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Spring Lineup 2018 | Nature & Wildlife | History | Science | People & Culture | Lifestyle | Travel & Adventure | Crime | Feature Docs Wildlife Nature & Aquarium: An Aging In The Wild Aquatic Life 5 x 60’ or 1 x 60’ 5 x 60’ This series studies animals ageing in the wild. Passionate researchers bring us Join us as we travel beyond the glass, behind the scenes of Africa’s premier right into the lives of the animals they study, but this isn’t just another beautiful aquarium. In this adventure, we’ll unpack the daily odyssey of the Two Oceans animal documentary. It is also an invitation to consider the challenges of growing team. Meet the local community of penguins, turtles, seals and jellyfish! Discover old in the wild. Our discoveries reveal that the process of ageing varies as much the secrets of the Southern African shoreline and all the marvellous creatures as the species themselves. It is impossible not to see this without reflecting on it shelters, and follow the aquarium team as they prepare for the impending our own experiences along the way. reopening of a major exhibit. Rotating Planet Wild Productions 2017 HD Homebrew Film Company 2017 4K Collar Of Duty 24 x 30’ Back for a second series, Collar of Duty explores the world of service animals and the life-changing impact they have on the people they help. From prisons to courtrooms, classrooms to hospitals, these animals make a real difference. We meet the team of dedicated animal trainers, explore the latest training technology, and meet the engineers building the next generation of gadgets. This vivid series is moving, heartwarming and humorous. Summerhill Media New Series 2016 - 2018 HD Destination China 2 x 60’ Yunnan province in southwestern China has an incredible landscape, with snow-capped mountains, rice terraces, lakes, rubber plantations, gorges and tropical rainforests. Bordering Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam, Yunnan’s distinctive Destination Myanmar nature reserves were awarded World Heritage status for their rich biodiversity. 1 x 60’ Destination China takes you to some of China’s most beautiful landscapes, home to 6,000 species of plant, 200 mammals and 500 birds. We travel from snow- Myanmar, previously known as Burma. A country with some of the most beautiful covered Shangri La in the North, to the tropical Xishuangbanna in the South. scenery in Asia. Its culture and wildlife is temptingly wrapped in mystique. It is a White-cheeked gibbons are the most endangered animals in China. Meanwhile, globally recognised biodiversity hotspot with unspoilt habitats that harbour many China’s elephants are only found in the extreme south of the Yunnan province. endangered species. Destination Myanmar takes the audience to some of the They number between 200 and 300 and are highly endangered. This celebration most beautiful and stunning Asian heritage wetlands where fishermen paddle of diversity, survival, and the wonders of natural beauty is a feast for the eyes. with one leg across shallow waters and past floating gardens. Peter Ringgaard 2017 4K Peter Ringgaard 2017 4K Wildlife Nature & Emerald Islands Of Malaysia 1 x 60’ The islands of Malaysia are jewels of nature: ancient rainforests cascade down mountains into crystal clear seas. From silvered langurs caring for their bright orange babies and ants tending their herds of mealy bugs, to boisterous mudskippers and a noisy fruit bat roost - this is nature at its most extraordinary! Innovative photography allows us to explore the tiny world of insects, and the beautiful colours of the coral reefs. Backwards Roll Productions 2017 4K Forgotten Forests of Malaysia 1 x 60’ Malaysia boasts some of the most ancient forests on the planet. These are biological treasure troves; home to an unparalleled wealth of life. From the Hotspots: The Last Hope first tentative steps of a baby proboscis monkey to a cascade of translucent 5 x 60’ spiderlings hatching from the egg of an ogre faced spider, or the story of deception that characterises the orchid mantis - a predatory hunter that as an Our planet is abundant with life. But in some places where there is an especially adult looks like a jungle flower and as a baby mimics red ants, ‘Forgotten Forests large variety of animal and plant species, there is also a high level of habitat of Malaysia’ explores some of our planet’s most enigmatic evolutionary marvels. destruction. These are areas that demand special protection: the ‘Hotspots’ of Through intimate story telling and stunning macro photography we follow their biodiversity. In recent years, three species are driven to extinction every day. mesmerising journeys from infancy to adulthood. Scientists have found a solution: we must preserve the Hotspots. In this series we visit five of the most extraordinary Hotspots. Terra Incognita Docs 2017 4K Backwards Roll Productions 2018 4K Laws of the Lizard The Mountain Lion And Me 1 x 60’ 1 x 60’ Laws of the Lizard is the story of a thirty-year quest to discover the fundamental Mountain Lions are one of the most elusive creatures on the planet, some say rules of nature. How are species organised into ecosystems? How do those harder to film than snow leopards. Most people live their lives without even a ecosystems and the species within them change over time? Scientists think there glimpse, while those who have seen a mountain lion describe the experience as must be a set of unwritten rules that bring order to a complex, chaotic world. fleeting, more a shadow than reality. That is until one fateful winter’s night when Our clearest look into nature’s rulebook comes from an unassuming creature, a a wild female mountain lion revealed herself to Casey Anderson in Montana, he six-inch lizard - the anole. began filming an intimate view of her life and newly born cubs. Day’s Edge Productions/Smithsonian Networks 2017 4K Vision Hawk Films/Smithsonian Networks 2017 4K Wildlife Nature & Nigel Marven’s Wild Philippines Panama’s Animal Highway 3 x 60’ 1 x 60’ The Philippines has a greater variety of life per square mile than any other country. It’s the only place like it on earth. The Isthmus of Panama is a bridge between Half of its 52,000 species are found nowhere else on Earth. An archipelago of two worlds. For millions of years, it has been a pathway for millions of animals 7,000 tropical islands scattered in the Pacific, it’s a land of contrasts. From calm moving between North and South America. But now, environmental changes tropical seas sheltering delicate castles of coral, to the smoke and fire of twenty may be putting the unique natural territory under threat. We follow researchers active volcanoes; from the world’s largest eagle to one of the smallest primates, using modern technology to explore the threat and gather the evidence we need the tiny tarsier. to confront this challenge before it’s too late. Image Impact Ltd 2017 HD Lucky8/Smithsonian Networks 2017 4K Portugal’s Mountains of Wonder 1 x 60’ In the most remote of Portugal’s provinces lie two unique mountains that have a vast and rich natural heritage. From forests to geological events, breeding birds of prey and a small butterfly that is an ant deceiver. We discover unique plants and their carnivorous cousins - the Sundew, amazing waterfalls as well as the underwater world of the rivers that create them, and Europe’s unique diving song bird - the Dipper. This is Portugal’s Mountains of Wonder. Ricardo Guerreiro 2018 HD Rhino Orphanage 3 x 60’ As the poaching crisis escalates, a very special place gives orphaned baby rhinos a second chance at life. Come behind the scenes of Africa’s first dedicated rhino orphanage, where a team fights to secure the future of a species. It’s a long The Secret Life of Frogs road to recovery for the fragile calves. We follow new calf Nandi, who dishes out 1 x 60’ bumps and bruises, while Thula needs intensive medical care. Then, three rhinos cause a stir as they go missing, while the younger rhinos make steady progress In the land of tigers and elephants, deep in the jungles of India, a handful of toward health and happiness. Following losing her mother, four-week-old Jamila scientists are at work, trying to save a species smaller than a thumbnail. Award finally finds sanctuary at The Rhino Orphanage. She’s not the only newbie as Nox winning photographer and film maker Vijay Bedi follows intrepid explorers the bushbaby, and new volunteers are around to keep her company. For the working to save India’s amphibians from the tragedy of a nameless extinction. On people who care for them, it’s a world of high risk and huge reward. his quest Vijay attends a frog wedding that showcases the cultural symbolism of these forgotten creatures. Homebrew Film Company 2018 4K Bedi Universal 2018 HD Wildlife Nature & Wild And Alive 4 x 60’ To survive in the wild has never been easy, but in the age of man, the challenges faced by wildlife have increased exponentially. This series follows stories of hope, struggle, and survival. Witness the incredible lengths creatures go to to preserve themselves and to create a new generation of life. As we follow the people safeguarding those under threat, from individual animals of great importance, to species on the brink of extinction. Homebrew Film Company 2018 4K The Secret Life of Owls 1 x 60’ We all recognize the haunting night time hoots of the Great Horned Owl. This powerful predator lives all over the Americas, yet it’s rare to catch a glimpse. The Secret Life of Owls gives us an intimate look at this amazing bird of prey and Wild Jobs introduces us to some passionate owl experts along the way.