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Supersenses
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Smithsonian Channel™ Series “Supersenses” Premieres Wednesday, Aug 10 at 8/7c
Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere Supersenses, a three-part series that unravels the secrets of wildlife’s super senses and how they help creatures survive and thrive in their challenging environments. The series will kick off on Wednesday, August 10th at 8/7c as part of the network’s “Wild Wednesdays'' programming. Guided by biologist Patrick Aryee and physicist Helen Czerski, Supersenses will reveal the arsenal of abilities animals have developed to navigate and survive life on Earth. Viewers will discover the extraordinary and surprising world of animal senses, getting ins...
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Carpathian Predators
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Smithsonian Channel™ set to premiere Carpathian Predators
Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere Carpathian Predators, a new two-part special exploring the wildlife of Europe’s Carpathian Mountains. The Carpathian Mountains, stretching from the Czech Republic to Romania, is a place where humans live by tradition and share the land with giants. The two-part series is set to premiere on Wednesday, July 6, at 8/7c. Carpathian Predators will navigate the rugged European landscape, where humans have adapted to coexist with fearsome predators that still roam wild. Here, every animal is a predator and prey. The special will focus on two creatures, th...
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HOW DID THEY BUILD THAT?
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SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ TAPS ACTOR JAY ELLIS AS SEASON TWO HOST OF THE HIT SERIES HOW DID THEY BUILD THAT?
NEW YORK – June 16, 2022 – On the heels of his role in this summer’s blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, Smithsonian Channel™ announced today that actor Jay Ellis (Insecure) will host the second season of their breakout hit series, How Did They Build That? Season two will continue to cover architectural wonders from all over the world but will have an emphasis on American stories and deconstruct some of the United States’ most amazing structures, including Hearst Tower (NYC), Little Island (NYC), National Museum of African American History and Culture (Washington, DC), Denver Art Muse...
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The Curse Of Tutankhamun
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Smithsonian Channel™ to debut “The Curse of Tutankhamun” on Sunday, June 26
Smithsonian Channel™ will kick off a half-day stunt on the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, culminating in a one-hour special, The Curse of Tutankhamun, that unlocks one of the most famous mysteries of Egyptian history; the “curse” of King Tut. The stunt will air on Sunday, June 26 starting at 1/2c with The Curse of Tutankhamun airing at 8/7c. Using archive and stills, as well as interviews with Egyptologists and cultural historians, The Curse of Tutankhamun pieces together the extraordinary story of Carter and Carnarvon’s discovery and explores the chilling history of the world’s ...
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Into the Wild: New Zealand
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Smithsonian Channel™ series “Into The Wild New Zealand” premieres Wednesday, June 1 at 8/7c
Smithsonian Channel™ series “Into The Wild New Zealand” premieres Wednesday, June 1 at 8/7c PROMO HERE KEY ART HERE Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere a new five-part natural history series, Into The Wild New Zealand, which transports viewers to a land isolated from the rest of the world for 80 million years, where ice-covered mountains lean into the Roaring Forties and frigid Pacific waves plow into the shore. From penguins to parrots, fur seals to slippery eels, Into the Wild New Zealand has something for all nature lovers to discover. The series will kick-off on Wednesday, J...
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Miami Wild
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Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere a brand new nature documentary, Miami Wild
PROMO HERE KEY ART HERE Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere a brand new nature documentary, Miami Wild, showcasing Miami's vibrant and eclectic mix of wildlife, both native and invasive. The special will premiere on Wednesday, May 18, at 8/7c in the US and Canada, as part of the network’s “Wild Wednesdays.” It will also air on Smithsonian Channel in the UK and on Paramount+ in Latin America. Narrated by Miami-native and Grammy Award-winning singer, Gloria Estefan, Miami Wild gives a deep dive into the wild side of Miami, where peacocks strut in the streets, giant iguanas th...
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The Miracle Panda
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Smithsonian Channel™ Documentary “The Miracle Panda” narrated by Lucy Liu premieres Wednesday, April 20 at 8/7c
Smithsonian Channel™ Documentary “The Miracle Panda” narrated by Lucy Liu premieres Wednesday, April 20 at 8/7c Promo HERE Key art HERE Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere a brand new nature documentary titled The Miracle Panda on Wednesday, April 20 at 8/7c. Narrated by award-winning actor Lucy Liu, The Miracle Panda tells the story of Xiao Qi Ji, the “Little Miracle,” who was born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in August 2020 against all odds. The documentary will also debut on Smithsonian Channel™ in the UK and Latin America on April 20th. At the height of a global pande...
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The Real Top Gun
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Smithsonian Channel™ 30-Minute Special “The Real Top Gun” premieres Sunday, May 22 at 9/8c
Smithsonian Channel™ 30-Minute Special “The Real Top Gun” premieres Sunday, May 22 at 9/8c PROMO HERE KEY ART HERE Ahead of the highly anticipated release of the film Top Gun: Maverick, Smithsonian Channel™ is set to premiere a 30-minute special, The Real Top Gun, unveiling the epic story of the team who redefined and repositioned the U.S. Military at the top. The special will air on Sunday, May 22, at 9/8c in the U.S., May 23 in the UK, and July 15, in Canada. Through exclusive access to classrooms and combat footage, the special will reveal just what it takes - and what it took - t...
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Elizabeth
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Smithsonian Channel™ Docuseries “Elizabeth” premieres Monday, May 2 at 8/7C.
Smithsonian Channel™ Docuseries “Elizabeth” premieres Monday, May 2 at 8/7C. Promo HERE Key art HERE Smithsonian Channel™is set to premiere a brand new series titled Elizabeth, chronicling Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign on the throne. The eight-episode series will premiere the first episode on Monday, May 2 at 8/7c with new episodes airing weekly. Queen Elizabeth II is arguably the most famous living monarch. She became heir to the throne at age 10. Being a queen for 70 years is a wild ride. Everyone knows of her, but not everyone knows about her. Elizabeth is an...