March 7, 2018—BBC Earth, OceanX Media and Giant Screen Films are pleased to announce that Oceans: Our Blue Planet will be narrated by Academy Award winning actress Kate Winslet. Famous for her dozens of iconic and memorable performances throughout her career, she is a seven-time Oscar nominee and recipient of numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, three BAFTAs, four Golden Globes and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
“We are thrilled that Kate came on board for this film. She was a natural fit, with her previous involvement in natural history documentaries,” said Neil Nightingale, Creative Director for BBC Earth. “She adds a genuinely warm and recognizable voice to this very special—and timely—film.”
Oceans: Our Blue Planet takes audiences on a global odyssey into the largest and least explored habitat on earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, Oceans uncovers spectacular stories of life and survival beneath the waves. The film is supported by Microsoft, providing educational supplements and scholastic tools tailored to the conservation message and science in the documentary.
“I had the good fortune of catching a sneak peek of Oceans: Our Blue Planet last week during the BBC’s dome mastering session—utilizing MSI’s Laser CineDome system—and the film looks and sounds amazing,” said Gil Perez, Director of Film and Guest Operations, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. “BBC has really raised the bar with this film. I’ve said it before and will say it again… Oceans is possibly the best ocean film yet in the giant screen medium. I feel even more strongly about saying this having now seen it on our dome. It looks stunning. And Kate Winslet’s narration is outstanding as well.”
The trailer, key art, press materials and marketing kit for Oceans: Our Blue Planet are available through the film’s resource portal. Watch the trailer here. Contact GSF for online access.
Oceans will premiere March 12 at the Giant Screen Cinema Association Film Expo at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Following the screening, BBC Earth and Giant Screen Films will be sponsoring a reception on behalf of the film at the Ackerley Family Exhibit Gallery.
Oceans: Our Blue Planet is available in all formats: 2D & 3D, DCI-compliant Digital, IMAX Digital, IMAX Laser, Dome-customized 15/70, D3D Laser CineDome, Fulldome Digital.
Oceans: Our Blue Planet is a BBC Earth and OceanX Media co-production.
Sponsored by Microsoft.
ABOUT GIANT SCREEN FILMS
For over twenty years, GSF has established itself as a pioneer in the large-format industry, producing and distributing films that push the boundaries of the medium. Through the magic of immersive sight and sound technologies, GSF’s productions challenge the imaginations of children and adults, offering an inspiring perspective on the world and an unforgettable theater experience. Meaningful educational collaboration and partnerships extend each film’s impact far beyond the theater. The company is recognized as one of the world’s leading and most active large-format producers and is based in Evanston, Illinois. For additional information, visit www.gsfilms.com.
ABOUT BBC EARTH
BBC Earth is a global portfolio brand that invites audiences everywhere to engage with the wonders of our universe. We bring amazing premium content, television and experiences to the world, across multiple platforms including branded channels, live events, digital & social media, AR/VR, theatrical releases for cinema & giant screen films, and consumer products. We believe that celebrating and connecting with our world is more important than ever, across nature, science, space and the human race. Along with our partners we are continually innovating to find new stories and experiences to bring insight, enlightenment and fresh perspectives to inspire us to think and feel differently about our world. From the epic to the everyday, BBC Earth brings you face to face with heart-pounding action, mind-blowing ideas and the sheer wonder of being part of this amazing planet we call home.
ABOUT OCEANX MEDIA
OceanX Media is a nonprofit media company whose aim is to create groundbreaking media rooted in cutting-edge science that inspires global awareness about the beauty, complexity and fragility of the ocean and its inhabitants. Founded by Creative Director Mark Dalio, OceanX Media partners with leading broadcasters, research institutions, conservation organizations and other production companies to chronicle open expeditions aboard the Alucia research vessel. As an innovative media platform leveraging scientific research and ocean exploration, OceanX Media creates content spanning short-form, broadcast, IMAX and 360-degree virtual reality to galvanize the global audience toward greater stewardship of the world’s oceans. OceanX Media is the media arm of OceanX, an initiative of the Dalio Foundation. For more information, visit www.OceanX.org.
Source: Giant Screen Films
