Mediawan's 'Apocalypse' Documentary Franchise Returns with 'Rome' Installment Using AI
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· 2 sourcesMediawan's "Apocalypse" documentary franchise is returning with a new season, "Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome," which will focus on the Battle of Actium and the birth of the Roman Empire. Variety reported that the installment, produced by Mediawan label Imagissime, will use AI and research to recreate the pivotal ancient battle. Deadline noted that this marks the franchise's first exploration of events outside the 20th century, with AI technology used to simulate the feel of archive footage for ancient history.
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Mediawan's "Apocalypse" documentary franchise, which has reached over 100 million viewers across 165 countries, is returning with a new season. The first installment, "Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome," produced by Imagissime (a Mediawan label) in partnership with Mediawan Kids and Family, will use AI and research to recreate the Battle of Actium, a pivotal moment in Ancient Roman history. The franchise, launched in 2009 with "Apocalypse: the Second World War," is known for using cutting-edge technology including colorized real-life footage.
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· 3 pulledMegahit documentary series franchise 'Apocalypse,' broadcast in 165 countries and watched by over 100 million viewers, is set to return for a first new season
A first episode will use AI and research to recreate the Battle of Actium, the turning point in the history of Ancient Rome.
Launched in 2009 with six-part series 'Apocalypse: the Second World War,' a big ratings hit on French public broadcaster France Televisions
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