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November 19, 2024

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHARTS FUTURE WITH BOLD, NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES SLATE WITH STORYTELLING DYNAMISM, TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND EXTRAORDINARY ACCESS AT ITS HEART

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 19, 2024) National Geographic continues to lead the charge in producing boundary-pushing storytelling with the greenlight of a diverse new unscripted series slate that encapsulates the brand’s ethos across exploration, travel, contemporary and ancient history, and natural history. “These new unscripted series epitomize everything National Geographic stands for — bold, captivating storytelling rooted in world-class research and expertise,” said Tom McDonald, executive vice president of Global Unscripted and Factual Content. “Whether it’s the cutting-edge innovation of THE REAL FINDING NEMO (working title), the storytelling panache of SURVIVING POMPEII (working title), the sweeping ambition of MEET THE PLANETS (working title), or the unparalleled access in DIANA: ONE DAY IN PARIS, National Geographic is building on its reputation as the home of the most distinctive factual series from the very best storytellers in the world.” CONTINUES… PAGE 2 / NAT GEO CHARTS F

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November 19, 2024

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REVEALS ANNUAL PICTURES OF THE YEAR RETROSPECTIVE, HIGHLIGHTING TOP 20 MOMENTS CAPTURED BY NAT GEO PHOTOGRAPHERS IN 2024

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 19, 2024) This year, from more than 2.3 million images created by National Geographic photographers working across every continent, 20 were selected to be featured in PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2024, the brand’s annual selection of the best and most compelling photos captured by photographers in the field. While Nat Geo is known for capturing striking photography and portraits, this year’s retrospective features several noteworthy — and difficult-to-capture — moments. From the first filming of an emperor penguin chick leaping into the ocean from a 50-foot height to the photography of 100 marriages during the eclipse, PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2024 offers extraordinary glimpses into the wonder and promise of our shared planet, as seen through the lens of the National Geographic photographers exploring it. “A compendium of the best recent work from National Geographic’s photographers in the field, PICTURES OF THE YEAR is an annual highlight of our editorial calendar. This

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November 15, 2024

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPANDS EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP TEAM — NAMES GEOFFREY GAGNON VP/EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND ALEX POLLACK DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 15, 2024) National Geographic, the worldwide digital, social and print publisher that elevates innovative storytelling about people, places and projects that shape our world, announced today its expanded editorial leadership team with two key appointments: VP and executive editor Geoffrey Gagnon and director of Photography Alex Pollack. The new hires join the National Geographic Content team led by President Courteney Monroe, which spans linear, streaming, digital, social and print storytelling, with an unrivaled reach of over 871 million followers on social media, generating over 1.1 billion impressions each month. The portfolio’s content reaches over 525 million households, is read by over 80 million people each month, and reaches people in over 172 countries and 33 languages through its compelling storytelling. Nathan Lump, SVP and editor in chief of National Geographic, said of the new hires: “As we continue to evolve our storytelling for modern consumers,

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November 14, 2024

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS’ FAMILY-FRIENDLY BLINK TO DEBUT DEC. 16 AND STREAM NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 14, 2024) Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced that its critically acclaimed and heartwarming film BLINK will debut on National Geographic on Dec. 16 and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Both streaming services will feature a special English audio description version from launch, offering additional accessibility to audiences. The feature documentary from directors Edmund Stenson and Oscar® and BAFTA Award-winner Daniel Roher was released in over 250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada by Walt Disney Studios in October. Produced by Oscar and BAFTA Award-winners Melanie Miller, p.g.a., and Diane Becker, p.g.a., for Fishbowl Films, alongside MRC and EyeSteelFilm, BLINK premiered at the 51st Telluride Film Festival going on to screen at Camden International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Hamptons International Film Festival and London Film Festival, among others. Releasing this holiday season, BLINK is a film to be

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October 31, 2024

Sundance Award-Winner Sugarcane To Debut Dec. 9 on National Geographic and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 31, 2024) Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the premiere dates for SUGARCANE, the award-winning feature documentary from directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. The critically acclaimed film will premiere on National Geographic Monday, Dec. 9, at 9/8c and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The announcement comes in the wake of President Biden’s historic apology to Native Americans for the government’s role in the U.S. boarding school system. Indigenous actress Lily Gladstone also recently boarded the project as an executive producer, citing her close connection to the subject matter as the granddaughter of a boarding school survivor. The film’s soundtrack, by composer Mali Obomsawin, will be released by Hollywood Records Tuesday, Dec. 10, the same day the film premieres on Disney+ and Hulu. It will be available wherever music is sold and streamed. Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation) is an award-winning composer and Indigenous m

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October 28, 2024

Award-Winning Documentary Sugarcane Adds Oscar Nominee Lily Gladstone As Executive Producer

(LOS ANGELES – Oct. 18, 2024) Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced Oscar®-nominated actress Lily Gladstone boarded the acclaimed documentary SUGARCANE as executive producer. Raised on the Blackfeet Reservation, Gladstone is of Piegan Blackfeet, Nez Perce and European heritage. Gladstone was the first Native American to win the Golden Globe® Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama and be nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Actress for their work in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Previously, Gladstone was honored at 2023’s Variety’s Power of Women event for her work as an advocate for Indigenous women’s rights. The actor works closely with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), a nonprofit that aims to end violence against Indigenous women. The NIWRC has created a database that allows individuals to search for legislation regarding missing and murdered Indigenous women across states. “You’re not going to find any Indigenous person in N

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October 22, 2024

Six Days Will Last a Lifetime - National Geographic Debuts Trailer for the Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 22, 2024) National Geographic today revealed the trailer for THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT: UNLOCKING THE TRUTH, slated for Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8/7c on National Geographic and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The three-part docuseries comes from director Juliette Eisner, executive producer Alex Braverman and award-winning production company Muck Media, which recently won five News & Documentary Emmy® Awards for “Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller” and one News & Documentary Emmy Award for “Science Fair: The Series.” THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT: UNLOCKING THE TRUTH, which premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, is an unprecedented look at one of history’s most infamous psychology studies through the firsthand accounts of the original “guards” and “prisoners,” many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time. Their stories unravel a new narrative that interrogates the motives of the man in charge, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, while explo

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October 22, 2024

National Geographic Announces Best of the World 2025 List, Names Top 25 Destinations To Inspire Your Next Trip

(WASHINGTON – Oct. 22, 2024) National Geographic today revealed its picks for BEST OF THE WORLD 2025, the brand’s annual list of the most exciting, meaningful and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for the upcoming year. Developed in close consultation with Nat Geo’s team of travel experts and international editors, the 2025 list includes a blend of both surprising up-and-coming destinations and timeless locations that have something new and exciting to offer, from a new rock-climbing haven in India to Stockholm’s new and lesser-known island-hopping trail. Designed as a menu of options to inspire travelers, BEST OF THE WORLD 2025 includes something for everyone — families, foodies, animal lovers, adventurers and more. This year’s list features experiences that are beneficial for both locals and travelers, locations where visitors are welcomed and support the destination’s environment and community. As usual, the selected getaways span the globe, from Murray River, Australia, to Ocala Na

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October 21, 2024

National Geographic Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Deadliest Tsunami Ever Recorded With Powerful Documentary Series Tsunami: Race Against Time

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 16, 2024) – Marking 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, National Geographic will premiere TSUNAMI: RACE AGAINST TIME, a four-part documentary series providing a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that took over 225,000 lives. CONTINUES… PAGE 2 / NAT GEO ANNOUNCES NEW DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL “TSUNAMI: RACE AGAINST TIME” From executive producers Tanya Winston and Danny Horan of multiple award-winning Blast Films and directed by Daniel Bogado, Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker of Nat Geo’s “9/11: One Day In America,” the series weaves newly discovered footage with never-before-heard personal accounts from survivors, scientists, journalists and fearless rescuers who were all witnesses to the tragic event. TSUNAMI: RACE AGAINST TIME premieres across two nights, beginning Nov. 24 at 9/8c on National Geographic with two back-to-back episodes. All episodes will stream Nov. 25 on Disney+ and Hulu. Three

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September 24, 2024

National Geographic Reveals Trailer and Announces Premiere Date for Pulse-Pounding Documentary Special, the Devil’s Climb

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sept. 24, 2024) National Geographic released the trailer and key art for the thrilling documentary special THE DEVIL’S CLIMB, which is set to premiere on Oct. 17 at 9/8c on National Geographic and available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. From Plimsoll Productions, THE DEVIL’S CLIMB follows world-class rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell on an epic expedition to tackle one of the most daunting challenges of their careers: summiting the infamous Devil’s Thumb, a sinister tower and legendary 9,000-foot peak in the Alaskan wilderness surrounded by old-growth rainforest and known as one of the most dangerous mountains in North America. Alex and Tommy are two of the greatest rock climbers of all time — and best friends. Together, they set off on an emotional and physical journey, traveling 2,600 miles by bicycle, sailboat and on foot through the American West, Canada and Alaska to a daring climb of the Devil’s Thumb. For Tommy, regarded as a pi

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHARTS FUTURE WITH BOLD, NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES SLATE WITH STORYTELLING DYNAMISM, TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND EXTRAORDINARY ACCESS AT ITS HEART

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REVEALS ANNUAL PICTURES OF THE YEAR RETROSPECTIVE, HIGHLIGHTING TOP 20 MOMENTS CAPTURED BY NAT GEO PHOTOGRAPHERS IN 2024

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPANDS EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP TEAM — NAMES GEOFFREY GAGNON VP/EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND ALEX POLLACK DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS’ FAMILY-FRIENDLY BLINK TO DEBUT DEC. 16 AND STREAM NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

Sundance Award-Winner Sugarcane To Debut Dec. 9 on National Geographic and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu

Award-Winning Documentary Sugarcane Adds Oscar Nominee Lily Gladstone As Executive Producer

Six Days Will Last a Lifetime - National Geographic Debuts Trailer for the Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

National Geographic Announces Best of the World 2025 List, Names Top 25 Destinations To Inspire Your Next Trip

National Geographic Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Deadliest Tsunami Ever Recorded With Powerful Documentary Series Tsunami: Race Against Time

National Geographic Reveals Trailer and Announces Premiere Date for Pulse-Pounding Documentary Special, the Devil’s Climb

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