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| National Geographic Channel | |
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| National Geographic Channel logo | |
| Launched | August 15, 2001 |
| Owned by | Shaw Media (64%) National Geographic Channel (20% direct, 16% indirect) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (2006-present) 480i (SDTV) (2001-present) |
| Slogan | Live Curious. |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Website | National Geographic Channel |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 524 (SD) Channel 828 (HD) |
| Shaw Direct | Channel 551 (SD) Channel 276 (HD) |
| Cable | |
| Available on many Canadian cable systems | Check local listings |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Aliant | Channel 289 (SD) Channel 446 (HD) |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 524 (SD) Channel 1524 (HD) |
| MTS | Channel 272 (SD) Channel 438 (HD) |
| Optik TV | Channel 206 (SD) Channel 641 (HD) |
| SaskTel | Channel 62 (SD) Channel 362 (HD) |
National Geographic Channel is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and National Geographic Channel (U.S.). It features documentary and human interest programming that explores the natural world. The service, like its international counterparts, is based on the world famous National Geographic Magazine.
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[edit] Programming
Programming includes specials and theme weeks such as 'Pharaoh's Week' and 'Shark Week'. The programs broadcast revolve around the following topics: wildlife, history, science and technology, people and culture, and travel and adventure.
[edit] Noted series
- 72 Hours: True Crime
- Dive Detectives
- Dog Whisperer
- DogTown
- Lockdown
- MegaStructures
- Outlaw Bikers
- Things That Move
- Ultimate Engineering
- Underworld Histories
- Note: series list is current as of September 2010.
[edit] History
In November 2000, Alliance Atlantis (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated) was granted approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a national English-language Category 2 specialty television service called National Geographic Channel. It was described as a service that will "feature documentary programming in the areas of geography, world cultures, anthropology, remote exploration, natural conservation and geo-politics. Its programs will draw on pre-eminent resources, talent and expertise and use rare and spectacular images, riveting storytelling and innovative technology to bring the pages of the National Geographic Magazine to life."[1]
The channel launched on September 7, 2001 under the ownership of Alliance Atlantis and the U.S.-based National George Channel.
On January 18, 2008, a joint venture between Canwest and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners known as CW Media bought Alliance Atlantis and gained AAC's interest in National Geographic Channel.
On October 27, 2010, ownership changed once again as Shaw Communications gained control of National Geographic Channel as a result of its acquisition of Canwest and Goldman Sachs' interest in CW Media.[2][3]
[edit] National Geographic Channel HD
On December 19, 2006, Alliance Atlantis launched a high definition simulcast of National Geographic Channel.[4]
It is currently available through all major TV providers in Canada.
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