National Geographic Channels International to launch new channels on Sky

Media News

New Delhi, June 02, 2009

With the upcoming launches of National Geographic Channel HD and Nat Geo Wild, Fox International Channels continues expanding its channel portfolio in the German and Austrian TV markets. Starting in July, Nat Geo Wild will be available in the Sky Welt package together with National Geographic Channel, which has been airing on the Munich-based pay TV platform since 16 May. National Geographic Channel HD will also be available on the platform, further enhancing the Sky HD offering.

National Geographic Channel HD showcases high-quality documentary programming 24 hours a day, broadcasting entirely in stunning high definition aspect ratio with dual German/English language audio feed. National Geographic Channel HD combines brilliant image quality and superior sound with compelling storytelling across the broad mix of documentary genres that viewers appreciate from National Geographic Channel in standard definition (SD). Nat Geo Wild is a 24-hour channel fully dedicated to breathtaking nature and wildlife programming, and will also be available with dual German/English audio.

Contributors to Nat Geo Wild are some of the world’s best wildlife filmmakers including Jean-Michel Cousteau, Emmy award-winning filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert and National Geographic expert herpetologist Dr. Brady Barr. The channel also highlights important conservation and green issues, illustrating the imprint humans have on the world and its natural resources.

Diego Londono, Managing Director of Fox International Channels Germany: "The launches of Nat Geo Wild and National Geographic Channel HD represent an important step in the growth of Fox International Channels into the German and Austrian market. The two channels are strong performers for National Geographic Channels International, demonstrating great success in European countries including Italy, France and UK and in other territories worldwide. Now, thanks to Sky these channels will be available to German and Austrian viewers as well and will increase the offering of high-quality factual programming on the platform."

Mark Williams, CEO Premiere: "With Nat Geo Wild and National Geographic Channel HD two very high-quality channels are added to the Sky offering. Subscribers dedicated to extraordinary documentaries and to High Definition quality will love these channels."

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