Amazing Dinoworld
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Narrated by | Salvatore Vecchio |
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| Country of origin | Japan and United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Running time | 48–52 minutes |
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Amazing Dinoworld is a 2019 streaming mini-docuseries produced by NHK in co-production with CuriosityStream and Autentic. The first two seasons lasted two episodes each, both covering prehistoric creatures.
Background and production
[edit]CuriosityStream partnered with NHK to develop three series of which Amazing Dinoworld was the first.[1]
Amazing Dinoworld is a paleontology-related series and features digital renderings of dinosaurs.[2][3][4] While CuriosityStream drove the storytelling of the series, NHK worked on the series' visual art.[1] Salvatorre Vecchio is the narrator for the series.[5]
In "The Feather Revolution", the first episode of the series, the Deinocheirus and Troodon of the Mesozoic Era are focused on.[6] The second episode deals with the Mosasaurus and an early land-dwelling reptilian ancestor, Protomosasaurus.[6]
Release and streaming
[edit]CuriosityStream developed two episodes for the first season, "The Feather Revolution" and "The World of Sea Monsters"; the platform premiered the series on October 17, 2019.[1] The series was also made available on HBO Max at its launch on May 27, 2020.[7] A second season, called Amazing Dinoworld 2 consists of two episodes, "Survivors: A New Theory" and "The Kingdom of Supersizers" and was released on CuriosityStream on November 30, 2023.
Episodes
[edit]Season 1
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by [8] | Original release date [1] | |
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| 1 | "The Feather Revolution" | Kazuki Ueda Yasuke Matsufune | October 17, 2019 | |
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The concept of feathered dinosaurs is explored, contrary to the previously long-held belief that dinosaurs were more reptile-like. The Deinocheirus and Troodon are of particular focus. The Halszkaraptor is also discussed. | ||||
| 2 | "The World of Sea Monsters" | Kazuki Ueda Yasuke Matsufune | October 17, 2019 | |
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Prehistoric ocean life is discussed, with the Mosasaurus and Protomosasaurus being particularly focused on. | ||||
Season 2
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by [8] | Original release date [1] |
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| 1 | "Survivors: A New Theory" | Unknown | November 30, 2023 |
| 2 | "The Kingdom of Supersizers" | Unknown | November 30, 2023 |
Reception
[edit]In a review of the CuriosityStream platform, PCMag listed Amazing Dinoworld as one of its very notable series.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "CuriosityStream Unearths Incredible New Facts and Reveals a New Vision of Prehistoric Earth in The Amazing Dinoworld Miniseries" (Press release). Business Insider. PR Newswire. October 16, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ "CuriosityStream, the First Streaming Media Company Devoted to Factual Entertainment, Lists on the NASDAQ Exchange" (Press release). Business Wire. October 14, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Dossett, Julian (September 13, 2022). "CuriosityStream Review: Is It Worth It?". TV Guide. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Todd, Harrison (November 26, 2019). "I need a remake of The Future Is Wild". The Rensselaer Polytechnic. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Encarnacion, Monica. "Amazing Dinoworld". Common Sense Media. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Neale, April (October 16, 2019). "Dinosaurs come to life in CuriosityStream original Amazing Dinoworld". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Singer, Matt (May 27, 2020). "Every TV Series Streaming on HBO Max at Launch". ScreenCrush. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Amazing Dinoworld". Apple TV. 30 October 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Shibu, Sherin; Minor, Jordan (July 19, 2021). "CuriosityStream Review". PCMag. Retrieved September 14, 2021.