National Geographic International Launches High Definition Channel


By Voize on 22 Dec 2009 at 4:59pm


Urals 11 Wild Russia

Urals 11 Wild Russia

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) strengthens its presence in Malaysia with the launch of National Geographic Channel HD (NGC HD). Delivering the most breathtaking visuals available on television, NGC HD will be available on ASTRO, its platform partner in Malaysia this December.

Featuring world-renowned explorers and cutting-edge filmmakers, National Geographic Channel HD provides viewers with award-winning documentary programmes, compelling stories of unsurpassed quality and a superior level of credibility that the world has come to expect. From science, the modern world and investigations to lost cultures and natural history, the channel will offer viewers unique insight, groundbreaking findings and a truly unforgettable television experience – all in amazing detail, vibrant colours and theatre-quality 5.1-channel surround sound.

National Geographic Channel has always been a window on the world, challenging viewers to re-think the way they see the planet. Broadcasting through the most modern television technology available – high definition – NGC HD transports viewers straight into the heart of the action. The Channel’s debut will feature documentaries like Wild Russia which takes viewers on a breathtaking journey across Russia with an impressive and enchanting cast of creatures found only within the countries border and adrenaline-packed pop engineering series Monster Moves which explores the technological and logistical challenges of moving whole buildings and massive structures of similar themes. Other programming include Helicopter Wars, Dolphin Army and Hot in the act two and Ape Genius.

Mr Basil Chua ,Territory Director National Geographic Channel and Fox International Channel, said: “Today is a defining moment for National Geographic Channels International, as we break new ground in bringing National Geographic Channel HD to Malaysia. From today, Malaysian television viewers on Astro can explore the real world of National Geographic in the way our award-winning filmmakers intended. Committed to offering our Malaysian viewers the very best in world class entertainment, we are happy to partner with Astro for this purpose“.

NGC HD is currently broadcasting in the United States, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Bulgaria, Albania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, and Switzerland. The Malaysian launch of NGC HD brings the ultimate television experience from the standard-setting National Geographic Channel to an even larger audience




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