NHK, JCC in New Co-Pro Pact

DOHA: After partnering on Discover Science, NHK and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) have signed a new co-production agreement to partner on projects over the next five years.

NHK and JCC will develop and produce educational programs in the fields of science, discovery, technology, environment, and education. The new pact follows the successful collaboration on Discover Science, a science entertainment series for kids. Talks are under way for a follow up to Discover Science. JCC has also come on board Legends of the Deep, a co-pro between NHK/NHK Enterprises and Science Channel scheduled to air in 2012.

Hidemi Hyuga, NHK’s executive managing director of broadcasting, noted, “NHK is very happy to partner with JCC. From the relationship that the NHK group has enjoyed with JCC over the years, we know that we share the same vision of contributing to the public good and striving for educational and cultural advancement. We look forward to working on various cutting-edge projects together.”

Mahmoud Bouneb, executive general manager of JCC, added, “This partnership with the NHK group comes in line with our mandate and ambitions to bring the best and most progressive content to our audience and contribute in shaping their way of life, and the way they view each component in their surroundings. We aim at producing cutting-edge programming that is valuable for teachers and students alike. We are pleased to team up again with a credible entity with which we share many of our values and aspirations. We are looking forward to a successful and productive partnership.”