David Attenborough to explore the evolution of flight in Conquest of the Skies 3D ground-breaking three part mini-series for broadcast on Sky 3D and in 2D on Sky 1 HD this Christmas
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S CONQUEST OF THE SKIES 3D (3x60), the latest landmark 3D series from David Attenborough will arrive on Sky 3D this Christmas, utilising ground-breaking 3D techniques and technology to tell the story of nature’s greatest aeronauts and the intricate engineering that has allowed them to conquer the skies.
In DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S CONQUEST OF THE SKIES 3D, Britain’sbest-lovedbroadcaster will explore this dazzling world, combining new3D macroscopicand high-speed filming techniques to tell the evolutionarystory of flightfrom the very first insects to the incredible array ofcreatures which rulethe skies today.
From the double BAFTA® award-winning team behind NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ALIVE and FLYING MONSTERS, DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S CONQUEST OF THE SKIES 3D willrevealthe dazzling world of flight as never before. David analyses glidingreptiles,parachuting mammals, acrobatic insects and the exquisite andintricate aerialworld of birds on location at a number of locations allover the world includingChina, Rome, Scotland, Ecuador and Borneo.
David Attenborough commented: “The story of evolutionary flight is one I’ve always wanted to tell in 3D. It’s a wonderful subject and a very exciting project but technically it is a huge challenge, especially in 3D.”
Anthony Geffen commented: “Conquest of the skies builds on all the 3D storytelling and technology that we have been developing on these programmes with David over the last 5 years. Now new macro systems, super high speed cameras and 3D octocopters will allow us to see the story of animal flight in a way we have never seen it before.”
Sky’s Siobhan Mulholland, Commissioning Editor, Factual commented:“David’s passion for innovation and masterful storytelling continue to deliver entertaining, insightful and immersive shows which we know Sky customers love so we’re thrilled he’s taking to the skies – so to speak – to explore the world of flight in dazzling new depth.”
Written and presented by the multi-award winning natural history broadcaster, DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S CONQUEST OF THE SKIES markshisseventh 3D project for Sky. David Attenborough in partnership withthe producerAnthony Geffen are the only people ever to win the covetedHew Weldon BAFTA®award for Specialist Factual twice for their 3D films NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ALIVE 3D and FLYING MONSTERS 3D. Otherprevious 3D projects with Sky include; the RTS winning THE BACHELOR KING 3D,theBest European 3D documentary and BAFTA® nominated KINGDOM OF PLANTS 3D,theRTS winning GALAPAGOS 3D and the BAFTA® - nominatedandBest European 3D documentary winning MICRO MONSTERS 3D.
Commissioned by Sky’s Siobhan Mulholland, Commissioning Editor, Factual andproducedby Anthony Geffen (in his eleventh collaborationwith DavidAttenborough), CEO of Colossus Productions, DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S CONQUEST OF THE SKIES 3D representsSky’s2011 commitment to investment in original British content.
Since launching Sky 3D in October 2010 Sky has broken new ground acrossarange of genres, including natural history, live music, the arts, sportsandmovies. Highlights have included live 3D broadcasts of a numberofmusical and dance performances including the Got To Dance Live FinalandKylie Minogue Live From The O2, the world’s first 3D opera, dance performancesandmusic festival, the 3D TV world premieres of Avatar, Alice in Wonderlandandthe Toy Story Trilogy as well as more than 150 live sports broadcastspanninga range of domestic and international sports.
Following the introduction of Entertainment Extra+ in 2013, customerswitha 3D TV who take this new pack or an HD subscription can now enjoyentertainmentand arts content in immersive 3D.
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S CONQUEST OF THE SKIES is in production now for broadcast on Sky 3D and in 2D on Sky 1 HD this Christmas.
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For further information please contact:
Megan MacLeod
Senior Publicist, Sky Movies, Sky Atlantic and Sky 3D
T: +44 (0)20 7032 4252
M: +44 (0)7584 580 014
Notes to editor
About Colossus Productions:
Colossus Productions is the production company formed by Sky and Atlantic Productions in 2011. The joint venture was created to develop and produce high-end 3D programming for UK and international audiences, including the rapidly growing number of Sky 3D homes.
Previous Colossus films include; the BAFTA® award winning NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ALIVE 3D and Flying Monsters 3D, the Best European 3D documentary and BAFTA® nominated KINGDOM OF PLANTS 3D, the RTS winning GALAPAGOS 3D, the BAFTA® - nominated and Best European 3D documentary MICRO MONSTERS 3D. FLYING MONSTERS, PENGUIN KING and GALAPAGOS 3D have all been released successfully in IMAX theatres around the world. Their current production is CONQUEST OF THE SKIES 3D is due to premiere on Sky 3D this Christmas.
About Sky:
Sky entertains and excites more than 10.4 million homes through the most comprehensive multichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and Ireland. Sky continues to break new ground with its own portfolio of channels: Sky 1 combines its commitment to UK production with the best of the US; Sky Living pushes ahead with fresh and innovative entertainment formats; Sky Arts is the UK's only dedicated arts channel brand; Sky Atlantic is the home to HBO and other iconic drama and comedy, Sky Sports is still raising the bar in sports broadcasting; Sky News remains a pioneer in television news; and Sky Movies is leading the way in High Definition and on-demand.
Sky also works with dozens of other broadcasters on the satellite platform, as well as online and on mobile through the ground-breaking Sky Go service. Sky has also led the UK into the age of high definition television, launched Europe's first 3DTV channel, Sky 3D, and offers customer even more flexibility and choice through Sky Anytime+, its internet-delivered video on demand service. Since launching Sky Broadband and Sky Talk in 2006, the company has also been the UK's fastest-growing home communications provider.
Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates, not least by increasing participation in, and access to, the arts, supporting grassroots sports, and taking positive action on the environment.
About Atlantic Productions:
Atlantic Productions leads a group of companies which make television programmes, theatrical and IMAX films, apps, visual effects and now, immersive virtual reality experiences. Since the company was founded in 1992 Atlantic has built a reputation for world-class story-telling, enhanced by the latest techniques and technologies including the building of pioneering cross-platform and digital experiences. Atlantic is a leader in 4K and 3D productions and their films have won many of the industry’s most coveted awards worldwide. Specialising in the history, science and, more recently, natural history areas, the varied output includes traditional documentaries, observational films, docudramas and drama.
Extensive television work includes; the BAFTA® award-winning DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ALIVE 3D (Sky 3D) and BAFTA® award-winning FLYING MONSTERS 3D (Sky 3D), the 6-part series TIME SCANNERS (National Geographic/ PBS); the triple Emmy-winning FIRST LIFE series (BBC/Discovery), the BAFTA® nominated series KINGDOM OF PLANTS and the Wildscreen-nominated RISE OF ANIMALS: TRIUMPH OF THE VERTEBRATES (BBC/ABC); the Emmy-winning JERUSALEM: CITY OF HEAVEN; the landmark 5-part series THE PROMISED LAND and THE AMERICAN DREAM (BBC/Discovery); BAFTA®-nominated MUNICH: MOSSAD’S REVENGE (C4/Discovery); the 25-part LOST WORLDS series (History), SECRETS OF EGYPT (National Geographic); THE REAL LAPD and THE REAL MIAMI VICE series (Discovery/C5).
Theatrical productions include; THE WILDEST DREAM: CONQUEST OF EVEREST, (winner of the best Giant Screen film award) and the IMAX films including FLYING MONSTERS 3D, PENGUINS 3D and GALAPAGOS 3D.
As innovators in new technology, Atlantic Productions use multiple platforms to reach different audiences across the world. Their Kingdom of Plants app was nominated by Apple as one of the best apps of 2012. Other innovative multimedia projects include NHM Alive (Broadcast Awards) and the best-selling Flying Monsters app.
Forthcoming productions include INSIDE THE COMMONS (BBC), and through their new division Alchemy, they are currently working on producing new Virtual Reality experiences for launch in the autumn 2014.
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