HOFF PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES 30 NEW HOURS FOR HISTORY CHANNEL, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL,COURT TV, TRAVEL CHANNEL, THE SCIENCE CHANNEL & DISCOVERY WINGS CHANNEL
San Francisco, CA - May 28, 2004 -
Hoff Productions, Inc. strengthens its role as one of America's leading producers of factual programming with a diverse new slate of series and specials for six cable networks in 2004. Court TV and Travel Channel return with the fourth season of the hit investigative series I, Detective and the coast-to-coast series Food Crazy. New networks National Geographic Channel, The Science Channel, History Channel and Discovery Wings Channel commission Command Decisions, Mother of All, Are We Cannibals?, WIRED NextFest,and Size it Up.
NEW SERIES & SPECIALS:
COMMAND DECISIONS: The Documentary History Game - (20 x 30) History Channel
What's the best way to thwart Confederate commander Robert E. Lee's northern invasion? What do you tell your troops when Germans surround them in Bastogne? How do you convince the King of Saudi Arabia to let the United States establish a military base? How do you stop the Persian armies from overrunning Greece? From the Greek wars to the Gulf Wars?in this new half-hour series Command Decisions, viewers test their judgment and ability against those of the actual generals who led their forces in the greatest battles in history. Command Decisions makes its world premiere on Friday, July 16 at 9:30-10 p.m. ET/PT.
MOTHER OF ALL: Blueprint for the Extreme - (4 x 60) National Geographic Channel
A Frat House Fridge, a River Rats' Raft, a Back Draft BBQ, and a Tricked Out Tailgate?tired of the ordinary? You want the ultimate, the most outrageous, the most extreme. A technology wonder that can satisfy the most outrageous crowd. You need the Mother of All. Premieres this Fall.
FOOD CRAZY: Coast-To-Coast Food Travel - (3 x 60) Travel Channel
Based on success with specials like Top Ten Hot Dog Heavens, Barbeque Bastions, and Fun Food Factories, Hoff Productions begins a new series featuring holiday themes including: Chinese Food, Summer Food, and Winter Food. The series is hosted by Cheryl Dent. Food Crazy premieres in Fall of 2004.
I, DETECTIVE: The Documentary Mystery Game - (13 x 30) Court TV
Renewed for its fourth season, Hoff Productions's hit investigative series is back with a new round of compelling stories and challenging questions. Put yourself in the shoes of a real detective, uncover real evidence, and solve real crimes. Airs Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.
SIZE IT UP: From Smallest to Humungous - (2 x 50) Discovery Wings Channel
Size it Up is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside extreme military technology. The themed specials combine heart-pounding action with high-tech wizardry to show the story of the U.S. Military's most amazing mechanical marvels. The first two themes are submarines and artillery. Premieres in Fall of 2004.
WIRED NEXTFEST: Where the Future Gets Real - (1 x 60) The Science Channel
Hoff Productions presents all-access coverage of this year's WIRED NextFest. Viewers from around the world are transported to NextFest to experience the future. A three-day mini World's Fair of 70 revolutionary exhibits from the world's leading visionary companies and people all showcased in one place. Bold, inspiring, entertaining, and smart WIRED NextFest explores incredible inventions in communication, design, entertainment, transportation, health, security, and exploration. Premieres Sunday, May 16, 2004.
ARE WE CANNIBALS? - (1 x 60) National Geographic Channel
Are We Cannibals? dares to examine a controversial interpretation of human evolution. It's the ultimate taboo. For years, scientists believed cannibalism was a rare and exotic ritual, practiced only in war ceremonies or extreme famine. But today, scientists are confronted with new facts forcing us to reexamine how we think about our civilized selves. What would it take to make us cross the line between the civilized and the savage? Premiered Monday, April 19, 2004.
Executive Producer: Michael Hoff, Co-Executive Producer: Chris Valentini
About Hoff Productions, Inc.
Hoff Productions, Inc. of the San Francisco Bay Area, is one of America's leading international producers of factual television. A pioneer in High Definition television productions, Hoff Productions's clients include Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, History Channel, The Learning Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Health Channel, Travel Channel, PBS, HGTV, The Science Channel, Discovery Wings Channel and Court TV. Hoff Productions employs a full-time staff of 45 producers, directors, writers, graphic artists, editors, and project managers who also produce commercials, interstitials, infomercials, promotions, and content for such clients as TBS Superstation and Paramount Pictures.