Mainz, Germany-based ZDF Enterprises has secured the global rights to distribute
In Touch with a Giant Pacific Octopus (1 x 50 minutes).
The documentary from wildlife filmmaker and marine biologist Florian Graner is a NDR Naturfilm and Doclights Production in association with ARTE, ORF.
In Touch with a Giant Pacific Octopus highlights the intelligence of these creatures by following the developments of a young female giant octopus at a marine science center.
ZDF Enterprises is launching the film to the global market this month.
Media Ranch shops
Stung Bitten Burned format
Montreal-headquartered format production and distribution outfit Media Ranch has announced production and option orders for factual wildlife experimental series
A Wild Year on Earth to BBC America
Blue Ant International has sold the blue-chip specialist factual series
A Wild Year on Earth to BBC America.
The six-part docuseries (pictured) is produced by Northern Pictures and narrated by actor and
Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael.
BBC America will premiere the series in early 2021 as part of Wonderstruck, its 24-hour block dedicated to wildlife and natural history programming.
A Wild Year on Earth was originally commissioned by Blue Ant Media-owned wildlife and nature brand Love Nature. Karina Holden is EP and Daniella Ortega serves as series producer. Blue Ant International handles international licensing.