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Disaster Documentaries Acquired by WBD
24 Feb
Summary
- New disaster series to commemorate upcoming anniversaries.
- Eyewitness accounts and archive footage will be featured.
- Ed Gein confession film uses generative AI for interrogation.
A new documentary series, 'Days that Shocked the World,' has been acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery, set to air across Europe. This series revisits devastating disasters from the past four decades, marking significant anniversaries. The first installment, focusing on the Fukushima disaster, is slated for release in March.
Produced by Britespark and distributed by BossaNova Media, the programs will incorporate eyewitness testimonies and archival footage. They will be available on WBD channels, discovery+, and HBO Max in various markets, with HBO Max expanding to the UK soon.
In related news, a two-part film based on Ed Gein's 1957 confessions is also being distributed by BossaNova Media. This project uniquely employs generative AI alongside an actor portraying the lead detective to bring the interrogation to life.
These sales, occurring at the London TV Screenings, underscore the demand for globally resonant content. BossaNova Media highlighted the quality of producers like Britespark, emphasizing the appeal of stories with both international significance and local relevance.
