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Nat Geo Wild promotes Geoff Daniels
PEOPLE NEWS / TVDaniels (pictured), now serving as exec VP and general manager for the wildlife-focused U.S. net, previously served as its senior VP and oversaw its launch in March 2010.
Rod Perth takes the reins at NATPE
PEOPLE NEWS / TVRod Perth (pictured), the co-founder of the ReelzChannel TV Network and former president of Jim Henson Television Worldwide, has been named as the new president and CEO of NATPE – Content First, the organization behind the NATPE Miami and NATPE Budapest conferences.
Pulse opens U.S. offices
FILM / PEOPLE NEWS / TVPulse Films (Shut Up and Play the Hits) is expanding into the U.S., opening offices in New York and LA, and setting up a joint venture with American prodco Caviar Content, which will support the UK indie by sharing production know-how and back-office systems.
The 2012 Hot Docs Forum report, part three: Fires, Liars and Inside Jokes
FILM / TVIn the final installment of a three-part comprehensive report, realscreen reviews the final pitches from the 13th annual Hot Docs Forum’s second day, identifying the projects that wowed international commissioners, and those which missed the mark.
BBC Worldwide to launch channel in Brazil
TVBrazilian viewers will be able to watch BBC HD shows such as Top Gear and Planet Earth Live through NET Serviços’ Top HD package as of May 28.
Realscreen West sells out
DIGITAL / TVA waiting list has been established for those still wanting to attend realscreen‘s factual entertainment/reality TV conference in sunny Santa Monica, taking place on May 30 and 31.
DCD Rights seals deals in U.S., Europe and Australia
TVThe British distributor has secured worldwide deals for programs such as Coast Guard Alaska (pictured), She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens, The Many Lovers of Jane Austen and Vet School.
Abu Dhabi to offer production rebate
FILM / TVThe incentive program, to be operational from September 1, will offer a rebate of up to 30% of qualifying spend for TV, documentary, and music video makers, as well as feature film and advertising production. (Pictured: Wayne Borg, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of twofour54)
Discovery ups Christo Doyle
PEOPLE NEWS / TVThe 12-year Discovery veteran and Gold Rush Aftershow host (pictured) will head up the U.S. cable network’s leading programs in his new role.
A&E cancels “Dog the Bounty Hunter”
TVU.S. network A&E is calling time on its long-running reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter (pictured) after eight seasons and nearly 250 episodes.
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Factual Entertainment Forum 2011 - Shannon Tweed, star of “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” speaks at the Realscreen Factual Entertainment Forum in Santa Monica.