National Geographic Channel
‘A Small Light’ Review: Bel Powley Shines in NatGeo’s Sensitive Take on the Anne Frank Story
The actress plays Miep Gies, who helped hide the Franks and other families, in this eight-part limited series co-starring Liev Schreiber and Amira Casar.
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‘Wild Life’ Review: ‘Free Solo’ Directors Deliver a Stirring Depiction of Conservationism Tinged With Loss
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin's new documentary looks at the love story between Doug and Kris Tompkins and their quest to turn Chilean wilderness into national parks.
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Tulsa Massacre Doc From ‘Good Trouble’ Director Set at Nat Geo (Exclusive)
'Red Summer' will look back at the 1921 mass murder and follow journalist DeNeen Brown as she reports on the search for mass graves in the city.
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Tony Goldwyn, Daniel Dae Kim to Star in Nat Geo’s ‘Hot Zone: Anthrax’
National Geographic has set its two leads, Tony Goldwyn and Daniel Dae Kim, for the second season of its 'Hot Zone' anthology series.
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Nat Geo’s ‘Genius’ Moving to Disney+, Will Profile Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be the subject of season four of National Geographic's Genius.
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‘The Hot Zone’ Renewed at National Geographic
National Geographic's 'The Hot Zone' is making the transition from limited series to anthology.
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Samuel L. Jackson Documentary Series ‘Enslaved’ Sells Worldwide
Samuel L. Jackson's documentary series 'Enslaved: The Lost History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade' will roll out worldwide thanks to deals in more than 130 territories. The six-part TV series, which airs on Epix in the U.S., traces 400 years of trans-Atlantic human trafficking.
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National Geographic Nabs Sundance Favorite ‘City So Real’
National Geographic has acquired documentarian Steve James' latest project, the Chicago-set City So Real. The Disney-owned cable network will air the series, from Participant Media and Kartemquin Films, in the fall, it announced Monday at the virtual Television Critics Association press tour. Nat Geo also announced a Sharkfest special for 2021 starring Chris Hemsworth and […]
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Chris Hemsworth to Swim With Sharks for National Geographic
Chris Hemsworth is diving into National Geographic's Sharkfest. The 'Avengers' star will headline a special for the 2021 edition of the summer programming block on Nat Geo.
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Ron Howard’s ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ Doc to Get Theatrical Release
National Geographic Documentary Films will give Ron Howard's 'Rebuilding Paradise' film a limited theatrical release on July 31 via Abramorama.
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9/11 Docuseries, Bobby Bones Show Highlight Nat Geo’s 2020-21 Slate
National Geographic is leaning on the pillars of its brand — exploration, science and adventure — for a 2020-21 slate that includes nine new shows across its two TV channels.
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‘The Right Stuff’ Series Moves to Disney+ From Nat Geo
A series based on Tom Wolfe's 'The Right Stuff' is blasting off to a new home. The drama will make its debut on Disney+ in the fall after initially being greenlit by National Geographic Channel.
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