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29 October 2014
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04.03.03

The Blue Planet set for movie release


Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide, the commercial consumer arm of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, has signed a co-production agreement with German based Greenlight Media, for a feature length version of the widely acclaimed Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ series, The Blue Planet.


Greenlight Media, the leading German executive production and international distribution company, will also coordinate all global sales activities in regard to the TV and video/DVD rights of the film in conjunction with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide.


This agreement is part of a long-term deal between Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide and Greenlight Media to bring the best of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Natural History Unit output to the big screen.


A theatrical version of The Blue Planet (working title) will be far more than just a natural history spectacle, with plans for an emotive 90-minute roller coaster tour of the oceans. Academy AwardΓΆ-nominated composer George Fenton is re-scoring the soundtrack and with minimum narration, the film will be a totally 'immersive' experience.


Alix Tidmarsh, Director of IPM Factual, commented: "To move such a significant step forward on a feature length version of The Blue Planet is very exciting. Greenlight Media's experience makes them the ideal partner to secure the funding we need to get this movie made."


Sophokles Tasioulis, Greenlight Media's Vice President of Production, said: "We believe natural history documentaries are so powerful and emotional that they should be put on the big screen. Teaming up with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide is just the right thing to do. This agreement will provide us with the best natural history productions worldwide."


Over 12 million people watched The Blue Planet when it aired on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE in the UK in September 2001 and regularly achieved an audience share of over 30%. A truly global phenomenon, it has since sold to over 50 countries.


The deal is another example of how Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide is successfully extending its landmark programmes into new markets. In addition to the full range of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide products, Blue Planet Concerts have been staged and a 5-minute theatrical short played in 30 UK cinemas alongside the children's animated film, Help I'm A Fish!


The Blue Planet is a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ/Discovery Channel co-production.

Notes for editors:


Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide
Factual IPM (Intellectual Property Management) is the factual marketing division of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide. It was created to drive value from key Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ factual properties with genuine cross-media potential for development into global brands and properties. The IPM team works closely with the other divisions of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide and with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television.


Greenlight Media and peppermint
Greenlight Media provides development, finance, production and distribution for international quality films. It is committed to delivering strong entertainment brands to audiences all around the world in both film and non-film media. Founded in 1993, Greenlight Media took off with the launch of the wildly successful animated TV series 'SimsalaGrimm', which has since been distributed to over 125 territories worldwide, making it Germany's number one exported TV series of all time.


Peppermint, Greenlight's distribution arm, is a global entertainment company providing content across all media throughout the world with offices in Germany, Hungary and Malaysia. peppermint's mandate is to acquire and distribute quality programming as well as theatrical feature films with strong international appeal across all genres. The company specialises in co-financing and project development through strategic alliances with international partners.




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