NHK-NEP: top-level factual content
NHK-NEP presents a diverse range of documentaries and programs that promise to captivate buyers at MIPTV 2024. From explorations of artificial intelligence to insights into Mars and ancient civilizations, company’s offerings reflect the intention of pushing the boundaries of storytelling and discovery.
One of the standout productions, How Smart is AI? produced by NHK, delves into the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. From engaging conversations with AI-driven robots to projects reimagining beloved stories like Black Jack, NHK provides a thought-provoking examination of the intersection between technology and humanity.
In The Discovery of Opal on Mars, NHK in collaboration with Autentic, takes viewers on a journey to the Red Planet. Following NASA’s discovery of opal-rich rocks on Mars, the documentary raises intriguing questions about the planet’s past and its potential for human habitation.
Another highlight of NHK-NEP‘s lineup is the upcoming documentary TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Always Chasing a Dream. Offering unprecedented access to the acclaimed Japanese artist’s creative process, the film shows a behind-the-scenes look at Murakami’s iconic blend of traditional and contemporary art.
Continuing its exploration of cultural traditions, NHK-NEP presents Unlocking the Mystery of Traditional Oriental Therapies. Through imagery and scientific analysis, the documentary sheds light on the ancient practices of acupuncture, acupressure, and Oriental herbal medicine.
Additionally, offers a glimpse into the natural world with ORIGIN OF LAND: Nishinoshima 2024. Documenting the birth of an ecosystem on a remote island formed by volcanic eruptions, NHK presents insights into the evolution of life in an untouched environment.
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Amazing Dinoworld 2
Factual, Science & Technology. 2 x 52min.
With state-of-the-art VFX technology, a completely new amazing dino world is revealed. The program invites you to witness that dinosaurs may have survived the disasters in some areas on the continent. Co-production with Bonne Pioche, Curiosity and Autentic. Available in 4K/HD.
Nature’s Hidden Miracles
Factual, Science & Technology. 3 x 52min.
How did Earth become a haven for diversity and symbiosis? The answers can be found in the unwritten rules of nature. Focusing on plants, insects and micro-organisms, the series explores their amazing ecology. Co-production with Curiosity, Autentic/RAI. Available in 4K/HD.
The Devil’s Gorge: Mapping No Man’s Land in the Himalayas
Factual, Nature, Travelogue. 1 x 49 min.
Using a single rope, a duo of explorers climbs down the Seti Gorge in the Himalayas where no man has ever been. Freezing winter temperatures, torrents of water – a gripping adventure at an extraordinary gorge unfolds on camera.
Deep Ocean: Red Sea
Factual, Nature, Science & Technology. 1 x 52min.
The team who filmed the giant squid in Legends of the Deep reassemble for a deep-sea exploration in the Red Sea. A world’s first such research may reveal something about the origin of life. Co-production with ZDF/ARTE and in collaboration with National Center for Wildlife of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, OceanX Media. Available in 4K/HD.
The Honest Realtor
Drama, Comedy, Anime / Manga Related. S1:10 x 44 min. 30 sec. S2: 10 x 44 min. Special episode: 90 min.
Season 2 + special episode coming soon! Nagase Saichi will lie, lie, lie to close a deal. That’s how he stays at number one in real estate sales. But one day, he can no longer lie! Can he stay alive in a cutthroat industry? Based on a popular manga, starring Yamashita Tomohisa.
Ooku: The Inner Chambers
Drama, Period, Anime / Manga Related S1: 10 x 44 min. 30 sec. S2: 10 x 45min+1 x 59min.
Season 2 coming soon! In the Shogunate era, a strange disease spreads across the country and the male population is reduced to 1/4 that of females. The title of Shogun is handed over to a woman, and the harem for the Shogun is filled with 3,000 beautiful men. Based on a hit manga.
About NHK-NEP
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan’s sole public media organization. Funded by fees from Japanese households and businesses, it has a reputation for impartial, high-quality programming. Through its six nationwide TV channels and three radio channels, NHK reaches about 60 million households and businesses. Besides being a broadcaster, NHK produces a vast array of high-quality programs covering news, documentaries, children’s and educational programs, music, entertainment, culture, animation and drama. Known as the pioneer of HD, NHK now actively produces programs in 4K and 8K.
NEP (NHK Enterprises, Inc.) is the international distribution/production affiliate of NHK. It handles high-quality programs in various genres including documentaries, children’s & education, entertainment, animation, drama, factual entertainment and non-scripted/scripted formats. As NHK has spearheaded the development of 4K and 8K technologies, NEP boasts a vast library of 4K and 8K contents.
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