VOOM's Equator HD Captures The Scientific Expedition on The French Island of Clipperton
Co-production Series with GEDEON Programmes slated to premiere in JULY 2006
Series Hosted By Dr. Jean-Louis Etienne
New York, NY - December 5, 2005 - Equator HD, the first high definition channel dedicated to exploring the world's most intriguing people and places with intelligent travel, nature, and cultural programs, announced today a new half-hour series that examines and explores The Mysteries of Clipperton, a tiny French territory off the coast of Mexico that remains a scientific oddity. The 6-part, half-hour series, and 90 minute special co-produced by Equator HD and the French production company Gedeon Programmes, airs on Equator HD in July of 2006. Equator HD is one of the VOOM HD Networks, the largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels nationwide and currently available on DISH Network.
The series, hosted by Dr. Jean-Louis Etienne, focuses on forty scientists who embark on an expansive exploration to discover the unique ecosystem in this region. The series explores millions of scarlet crabs that emerge from their holes at dusk, voracious moray eels that bring their hunt onto land, and great sharks that must be tracked down in the ocean depths. The island is also inhabited by a gigantic flock of seabirds. The expedition seeks to answer many questions including how seabirds find their prey in the vastness of the ocean and how they resist the invasion of the crabs. Additionally, the series explores the lagoon at the center of the atoll that has been cut off from the ocean for 150 years as a result of a terrible storm.
"Equator HD looks to explore and document life in every corner of the world," said William Roberts, VP of Programming for Equator HD. "Now more than ever, in light of the natural disasters plaguing the planet and wholesale destruction of unique natural habitats, it is urgent to analyze the human impact on pristine ecosystems." "We are happy to be part of the adventure with EQUATOR HD and are eager to mount new co-productions for such high quality HD programming. " said St?phane Milliere, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GEDEON Programmes Last August, VOOM HD announced its distribution agreement with Echostar Communications to carry ten of the HD channels on its Dish Network, and soon to come in '06 are more of these special niche offerings. Since the launch, VOOM HD has gone on to produce groundbreaking original HD content for a wide variety of consumer interests ranging from a one-of-a-kind live memorabilia auction on Gallery HD to solidifying an acquisition agreement with Warner Brothers to amass the largest collection of horror films for Monsters HD. Most recently, VOOM HD solidified a co-production deal with Singapore to create mostly nonfiction niche programming. This new announcement for Equator HD confirms VOOM's commitment to growing and to investing in the brand's aggressive move into the marketplace.
Co-production Series with GEDEON Programmes slated to premiere in JULY 2006
Series Hosted By Dr. Jean-Louis Etienne
New York, NY - December 5, 2005 - Equator HD, the first high definition channel dedicated to exploring the world's most intriguing people and places with intelligent travel, nature, and cultural programs, announced today a new half-hour series that examines and explores The Mysteries of Clipperton, a tiny French territory off the coast of Mexico that remains a scientific oddity. The 6-part, half-hour series, and 90 minute special co-produced by Equator HD and the French production company Gedeon Programmes, airs on Equator HD in July of 2006. Equator HD is one of the VOOM HD Networks, the largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels nationwide and currently available on DISH Network.
The series, hosted by Dr. Jean-Louis Etienne, focuses on forty scientists who embark on an expansive exploration to discover the unique ecosystem in this region. The series explores millions of scarlet crabs that emerge from their holes at dusk, voracious moray eels that bring their hunt onto land, and great sharks that must be tracked down in the ocean depths. The island is also inhabited by a gigantic flock of seabirds. The expedition seeks to answer many questions including how seabirds find their prey in the vastness of the ocean and how they resist the invasion of the crabs. Additionally, the series explores the lagoon at the center of the atoll that has been cut off from the ocean for 150 years as a result of a terrible storm.
"Equator HD looks to explore and document life in every corner of the world," said William Roberts, VP of Programming for Equator HD. "Now more than ever, in light of the natural disasters plaguing the planet and wholesale destruction of unique natural habitats, it is urgent to analyze the human impact on pristine ecosystems." "We are happy to be part of the adventure with EQUATOR HD and are eager to mount new co-productions for such high quality HD programming. " said St?phane Milliere, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GEDEON Programmes Last August, VOOM HD announced its distribution agreement with Echostar Communications to carry ten of the HD channels on its Dish Network, and soon to come in '06 are more of these special niche offerings. Since the launch, VOOM HD has gone on to produce groundbreaking original HD content for a wide variety of consumer interests ranging from a one-of-a-kind live memorabilia auction on Gallery HD to solidifying an acquisition agreement with Warner Brothers to amass the largest collection of horror films for Monsters HD. Most recently, VOOM HD solidified a co-production deal with Singapore to create mostly nonfiction niche programming. This new announcement for Equator HD confirms VOOM's commitment to growing and to investing in the brand's aggressive move into the marketplace.
