Nat Geo, Warner Bros. Team to Release Docs in China

WASHINGTON, D.C.: National Geographic Home Entertainment has tapped Warner Home Video to distribute its slate of documentaries in China, with 130 titles slated to be released in the first year.

The shows will be made available in China through Warner Home Video’s joint venture, CAV Warner Home Entertainment, beginning this fall. The slate includes Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure in 3-D, Atmospheres: Earth, Air and Water, China’s Mystery Mummies, Kingdom of the Blue Whale, World’s Deadliest Animals and the series National Geographic’s Most Amazing Moments.

"CAV Warner has a very strong marketing and sales presence in China, and National Geographic is very pleased to be working with the company to develop our Home Entertainment business in the country," Julie Bellonte, the senior VP of National Geographic’s Home Entertainment group, said. "Their operation provides a unique blend of knowledge and experience that will enhance National Geographic’s presence in China and bring our award-winning films and brand awareness to the public."

Tony Vaughan, the managing director of CAV Warner Home Entertainment, "National Geographic already has a strong consumer franchise in the PRC and with the current rapid expansion of high-definition television households, we believe that there will be significant consumer demand to watch this superb content in both standard and high definition."