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Included in American Scientist magazine's list of "books that shaped a century of science," Richard Preston's non-fiction classic The Hot Zone has long been considered the definitive study of the origins of the Ebola virus. It is also, as chiller writer Stephen King would testify, a gripping read: "The first chapter…

After six years on ER, playing Carol Hathaway in NBC's hit medical drama, Julianna Margulies made a vow to stay away from roles that involved delivering complex scientific jargon. She was so strict with herself that, when Scott Free first approached her with The Hot Zone, a six-part tale about the origins of the Ebola…

EXCLUSIVE: National Geographic is looking to stay in The Hot Zone. Following the ratings and critical success of the limited series starring Julianna Margulies, the Disney-owned network has begun discussions with producers Fox 21 TV Studios, part of Disney TV Studios, and Scott Free to turn the program, chronicling…

The Hot Zone limited drama series about the Ebola virus starring Julianna Margulies drew record ratings for National Geographic, becoming the network’s most-watched scripted series of all time. The Hot Zone averaged a .82 in Live+3 ratings in the demo over three nights, besting previous record holder Genius: Einstein…

Last night in Los Angeles, two thousand National Geographic fans descended upon The Greek Theatre for the network's Emmy Contenders Showcase, a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience and concert event. Upon entry, guests were treated to activations inspired by five Emmy-contending series and one stunning documentary, which…

As Emmy season heats up and For Your Consideration campaigning kicks into high gear, National Geographic has taken the wraps off a a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience June 2 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the talent behind its 2019 contenders. Different from the usual screening-then-panel FYC format…

Julianna Margulies swore she’d never again get sucked into memorizing reams of medical terminology following years on the hit show ER, but she couldn’t resist jumping on the lead role in National Geographic’s upcoming drama The Hot Zone in which she once again plays a medical professional—this time a…

Julianna Margulies is leaving behind the power suits and high heels she was accustomed to wearing while working on The Good Wife and Dietland, opting instead to wear military fatigues in National Geographic's The Hot Zone. Margulies stars as Army scientist Lt. Col. Nancy Jaax in the small screen adaption of the 1994…

Writers-producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson (Salem, Genius) are extending their relationship with Fox 21 Television Studios, signing a two-year overall deal with the studio. Under the pact, the duo will serve as showrunners for Nat Geo’s upcoming The Hot Zone series, based on Richard Preston's bestseller about…

The Good Wife alumna Julianna Margulies has been tapped to star in National Geographic’s scripted miniseries The Hot Zone, based on Richard Preston's bestseller about the Ebola virus and its impact on the human race, from executive producer Ridley Scott, Lynda Obst Productions and Fox 21 Television Studios. Production…

Nat Geo has picked up The Hot Zone, a scripted series based on Richard Preston’s bestseller about the Ebola virus and its impact on the human race, from executive producer Ridley Scott, Lynda Obst Productions and Fox 21 Television Studios. The Hot Zone recounts the terrifying true story of the origins of Ebola, a…

Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. worked together for two decades at Daily Variety. In this occasional column, two old friends get together and grind their axes, mostly on the movie business. FLEMING: Birdman director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu told me he sees superhero movies as right-wing poison and cultural genocide…