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  • NGCI, CCTV consolidate partnership

    NGCI, CCTV consolidate partnership

    CANNES: National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and China Central Television (CCTV) have announced the completion of a two-part high-definition television documentary Inside the Forbidden City.

    NGCI CEO David Haslingden says, “We are delighted to partner with CCTV in producing a historically and culturally rich film for our global viewers this fall. It is a valuable step forward as part of NGCI’s commitment to developing local content everywhere and expanding our collaboration with CCTV”.

    Inside the Forbidden City brings the epic tale of China’s Forbidden City to a vast global audience. Until the early 20th Century, any commoner who dared enter the palace would pay with his or her life. Now, this historic two part series gives viewers unparallel access to the Forbidden Palace.

  • Nat Geo Intl to bring ‘Korea to the World’

    Nat Geo Intl to bring ‘Korea to the World’

    CANNES: National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and Korean Broadcasting Institute (KBI) have announce the first co-production partnership to cultivate local filmmaking talent.

    The partnership will facilitate the production of quality made-in-Korea documentaries for global viewers. It will provide $1.2 million in filmmaking funds for 4 one-hour films, titled Korea to the World.

    NGCI CEO David Haslingden says, “We are proud to be the first international factual network to partner with KBI and are delighted to expand NGCI’s presence in Asia. We want to develop and bring Korean talent to the notice of our global audience in 162 countries and in 27 languages worldwide”.

    KBI president Gyun Yu says, “We are excited to establish this partnership with NGCI. As a renowned international television network, NGCI, provides the perfect platform for Korean documentaries to reach viewers globally”.