DISH to Deliver BBC America’s Stunning Planet Earth II Live in 4K Ultra HD
February 13 2017 - 9:04AM
Business Wire
- Launches dedicated 4K channel to
broadcast the landmark natural history television series every
Saturday from Feb. 18 through March 25
- Offers exclusive free preview of BBC
America beginning Feb. 14, giving all DISH customers access to
Planet Earth II in 4K and HD at no extra cost
DISH will deliver live in 4K Ultra HD the highly-anticipated
natural history series, Planet Earth II. Narrated by Sir David
Attenborough, the series will simulcast on BBC America, AMC and
SundanceTV on Saturday, February 18, with subsequent episodes
airing on BBCA every Saturday night. DISH’s 4K broadcast offers an
unrivaled level of clarity to Hopper 3 customers who tune in to
watch the planet’s most remarkable creatures.
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DISH will deliver live in 4K Ultra HD the
highly-anticipated natural history series, Planet Earth II. (Photo:
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DISH is also offering an exclusive free preview of BBC America,
from February 14 through March 30, giving customers access to
Planet Earth II in both 4K and HD at no extra cost.
“It’s been more than 10 years since the world was first wowed by
the original Planet Earth, and the second installment promises to
deliver unmatched detail in crystal clear 4K resolution,” said
Vivek Khemka, DISH executive vice president and chief technology
officer. “We’ve heard our customers ask for more 4K content, so
we’re making every effort to deliver this programming to households
as its availability grows.”
BBCA President, Sarah Barnett, commented: “The breathtaking
visuals in Planet Earth II are nothing short of astounding. We are
delighted to partner with DISH in bringing audiences this
groundbreaking series in 4K, allowing viewers to get even closer to
some of Earth’s most incredible creatures and gorgeous
landscapes.”
Planet Earth II, a sequel to the remarkable 2006 original, is an
immersive exploration of the islands, mountains, jungles,
grasslands, deserts and cities of the world. Captured in stunning
Ultra-high definition detail, the documentary also embraces the
latest camera stabilization, remote recording and aerial drone
technology.
The series will air on consecutive Saturdays from February 18
through March 25 in 4K on DISH channel 540, and in HD on BBCA
channel 135. Planet Earth II is available to DISH customers with a
Hopper 3 and 4K TV.
Last August, DISH delivered NBC’s coverage of the Games of the
XXXI Olympiad from Rio de Janeiro in 4K, with coverage made
available on one-day delay.
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About BBC AMERICA
Created in 1998, BBC AMERICA is a hub
of innovative, culturally contagious
programming like the ground-breaking un-scripted
series Top Gear, the top-rated
science-fiction phenomenon Doctor Who, and the
fan-favorite Orphan Black. The influential network has
been the launch pad for talent including Ricky Gervais,
Gordon Ramsay, and Graham Norton — all adopted
as American pop culture icons. A joint venture between
BBC Worldwide (the commercial arm of the BBC) and AMC
Networks, BBCA has attracted both critical acclaim and
major awards including five Emmy® Awards, five Golden
Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The irrepressible network has
garnered one of cable’s most curious, educated and
affluent audiences, with many properties
boasting super-fan levels of engagement. Available
on cable and satellite TV, BBC America broadcasts in
both standard and high-definition, is available On Demand
across all major digital platforms and offers full episodes
online at bbcamerica.com. Find out more by
visiting press.bbcamerica.com or follow us
on twitter.com/bbcamerica.
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