RELEASE: TV

Sunday Jog is a short animated film about two joggers who set out for a stroll on a beautiful Sunday morning.  They are alarmed by what appears to be an earthquake — which quickly reveals itself to be much more.  Embarking on an epic battle for survival, these joggers turn from the chased to the chasers in this animated comedic thriller.

Takes audiences on a journey around the planet to experience the most extreme storms — monsoons, hurricanes and tornadoes — and to witness the dramatic efforts of scientists in pursuit of understanding and predicting these weather events.

Thailand’s capital has been developing rapidly in the last three decades.  The small village it once was has now been replaced with a bustling megacity of around 12 million inhabitants.  Between all the traffic, imposing high-rise buildings, and shopping malls, there is still a unique flair: thousands of small food places, Buddhist monasteries and shrines, Thai-boxing schools, and typical water markets – all of which reflect the fascinating Spirit of Bangkok.

The film Spirit of Bangkok has been shot in stereoscopic 3D which takes the viewer straight into the chaotic splendor of life in Bangkok, a colourful, ‘sanuk’ and vibrant city that never sleeps.

From the dawn of time to the farthest reaches of the conceivable future, get close to people who live and breathe speed.  We are introduced to daredevils, racers, test pilots, and astronauts in pursuit of ever-faster velocities.

Experience humankind’s struggle to understand the sun and the sun-earth relationship from the earliest times to the present day with visits to amazing locations around the earth, and the most incredible visuals of the sun ever captured, culminating in the violent solar maximum event of the year 2000/2001.

(AKA Urban Rediscovery: Soft City)

Soft City introduces 3 cities that underwent beautiful changes.  Desolate cities filled with skyscrapers and grey concrete floors have undergone changes.  3 episodes featuring 3 cities: Berlin in Germany substituted the pain of war with art.  Now Berlin has become the hub for art and culture and also a popular tourist destination.  Curitiba in Brazil has become the world’s most famous Eco city, from an extremely polluted one.  And finally, Yokohama in Japan is born again as an artistic city, with beautiful buildings and unique public art.

Follow Laura, a young journalist, and Alec, an ex-fighter pilot, as they journey the final leg of a prestigious aerial race across France.  Go on a dizzying journey across France — over Normandy, Brittany, the river Loire, Dordogne, Burgundy, Provence — and it all begins and ends in Paris.

Two boys from war-torn Germany turned their never-ending dreams into reality with never-before-seen footage of the famous duo’s wildlife home and touching insight into how the masters of the impossible came to be.

Viewers will travel back eons in time as the earth transformed into this fascinating region. See how the diverse cultures helped shape it and discover the historical magic of Sedona through vast, brilliant images.

From the coast of California to the remote reaches of South and Western Australia, this film pursues blue sharks, whale sharks, and the notorious great white to allow viewers an up-close experience.

A 34 year old woman living in modern day Seoul, Ko Hajin (played by IU), almost drowns in a lake while rescuing a child.  She awakens in 1Oth Century Korea in the court of King Taejo in the body of an attractive 16 year old girl called Haesoo.  Unable to find a way back to the present day, Hajin resigns herself to live as Haesoo in the Court of Wang Geon, the first emperor of Goryeo.  She becomes involved in the intrigues, politics, and romances of court life, earning the attention of the King’s 14 sons.  Haesoo is at first attracted to the gentle 8th prince Wang Uk (Kang Ha-neul), but soon develops feelings for the seemingly cool and single-minded 4th prince Wang So (Lee Joon-gi).  With her knowledge of history, Haesoo knows Prince Wang So will become the future King of Goryeo.  She realises that if she wishes to be in a relationship with him, she will change history.  Can she ignore her feelings or will she choose to rewrite history for the sake of love?

Breathing.  Surging.  Flowing.  Around a skeleton of glass, concrete, iron, and steel, San Francisco is animated by the never-ending flow of people, weather, traffic, and light.  San Francisco Flow will take you on a unique and meditative tour of the iconic city and its incredibly diverse series of environments, from pristine parks and watersheds to the shining towers of downtown.

Rome’s history is being rewritten.  New excavations are giving us groundbreaking insights into the events that defined the Empire and the personal stories of its people – not just emperors and the elite, but the working classes, engineers, and common soldiers.  Through their experiences, we are gaining a radically different perspective on Rome’s history – leading experts to challenge the traditional view of the Empire.  Now they can tell Rome’s previously untold story based on more and broader sources than ever before.  The names and places are familiar – Caesar, Caligula, the Colosseum – but the interpretation is very different.

As we travel across the Empire’s vast landmass, we meet the new generation of experts on the forefront of this archaeological revolution.  With the help of 21st century technology, they are uncovering new data and reinterpreting ancient sources.  From the makers of the high-rating series Egypt Unwrapped, this series uncovers a fresh, darker Rome that is disarmingly modern.  Through unique access to new excavations integrated with innovative use of CGI and stylish dramatisation, this is ‘When Rome Ruled.’

Rocky Mountain Express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nation’s first transcontinental railway.

Wells catfish!  Over the last fifty years, it has colonised most of Europe’s rivers – even the most polluted.  This intruder has become the largest freshwater animal in Europe, and even hunts on shore … 3 years of intense filming were necessary to capture this unique wildlife film.

After Arte’s premiere, the film will be seen worldwide on National Geographic Channels Wild under the title River Jaws.  Entirely shot in 4K, directed by Bertrand Loyer, this revelatory film takes the viewer in the intimacy of the giant.  It notably captures never before seen behavior, such as collective or even pigeon hunting with glossy slow-mo images.

Be prepared to meet the absolute monster of European rivers.

David Attenborough embarks on an epic 500 million year journey to unravel the incredible rise of the vertebrates.  He presents explosive new fossil evidence from a region he’s long dreamt of exploring – the frontier of modern paleontological research: China.  The evolution of animals with backbones is one of the greatest stories in natural history.  Brand new discoveries of fossils – ancient and living – combined with stunning CGI and cinematography enable David to tell this fascinating story and reveal that humans are the heirs to a magnificent evolutionary heritage.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! takes the viewer on a visual journey to one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world.  Experience the main stage of the Football Worldcup 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016 like you have never seen it before!

This is the first portrait of Rio filmed with 4K/Ulta HD cameras, featuring breathtaking Aerial, Timelapse, and Slow Motion effect shots.  The high class soundtrack mixes catchy songs with modern and Brazilian blends of Salsa, Samba, Hiphop, and House Music.  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! with its innovative creation of elements opens up a new, unique genre for non-verbal art films!  As part of the fifth largest country in the world Brazil, Rio is the third largest metropolitan area of South America with 12 million inhabitants.  Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, mountains with large rainforests and constant influence of a tropic climate the city is one of the most exotic urban places on earth.  The film shows new, outstanding perspectives on the world famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema, as well as the iconic landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain at Guanbara Bay and Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado mountain.  Spectacular impressions of the epic annual Carnival parades on public streets and at Sambodromo lead to fascinating insights on the Carioca’s second major passion: Football!

Vast ruins in Asia continue to attract people while remaining shrouded in mystery.

However, recent research has discovered that cultures and civilizations beyond our imagination once existed in Asia.  One of the world’s largest cities created deep in the jungle; the foundation of an amazing ruling system that existed 2,000 years before Western civilization; a surprising society where wealth was distributed thoroughly.  The peoples of Asia had already established far more advanced cultures and civilizations than previously thought.

The Ring of Civilizations series introduces the allure of the massive ancient ruins found throughout Asia, and tells the story of the lives and insight of those who created them.

Iceland, the land of fire and ice.  Follow fine art photographer and adventurer Jason Henthorne as he explores the majestic landscape while searching for the perfect intersection of ocean and earth.  Witness Iceland’s epic landscape through the unique eyes of Henthorne and his camera.

The yearly world cup of body painting, taking place in Austria, is a must see event for art community.  A very special part of this event is the  body painting with luminous colours.  This painting is only visible with infra light.  This will be demonstrated in a fantastic and entertaining show!