Netflix Debuts First Looks and Release Date for New Dinosaur Documentary Series

Netflix is ​​taking us back to the Mesozoic era. From the legendary Steven Spielberg and award-winning creators life on our planetThe streaming giant has officially lifted the curtain on its next major natural history show: The Dinosaurs.

Set to be the definitive spiritual successor to the groundbreaking documentary 2023, this four-part epic promises to be the most scientifically accurate and visually stunning depiction of prehistoric life yet. it’s been a long time coming The project was first announced in May 2024.

Unlike its predecessor, which spans billions of years of Earth’s history, this series takes a deep dive into a single dynasty spanning 150 to 170 million years. It will chronicle the entire history of the “terrible lizards”, from their humble Triassic beginnings to the cataclysmic asteroid that ended their reign. According to the early Netflix synopsis, the series will “tell the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they mattered, how they evolved and how they met their ultimate fate.”

Netflix has assembled a true natural history “dream team” for this ambitious project, bringing together some of the most renowned names in cinema and documentary filmmaking. Produced by Silverback Films and Amblin Documentaries under the guidance of showrunners. dan tapster, keith schooleAnd Alistair FothergillThe series is executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

This marks the latest collaboration with Netflix for production company Silverback Films life on our planet and recently released The Secret Life of the Orangutan. Elsewhere, the team has worked our earth More for BBC ocean With David Attenborough for National Geographic.

ILM needs little introduction; Visual effects studios world-renowned for their pioneering work Jurassic Park (also with Steven Spielberg) and for franchises like star wars, back to the futureAnd Ghost Busters-Films that have defined cinema for decades.

When the series was initially announced, Dan Tapster said: “Bringing the most iconic creatures in Earth’s history to the screen is an extraordinary privilege. Covering 170 million years, this series will immerse audiences in the awe-inspiring world of dinosaurs, presenting the majesty and drama of their lives in unprecedented detail.”

To bring the ancient world to life with photorealism, the production enlisted Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) for visual effects, while Lorne Balfe Features a sweeping, cinematic score. The official description of Anchoring the Experience is Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption), whose iconic voice guides viewers on a guided tour Nick Shulingin-Jordan.

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