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MUMBAI:
Continuing its tradition of natural history programming, US
brioadcaster Discovery Channel is once again partnering with
the BBC Natural History Unit for a documentary Frozen Planet.
The
same team produced Planet Earth. Frozen Planet
is an ambitious eight-part series and is set to air in 2012.
It will be shot entirely in high definition using Cineflex
technology, which is manufactured by Axsys, to allow for undisturbed
observation of animal behaviour.
The
project will chronicle the ecosystems and animals of the Arctic
and Antarctic, which is extremely timely given that both Polar
Regions are at the frontline of climate change research.
The
Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wilderness on earth.
The sheer power of the elements and the resilient animals
that inhabit the poles are unmatched anywhere else on our
planet. Much of these regions and animal behaviours have never
been filmed before. Until recently, the Russian Arctic has
been closed to filmmakers, and most of Antarctica's most spectacular
scenery has never been recorded. Almost all polar wildlife
feeds in the sea, and yet the whole under ice world remains
unseen.
Discovery
president and GM John Ford says, "Core to Discovery Channel's
mission is to educate viewers about the world around us and
show them things that have never been seen before through
new technologies.
"It is exciting to be working with the BBC on a project that takes a deeper
look at two of the most extreme areas on the planet. Frozen Planet will
amaze viewers in its majesty and inform viewers about the Arctic and Antarctic
as the climate changes and the plant and animal life has to evolve or perish."
BBC
Worldwide America SVP of sales, co-productions and children's
Susanna Pollack says, "Co-productions are a great way
for broadcasters to invest in quality productions right from
the start. We are so thrilled that Discovery - a valued partner
in this landmark production - will once again be working with
the hugely talented BBC Natural History Unit on another ground
breaking series."
Following
each episode, three minutes of behind-the-scenes footage will
show viewers exactly how Frozen Planet filmmakers secured
the series' most memorable images. Additional behind-the-scene
stories and video and in-depth information about our planet
and its animals and habitats will be available on Discovery.com.
The site will also include a news feed, photo gallery, and
informative games and puzzles.
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