Kristin Brzoznowski

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Coinciding with the theatrical release of The Birth of a Nation, National Geographic Channel has slated a one-hour documentary executive produced by the film's director, Nate Parker, about Nat Turner and the slave uprising he led.

With so many food-related series on the market, producers and distributors weigh in about what a show needs to stand out.

TORONTO: Blue Ant International has acquired more than 90 hours of new HD and 4K programming in the factual-entertainment, paranormal, lifestyle and wildlife genres.

NEW YORK: A&E Network is bringing back the acclaimed docuseries Born This Way for a third season.

NEW YORK: Kyle Hill, who serves as science editor for Nerdist, has been selected as the host of Science Channel’s MythBusters: The Search.

LONDON: Matt LeBlanc will return to host Top Gear, with a new season set to air on BBC Two and globally next year.

SAN FRANCISCO: Discovery Digital Networks has unveiled Seeker VR, a virtual-reality and 360-degree content offering.

LONDON: Love Nature, a joint venture between Blue Ant Media and Smithsonian Networks, has tapped Anthony Jewitt as director of partnerships.

NEW YORK: YouTube sensations Caspar Lee and Joe Sugg talk to World Screen Newsflash about taking their talents beyond the vlog sphere to front their own road-trip special Joe and Caspar Hit the Road, sold by BBC Worldwide.

LONDON: After joining the company 23 years ago, Kirstie McLure is stepping down as managing director of Pioneer Productions to explore other projects.