Flying Monsters 3D

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Flying Monsters 3D
Written by David Attenborough
Narrated byDavid Attenborough
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
ProducerAnthony Geffen & Sias Wilson
Production companies National Geographic
Atlantic Productions
Sky 3D
Distributor Warner Bros. (2010–2015)
20th Century Fox (2015–present)
Release
Original release
  • 25 December 2010 (2010-12-25)

Flying Monsters 3D is a natural history documentary about the pterosaurs. It was written and presented by David Attenborough and was produced by National Geographic and Atlantic Productions for Sky 3D. Originally broadcast on Christmas Day 2010, it was the first 3D documentary to be screened on British television and was released in theatres and IMAX cinemas the following year. Flying Monsters 3D went on to become the first 3D programme to win a BAFTA award, [1] [2] winning in the category for Best Specialist Factual in 2011. [3]

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References

  1. Barraclough, Leo (19 June 2011). "3D draws doc converts". Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  2. "Flying Monsters 3D: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. "BBC's Sherlock wins best drama award at Baftas". The Guardian. 22 May 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2022.