Sky Studios has acquired a 24.9% stake in UK's True To Nature, a leading natural history content producer, to enhance growth and capitalize on increasing global demand for premium factual programming.
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True To Nature is a prominent producer of premium natural history and adventure travel content in the UK. Since its inception in 2016, the company has been behind acclaimed programs such as "Undiscovered Worlds/Expedition with Steve Backshall" for BBC2 and UKTV, "Gangs of Lemur Island" for Love Nature, and "Living Volcanoes" for ZDF/PBS. Founded by Wendy Darke, formerly the head of the BBC’s Natural History Unit, True To Nature has established a reputation for producing engaging and high-quality content.
Wendy Darke helmed the BBC’s Natural History Unit from 2012 to 2016 and was instrumental in creating notable series including "Life Story," "Big Blue Live," and the double BAFTA-winning "Deadly 60." Under her leadership, the NHU produced landmark series such as "Planet Earth II" and "Blue Planet II," solidifying its status in the natural history genre. True To Nature, based in Bristol, has maintained its Indie qualifying status, allowing it to thrive within the UK’s renowned natural history production landscape.
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Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country
The UK natural history production industry is experiencing a surge in demand for high-quality, specialist factual content, driven by an expanding array of global commissioners. Platforms such as Netflix, Discovery, Apple,
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