ZDF Studios continues its long-standing partnership with WildBear Entertainment securing international distribution rights for three of its latest productions. “How We Celebrate” (6x60’), a heartwarming look at how six major holidays are celebrated around the world, the nature documentary “Home Sweet Home - Incredible Animal Habitats” (6x60’) and the history series “War Machine: Modern Warfare” (5x60’) are all produced by Australia’s award-winning WildBear Entertainment. Wild Thring Media brokered the deals between WildBear Entertainment and ZDF Studios.
Ralf Rückauer, Vice President Unscripted, ZDF Studios, said: “These excellent new titles from WildBear, covering three different documentary genres, are a great addition to our unscripted slate. The engaging topics and high production values will ensure that audiences everywhere will be captivated and entertained.”
Michael Tear, CEO, WildBear Entertainment, added: “From observing how elephants spend their day in the Grasslands to examining the ancient origins of Halloween and delving into the world of cutting-edge military technology, storytelling is always at the heart of what we do. Taking viewers on a fascinating journey as well as educating and entertaining them at the same time is our ultimate goal.”
An insightful 6-part documentary series, “How We Celebrate” explores the diverse and meaningful ways people around the world celebrate six major holidays. Through stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, each episode looks at the traditions, rituals and cultural significance behind Christmas, Easter, Halloween, New Year’s Eve, Carnaval and Valentine’s Day. The series shows how these celebrations connect us, enrich our lives and provide opportunities for unity, reflection and joy.
“Home Sweet Home - Incredible Animal Habitats” reveals an array of different home environments inhabited by earth’s creatures through the lens of a human’s house - living room, kitchen, bedroom and even a bathroom. Each episode is themed: The Ocean, The Desert, The Rainforest, Grasslands, Snow and Rivers & Wetlands. In Grasslands viewers will discover why elephants take mud and sand baths, that they can eat an incredible 50 tonnes of plant material a year and can nap while standing up. While in Rivers and Wetlands, we learn that saltwater crocodiles are able to spend days or even weeks at sea, drifting and swimming hundreds of kilometres, that they sleep with one eye open and that they don’t poop and pee at the same time.
“War Machine: Modern Warfare” offers a deep dive into the marvels of contemporary weaponry and the tactical ingenuity behind them, revealing how they revolutionise the battlefield and redefine global defense. From the awe-inspiring power of aircraft carriers to the silent, lethal efficiency of submarines, viewers will experience the most advanced and iconic military machines in existence. An exciting, insightful and unforgettable journey into the high-stakes world of modern military might.