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Monday, June 3, 2019
"One-Punch Man" Joins VIZ Media at Licensing Expo 2019
VISIT VIZ MEDIA AT LICENSING EXPO BOOTH #R202
VIZ MEDIA BRINGS THE POWERHOUSE ACTION OF ONE-PUNCH MAN TO LICENSING EXPO 2019
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media showcases one of pop culture’s hottest brands as it highlights ONE-PUNCH MAN at Licensing Expo 2019.
Season 2 of the runaway hit anime series just launched on HULU with new simulcast episodes streaming weekly on the same day as the Japanese TV broadcast premiere. VIZ Media is the master licensor for ONE-PUNCH MAN and holds digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and consumer product/merchandising rights for the property for the territories of North America, Latin America and Oceania.
New ONE-PUNCH MAN licensing partners include:
BAIT: streetwear apparel collection
Fanwraps: decals and stickers
Funko: “POP!” and “Vinyl” figure collections
Great Eastern: novelty accessories and collectibles
In4Mation: streetwear apparel collection
Issac Morris Limited: apparel and accessories
Just Funky: drinkware and accessories
The Loyal Subjects: "Action Vinyls" collection
McFarlane Toys: ultra-articulated action figures
Monogram: key rings and pins
Pyramid: posters and stationery
Sprayground: backpacks
Come visit VIZ Media at booth R202 at the Licensing Expo to learn more about the franchise that's celebrated by anime, action, superhero and comedy fans alike!
About ONE-PUNCH MAN
Based on the best-selling manga series created by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata (also published by VIZ Media, every volume of the ongoing series has been a Top 10 bestseller on Bookscan Graphic Novel sales chart), ONE-PUNCH MAN depicts the adventures of Saitama, a young man who only became a hero for fun. But after three years of “special” training, he finds that he can beat even the mightiest opponents with a single punch. Though he faces new enemies every day, it turns out being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. Can a hero be too strong?
Additional information on ONE-PUNCH MAN is available at: https://www.viz.com/one-punch-man.
About Licensing Expo
Licensing Expo is the world’s largest and most influential annual licensing industry event and takes place June 4th – 6th, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Details on the event are available at: www.licensingexpo.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth # R202.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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VIZ MEDIA BRINGS THE POWERHOUSE ACTION OF ONE-PUNCH MAN TO LICENSING EXPO 2019
San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media showcases one of pop culture’s hottest brands as it highlights ONE-PUNCH MAN at Licensing Expo 2019.
Season 2 of the runaway hit anime series just launched on HULU with new simulcast episodes streaming weekly on the same day as the Japanese TV broadcast premiere. VIZ Media is the master licensor for ONE-PUNCH MAN and holds digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and consumer product/merchandising rights for the property for the territories of North America, Latin America and Oceania.
New ONE-PUNCH MAN licensing partners include:
BAIT: streetwear apparel collection
Fanwraps: decals and stickers
Funko: “POP!” and “Vinyl” figure collections
Great Eastern: novelty accessories and collectibles
In4Mation: streetwear apparel collection
Issac Morris Limited: apparel and accessories
Just Funky: drinkware and accessories
The Loyal Subjects: "Action Vinyls" collection
McFarlane Toys: ultra-articulated action figures
Monogram: key rings and pins
Pyramid: posters and stationery
Sprayground: backpacks
Come visit VIZ Media at booth R202 at the Licensing Expo to learn more about the franchise that's celebrated by anime, action, superhero and comedy fans alike!
About ONE-PUNCH MAN
Based on the best-selling manga series created by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata (also published by VIZ Media, every volume of the ongoing series has been a Top 10 bestseller on Bookscan Graphic Novel sales chart), ONE-PUNCH MAN depicts the adventures of Saitama, a young man who only became a hero for fun. But after three years of “special” training, he finds that he can beat even the mightiest opponents with a single punch. Though he faces new enemies every day, it turns out being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. Can a hero be too strong?
Additional information on ONE-PUNCH MAN is available at: https://www.viz.com/one-punch-man.
About Licensing Expo
Licensing Expo is the world’s largest and most influential annual licensing industry event and takes place June 4th – 6th, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Details on the event are available at: www.licensingexpo.com. VIZ Media will be located in Booth # R202.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular SHONEN JUMP brand and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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Saturday, June 1, 2019
Patrick J. Adams to Play John Glenn in "The Right Stuff" TV Series
National Geographic Taps Patrick J. Adams as Maj. John Glenn in Global Scripted Series The Right Stuff, Based on Tom Wolfe’s Best-Seller
Adaptation of Wolfe’s Best-Seller Recounts Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race
Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Appian Way’s Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Are Executive Producers; Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”) Tapped as Executive Producer and Showrunner; David Nutter (“Game of Thrones,” “Band of Brothers”) Will Direct Premiere Episode
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic, with Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today that Patrick J. Adams (“Suits”) will star in THE RIGHT STUFF as Maj. John Glenn. This marks the network’s next global scripted series, which is based on Tom Wolfe’s iconic best-selling nonfiction book. The series takes a clear-eyed look at what would become America’s first “reality show,” as ambitious astronauts and their families become instant celebrities in a competition that will either kill them or make them immortal in the quest to be a part of Project Mercury. Production will begin this fall in Cocoa Beach, Fla., and will premiere globally on National Geographic in 2020.
Glenn is a revered test pilot and committed family man with unwavering principles. He is the only astronaut to have experienced fame before Project Mercury, and he immediately locks horns with Alan Shepard in an unrelenting fight to be the first man in space.
The first season of THE RIGHT STUFF, which uses Wolfe’s book as its starting point, starts at the height of the Cold War. To combat a national sentiment of fear and decline, the U.S. government conceives of NASA’s Project Mercury, igniting a space race with the Soviets and making instant celebrities of a handful of the military’s adrenaline-fueled test pilots. These individuals, who come to be known as the Mercury Seven, are forged into heroes long before they have achieved a single heroic act. At the heart of a historic drama populated by deeply human characters, two archrivals — Glenn and Shepard — jockey to be the first man in space.
Subsequent seasons of THE RIGHT STUFF will carry through to the epochal Apollo Space Program, where humankind saw one of its greatest achievements — man setting foot on the moon — and missions beyond.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson are executive producers, along with Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”), who has signed on as showrunner. David Nutter (“Game of Thrones,” “Band of Brothers”) is set to direct and executive produce the series’ premiere episode. Will Staples (“Animals,” “Shooter”) is also an executive producer. Michael Hampton shepherded this project on behalf of Appian Way.
Adams is represented by ICM Partners, Andy Corren Management and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com, or follow us on Twitter using @NatGeoPR.
National Geographic Partners LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
About Appian Way Productions
Appian Way is a film and television production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio. Jennifer Davisson serves as president of production. Since its launch, Appian Way has released a diverse slate of films, including Alejandro Iñárritu’s three-time Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner “The Revenant,” Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award®- and Golden Globe®- nominated “The Wolf of Wall Street” and Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning “The Aviator,” along with “Shutter Island,” Scott Cooper’s “Out of the Furnace,” George Clooney’s Golden Globe®-nominated “The Ides of March,” the psychological thriller “Orphan” and an adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s critically acclaimed novel “Live by Night” with Ben Affleck, among others.
The company has put forth strong efforts to gain headway in the documentary world, especially as it pertains to progressive environmental change. Appian Way worked in partnership with National Geographic to produce “Before the Flood,” a documentary that sheds light on climate change. It also worked with Netflix to produce the Academy Award®-nominated “Virunga,” directed by Orlando von Einsiedel. Appian is in partnership with Netflix on several additional documentaries, including the critically acclaimed “Struggle”, “The Ivory Game,” “How to Change the World” “Catching the Sun,” and the documentary series “Fire Chasers”. Last year Appian also produced the critically acclaimed documentary series “Frontiersmen” as a sequel to the “Men Who Built America” for the History Channel, “Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle” for AMC/Sundance and currently is in production on a multi-part documentary series about Ulysses S. Grant, also for History Channel.
The following projects are currently in priority development at Appian: a feature adaptation of the Japanese manga “Akira” directed by Taiki Waititi, a “Grant” feature based on Ron Chernow’s book to which DiCaprio is attached to star and Steven Spielberg is attached to direct; “Da Vinci” based on the bestselling book by Walter Isaacson, “Sam Phillips” based on the bestselling book by Peter Guralnick, also with DiCaprio attached to star, “The Ballad of Richard Jewell,” starring Jonah Hill; as well as “The Twilight Zone.”
Appian’s animated children’s series “Pete the Cat,” based on the famed books by James Dean just received a 2nd and 3rd season pickup by Amazon and Alcon. The company also has multiple television projects in the works with Sony, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, Fox 21 and MRC.
About Warner Horizon Scripted Television
A division of the Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Horizon Scripted Television was founded in 2006 and is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of dramatic and comedic programming for the cable and subscription/on-demand marketplace. Series produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television include “Animal Kingdom” and “Claws” for TNT; “Cherish the Day,” “David Makes Man” and “Queen Sugar” for OWN; “Fuller House,” “Medical Police” and “You” for Netflix; “Krypton” for SYFY; “Pennyworth” for EPIX; “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” for Freeform; and “The Right Stuff” for National Geographic.
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Adaptation of Wolfe’s Best-Seller Recounts Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race
Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Appian Way’s Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Are Executive Producers; Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”) Tapped as Executive Producer and Showrunner; David Nutter (“Game of Thrones,” “Band of Brothers”) Will Direct Premiere Episode
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic, with Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today that Patrick J. Adams (“Suits”) will star in THE RIGHT STUFF as Maj. John Glenn. This marks the network’s next global scripted series, which is based on Tom Wolfe’s iconic best-selling nonfiction book. The series takes a clear-eyed look at what would become America’s first “reality show,” as ambitious astronauts and their families become instant celebrities in a competition that will either kill them or make them immortal in the quest to be a part of Project Mercury. Production will begin this fall in Cocoa Beach, Fla., and will premiere globally on National Geographic in 2020.
Glenn is a revered test pilot and committed family man with unwavering principles. He is the only astronaut to have experienced fame before Project Mercury, and he immediately locks horns with Alan Shepard in an unrelenting fight to be the first man in space.
The first season of THE RIGHT STUFF, which uses Wolfe’s book as its starting point, starts at the height of the Cold War. To combat a national sentiment of fear and decline, the U.S. government conceives of NASA’s Project Mercury, igniting a space race with the Soviets and making instant celebrities of a handful of the military’s adrenaline-fueled test pilots. These individuals, who come to be known as the Mercury Seven, are forged into heroes long before they have achieved a single heroic act. At the heart of a historic drama populated by deeply human characters, two archrivals — Glenn and Shepard — jockey to be the first man in space.
Subsequent seasons of THE RIGHT STUFF will carry through to the epochal Apollo Space Program, where humankind saw one of its greatest achievements — man setting foot on the moon — and missions beyond.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson are executive producers, along with Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”), who has signed on as showrunner. David Nutter (“Game of Thrones,” “Band of Brothers”) is set to direct and executive produce the series’ premiere episode. Will Staples (“Animals,” “Shooter”) is also an executive producer. Michael Hampton shepherded this project on behalf of Appian Way.
Adams is represented by ICM Partners, Andy Corren Management and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com, or follow us on Twitter using @NatGeoPR.
National Geographic Partners LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
About Appian Way Productions
Appian Way is a film and television production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio. Jennifer Davisson serves as president of production. Since its launch, Appian Way has released a diverse slate of films, including Alejandro Iñárritu’s three-time Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner “The Revenant,” Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award®- and Golden Globe®- nominated “The Wolf of Wall Street” and Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning “The Aviator,” along with “Shutter Island,” Scott Cooper’s “Out of the Furnace,” George Clooney’s Golden Globe®-nominated “The Ides of March,” the psychological thriller “Orphan” and an adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s critically acclaimed novel “Live by Night” with Ben Affleck, among others.
The company has put forth strong efforts to gain headway in the documentary world, especially as it pertains to progressive environmental change. Appian Way worked in partnership with National Geographic to produce “Before the Flood,” a documentary that sheds light on climate change. It also worked with Netflix to produce the Academy Award®-nominated “Virunga,” directed by Orlando von Einsiedel. Appian is in partnership with Netflix on several additional documentaries, including the critically acclaimed “Struggle”, “The Ivory Game,” “How to Change the World” “Catching the Sun,” and the documentary series “Fire Chasers”. Last year Appian also produced the critically acclaimed documentary series “Frontiersmen” as a sequel to the “Men Who Built America” for the History Channel, “Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle” for AMC/Sundance and currently is in production on a multi-part documentary series about Ulysses S. Grant, also for History Channel.
The following projects are currently in priority development at Appian: a feature adaptation of the Japanese manga “Akira” directed by Taiki Waititi, a “Grant” feature based on Ron Chernow’s book to which DiCaprio is attached to star and Steven Spielberg is attached to direct; “Da Vinci” based on the bestselling book by Walter Isaacson, “Sam Phillips” based on the bestselling book by Peter Guralnick, also with DiCaprio attached to star, “The Ballad of Richard Jewell,” starring Jonah Hill; as well as “The Twilight Zone.”
Appian’s animated children’s series “Pete the Cat,” based on the famed books by James Dean just received a 2nd and 3rd season pickup by Amazon and Alcon. The company also has multiple television projects in the works with Sony, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, Fox 21 and MRC.
About Warner Horizon Scripted Television
A division of the Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Horizon Scripted Television was founded in 2006 and is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of dramatic and comedic programming for the cable and subscription/on-demand marketplace. Series produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television include “Animal Kingdom” and “Claws” for TNT; “Cherish the Day,” “David Makes Man” and “Queen Sugar” for OWN; “Fuller House,” “Medical Police” and “You” for Netflix; “Krypton” for SYFY; “Pennyworth” for EPIX; “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” for Freeform; and “The Right Stuff” for National Geographic.
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Negromancer June-Teenth 2019
It's June 2019. Welcome to Negromancer 2.0. This is the rebirth of Negromancer, the former movie review website as a new movie review and movie news site.
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from May 26th to 31st, 2019 - Update #22
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MOVIES - From THR: Elton John among those angry that Russian film distributors will edit sex scenes out of the Elton John biopic, "Rocketman."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Trevor Noah of "The Daily Show" draws attention with a billboard that makes a joke about recent best picture Oscar winner, "Green Book."
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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline: Apparently, it is NOW official that Robert Pattison will be the new Batman/Bruce Wayne for the upcoming "The Batman."
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: Octavia Spencer and "Ma" propel the momentum of "Black-led" horror films.
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BOX OFFICE - From Deadline: "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" earns $6.3 million in Thursday night preview shows.
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PIXAR - From Deadline: Pixar's "Toy Story 4" tracking for a potential $200 million opening weekend.
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ANIMATION - From TheWrap: Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in and co-produce an animated preschool series based on Stan Lee's "Superhero Kindergarten."
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Comic book writer, Tom King, and Oscar-nominee Ava DuVerany will write the screenplay for DuVerany's adaption of DC Comics and Jack Kirby's "New Gods" comic book series.
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CELEBRITY - From BET: Halle Berry surprises to African-American reporters on the red carpet for "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 5/24 to 5/26/2019 weekend box office is Disney's live-action remake, "Aladdin," with an estimated take of 86.1 million dollars.
From Deadline: Deadline's regularly updated article on the Memorial Day holiday weekend box office, with an emphasis on the performance of Disney's "Aladdin."
From USAToday: "Aladdin" rakes in 207.1 million dollars at the global box office.
From Patreon: This is my (Leroy Douresseaux) movie review of "Aladdin."
From THR: "John Wick: Chapter 3" is now the "John Wick" series top earner with 181 million dollars in global box office.
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POLITICS - From HuffPost: Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is a Democratic presidential candidate, says that the late Sen. John McCain cited the names of dictators during the President Trump's inaugural address.
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TELEVISION - From AVClub: How the ’80s Twilight Zone honored and extended Rod Serling’s legacy
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: Former "CBS Evening News" anchorman, Scott Pelley," says he was fired from CBS in 2017 for constantly complaining about "a hostile environment."
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CELEBRITY - From EOnline: Multiple Grammy Award nominee, Moby, started a controversy with Oscar winner and multiple Oscar nominee, actress Natalie Portman. This article tells all.
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CANNES - From THR: At Cannes 2019, Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or (the top prize). Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" did not win any prizes.
VIDEOS-TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Here is the first official trailer (5/30/2019) for "Rambo V: Last Blood," the fifth installment in the "Rambo" film series. The film is due September 2019.
From YouTube: Here is the first teaser trailer (5/30/2019) for Netflix's TV series, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." The series debuts August 30, 2019.
OBITS:
From BleacherReport: Former Major League Baseball player, Bill Buckner, has died at the age of 69, Monday, May 27, 2019. Buckner has a 22 year career and was known for being a first baseman, although he did play some as an outfielder. He was known for his part in an infamous incident during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
From Deadline: Pro Football Hall of Fame (Class of 1977) NFL quarterback, Bart Starr, has died at the age of 85, Sunday, May 26, 2019. Starr was the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1971. He led the Packers to five NFL championships, including wins in the first two Super Bowls (I in 1967 and II in 1968). Starr remains the only starting quarterback to win three consecutive NFL championships (1965 through 1967 seasons).
MOVIES - From THR: Elton John among those angry that Russian film distributors will edit sex scenes out of the Elton John biopic, "Rocketman."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Trevor Noah of "The Daily Show" draws attention with a billboard that makes a joke about recent best picture Oscar winner, "Green Book."
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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline: Apparently, it is NOW official that Robert Pattison will be the new Batman/Bruce Wayne for the upcoming "The Batman."
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MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: Octavia Spencer and "Ma" propel the momentum of "Black-led" horror films.
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BOX OFFICE - From Deadline: "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" earns $6.3 million in Thursday night preview shows.
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PIXAR - From Deadline: Pixar's "Toy Story 4" tracking for a potential $200 million opening weekend.
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ANIMATION - From TheWrap: Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in and co-produce an animated preschool series based on Stan Lee's "Superhero Kindergarten."
----------
COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Comic book writer, Tom King, and Oscar-nominee Ava DuVerany will write the screenplay for DuVerany's adaption of DC Comics and Jack Kirby's "New Gods" comic book series.
----------
CELEBRITY - From BET: Halle Berry surprises to African-American reporters on the red carpet for "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 5/24 to 5/26/2019 weekend box office is Disney's live-action remake, "Aladdin," with an estimated take of 86.1 million dollars.
From Deadline: Deadline's regularly updated article on the Memorial Day holiday weekend box office, with an emphasis on the performance of Disney's "Aladdin."
From USAToday: "Aladdin" rakes in 207.1 million dollars at the global box office.
From Patreon: This is my (Leroy Douresseaux) movie review of "Aladdin."
From THR: "John Wick: Chapter 3" is now the "John Wick" series top earner with 181 million dollars in global box office.
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POLITICS - From HuffPost: Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is a Democratic presidential candidate, says that the late Sen. John McCain cited the names of dictators during the President Trump's inaugural address.
----------
TELEVISION - From AVClub: How the ’80s Twilight Zone honored and extended Rod Serling’s legacy
----------
TELEVISION - From Deadline: Former "CBS Evening News" anchorman, Scott Pelley," says he was fired from CBS in 2017 for constantly complaining about "a hostile environment."
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CELEBRITY - From EOnline: Multiple Grammy Award nominee, Moby, started a controversy with Oscar winner and multiple Oscar nominee, actress Natalie Portman. This article tells all.
----------
CANNES - From THR: At Cannes 2019, Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or (the top prize). Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" did not win any prizes.
VIDEOS-TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Here is the first official trailer (5/30/2019) for "Rambo V: Last Blood," the fifth installment in the "Rambo" film series. The film is due September 2019.
From YouTube: Here is the first teaser trailer (5/30/2019) for Netflix's TV series, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." The series debuts August 30, 2019.
OBITS:
From BleacherReport: Former Major League Baseball player, Bill Buckner, has died at the age of 69, Monday, May 27, 2019. Buckner has a 22 year career and was known for being a first baseman, although he did play some as an outfielder. He was known for his part in an infamous incident during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
From Deadline: Pro Football Hall of Fame (Class of 1977) NFL quarterback, Bart Starr, has died at the age of 85, Sunday, May 26, 2019. Starr was the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1971. He led the Packers to five NFL championships, including wins in the first two Super Bowls (I in 1967 and II in 1968). Starr remains the only starting quarterback to win three consecutive NFL championships (1965 through 1967 seasons).
New Rules Announced for 92nd (2020) Academy Awards
ACADEMY ANNOUNCES RULES FOR 92ND OSCARS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM AWARD RENAMED “INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM AWARD”
The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved Oscars rules for the 92nd Academy Awards. Notable changes and updates are as follows:
1. In the Animated Feature category, the theatrical release of eight eligible animated features in the calendar year is no longer required for the awards category to be activated. In addition, nominations voting will be automatically open to all active members of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch. Other active voting members of the Academy must opt-in to participate in the nominations round.
The Foreign Language Film category name has been changed to International Feature Film.
“We have noted that the reference to ‘Foreign’ is outdated within the global filmmaking community,” commented Larry Karaszewski and Diane Weyermann, co-chairs of the International Feature Film Committee. “We believe that International Feature Film better represents this category, and promotes a positive and inclusive view of filmmaking, and the art of film as a universal experience.”
The category name change does not change any existing category rules, the submission process, or eligibility requirements. An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States of America with a predominantly non-English dialogue track. Animated and documentary feature films are permitted. Only one film is accepted from each country as the official selection.
In addition, the shortlist for the International Feature Film award is expanding to ten films; seven to be chosen by the Phase I International Feature Film Committee, and the additional three to be voted by the International Feature Film Award Executive Committee.
In the Makeup and Hairstyling category, the number of nominated films is increasing from three to five, and the shortlist is increasing from seven to ten. In addition, the bake-off reels for the films shall not exceed seven minutes in total running time.
In the Short Film categories, Animated and Live Action Short Films now have the option to qualify theatrically in either the City of New York or Los Angeles County to be eligible for submission.
The Academy’s Board of Governors voted to maintain Rule Two, Eligibility for the 92nd Oscars. The rule states that to be eligible for awards consideration, a film must have a minimum seven-day theatrical run in a Los Angeles County commercial theater, with at least three screenings per day for paid admission. Motion pictures released in nontheatrical media on or after the first day of their Los Angeles County theatrical qualifying run remain eligible.
“We support the theatrical experience as integral to the art of motion pictures, and this weighed heavily in our discussions,” said Academy President John Bailey. “Our rules currently require theatrical exhibition, and also allow for a broad selection of films to be submitted for Oscars consideration. We plan to further study the profound changes occurring in our industry and continue discussions with our members about these issues.”
Other amendments to the rules include standard date changes and “housekeeping” adjustments.
Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards and Events Committee then reviews all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Board of Governors for final approval.
The complete 92nd Academy Awards rules are available at oscars.org/rules.
The 92nd Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM AWARD RENAMED “INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM AWARD”
The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved Oscars rules for the 92nd Academy Awards. Notable changes and updates are as follows:
1. In the Animated Feature category, the theatrical release of eight eligible animated features in the calendar year is no longer required for the awards category to be activated. In addition, nominations voting will be automatically open to all active members of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch. Other active voting members of the Academy must opt-in to participate in the nominations round.
The Foreign Language Film category name has been changed to International Feature Film.
“We have noted that the reference to ‘Foreign’ is outdated within the global filmmaking community,” commented Larry Karaszewski and Diane Weyermann, co-chairs of the International Feature Film Committee. “We believe that International Feature Film better represents this category, and promotes a positive and inclusive view of filmmaking, and the art of film as a universal experience.”
The category name change does not change any existing category rules, the submission process, or eligibility requirements. An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States of America with a predominantly non-English dialogue track. Animated and documentary feature films are permitted. Only one film is accepted from each country as the official selection.
In addition, the shortlist for the International Feature Film award is expanding to ten films; seven to be chosen by the Phase I International Feature Film Committee, and the additional three to be voted by the International Feature Film Award Executive Committee.
In the Makeup and Hairstyling category, the number of nominated films is increasing from three to five, and the shortlist is increasing from seven to ten. In addition, the bake-off reels for the films shall not exceed seven minutes in total running time.
In the Short Film categories, Animated and Live Action Short Films now have the option to qualify theatrically in either the City of New York or Los Angeles County to be eligible for submission.
The Academy’s Board of Governors voted to maintain Rule Two, Eligibility for the 92nd Oscars. The rule states that to be eligible for awards consideration, a film must have a minimum seven-day theatrical run in a Los Angeles County commercial theater, with at least three screenings per day for paid admission. Motion pictures released in nontheatrical media on or after the first day of their Los Angeles County theatrical qualifying run remain eligible.
“We support the theatrical experience as integral to the art of motion pictures, and this weighed heavily in our discussions,” said Academy President John Bailey. “Our rules currently require theatrical exhibition, and also allow for a broad selection of films to be submitted for Oscars consideration. We plan to further study the profound changes occurring in our industry and continue discussions with our members about these issues.”
Other amendments to the rules include standard date changes and “housekeeping” adjustments.
Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees. The Awards and Events Committee then reviews all proposed changes before presenting its recommendations to the Board of Governors for final approval.
The complete 92nd Academy Awards rules are available at oscars.org/rules.
The 92nd Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
National Geographic Channel Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day
National Geographic Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day with a Week of Powerful Programming Devoted to World War II
The Weeklong Event Includes Premieres of Original Specials Drain the Oceans: Secrets of D-Day; Hitler’s Last Stand: Lost Battalion; Eyewitness: D-Day and The King Who Fooled Hitler, Plus Encore Presentations from National Geographic’s Programming Archives
D-Day Marathon Begins June 3, 2019, at 9/8c on National Geographic
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world was in its fifth year of war, when on June 6, 1944, western Allied forces crossed the English Channel and stormed the German defenses across the heavily fortified beaches of Normandy, France. Invading by land, sea and air, the broad attack was code named Operation Overlord, but the world knows it as D-Day, and it is said to be the beginning of the end of World War II. Ranking as the greatest amphibious landing in military history, the invasion allowed the Allies to advance into France. As a result, by August 1944, Western Europe was liberated from the Nazi German occupation, and World War II would be over the following year.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the pivotal battle at Normandy, National Geographic is celebrating with a week of powerful programming devoted to World War II. Beginning Monday, June 3, 2019, at 9/8c, the D-Day Marathon will feature premieres of original specials including Drain the Oceans: Secrets of D-Day, Hitler’s Last Stand: Lost Battalion, Eyewitness: D-Day and The King Who Fooled Hitler as well as encore presentations from National Geographic’s programming archives.
In addition to providing unprecedented access to archival material, National Geographic’s original special The King Who Fooled Hitler presents never-before-seen documents, including secret letters from King George VI himself, correspondence and diary entries, along with new interviews giving fresh insight into the infamous D-Day deception that outsmarted Hitler.
All specials will air globally in 172 countries and 43 languages on National Geographic. Full details of the programming event are below.
Original D-Day Marathon Specials Include:
DRAIN THE OCEANS: SECRETS OF D-DAY
Monday, June 3, at 9/8c
World War II saw the greatest-ever loss of ships and submarines at sea, and beneath the oceans lies a hidden graveyard of those vessels that has its own story to tell. Using the latest sonar technology, National Geographic goes on a unique expedition to map the sunken Allied vessels off the Normandy Coast, revealing stunning images from beneath the waves, and uncovers extraordinary, secret technology that was deployed by both the Allies and the Nazis in the battle for western Europe.
HITLER’S LAST STAND: LOST BATTALION
Monday, June 3, at 10/9c
On June 6, 1944, the Allies finally land troops in Normandy to open the western front. But after the surprise of the D-Day landings and Allied advances, Nazi loyalists dig in, determined to keep a merciless grip on the towns, strongholds and fortresses of occupied Europe to defend the Third Reich. These are the stories of desperate battles waged on the edge of defeat — not just for victory but for survival.
EYEWITNESS: D-DAY
Tuesday, June 4, at 9/8c
One famous day. Five heroes. Five key turning points that changed the course of World War II during the D-Day landings, told through the eyes of the people who made a difference. Using rarely seen archive footage, dramatic reconstruction and written accounts from eyewitnesses and personal testimony from five heroes, this is D-Day as never seen before.
THE KING WHO FOOLED HITLER
Wednesday, June 5, at 9/8c
This landmark film unearths exclusive new documents — secret letters, correspondence and diary entries — about D-Day that shed new light about the deception that fooled Hitler. In a tale of double agents and decoys, the investigation reveals for the first time the identity of the most secret agent of them all: King George VI. It also uncovers how the queen and future Queen Elizabeth II were enlisted in the ruse, and how the royal household managed to lose one of Britain’s greatest secrets of World War II.
Additional Programming Includes:
D-DAY SACRIFICE: BATTLE FOR FREEDOM
Monday, June 3, at 8/7c
In the spring of 1944, the Allies rolled the dice and chanced the whole fate of World War II on a single day. On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, National Geographic revisits the Allied forces’ June 6, 1944, Normandy landings and the ensuing 100 days leading up to the liberation of Paris from the Nazis.
AFTER HITLER: SPOILS OF WAR
Tuesday, June 4, at 8/7c
May 8, 1945: World War II has finally ended and the world is celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany, but the celebration is short lived. A shattered Europe has to rebuild, heal its wounds and deal with the fallout from an interminable and barbarous conflict while sketching the outlines of its future. For many civilians, the aftermath of the war is even more brutal than the conflict itself.
HITLER YOUTH: NAZI CHILD SOLDIERS
Tuesday, June 4, at 10/9c
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become a child army for Hitler. The first program traces the rise of the movement through to the war. The second program starts at the height of World War II and traces the story of the Hitler Youth as they face defeat.
INSIDE WWII: BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Wednesday, June 5, at 7/6c
Day by day. Hour by hour. Second by second. This is the story of last century’s bloodiest conflict told in a concise and compelling three-hour special. Including personal accounts, strategic analysis and rare footage, the special provides a new and intimate perspective on the experience of war.
NAZI MEGASTRUCTURES
Across three nights, beginning Wednesday, June 5, at 10/9c
High-tech superguns. Weapons of mass destruction. In the quest for world domination, the Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware and malevolent technology in history. These weapons changed the face of modern warfare forever. Witness the hidden remains of Hitler’s most ambitious projects and hear the stories of the engineering geniuses who designed them.
MAKING A DICTATOR
Back-to-back nights, beginning Wednesday, June 5, at 11/10c
A growing threat to democracies appears in the force of dictatorships. Dictators like Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein, Augusto Pinochet, Mobutu Sese Seko and Fidel Castro found their way to power through similar methods. The special examines the brutal methods and common practices implemented by each dictatorship, along with the ways in which the dictators corrupted the countries they claimed to improve.
About National Geographic Partners LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between the National Geographic Society and Disney, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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The Weeklong Event Includes Premieres of Original Specials Drain the Oceans: Secrets of D-Day; Hitler’s Last Stand: Lost Battalion; Eyewitness: D-Day and The King Who Fooled Hitler, Plus Encore Presentations from National Geographic’s Programming Archives
D-Day Marathon Begins June 3, 2019, at 9/8c on National Geographic
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world was in its fifth year of war, when on June 6, 1944, western Allied forces crossed the English Channel and stormed the German defenses across the heavily fortified beaches of Normandy, France. Invading by land, sea and air, the broad attack was code named Operation Overlord, but the world knows it as D-Day, and it is said to be the beginning of the end of World War II. Ranking as the greatest amphibious landing in military history, the invasion allowed the Allies to advance into France. As a result, by August 1944, Western Europe was liberated from the Nazi German occupation, and World War II would be over the following year.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the pivotal battle at Normandy, National Geographic is celebrating with a week of powerful programming devoted to World War II. Beginning Monday, June 3, 2019, at 9/8c, the D-Day Marathon will feature premieres of original specials including Drain the Oceans: Secrets of D-Day, Hitler’s Last Stand: Lost Battalion, Eyewitness: D-Day and The King Who Fooled Hitler as well as encore presentations from National Geographic’s programming archives.
In addition to providing unprecedented access to archival material, National Geographic’s original special The King Who Fooled Hitler presents never-before-seen documents, including secret letters from King George VI himself, correspondence and diary entries, along with new interviews giving fresh insight into the infamous D-Day deception that outsmarted Hitler.
All specials will air globally in 172 countries and 43 languages on National Geographic. Full details of the programming event are below.
Original D-Day Marathon Specials Include:
DRAIN THE OCEANS: SECRETS OF D-DAY
Monday, June 3, at 9/8c
World War II saw the greatest-ever loss of ships and submarines at sea, and beneath the oceans lies a hidden graveyard of those vessels that has its own story to tell. Using the latest sonar technology, National Geographic goes on a unique expedition to map the sunken Allied vessels off the Normandy Coast, revealing stunning images from beneath the waves, and uncovers extraordinary, secret technology that was deployed by both the Allies and the Nazis in the battle for western Europe.
HITLER’S LAST STAND: LOST BATTALION
Monday, June 3, at 10/9c
On June 6, 1944, the Allies finally land troops in Normandy to open the western front. But after the surprise of the D-Day landings and Allied advances, Nazi loyalists dig in, determined to keep a merciless grip on the towns, strongholds and fortresses of occupied Europe to defend the Third Reich. These are the stories of desperate battles waged on the edge of defeat — not just for victory but for survival.
EYEWITNESS: D-DAY
Tuesday, June 4, at 9/8c
One famous day. Five heroes. Five key turning points that changed the course of World War II during the D-Day landings, told through the eyes of the people who made a difference. Using rarely seen archive footage, dramatic reconstruction and written accounts from eyewitnesses and personal testimony from five heroes, this is D-Day as never seen before.
THE KING WHO FOOLED HITLER
Wednesday, June 5, at 9/8c
This landmark film unearths exclusive new documents — secret letters, correspondence and diary entries — about D-Day that shed new light about the deception that fooled Hitler. In a tale of double agents and decoys, the investigation reveals for the first time the identity of the most secret agent of them all: King George VI. It also uncovers how the queen and future Queen Elizabeth II were enlisted in the ruse, and how the royal household managed to lose one of Britain’s greatest secrets of World War II.
Additional Programming Includes:
D-DAY SACRIFICE: BATTLE FOR FREEDOM
Monday, June 3, at 8/7c
In the spring of 1944, the Allies rolled the dice and chanced the whole fate of World War II on a single day. On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, National Geographic revisits the Allied forces’ June 6, 1944, Normandy landings and the ensuing 100 days leading up to the liberation of Paris from the Nazis.
AFTER HITLER: SPOILS OF WAR
Tuesday, June 4, at 8/7c
May 8, 1945: World War II has finally ended and the world is celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany, but the celebration is short lived. A shattered Europe has to rebuild, heal its wounds and deal with the fallout from an interminable and barbarous conflict while sketching the outlines of its future. For many civilians, the aftermath of the war is even more brutal than the conflict itself.
HITLER YOUTH: NAZI CHILD SOLDIERS
Tuesday, June 4, at 10/9c
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become a child army for Hitler. The first program traces the rise of the movement through to the war. The second program starts at the height of World War II and traces the story of the Hitler Youth as they face defeat.
INSIDE WWII: BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Wednesday, June 5, at 7/6c
Day by day. Hour by hour. Second by second. This is the story of last century’s bloodiest conflict told in a concise and compelling three-hour special. Including personal accounts, strategic analysis and rare footage, the special provides a new and intimate perspective on the experience of war.
NAZI MEGASTRUCTURES
Across three nights, beginning Wednesday, June 5, at 10/9c
High-tech superguns. Weapons of mass destruction. In the quest for world domination, the Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware and malevolent technology in history. These weapons changed the face of modern warfare forever. Witness the hidden remains of Hitler’s most ambitious projects and hear the stories of the engineering geniuses who designed them.
MAKING A DICTATOR
Back-to-back nights, beginning Wednesday, June 5, at 11/10c
A growing threat to democracies appears in the force of dictatorships. Dictators like Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein, Augusto Pinochet, Mobutu Sese Seko and Fidel Castro found their way to power through similar methods. The special examines the brutal methods and common practices implemented by each dictatorship, along with the ways in which the dictators corrupted the countries they claimed to improve.
About National Geographic Partners LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between the National Geographic Society and Disney, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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