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EARTH
REPORT (An
On-Going Series: 72
x 30 min.)
72 of the most compelling half-hour episodes on the current
state of our world, earth report covers everything -- green
fashion, climate change, blast fishing, billion-dollar bonfires,
forestry and wild life, the plight of the bumble bee, cleaning
our oceans and fisheries, renewable energy, the fight over
water, how saving the environment can lead to saving money
-- an amazing series of the timeliest topics that will transform
our future.
• Nature/Science
• From TVE / Green Impact, 2010
• TV rights only
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ePLANET
(75 min or 3 x ½ hr )
Travel to South America to meet the people and witness the positive impact we can have upon the planet. Animated hosts Dina and Timo explore different ecosystems and show us, first-hand, incredible projects that will help protect and sustain our natural resources.
• From Fink Productions
Documentary/ Ongoing Series, 2010 |
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GREAT
DESTINATIONS
(An On-Going
Series: 86 x 60 min.)
Great Destinations of the World takes you to some of the
most beautiful and exotic places on the planet. With unbelievable
views and fascinating commentary, you will discover these
exquisite destinations hold more history than you ever imagined.
Travel to picturesque locations in America, Africa, Asia,
and Europe. Learn the history of each place, delight in
the local cuisine, listen to native music, and leave with
feeling like you just experienced some of the most exciting
places on the planet.
• From Shepherd Entertainment,
2009-2010
• 86 Episodes x 60 min. Standard Definition.
• 6 x 60 min. High
Definition.
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VICTORY
1945: THE LAST BATTLE FOR GERMANY (2
x 1 hr)
This is the epic story of the last
three months of the war in Europe. Follow U.S. soldiers
and airmen who took part in these final battles as they
fought their way across Germany with exclusive and never
before seen color footage shot in original Kodachrome,
by Oscar nominated cinematographer, Lt. Col. William H.
Clothier both on the ground and in the air.
• From Cross Communications,
2010
• Color
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RECLAIMING
THE BLADE (78
min.)
Reclaiming the Blade, featuring Viggo Mortensen, Karl Urban
and John Rhys-Davies, delivers unique insights into both
historical combat and theatrical swordplay. The truth of
the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance
martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten.
Featuring interviews from Hollywood fight choreographers
and world-renowned historians, Reclaiming the Blade not only
sheds light on the ancient legend of the sword, but includes
clips showcasing some of the most memorable cinematic sword
fights ever filmed.
STARRING: Narrated By John Rhys-Davies (Lord
of the Rings, Raiders of the Lost Ark), Viggo Mortensen (Eastern
Promises, Lord of the Rings), Karl Urban (Lord of the Rings,
The Bourne Supremacy)
• HD Available
• Galatia Films, 2009
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BECOMING
BARACK: EVOLUTION OF A LEADER
(60 min.)
An intimate portrait of a young man destined to make history. Includes a never-before-seen ‘lost’ interview.
Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader traces the early path of a man destined
to make history and to be a catalyst for global change. Features footage from
three of the earliest known recorded interviews with Barack Obama and includes
excerpts from Obama's audio book reading of Dreams of My Father.
STARRING: Barack Obama
• From Waterstar Corp. and The Stuart Goldman Co.
• Color, 2009
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100
YEARS - 20th CENTURY ALMANAC (20 x 50 min or
100 x 10 min)
The most significant events of the 20th Century, from the Wright Brothers first
flight to the landing on the moon, from WWI to the end of the Cold War, and from
the first automobile to the birth of the Internet. Featuring interviews, photos
and first-hand accounts of those who were part of the history.... Shimon Peres,
Helmut Kohl, the Pope, Lech Walesa, Otto Habsburg, George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev,
and more.
• From Shepard Entertainment
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WONDER
OF IT ALL (84 min.)
In 1961 President John F. Kennedy started the United States on a path of discovery and exploration that captures the best of mankind's spirit. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Eugene Cernan, Charlie Duke, Edgar Mitchell, Harrison Schmitt and John Young reflect on their lives with rarely seen private family photos, and NASA footage including their childhood, their training, the tragedies, the camaraderie and the extraordinary accomplishment of setting foot on another world!
• From Indican Pictures, 2007
HD & 5.1 Available
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FALLEN IDOL: THE YURI GAGARIN CONSPIRACY
(90 min.)
During the height of the cold war, an incredible breakthrough occurred and the Soviet Union reported the successful launch, orbit, and reentry of Yuri Gagarin, believed to be the first man in space. But classified documents in the Kremlin reveal he was preceded by Vladimir Ilyushin; an unsung hero and the man at the center of this decades old conspiracy. Narrated by Elliot Gould.
• From Indican Pictures, 2009
HD & 5.1 Available
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VOYAGE
TO THE VOLCANIC ISLANDS OF SICILY (74
min.)
The Aeolian Islands, forged by volcanic fire in ancient
times, are the symbol of the Mediterranean. Seven fascinating
sister islands, all different, each with its own magic, have
been the sites of harsh battles and the cradles of remote
civilizations. They hide picturesque underwater seascapes
and skeletons of ancient shipwrecks of those who traveled
from the farthest points of the Mediterranean to visit the
setting of myths and legends.
• From SUBACO Editrice, 2008
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WORLD ATLAS
(40 x 40 mins.)
THE WORLD ATLAS
The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering
all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally
and in-depth cultural and historical information.† Each episode
is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct
features - physical geography, political geography, popular
locations, and thematic maps.
• From DeAgostini Editore in cooperation with Rand McNally, 2009
• Available in Italian & English
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HEROES OF WWII
(5 hrs, 5 DVD set)
During the darkest days of World War II when war lords unleashed their terror upon a horrified world, a handful of warriors stepped forward to lead their countrymen on a quest for justice and, in turn became the heroes of freedom. Now for the first time in a single DVD collection, the true stories of these Heroes of World War II are told.
• Includes a color booklet.
• From Hi-Impact, 2005
• Home Video Rights Only
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TRENCHES: BATTLEGROUND WWI
(7.5 hrs, 5 DVD set)
Experience first hand “the war to end all wars.” World War I was the first war in history to affect most of the globe, with battles fought on land, at sea and, for the first time, in the sky. This program captures the experience almost a century after it happened, with rare footage, much of it never before released.
• Includes a 24-page color booklet
• From Hi-Impact, 2005
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THE NAZI WAR MACHINE OF WWII
(10 hrs, 5 DVD set)
This is the story of the creation of the Nazi War Machine, tracing their origins from street thugs battling in the German streets after The Great War. We show the growth of the Panzer Corps, the mighty Luftwaffe and the feared SS. This is the most comprehensive look at the military force that took Europe by a storm of blood and steel.
• From Hi-Impact, 2007
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HELL IN THE PACIFIC
(10 hrs, 5 DVD set)
The Pacific War was the largest naval conflict and was fought in every climate, from Arctic conditions in the Aleutians, to the appalling heat and swelter of the South Pacific. Every type of naval activity was represented: carrier aviation battles, surface engagements, bitterly fought night-battles, the largest amphibious landings of the entire war, and the stealthy, brutal battles waged by and against submarines.
• Includes deluxe booklet
• From Hi-Impact, 2008
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MARCH TO VICTORY: ROAD TO TOKYO (10 hrs, 5 DVD set)
The war in the Pacific Theater of World War II was unlike any ever fought. It was savage, no-holds-barred conflict, fought in dense jungles and on barren volcanic islands. Where fighting was savage and often hand to hand. This remarkable program is the uncensored story of that land war against Japan.
• From Hi-Impact, 2008
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THE AMERICAN WAR MACHINE OF WWII
(10 hrs, 5 DVD set)
This is the story of the creation of the Allied military from the small 100,000-man force of the post World War I era to the mighty military industrial complex that fought fascist forces around the world.
• From Hi-Impact, 2007
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MARCH TO VICTORY: ROAD TO ROME (10 hrs, 5 DVD set)
All roads lead to Rome and for the men of the Allied forces, it was a long and bloody one. It is estimated that between 1943 and 1945 some 90,000 Allied and 110,000 German soldiers died in Italy. No Campaign in the West cost the infantry more than Italy – in lives lost and wounds suffered. This remarkable program of the story of the men and the battles, portrays some of the most savage on any front of the Second World War.
• From Hi-Impact, 2008
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MARCH TO VICTORY: ROAD TO BERLIN (9 hrs, 5 DVD set)
On September 1, 1939 Nazi Germany shocked the world when it rained bombs over Poland in the first Blitzkrieg. For the Allied, the road to victory in WWII crossed thousands of miles and cost 20 million lives in Russia alone. This is the story of the bloody battles of that war in Europe. This remarkable collection is the most complete uncensored story of the Road to Berlin and the defeat of Hitler’s empire. A must for any serious military collector.
• From Hi-Impact, 2008
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BATTLEGROUND VIETNAM: WAR IN THE JUNGLE
(6+ hrs, 5 DVD set)
Witness the Vietnam War, its roots, its battles, its heroes and the price paid in the name of freedom. This stunning, detailed collection shows the war with heartbreaking realism. It looks at troubling questions about America’s justification for the conflict, the horrors of jungle warfare, and the human calamity of the war.
• From Hi-Impact, 2005
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A CENTURY OF WARFARE (10 hrs / 5 DVD set)
Warriors rode into the 20th century in the saddles of cavalry horses and flew out in the ejection seats of Mach 2 jets. It was a century of endless war. From the ringing in of the New Year in 1900 to New Years Eve in 1999, there were 165 armed conflicts. Five of these events alone claimed more than 6 million lives. This is the story of that century of warfare. From the trenches of WWI to the killing fields of Somalia, this series covers them all
• From Hi-Impact, 2009
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THE WARPLANES OF WWII - LEGENDARY COMBAT AIRCRAFT
(10 hrs / 5 DVD set)
The skies over Europe and the Pacific were witness to the largest air battles in history. Through rare footage, some never seen for over 60 years, you will bear witness to the German Blitzkrieg in Poland and France, and the heroic RAF in the Battle of Britain. From the US bombing raids over Europe, to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and the A-bomb attacks on Japan, this is the story of the men and machines that faced off every day in a deadly struggle for the air.
• From Hi-Impact, 2007
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STRIKE FORCE LAND - MILITARY MIGHT OF THE 21ST CENTURY
(5 hrs / 5 DVD set)
Air power wins battles, but land power wins wars! This is the story of the hardware that dominates the battlefields of the 21st century. Climb aboard the undisputed heavy weight “King of the Desert,” the mighty M1A2 Abrams tank to join the Calvary Scouts as they venture through the desert, then watch as they assault enemies from their Blackhawks, and Apache Helos.
• INCLUDES 36-PAGE COLOR BOOKLET
• From Hi-Impact, 2007
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STRIKE FORCE SEA - MILITARY MIGHT OF THE 21ST CENTURY
(5 hrs / 5 DVD set)
Visit a virtual ‘city at sea’ with the super carriers on patrol in hostile waters. Get an up-close view of the launch of the stealthy and lethal F-18, and join them as they fly into harms way. See how the “Aegis” protects the fleet with a system of fire control computers and a radar system so smart that it can learn from its mistakes.
• INCLUDES 40-PAGE COLOR BOOKLET
• From Hi-Impact, 2007
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STRIKE FORCE AIR - MILITARY MIGHT OF THE 21ST CENTURY
(7 hrs / 5 DVD set)
From fighters to bombers and giant cargo ships, this is the story of nine history-making aircrafts and the men and women who navigate them. Chapters include: C-17 at Rodeo, F-22 Maiden Flight, B-29 FiFi, F6F Hellcat – To Fly Again Is Everything, F/A – 18 Carrier Qualification, KC – 135 Service Station In the Sky, B-1B at Desert Fox, C-130 Stuck in Snow, Flight Plan – The Tide Turns, The War That Changed War – Aircraft.
• INCLUDES 36-PAGE COLOR BOOKLET
• From Hi-Impact, 2007
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WEAPONS THAT CHANGED THE WAR
(10 hrs, 5 DVD set)
This series will take you through over 1000 years of military weapons history and show how man has developed them to technological perfection. From the spear to the A-bomb, this is a history of the most significant weapons. Each episode focuses on one weapon system, explaining how it worked and how it was used in combat. This is the complete story of the tools used by some of history’s greatest warriors.
• From Hi-Impact, 2009
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EUROPE'S CLASSIC ROMANTIC INNS (13 x 30min.)
Take a journey into Europe’s world-class inns to experience their wonder and beauty first-hand. From Reims with its gothic cathedral where French Kings were crowned to Westphalia with it’s wild ponies, from the beautiful Tuscan hills all the way to Gstaad for hot air balloon rides, come along for the incredible experience.
• From Prime Cut Productions, 1995, updated 2008
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WINE TOURS
(6 x 30 min.)
Shot completely in HD, this program gives viewers a taste of the best in life... fine wine, food & art. Informative, inspiring and intoxicating, we take you to the best wineries bringing you close to the winemakers, learn their techniques for making great wines, learn from the great chefs how they create dishes to enhance the wines, and meet the artisans of food like olive oil growers and truffle hunters. This is the sweet life as few have ever experienced!
• From RPM Media, 2009
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: THE LAST GORILLAS
(48 min.)
GORILLAS in the midst of the Congo’s Civil War. Join Amy Vedder as she makes contact with sadly endangered gorillas. Take an amazing journey into the world of one of humankind’s closest relatives, now on the verge of extinction.
• From Slingshot Entertainment
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AFRICAN SAFARI (46 min.)
If you love animals, then you'll love AFRICAN SAFARI. Come along with real kids as they guide you on an exciting adventure through Africa's most amazing game parks and reserves. See over fifty species of animals, learn interesting animal facts, and see if you can find Africa's BIG FIVE. You'll also love composer Timothy Steven Clarke's richly compelling score, which draws you into the adventure like a great Hollywood soundtrack.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2009
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: THE SECRET LIFE OF HIPPOS
(52 min.)
In Tanzania's National Reserve, one of the most fascinating creatures of this realm is the Hippo. Underwater cameras and microphones decode the language of these behemoths and unravel the meaning behind their grunts and snorts. Marvel at how these lumbering giants turn into graceful and agile aquatic acrobats beneath the surface.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: EXPLORERS - FROM THE TITANIC TO THE MOON (52 min.)
Set sail with two legendary men on two fantastic voyages. Follow James Cameron, the multiple
Academy Award-winning filmmaker of Titanic, as he explores the ocean's mysteries. Then join Buzz Aldrin – who along with Neil Armstrong became the first men to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 Mission – revisit the wondrous frontier of space.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: RED AND WHITE - GONE WITH THE WEST (55 min.)
The Jules Verne Adventures team explores the heart of a major clash of cultures: the Conquest of the American West. How the West was won is a journey starting with the Marias River massacre in Montana, and culminating in the hills of Little Big Horn and Custer's Last Stand. Meet legends
Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull up close on our voyage spanning the ghost towns of Nevada to today's Epic Plains Indians.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: DEVIL'S ISLAND - JOURNEY INTO JUNGLE ALCATRAZ (58 min.)
Three small islands off South America's Atlantic shores shelter one of the most infamous penal
colonies in modern history. To the convicts of Devil’s Island, the punishment was worse than the crime. Join the Jules Verne Adventures crew as they seek to uproot the legendary secrets buried beneath the jungle's overgrown vegetation to find the remains of the notorious prison.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: AMAZON TREK - IN SEARCH OF VANISHING SECRETS (66 min.)
Explore the Amazon to retrace a father's 12-year odyssey in search of his son who mysteriously vanished in the forests of French Guiana. While there, we find the remains of the Lost Civilization of the Maracas Indians and possible evidence of the Amazon Women Warriors who, according to legend, defeated an army of Spanish conquistadors.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: 100 YEARS UNDER THE SEA - SHIPWRECKS OF THE CARIBBEAN (58 min.)
In 1902, the volcano Mont Pelee exploded on the island of Martinique killing 28,000 inhabitants. Hundreds of ships anchored in the bay were destroyed, but only the Belem survived. One hundred years later, the Jules Verne Adventures expedition sails onboard the Belem to retrace that fateful day and explore the shipwrecks engulfed by the firestorm.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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IMAX PLANET: LOST WORLDS (100 min.)
IMAX - The Ultimate Experience. Deep in the jungle of Guatemala, a black jaguar prowls the ruins of Tikal, a Mayan city that
has lain abandoned for a thousand years. What an its fate tell us about our own cities, our own society? Join Harrison Ford
on an exploration through LOST WORLDS and the mysteries of our planet's biological diversity.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2009
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JULES VERNE ADVENTURES: WHALES OF ATLANTIS - IN SEARCH OF MOBY DICK (53 min.)
Explore the Atlantic’s last great whale sanctuary – the Azores Archipelago. In its depths live the legendary Sperm whales, made famous in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. For decades, whale hunters have been pursuing these magnificent animals around the world. Join the Jules Verne Adventures crew on the master ship Belem in search of this mystic creature.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2007
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IMAX PLANET: KINGDOM OF THE TIGER (42 min.)
Journey across India, a breathing land shaped by a myriad of cultures, customs and traditions. Come face to face with the Bengal Tiger and explore the spectacular work of this majestic creature with stunning clarity, captured as only IMAX technology can. Inspired by the writing of Jim Corbett, who pioneered wildlife conservation in this country, Kingdom Of The Tiger is a glorious tribute to this magnificent land
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IMAX PLANET: WOLVES (101 min.)
IMAX PLANET. The Ultimate Earth series of animals from the arctic to the rainforests. Follow a pack of WOLVES and find out
what really goes on in their world where family members play, hunt, travel, howl and struggle to survive. Join the star of
LOST, Matthew Fox, as he hosts and learns about the “SURVIVAL OF THE YELLOWSTONE WOLVES.”
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 1999
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IMAX PLANET: BEARS (130 min.)
IMAX PLANET. The Ultimate Earth series of animals from the arctic to the rainforests. Discover the world of BEARS and
experience a fascinating encounter with one of nature’s most inspiring and misunderstood creatures. Come closer than ever
before to polar bears on the Arctic tundra, black bears in Montana and grizzlies in Alaska as they struggle to raise their
cubs and, most importantly, to survive in an increasingly human-dominated world.
• From Slingshot Entertainment, 2002
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This
5 DVD collection features hours of rare archival film & photos
dating back to the pioneering efforts of the 1960s that
paved the way for Challenger's ascent. History
of the Space Shuttle takes you behind the scenes
of every mission the vessels have undertaken during the
past three decades.
From Hi-Impact
HISTORY/DOCUMENTARY, 2009
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THE MYSTERIES OF THE COSMOS
(6 hrs, 5 DVD set)
From the Big Bang to the most current research proformed by the greatest minds in space exploration, these are the Mysteries of the Cosmos. This stunning & detailed program explores some of the greatest mysteries in the Universe. What happened during the Big Bang? What would happen if you visited another planet? What happens if you slam into the face of a comet?
• Includes a 30-page Color Booklet
• From Hi-Impact
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HOLLYWOOD
VS. THE MOB (TV - 9 x 1 hr OR 10 hr 3 DVD set)
The American mob developed as European immigrants came to
New York City. They banded together to develop their own
version of the American dream... a unique form of business:
Organized Crime.Through newspapers & film the leaders of
organized crime became household names, glamorized as heroes.
This series will reveal the truth behind the myth of the
American Mob and its Godfathers.
• From Mill Creek Entertainment, 2008 |
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PK
TAKES VEGAS
(1 x 1 hr)
Follow America’s hottest “traceurs” as
they approach Las Vegas as a giant urban playground and showcase
the new sports of Parkour and Free Running. Watch them as
they run, flip, jump, climb and fly over, under and through
this neon jungle. Locations include Treasure Island, Mandalay
Bay, MGM Grand, Hoover Dam and more. Then witness “natural
parkour” in Red Rock Canyon just outside the city.
PK Takes Vegas shows this raw new sport for what it is; creativity
in motion. Bonus materials for DVD version.
• From Cube International, 2009
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UNDERWATER ADVENTURES
Four individual programs showcasing gorgeous underwater creatures and habitats.
A Coral Oasis (1 x 26’)
The tiny coral polyps have created one of nature’s true marvels: enchanted mountains and towers that play host to an extraordinary collection of plants and animals.
The Sea of Marble (1 x 52’)
Follow the history of the extraction, transport and the uses of marble in ancient times, through the exploration of ancient shipwrecks, submerged cities, and adventures of modern archaeology
Shadows Under the Sea (1 x 29’)
Discover the grouper, the largest inhabitant of the submarine reefs of the Mediterranean.
Short Tales of the Sea (20 x 6-8’)
A collection of video shorts featuring sea life from all the world’s oceans.
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