BBC Studios and China’s Orient International Holding Shanghai Foreign Trade Co., Ltd have signed a co-production and co-distribution deal to create Asia: Wildlife at the Extremes (working title), a giant screen adaptation of the landmark BBC’s Natural History series, Asia.

Adapted by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Asia: Wildlife at the Extremes (working title), will soon launch as a 3D giant screen experience. Filmed using a variety of cutting-edge cameras, viewers “will truly be able to immerse themselves in Asia’s stunning wildlife and spectacular scenery,” being able to choose from either the 40-minute giant screen, IMAX, CINITY option, or the 20-minute Dome version.

BBC Studios and Orient International Holding Shanghai Foreign Trade Co., Ltd will co-distribute the film globally, with BBC Studios using SK Films to distribute on its behalf.

Jonny Keeling, Head of Natural History Unit, BBC Studios said: “We are really excited to now expand our decade-long partnership with Orient International for giant screen films into co-production. Asia was much-loved by viewers in the UK, performed very well for our partners in China, as well as across the globe. We believe that Asia: Wildlife at the Extremes, as the bespoke giant screen adaptation of our landmark natural history series, will delight even more audiences in China”.

Mr. Wang Haitao, General Manager of Orient International Holding Shanghai Foreign Trade said: “Together with BBC Studios, we’ve brought seven giant screen films to China’s science museums, providing an immersive viewing experience to younger generations. We are pleased to partner with BBC Studios, who will bring their innovative production skills and compelling storytelling capabilities to natural history programming, and we can’t wait to immerse ourselves in this incredible continent on giant screen”.