LIVING ON MARS IN 2033: ARE YOU READY? National Geographic Channel Creates an Interactive ‘Life on Mars’ experience in the Philippines

National Geographic Channel’s thought-provoking six-part series MARS premieres in the Philippines on Sunday, November 13 at 9:00PM. A brand-defining series for National Geographic Channel, MARS tells the story of mankind’s thrilling quest to colonize the Red Planet. This global television event redefines on-air storytelling by combining film-quality scripted drama and visual effects with a powerful documentary interviewing some of the best and brightest minds in modern science and innovation, including Elon Musk.

The Philippines FOX Networks Group’s National Geographic Channel is asking Filipinos, are you ready for life on Mars?

The MARS exhibition at Activity Pod 4, Bonifacio High Street, will run from November 13 to 19, 2016. A perfect day out for the whole family, this interactive exhibition invites everyone to climb aboard a virtual spacecraft and take the journey to Mars. Kids and adults will learn more about how humans may someday live on another planet – from what we would eat, to where we would live, to how we might travel around our new, extra-terrestrial home. There will be mind-blowing VR experiences powered by Samsung Gear VR, interactive learning tools and out-of-this-world photo opportunities. You can even create your own Mars ID card, ready for the inevitable move to the Red Planet.

FOX Networks Group Asia’s SVP – Marketing & Communications for Asia Pacific and Middle East, Lucien Harrington says: ‘Living on Mars is an occurrence many think we won’t see in our lifetime, but the reality is actually very different. The show highlights the acceleration in thinking and technology on one side, and the need for a planet move in the future due to environment factors on earth, on the other. The experience that has been created brings certain elements of Mars to life, to educate particularly children, about what changes they will need to make and skills they will need to have. After all, they’ll likely be living there.’

Airing on the National Geographic Channel, MARS’ suspenseful story of the first manned mission to Mars will be revealed in one-hour episodes over the next six weeks. The inspiring tale is told from the vantage point of a fictitious crew traveling to Mars and settling up its first colony in the year 2033. As the astronauts explore the astonishing wonders of Mars and grapple with unexpected challenges, the television audience will hear interviews with some of the most fascinating people on Earth, including astrophysicist Neil de Grasse Tyson and business magnate and inventor Elon Musk.

Tune in to the MARS Global Event Series premiere on November 13, Sunday at 9:00PM with continuing episodes every Thursday at 9:00PM on the National Geographic Channel.

For more about the show including the experts, actors and storylines, visit:  www.mars.natgeotv.com/hk

For more about the MARS experiential event in the Philippines, and other MARS events in Asia, visit www.experiencemars.com

And if you’re up for learning more about your Red Planet readiness, visit www.makemarshome.com

About Fox Networks Group Asia

FOX Network Group Asia (FNG) is 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business. FNG develops, produces and distributes more than 300 wholly- and majority-owned entertainment, sports, factual and movie channels in 45 languages across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. FNG’s core channel brands include FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Life, FOX+ and National Geographic Channel. FNG’s movie channels include FOX Movies, FOX Movies Premium and SCM (formerly Star Chinese Movies. Non-linear brands include FOX Play, FOX Play+ and Nat Geo Play. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high-definition extensions, reach over 1.8 billion cumulative households worldwide. In addition, FNG owns and operates two production studios and produces thousands of local programming hours for its wholly owned channels and third parties. FNG has been in operation since August 14, 1993.

About National Geographic Channels

The National Geographic Channels (The Channels) form the television and production arm of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between 21st Century Fox and the National Geographic Society. As a global leader in premium science, adventure and exploration programming, the Channels include: National Geographic Channel (NGC), Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo People and Nat Geo MUNDO. Additionally, the Channels also run the in-house television production unit, National Geographic Studios. The Channels contribute to the National Geographic Society’s commitment to exploration, conservation and education with entertaining, innovative programming from A-level talent around the world, and with profits that help support the society’s mission. Globally, NGC is available in more than 440 million homes in 171 countries and 45 languages, and Nat Geo WILD is available in 131 countries and 38 languages. National Geographic Partners is also a leader in social media, with a fan base of 250 million people across all of its social pages. NGC contributes over 55 million social media fans globally on Facebook alone. For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com and www.natgeowild.com.