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National Geographic promotes two senior for its TV, film unit
MUMBAI: National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F) in the US has announced promotions for two senior members of its production team to the newly created positions.
Michael Rosenfeld who is currently specials and event programming senior VP moves up to executive VP. Meanwhile Roy Ennis who serves as production finance and strategic planning VP has been named production affairs and international business operations VP.
NGT&F president Tim Kelly said, “Over the past three years, Michael has increased the output of the National Geographic’s Specials unit from six hours a year on PBS to 40 hours for PBS, Fox and the National Geographic Channels. His team has produced some superb event programmes, recently setting a new ratings record for National Geographic’s US Channel with Inside the Secret Service. Michael’s unit is currently at work on two landmark projects for PBS, the award-winning Strange Days on Planet Earth and a documentary series based on Jared Diamond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs and Steel.
“Roy, too, has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to National Geographic’s future growth. He enthusiastically assumed responsibility for day-to-day management of the operations of NGT&F’s international distribution arm, National Geographic Television International, earlier this year.
“Roy also has taken on management of NGT&F’s post-production operations. In this capacity he will ensure that NGT&F maintains state-of-the-art editorial equipment and services for its production units, incorporating new and emerging technology in its television productions.”
The National Geographic Channel claims to be received by more than 230 million households in 27 languages in 150 countries.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
