National Geographic Channel launches on Premiere in Germany
The National Geographic Channel will be available beginning May 16 as part of the Premiere Familie package

Munich, 15 May 2009. Premiere extends its high-quality factual entertainment offerings with the May 16 launch of National Geographic Channel as a new channel in the Premiere Familie package. The channel features smart factual entertainment. With its unique mix of brilliantly filmed documentaries, it challenges perceptions and inspires viewers to think about the world we live in more deeply.

In partnership with the National Geographic Society the National Geographic Channel presents premium high-quality documentaries focusing on unique research projects, thrilling expeditions and the latest developments in technology and science. In addition the channel exhibits exclusive programming of independent filmmakers from around the world. Upcoming programming highlights on the National Geographic Channel include “Jean Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Adventure”, “Salvage Code Red”  “Inside Guantanamo” and “My Music Brain”, a program featuring insights from Grammy award-winning musician Sting.

Mark Williams, CEO of Premiere: “National Geographic is one of the most significant brands for documentary programming. The new channel will make Premiere even more attractive. Our subscribers will be thrilled by the exciting content.”

Diego Londono, Managing Director Fox International Channels Germany: “The National Geographic Channel is committed to delivering top quality factual entertainment in line with the Society’s mission of inspiring people to care about the world we live in, and the opportunity to deliver on this commitment to Premiere’s subscribers is a significant step for us in Germany and Austria.

Contact for press:  
Torsten Fricke 
Vice President Corporate Communications           
Tel.: +49 89/99 58-63 50  
torsten.fricke@premiere.de

Contact for investors and analysts:
Christine Scheil
Vice President Investor Relations
Tel.: +49 89/99 58-10 10
christine.scheil@premiere.de 
 
National Geographic Channel:
POSITION Institut für Kommunikation
André Piefenbrink
Tel.: +49 221/931 806 25
andre.piefenbrink@position.de

About National Geographic Channels International
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) invites viewers to re-think the way they see television - and the world - with smart, innovative programming. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television (NGT) and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its six channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Wild HD, Nat Geo Adventure and Nat Geo Music. Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S. which is a joint venture of NGT and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in 310 million homes in 165 countries and 34 languages. For more information, please visit www.nationalgeographic.de/channel and www.natgeotv.com

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