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SHARING THE EARTH
BRAZIL. Veterinarian, biologist and adventurer Mannaig de Kersauson travels the world in search of men and women who work to repair the damages inflicted upon the environment. She is on the lookout for ways, new and old, mankind has found for living in harmony with nature. She talks to scientists, experts or local tribesmen from different parts of the world about these environmental issues and what can be done to restore some balance. From Canada to Brazil or Kenya, SHARING THE EARTH is an odyssey that enables us to learn more about our planet's diversity and the means to protect it.
TASTING BRAZIL - (19)
Bel Coelho a celebrity chef and star in Brazil invites us on a trip through Brazil, seeking new flavors. From one region to another, we will discover the traditional recipes and ritual practices that reveal how local food is a melting pot of identities, emotions and paradoxes.
TASTING BRAZIL - (20)
Bel Coelho a celebrity chef and star in Brazil invites us on a trip through Brazil, seeking new flavors. From one region to another, we will discover the traditional recipes and ritual practices that reveal how local food is a melting pot of identities, emotions and paradoxes.
I HAVE SEEN THE EARTH CHANGE
GREECE: HONEY AND ASHES. In the last 10 years, Greece has endured the worst fires in the Mediterranean bassin of this era. Beyond the climatic factors at stake in this tragedy (rise in summer temperatures by 6 degrees, a decrease of rainfalls and a shortage in water resources) a lot could be done to slow down the effects of fire and protect the land and the inhabitants. The most recent fires last summmer near Athen have revealed the scale of the problem and shacked the political establishment. In the Peloponese region alone 30% of the olive trees have been destroyed in a country known to be the 3rd world exporter of olive oil.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
AGRICULTURE. Food security is becoming an increasingly contentious issue in South East Asia. Rising populations, climate change and higher commodity prices are placing the highest pressure ever on the regions’ agricultural sector. With a vast proportion of the population plying this industry and many more living along the poverty line, rising food prices in the face of supply shortages is threatening to explode into a full-blown food crisis and throw some countries into chaos.
THE NEXT ASIAN MIRACLE
INFLATION. South East Asia is embattled with sky rocketing inflation, threatening to wipe out the gains of economic growth made within the past decade, as well as fuelling a vicious poverty cycle for millions in the region.
KITCHEN RUSH
AMSTERDAM - RESTAURANTS BRIDG & DE ROODE LEEUW. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
KITCHEN RUSH
AMSTERDAM - RESTAURANTS SILK ROAD & NEVY. A journey to some of the best restaurants around the globe. We're going to try everything from sushi to steak tartare. Surprise some of the great Chefs at work and learn how they prepare their favorite dishes. So join us for a taste of gourmet kitchens around the planet.
MINDWORKS
VISUAL PERCEPTION. Understanding how we think and see by playing games with our brains. This factual entertainment series explores the way we see and interpret the world around us with engaging tests, activities, demonstrations and explanations. In each episode we experience visual and audio illusions, sensory puzzles and brain tricks from the worlds of art, science, nature and psychology and learn why they baffle our senses.
MINDWORKS
VISUAL DECEPTIONS. Understanding how we think and see by playing games with our brains. This factual entertainment series explores the way we see and interpret the world around us with engaging tests, activities, demonstrations and explanations. In each episode we experience visual and audio illusions, sensory puzzles and brain tricks from the worlds of art, science, nature and psychology and learn why they baffle our senses.
MUNDO AD PORTAS (19)
S1. Why travelling makes us so happy? Is it because it makes us remember what we are capable of creating? In "Mundo Ad Portas" we closely follow the journey of a curious photographer and a travel businessman that, for two months, leave their routine aside to learn about unique places with unforgettable cultures.
POSTCARD PERFECT
REUNION ISLAND. In the tropical climate of Reunion, marijuana grows very easily. And although it hasn’t yet inundated the mainland, zamal - local marijuana - has found its market: 35% of the island’s inhabitants have already tried it at least once. Considered by most to be inoffensive, this drug causes havoc when mixed with alcohol or medication. Faced with this scourge, the police are tirelessly hunting down those who deal zamal, and also medication.
EXPLORE TRAVEL
GENTLE GIANTS OF THAILAND. Elephants are the major icon of Thailand. Explore Travel took unique footage of Thai elephant preserves in Pattaya and Ayutthaya. These magnificent animals, including mothers and infants are captured up close and intimately with our state of the art technology.
EXPLORE TRAVEL
TRAILS OF A LEGEND - PART 1. This special provides a fascinating insight into the migratory patterns of animals and people. At the heart of the story are the Ponies of Lampang. Located in Thailand's exotic northern Chiang Mai district, Lampang is home to several hundred working ponies. Recent DNA research has found that the ponies originated in Mongolia, as did most Thai people over a thousand years ago. Explore3D Travel looks into this fascinating story of how people and animals over time moved from one region of the world to another that could not be more different from each other: the vast, frigid, empty, open spaces of the Mongolian steppes and the remote mountains encircling them to the humid flatlands and jungles of Thailand.
NOMADS
GHOST TOWN-SKI & SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURE IN BRALORNE, CANADA. A world-class group of skiers explore epic backcountry terrain around Bralorne, B.C., areas accessible only by snowmobiles, with Canadian sled super-heroes as their guides.
LIQUID EDGE - (1)
Liquid Edge is a fast paced series highlighting action sports water adventures from around the globe. We showcase the visually stunning awe-freaking sports of big wave surfing, kiteboarding, jetskiing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling, free-diving, wakeboarding, cliff diving and whitewater kayaking. And we’re all about "story" - profiles of the world’s best watermen, their narrative adventures, and their "living on the edge" lifestyle.
WORLD MEDICINE (1)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
WORLD MEDICINE (3)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
THE ISLANDERS
JAMAICA. Discovering some the world’s hidden treasures by revealing the hidden face of life and the inhabitants of the islands. Island folk are generally proud of their insularity and their distinct sense of identity. A rich cocktail of history, customs, cuisine and economic resources distinguishes the island people and the nature and beaches that surround them. Our documentaries explore the varied and often little known lifestyles and peculiarities on the twenty featured islands. The approach so effectively used during our series on beaches and coastal areas, is here recreated, each program a mix of stunning visuals and interviews, which together highlight the exotic and uncommon events of daily life with a backdrop of spectacular island scenery. The aim of this unique series is as always to surprise, amuse and inform the viewer.
VIPERA LIFE
The viper. The word itself is able to fill up most people with dread. It calls to mind some kind of huge, ancient, writhing monster, lying on the floor, just waiting to bite. Well, it is certainly not easy being legless in a world ruled by four-wheeled machines and two- and four-legged creatures...
TRAVEL PLAN
MUNICH. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL PLAN
AFRICA-NAKUTULAB. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
SOUTHERN FLOWER IN THE PACIFIC
SOUTH OF THE BORDER. A 3 year sailing expedition accross the Oceans with Philippe Poupon - French skipper, his wife Geraldine Danon and their four children to decipher the signsof Climate change. The whole family is found at Sand Point in Alaska for new adventures. They go to the discovery of Alaska channels, majestic glaciers, unspoiled fauna.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (21)
Claudio Iturra takes viewers on a journey to the world’s most astonishing areas. Each episode of this fascinating documentary series shows a new place, which has amazed people since ancient times.
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS - (23)
Accompanied by her witty and charming 16-year-old brother, Jake, award-winning animal lover and 10-year-old host, Olivia Todd, visits a wide range of animal experts and specialists to uncover amazing facts about these animals. The dynamic duo go from dolphin centres to wildlife parks to celebrity pet owners, meeting some fascinating people who utilise their passion for animals in their chosen careers. With an existing audience being 60% adults followed closely by 12-17 year olds, the the target market audience is families. Additionally, as an avid supporter of the RSPCA, Olivia will present information about adoption and fostering programmes in an effort to raise awareness of animal cruelty and neglect with her ultimate goal to be able to reduce the number of incidents. Furthermore, the show aims to communicate messages about animal welfare and conservation in an attempt to educate the public about endangered species around the world.
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS - (24)
Accompanied by her witty and charming 16-year-old brother, Jake, award-winning animal lover and 10-year-old host, Olivia Todd, visits a wide range of animal experts and specialists to uncover amazing facts about these animals. The dynamic duo go from dolphin centres to wildlife parks to celebrity pet owners, meeting some fascinating people who utilise their passion for animals in their chosen careers. With an existing audience being 60% adults followed closely by 12-17 year olds, the the target market audience is families. Additionally, as an avid supporter of the RSPCA, Olivia will present information about adoption and fostering programmes in an effort to raise awareness of animal cruelty and neglect with her ultimate goal to be able to reduce the number of incidents. Furthermore, the show aims to communicate messages about animal welfare and conservation in an attempt to educate the public about endangered species around the world.
NORIN'S ARK
SAVANNAH ER. Norin Chai, a brilliant veterinarian, has been working for more than twenty years to protect wildlife all over the world. In each episode, he comes to the rescue of an endangered animal in a critical situation: in Central America an infectious disease is spreading through a population of sloths, in Indonesia orangutans are suffering from an unexplained illness… This series not only introduces us to an extraordinary veterinarian who devoted his life to tending to wild animals, but it also aims to move and inspire us by revealing the beauty of the living world.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
01: FUERTEVENTURA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
EUROPEAN ISLANDS EP
02: MADEIRA. The European islands are renowned primarily for their hotel resorts. However, we will show you a completely different face of theirs: forests, beaches, coves, mountains, valleys and rivers. Perhaps you will find places that will take your breath away. Why just lie on the beach when there is so much to see? Put on some good hiking shoes, pull your shoelaces tight, and get to know the entire island like the back of your hand.
TASTING BRAZIL - (3)
Bel Coelho a celebrity chef and star in Brazil invites us on a trip through Brazil, seeking new flavors. From one region to another, we will discover the traditional recipes and ritual practices that reveal how local food is a melting pot of identities, emotions and paradoxes.
TASTING BRAZIL - (4)
Bel Coelho a celebrity chef and star in Brazil invites us on a trip through Brazil, seeking new flavors. From one region to another, we will discover the traditional recipes and ritual practices that reveal how local food is a melting pot of identities, emotions and paradoxes.
WWII DOCUMENTARY FILMS
DOOLITTLE’S RAIDERS A FINAL TOAST. Award-winning documentary films produced to enlighten future generations about the personal stories of the WWII generations.
THE BLACKWATERS OF KERALA
In southwest India, the State of Kerala shelters the Backwaters, a dense network of canals digged in the 19th century by the British to irrigate ricefields. Along the 1,800 kms of river banks, hindus, muslims and catholics live side by side in perfect harmony, brought together by work in the fields. Today, the Backwaters constitute a landscape unique in the world with its own traditions and activities.
MARS RISING
ROCKET POWER. The countdown has begun for the 21st century’s most heroic and potentially deadliest expedition - the first manned mission to Mars – and back. Produced by Galafilm Inc., Mars Rising offers a comprehensive six-part examination of the challenges, the obstacles, the fears and the successes of the mission. Over 300 experts with diverse backgrounds and nationalities contributed their knowledge to the series - experts in fields such as rocket fuel and lifeforms, crew selection and training, mission and space suit engineering, medicine, life support systems and robotics.
WORLD MEDICINE (13)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (29)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
MUSIC VOYAGER - (30)
Music Voyager is a music and travel broadcast series (television/cable, broadband, in-flight and mobile) that invites viewers to discover the exciting sounds of the planet. The host is Jacob Edgar, an explorer who does not search for lost cities or ancient ruins. He's on the quest for a different kind of treasure…music. As an ethnomusicologist and world music record producer, Edgar travels the globe hunting for the best songs the world has to offer, and he suffers through some of the worst…so you don’t have to. Along the way, he's rewarded with a backstage pass to concert halls, street festivals, recording studios and rehearsal rooms. With local musicians as his guide, Edgar tastes exotic and occasionally ghastly food, visits off-the-beaten path attractions and parties the night away to amazing concerts at hidden venues that only the locals know. Join music voyager for unexpected adventures and surprising discoveries that unveil the magic, mystery and music of far off lands.
TRAVEL PLAN
BANKOK. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
TRAVEL QUEST
WILD INDONESIA. Bill Ball breaks the rules and stereo types of travel shows as he ventures beyond the highlights. What do you do after you’ve lead groups to over 140 countries and all 7 continents? Welcome to Bill’s bucket list on steroids... Travel Quest. This new, fast-paced series chases Bill around the globe as he seeks out anything but the mundane and ordinary—coming face-to-face with the largest crocodiles in the world, snorkeling with thousands of jellyfish, walking on the rim of an exploding volcano, feeding a group of sharks without a cage, bicycling across the Serengeti... this is not your typical travel show!
THE LAST ROMANS
At the beginning of the 5th century, Imperial Rome is dying out. However, Greco-Roman civilization lives on. In the East, cities surrounding Constantinople continue to flourish and experience relative stability until the end of the 7th century when they become the Byzantine Empire. One city, located in Anatolia in the province of Pisidia, tells the story of this moment in history known as “Late Antiquity.” Untouched for centuries, the city of Sagalassos sleeps, waiting for Marc Waelkens, a Belgian archaeologist, to play the role of Prince Charming. The Last Romans asks the question of how people lived during this maelstrom of history between the Pax Romana and the first kingdoms of the Middle Ages.
TRAVEL PLAN
BARCELONA - PART 1. Travel to Amazing Places all over the world. From Paris to Petra. From New York to Cambodia.
WORLD MEDICINE (4)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
WORLD MEDICINE (5)
S2. Embark on a world tour of ancestral medicinal practices with Bernard Fontanille - an emergency doctor used to operations in difficult conditions - through majestic landscapes. Through his various encounters he will learn about the different realities of a country. Bernard travels across the globe to cure, safeguard, heal and take care of people, to ease their pain. Led by his strong sense of humanity and his curiosity, he helps us discover and delve into the lives of women and men caring for others, saving lives; sometimes even inventing new treatments.
GARONGA SAFARI - (12)
Garonga Safari is a fun and educational show that showcases the African wilderness and the efforts to preserve it. Learn about the importance of each species and its role in the ecosystem. Get ready to be dazzled by the beauty of nature and follow René and his friends as they live in the middle of a wildlife reservation in the region of Garonga between South Africa and Mozambique.
GARONGA SAFARI - (13)
Garonga Safari is a fun and educational show that showcases the African wilderness and the efforts to preserve it. Learn about the importance of each species and its role in the ecosystem. Get ready to be dazzled by the beauty of nature and follow René and his friends as they live in the middle of a wildlife reservation in the region of Garonga between South Africa and Mozambique.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
EQUIPMENT. Building equipment for the use of renewable resources and sustainable energy. Examples of installation of the equipment in different houses. Tags: energy equipment, tools, bottles, solar cooker.
REBUILDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE. Waste from construction and demolition work can be recycled for the construction of buildings. Recycling methods and procedures.
THE ISLANDERS
HAINAN, CHINA. Discovering some the world’s hidden treasures by revealing the hidden face of life and the inhabitants of the islands. Island folk are generally proud of their insularity and their distinct sense of identity. A rich cocktail of history, customs, cuisine and economic resources distinguishes the island people and the nature and beaches that surround them. Our documentaries explore the varied and often little known lifestyles and peculiarities on the twenty featured islands. The approach so effectively used during our series on beaches and coastal areas, is here recreated, each program a mix of stunning visuals and interviews, which together highlight the exotic and uncommon events of daily life with a backdrop of spectacular island scenery. The aim of this unique series is as always to surprise, amuse and inform the viewer.
ANCIENT CULTURE - (18)
Claudio Iturra takes viewers on a journey to the world’s most astonishing areas. Each episode of this fascinating documentary series shows a new place, which has amazed people since ancient times.