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10/10/2008
Icon Films Set To Discover Real-Life Dragons
Icon Films is continuing its successful run of commissions with 'Dragon Chronicles'.
Commissioned by National Geographic Channels International, Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS' 'Nature' series and ITV Global Entertainment, the 50-minute documentary follows reptile expert Rom Whitaker on a quest to find out if dragons exist.
Whitaker discovers an array of remarkable reptiles and amphibians including a cave-dwelling salamander once believed to be a baby dragon, the Nile Crocodile which may have been the beast slain by St George and a winged reptile that really can fly. Using his field craft, technical skills and local knowledge Rom Whitaker finally comes face-to-face with a real dragon and it's hungry.
Laura Marshall, Executive Producer for Icon Films, said: "Rom Whitaker is not just a world authority on reptiles he is a great host. 'The Dragon Chronicles' was shot on four continents, demonstrating Icon's ability to deliver logistically challenging high end documentaries to the screen."
Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer of Thirteen/WNET's 'Nature' series, said: "Dragons would be a tough and wildly expensive film to do so we went with their modern-day cousins, the reptiles that inspired the great fantasy stories of yore."
Janet Han Vissering, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Co-Finance for National Geographic Channels International, said: "Dragons have worked their way into folklore for centuries. 'Dragon Chronicles' capitalises on this fascination, introducing viewers to beasts far more bizarre and fantastic than any found in mythical tales."
'Dragon Chronicles' is an Icon Films production for National Geographic Channels International and Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS' 'Nature' series in association with ITV Global Entertainment.
The documentary was produced by Andie Clare and executive produced by Harry and Laura Marshall for Icon Films. For NGCI, Executive Vice President of Content is Sydney Suissa.
ITV Global Entertainment will launch 'Dragon Chronicles' at MIPCOM.
(KMcA/JM)
Commissioned by National Geographic Channels International, Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS' 'Nature' series and ITV Global Entertainment, the 50-minute documentary follows reptile expert Rom Whitaker on a quest to find out if dragons exist.
Whitaker discovers an array of remarkable reptiles and amphibians including a cave-dwelling salamander once believed to be a baby dragon, the Nile Crocodile which may have been the beast slain by St George and a winged reptile that really can fly. Using his field craft, technical skills and local knowledge Rom Whitaker finally comes face-to-face with a real dragon and it's hungry.
Laura Marshall, Executive Producer for Icon Films, said: "Rom Whitaker is not just a world authority on reptiles he is a great host. 'The Dragon Chronicles' was shot on four continents, demonstrating Icon's ability to deliver logistically challenging high end documentaries to the screen."
Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer of Thirteen/WNET's 'Nature' series, said: "Dragons would be a tough and wildly expensive film to do so we went with their modern-day cousins, the reptiles that inspired the great fantasy stories of yore."
Janet Han Vissering, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Co-Finance for National Geographic Channels International, said: "Dragons have worked their way into folklore for centuries. 'Dragon Chronicles' capitalises on this fascination, introducing viewers to beasts far more bizarre and fantastic than any found in mythical tales."
'Dragon Chronicles' is an Icon Films production for National Geographic Channels International and Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS' 'Nature' series in association with ITV Global Entertainment.
The documentary was produced by Andie Clare and executive produced by Harry and Laura Marshall for Icon Films. For NGCI, Executive Vice President of Content is Sydney Suissa.
ITV Global Entertainment will launch 'Dragon Chronicles' at MIPCOM.
(KMcA/JM)
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