For Immediate Release

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES NEW TRAVEL SERIES DEPARTURES

Toronto, ON (DATE) Channels International (NGCI) has acquired the new documentary travel series Departures. The series will air on NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure channel.

Aimed at the adventure seeker, Departures (26 x 60’) is an action-packed, life-changing journey about two travellers. Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach leave their lives behind in search of unique experiences through some of the most beautiful and remote places on earth. Departures features everything from epic landscapes and vibrant cultures, to the often trying times that come with international travel. The series chronicles the unforgettable friendships, personal successes and sometimes crushing disappointments that befall them on their journey. Accompanied by their friend and cameraman, Andre Dupuis, Departures showcases the revelations of two travellers who strive to find themselves and new perspectives while trekking across the globe.

Travelling to locations including Jordan, Ascension Island, India, Japan, Cambodia and New Zealand, the stories develop and evolve with the people Scott and Justin meet along the way. From hiking through the ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan, to surviving a monsoon in the middle of the Indian Ocean, to facing off against a professional kick boxer in Thailand, Scott and Justin challenge themselves in everyday situations. Departures is as much about the journey as it is the destination.

“Departures encapsulates the values of Nat Geo Adventure, inspiring others to step out of their comfort zone and see the world from a new point of view. Scott and Justin’s journey is honest and real; viewers can easily relate to their stories and appreciate their enthusiasm for travel as well as the difficulties involved”, said Carlyn Staudt, Vice President of Acquisitions for NGCI.

About Departures Entertainment Inc. Departures is produced in association with the Outdoor Life Network in Canada. Departures Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based producer of travel and adventure programming. Headquartered in Toronto, Departures is developing, producing and distributing a diverse range of new travel and documentary content.

About National Geographic Channels International National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) invites viewers to re-think the way they see television - and the world - with smart, innovative programming. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television (NGT) and Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its five channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, , Nat Geo Adventure and Nat Geo Music.

Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S. which is a joint venture of NGT and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in 270 million homes in 166 countries and 34 languages.

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For more information, or to schedule a meeting at MipTV 2008, please contact:

Departures Entertainment Inc. Jessie Wallace Tel : +1-416-858-4841 Email: [email protected] Web : www.departuresentertainment.com

For National Geographic Channels International : Victoria Kirker Tel : +1 202 912 3204 Email : [email protected]