RELEASE: TV

Our ongoing quest to explore and come to terms with the Arctic is presented in the context of the crucial role that ice plays in the north.  Ice is to the Arctic as trees are to the rainforest.  It is the underpinning of the ecosystem, the foundation upon which the animals and plants of the north depend.  We meet an ice scientist who lives and works with the Inuit, blending their traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods.  We travel to the town of Churchill, Manitoba, polar bear capital of the world, where the people have turned a feared predator into a revered asset.  We join an expedition of beluga biologists who are monitoring the migration patters of these ice dependent whales.  Underlying all these stories are the changes that are quickly overtaking the people and animals who have adapted over thousands of years to this land of ice and snow.

Wolves tells the remarkable story of one of the world’s most tenacious species and our closest fellow predator.  The film follows these elusive subjects across remote landscapes in an effort to catch glimpses of a way of life known only to a handful of scientists.

Our life on earth depends on a most unlikely love affair – one between flowers and the bees, butterflies, birds, and bats which enable plants to reproduce.  Wings of Life presents a close-up look at these unsung heroes of the world’s food chain.

Plunge into an underwater feeding frenzy, an epic struggle for survival where whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, gannets, and billions of fish collide with mankind during one of nature’s greatest migration spectacles.  Filmed off the Wild Coast of South Africa and set to the rhythm of the local people, Wild Ocean reveals the economic and cultural impact of the ocean while celebrating the communal efforts to protect our invaluable marine resources.

Rappel into a world of exotic creatures, beautiful and treacherous waterfalls, canyons, and underground rivers carved by streams as our modern bushwackers explore a natural wonderland as it was ninety million years ago.

In 1990, deep in the badlands of South Dakota, paleontologists unearthed the bones of a monster.  Forty feet long and weighing several tons, the fossil skeleton was assembled and rebuilt into the largest, most complete T. rex ever discovered.  Named Sue, this majestic icon of the dinosaurs has captured the imaginations of millions of museum visitors over the years.  But her full story has yet to be told … until now.

Waking the T. rex: The Story of SUE traces the life of one of the most feared predators of the Cretaceous.  Join scientists as they decipher fossil clues to piece together the lifelong struggles, from nest to death, of this famous tyrannosaurus.  Witness her life events unfold, including an epic battle with a Triceratops, in a world where the only rule is eat or be eaten.

Waking the T. rex: The Story of SUE is a high-drama science adventure you won’t soon forget.  After 67 million years, Sue is about to awaken — in roaring, bone-crunching, in your face, 3-D!

Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata has filmed our planet and its surroundings for the very first time with a supersensitive 4K camera specially developed for space.  Voyage Over Earth presents astonishing views from space selected by Wakata himself — a fascinating, shimmering aurora in the sky above Alaska, magnificent flashes of lightning over the Australian continent, and the lights of Asia as they sparkle like jewels in the night.  Vivid images previously impossible to capture with conventional HD cameras appear before your very eyes.

Enjoy the unprecedented views from space as they expand outside the windows of the International Space Station, and feel your existence as a part of the universe.

Plunge into the ocean 12,000 feet deep for an unprecedented experience of this vast and little-explored dimension of our planet.  The film follows a team of scientists as they dive to research mysterious hydrothermal vents on the mid-ocean ridge.

They came from the North and soon the legend would say that they didn’t know fear.  For hundreds of years, they were another name for “terror.”  They were warriors, slavers, traders, explorers but also farmers, settlers, poets, loyal family members, and skilled craftsmen.  Vikings tells their story.

Van Gogh leads viewers on a journey through the surprisingly short 9-year period of the artist’s career during which he painted more than 900 paintings.  Told from the perspectives of three main characters — Ellen, a museum researcher, Peter, a film director, and Vincent van Gogh himself — Van Gogh follows in the artist’s footsteps, traveling from the Netherlands to Auvers-sur-Oise and passing through Arles, Saint-Rémy, and Paris.  From the dazzling yellow of the artist’s famous cornfields to the deep blue of his famous night sky, audiences will rediscover the source of some of the most important works in art history.

Billabong Europe are stoked to announce the release of a new Billabong Adventure Division documentary film titled Vagues à l’âme (Waves of the Soul), produced by Vincent Kardasik and filmed entirely in 4K.  This documentary film traces the history of the A/Div and its highlights since its creation, telling the whole story and unseen background of their extreme expeditions.  United by the passion for big wave surfing, Benjamin Sanchis, Shane Dorian, and a bunch of friends have had the single objective of hunting and surfing the winter heaviest swells on the European coasts.  Over the last eight years and multiple expeditions to the world’s heaviest waves, the Billabong Adventure Division crew has been searching for the perfect wave.  Their efforts have yielded incredible imagery and historic rides such as Sancho surfing the biggest wave ever surfed in Nazaré in November 2014.  The documentary features never been seen before footage and behind the scenes action from some of surfing’s most memorable sessions.  The film is supported by XTreme Video, Monster, Nixon, and EQ.

USA – A West Coast Journey presents the most exciting and picturesque places of place of the Western United States in stunning 4K resolution.

Explore over 40 amazing destinations in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado: From San Francisco’s famous Golden Gate Bridge to the pulsating night life of Las Vegas to the breath-taking natural wonders of the Grand Canyon and Yosemite.  Filmed in Ultra HD resolution USA 4K – A West Coast Journey features spectacular aerial images, time-lapse cinematography and elaborate camerawork.

Untethered takes an immensely personal look straight into the heart of the slacklining movement in Vancouver, Canada.  Introducing Specer Seabrooke and friends, as he prepares and accomplishes a world record free solo slackline.

unReal is for those of us who escape.  A film that celebrates breaking free from the confines of reality and venturing into a boundless world.  This place isn’t remote or hard to find, and yet many never see it.  Here, glacial walls transform into mountain bike trails, rain and snow aren’t the only elements to fall from the sky and thousand pound mammals become riding partners.  Breathtaking visuals conjure feelings of awe and pure joy; feelings that only those of us who venture outside can truly understand.  This film is dedicated to you—the dreamers, the rule-breakers, the ones who never grow up, the ones who know the secret—the ones who know the way into the unReal world.

A boy who dreams of flying grows up to make those dreams real, and tries to impress his childhood sweetheart by competing with a rival in an breathtaking aerial dogfight shot in the Grand Canyon.  Pilots from the Air Combat Canada airshow team, and the world aerobatic champion enabled the filming of amazing aerial sequences.

Tsukiji Market is the world’s largest fish market.  Every day, 1,700 tons of fish are sold to over 30,000 professional buyers in search of the finest fish from across the globe.  Even computers cannot keep up with the amazingly fast pace of the auction — the most heated of which takes place over tuna.  Complex human relationships and negotiations are on full display, but the deep trust between players creates a surprising spirit of harmony.  The market is run by a network of experienced professionals as complex as the neural pathways of the brain.  Go behind the scenes at the fascinating Tsukiji Market.

Explores the evolution, biology, and recent destruction of the rainforest of Australia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, and Malaysia.

Thailand, Land of Smiles.  Home to exotic food, dance, and temples.  There are secrets in each temple.  Hidden temples inside caves, majestic Grand Palaces, and more.  Explore the wondrous mysteries of Thai dance where every movement of the hand and body tell a story.  Sample the famous Thai spice and the exciting surprises of Thai Street food.  Experience the unseen wonders of this Magical Kingdom.

A brand new travel show where the host takes you to some of the most interesting places in India – exploring the landscape, architectural marvels, bustling bazaars, sumptuous cuisines, and the distinct culture of each region.  With a cultural history spanning more than 4,500 years, the most populous democracy is a traveler’s dream destination.  This is a journey that promises to bring the colors, vibrancy, and the quintessential charm of India to your living room.  So, lean back on your sofa and let the adventure begin.