin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Geographic Channel (Asia)
National Geographic (Nat Geo Asia, formerly NBC Asia and National Geographic Channel and also commercially abbreviated and trademarked as Nat Geo or Nat Geo TV) is a pan-Asian subscription television channel owned by Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific (through NGC Network Asia, LLC). The channel featured non-fiction, factual programming involving nature, science, culture and history, produced by the National Geographic Society, just like History and Discovery Channel. It was launched on January 1, 1994, as NBC Asia. As of 2008, the Asian version of the original US version was available in over 56 million homes. NGC Asia has had six different channels of feeds. The channel closed in 2023–2024 as National Geographic libraries moved to the streaming platform Disney+. History NBC Asia (1994–1998) On January 1, 1994, the channel was officially launched as NBC Asia. It featured mostly NBC programs as well as the ''NBC Nightly News'', ''The Tonight Show'', ''Saturday Night L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Animation (TV Channel)
Fox Animation was a television channel in Italy owned by Fox Networks Group Italy, dedicated to animated series by Fox. It began as a pop-up channel on Fox +2 from 15 December 2012 and 6 January 2013 and later around Christamas 2013. On 1 November 2014 it was launched as a standalone channel, replacing Fox +2. Because of Sky Italia's deal with The Walt Disney Company Italy not being renewed, the channel was shut down on 1 October 2019, along with Disney XD, Disney in English, Fox Comedy and Nat Geo People. Programming *''American Dad!'' *'' Archer'' *''Bob's Burgers'' *'' Bordertown'' *''Brickleberry'' *'' The Cleveland Show'' *''Family Guy'' *'' Futurama'' *''King of the Hill'' *'' The Real Ghostbusters'' *''Rick and Morty'' *'' Robot Chicken'' *''The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a Satire (film and television), satir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Comedy
Fox Comedy was a television network, launched by the Fox Networks Group, which aired in Australia, Poland, Portugal, and Italy. Its basic programming included numerous comedy series and films. History It was launched in Italy on November 1, 2014, in Poland on January 16, 2015. and in Portugal on November 18, 2015 as replacement of FX. The Italian version of Fox Comedy was closed down on October 1, 2019. On June 29, 2023, it was announced that Polish version would be renamed to FX Comedy on November 7, 2023. There is also an Australian version of Fox Comedy, which launched on September 1, 2020, as a merger of Foxtel's Fox Hits and The Comedy Channel. Programming Fox Comedy Italy * '' 1600 Penn'' * '' Ben and Kate'' * '' Boris'' * '' Chuck'' * '' Cristela'' * '' Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23'' * '' Fresh Off the Boat'' * ''Friends'' * '' Friends with Benefits'' * '' Friends with Better Lives'' * '' The Grinder'' * '' Hot in Cleveland'' * '' How I Met Your Mother' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney In English (Italian TV Channel)
This is a list of assets currently or formerly owned by the Walt Disney Company, unless otherwise indicated. As of October 2024, the Walt Disney Company, or just Disney, is organized into three main segments: Disney Entertainment, which includes the company's film, television, music and streaming media assets, ESPN Inc., ESPN (including ESPN+) and Disney Experiences. Disney Entertainment Walt Disney Studios Corporate Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Disney Theatrical Group Disney Music Group Disney Studio Services Disney Platform Distribution Disney Streaming A+E Global Media Disney General Entertainment Content International Network Brands The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East and Africa The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East & Africa (doing business as The Walt Disney Company Limited) is the largest international division of the Walt Disney Company, serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Its headquarters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
