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Unsinking the “Unsinkable”: DRAIN THE TITANIC Explores Century-Old Mysteries, April 12 on Discovery
With spectacular new techniques, the one-hour original Canada/U.K. special reveals 3D images of the final resting place of the world’s most famous ship
DRAIN THE TITANIC offers first complete view of iconic wreck, April 12 on Discovery
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TORONTO (March 18, 2015) – It’s been 103 years since the Titanic went down and nearly 30 years since its wreckage was located in the darkness of the Atlantic Ocean, but still no one has ever been able to record the full extent of its remains…until now. DRAIN THE TITANIC, premiering Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT on Discovery, depicts a virtual draining process revealing spectacular 3D images of what the “unsinkable” wreck looks like now, in the light of day. New visualization techniques offer for the first time a detailed examination of the entire wreck site and a clearer picture of how the Titanic actually sank, reached the bottom, and impacted the seabed.
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Examining the wreck section by section, DRAIN THE TITANIC provides new insights into the historical story of the ship and its sinking. For the first time, viewers will see the bow and stern as they sit 600 metres apart, intersected by a debris field of the ships contents and passengers possessions. Part of a recent multi-million dollar endeavour – the Titanic Mapping Project, funded by RMS Titanic, Inc – the draining’s overall scientific goal is to map the Titanic wreck site more accurately than ever before. The newly applied science provides a clearer picture of how the ship actually sank, resulting in new theories on how and when she actually broke apart and what has happened to the wreck over the course of a century underwater. With this information, scientists and maritime archeologists have a phenomenal resource for tracking the status of the wreck, and can more accurately theorize the eventual fate of the ship once deemed unsinkable.
In association with Discovery Canada, DRAIN THE TITANIC is co-produced by Northern Sky Entertainment and Mallinson Sadler Productions (MSP). Wayne Abbott is producer and director for Northern Sky Entertainment. For MSP, Crispin Sadler is producer and Jobim Sampson is director. Ken MacDonald is the production executive and Vice-President, Programming, Discovery Networks.
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The world is just awesome! With compelling real-life programming that inspires and entertains, Discovery reveals the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. As Canada’s #1 entertainment specialty channel, Discovery offers a signature mix of adrenaline-charged stories, larger-than-life personalities and vivid imagery for viewers with curious minds. With the best non-fiction programming from Canada and around the world, Discovery captures the excitement of a passion for life – one lived fully and at its most extreme. With exceptional and immersive storytelling, the channel offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the extraordinary people and places that shape our world. Launched in Canada in 1995, Discovery is now available in more than eight million Canadian homes. Discovery is offered in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) simulcast – for viewers who want an even bigger and bolder experience. Discovery Canada is a joint venture between Bell Media, which is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company, and Discovery Communications Inc. Find more information and interactive online features at Discovery.ca.
About Northern Sky Entertainment:
Northern Sky Entertainment (NSE) is a Toronto based production company committed to high quality, creative programming. For twenty years producer, director and cinematographer Wayne Abbott and his production team have told powerful, engaging and ground breaking stories. NSE has produced a rich variety of programming in the areas of military history, science, sports, adventure, entertainment, social political and environmental based programs. NSE has also produced a number of successful co-production programs and series with international partners and broadcasters.
About Mallinson Sadler Productions:
Mallinson Sadler Productions (MSP) is the documentary division of Mallinson Television Productions (MTP), Scotland’s largest and most successful commercials production company. Headed up by documentary producer, Crispin Sadler, MSP is dedicated to the production of high quality films in the areas of history, science, natural history and sport. International coproduction is seen as the best way to maximise budgets and to date MSP has managed to obtain substantial funding from overseas in order to maintain its high standards of production.
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