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Hearst Media Production Group to Debut New Series Jack Hanna's Passport with Host Alfonso Ribeiro

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of wildlife programming, announced the launch of a new show, Jack Hanna's Passport. The program will take a fresh look at the most compelling stories from Hanna's legendary career and his greatest past adventures across the globe. 

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  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of wildlife programming, announced the launch of a new show, Jack Hanna's Passport.
  • Jack Hanna's Passport will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, the Emmy-nominated actor and entertainer known for hosting roles on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and America's Funniest Home Videos, the longest-running series on the ABC network.
  • "Jack Hanna's Passport will celebrate the decades of adventures brought to audiences by the legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna," said Bryan Curb, HMPG EVP and general manager, education/information.
  • HMPG recently acquired the library of programs hosted by Jack Hanna, further expanding its presence in the genre.

Valerie Carter Reimagined on Retro Soul Remake of "Never Get Your Love Behind Me" with The Faragher Brothers

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Freitag, Februar 16, 2024
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In this exciting collaboration, the Valerie Carter Estate and Faragher Brothers have joined forces to bring a retro soul single to life.

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  • In this exciting collaboration, the Valerie Carter Estate and Faragher Brothers have joined forces to bring a retro soul single to life.
  • This special release is recorded with a special twist—the inclusion of Valerie Carter's original vocals from 1977 intended for her Columbia Records album, "Wild Child."
  • "Never Get Your Love Behind Me" resounds as a soulful remaster, reflecting the essence of the era with newly recorded tracks by Tommy Faragher and the splendid vocals of Valerie Carter and Jimmy Faragher.
  • The new single, "Never Get Your Love Behind Me", is available on all major streaming platforms and the official Valerie Carter website and Facebook page.

Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida Debuts January 6 on ABC Stations

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Mittwoch, Januar 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced that a new season of Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin will premiere Saturday, January 6, as Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin: Expedition Florida.  The show, hosted by Emmy-winning conservationist Jeff Corwin, airs weekends on ABC owned and affiliated stations across the country (times vary, check local listings) as part of the "Weekend Adventure" educational/informational programming block. 

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced that a new season of Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin will premiere Saturday, January 6, as Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin: Expedition Florida.
  • The show, hosted by Emmy-winning conservationist Jeff Corwin, airs weekends on ABC owned and affiliated stations across the country (times vary, check local listings) as part of the "Weekend Adventure" educational/informational programming block.
  • Wildlife Nation, which has earned four Daytime Emmy® nominations and 11 Telly Awards, highlights spectacular wildlife across North America and the inspiring partners working together to preserve their natural environment.
  • This season of Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin marks the first time the Tribe's environmental efforts have received multi-episode national television exposure.

Hearst Media Production Group Acquires the Jack Hanna Library

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Dienstag, Dezember 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of educational/informational programming, has acquired the library of TV series hosted by legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna from Into The Wild, LLC.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of educational/informational programming, has acquired the library of TV series hosted by legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna from Into The Wild, LLC.
  • In addition to its current ownership of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures, HMPG has acquired nearly 400 episodes of the series Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown and Jack Hanna's Into the Wild for global distribution.
  • "HMPG is committed to the important work Jack started," said Suzi Hanna, wife of Jack Hanna.
  • In 2021, HMPG launched The Jack Hanna Channel, a FAST channel showcasing hundreds of episodes of Hanna's adventures in the wild.

Hearst Media Production Group and Mutual of Omaha Bring The Iconic Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Back to NBC

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Donnerstag, Juni 15, 2023
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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild premieres Saturday, October 7 on NBC's "The More You Know" programming block, marking an historic return of Wild Kingdom to the network after more than 30 years.

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  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild premieres Saturday, October 7 on NBC's "The More You Know" programming block, marking an historic return of Wild Kingdom to the network after more than 30 years.
  • "Together with Mutual of Omaha and NBC, we're looking forward to creating new and memorable wildlife adventures."
  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting The Wild will be hosted by veteran wildlife expert and former host of the original Wild Kingdom series, Peter Gros, who has more than 30 years of field experience with wildlife and endangered species.
  • Gros first appeared on Wild Kingdom in 1985 as co-host with Jim Fowler, who succeeded legendary zoologist and show founder Marlin Perkins.