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Secrets of the Whales at the Jack Singer Concert Hall April 21-23! From the creative genius of Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron and acclaimed National Geographic Explorer Brian Skerry, the Emmy-winning Disney+ original series Secrets of the Whales takes audiences on an epic journey into the lives of whales, revealing that they are far more like us than ever imagined. See highlights […]

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The pioneering science that unlocked the secrets of whale culture For a new documentary series on whales, underwater photographer Brian Skerry sought to capture whales’ “human traits”—and had to shed his scuba gear in order to access their intimate realm. In the waters off New Zealand, an orca seemed to offer a stingray to photographer Brian Skerry, dropping it at his feet. The orca eventually picked up the untouched ray, later sharing it with another whale. Orcas are known to share the...

To mark Earth Day (April 22), Realscreen presents a lineup of some of the unscripted and documentary programming scheduled to roll out across linear and streaming. The below titles represent just a handful of programs airing today (April 22) as well as upcoming programming, all focused on themes including sustainability, climate change, wildlife and activism. Previously reported programming includes the PBS and BBC feature documentary Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World, produced by the...

“ Secrets of the Whales,” from National Geographic, plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. Filmed over three years in 24 locations, throughout this epic journey, we learn that whales are far more complex and more like us than ever imagined. An adult orca pursue herring in the frigid waters off Norway�...

The special documentary takes a peek at the habits and behaviors of animals in winter climates. The project aims to educate viewers about the revealing and emotional lives of these majestic creatures, shining a light on humpback communication and travel. In the clip above, watch as a large pod of humpback whales follows their migration pattern off the coast of Perth, Australia. Along with their uniformity, a melodious chorus echoes from the breaking waves as the whales speak to one another. “...

WORCESTER — From Lake Ellie to the Seven Seas, its been "a heck of a ride" for Brian Skerry, an award-winning photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Skerry was born in Milford, grew up in Uxbridge, graduated from Worcester State University in 1984, and since 1998 he has been a contract photographer for National Geographic Magazine covering a wide range of subjects and stories to great acclaim. The deepest dive yet of his career may be "Secrets of the ...

by Charlie Spargo MediaCityUK-based The Composerworks Raphaelle Thibaut, who operates from New York, will be the composer for upcoming four-part series Secrets of the Whales, with James Cameron as its executive producer. The series, which premieres on April 22nd - Earth Day - is narrated by Golden Globe and BAFTA winner Sigourney Weaver, produced by US-based Red Rock Films. It will be broadcast in 43 languages on Disney+, reaching viewers in 172 countries when it is broadcast in April. Filme...