National Geographic Re-Ups 'When Nature Strikes Back' Docs

Janson Media announced today that National Geographic Channels International, LLC (NGC) has renewed its license for the When Nature Strikes Back documentary specials Monsoon and Landslides to be broadcast in Latin American territories. When Nature Strikes Back is a series of documentary specials about natural disasters around the world, not only featuring new and spectacular footage, but also focusing on the incredible human interest stories behind these catastrophes. The series focuses on several disasters (Earthquakes, Monsoons, Floods, Landslides, etc.), their effects, and science"s help in prediction. Also included are clear explanations offered by scientists as to how these forces of nature operate. When Nature Strikes Back (7 x 50&'²) was produced by Langbein & Skalnik Media and Janson Media for National Geographic Channels International, and is available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media. National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) was established in 2007, combining into a single operating group National Geographic's Cinema Ventures, Feature Films, Kids Entertainment, Home Entertainment and Music & Radio business units. NGE is part of National Geographic Global Media, also formed in 2007, bringing together all of National Geographic's editorial platforms to streamline collaboration and further support the Society's mission. Founded in 1888 to 'increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,' National Geographic works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 370 million people worldwide each month through magazines, books, digital media, television, radio, music, film and live events. It funds more than 250 scientific research, exploration and conservation projects each year and supports an education program promoting geography literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com. Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, and emerging new media platforms. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include nearly every major broadcaster or media company, as well as a wide range of DVD labels and distributors. Janson Media is also a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs.