Factual

Bomanbridge Media has finalized multiple key broadcast deals for its latest blue-chip wildlife production, “The Secret World of Snakes”. The series (3 x 60’), co-produced by Bomanbridge Media, South Africa’s Lion Mountain Media, and China Media Group (CMG), is set to premiere in China on CMG’s CCTV 9 in early 2026. National Geographic has acquired the three-parter for EMEA, while Discovery Asia has also boarded the project, with broadcasts planned for 2026 and Q1 2026 respectively.

Timed with the 2025 Year of the Snake, the series delves into the hidden lives of snakes — master hunters, ultimate survivors and often-misunderstood predators. Filmed across Africa, America, Australia and throughout Asia, including China, the production obtained rare access to Shedao (Snake Island), a UNESCO world heritage site in northeastern China and the only place on Earth home to nearly 20,000 deadly pit vipers.

Through this footage and material from other global habitats, the series immerses viewers in the remarkable world of unusual snake species, showcasing their surprising survival tactics and extraordinary adaptations.

Carl Hall, Chief Creative Officer, commented: “Snakes capture the imagination like few other creatures. Found on every continent except Antarctica, they’re resourceful, resilient and as one of the world’s ultimate predators — they make great wildlife TV. China’s extraordinary diversity of snake species, including some of the world’s most venomous, made CMG the ideal partner for this project and with February 2026 concluding the Chinese Year of the Snake, there was a real appetite for the show, allowing us to rapidly secure premium broadcast partners across these major territories.”

Sonia Fleck, CEO of Bomanbridge Media, added: “This project aligns perfectly with our clear focus on expanding Bomanbridge’s original co-production slate. We are committed to deepening our relationships with reputable broadcasters and producers, enabling us to craft innovative commercial partnerships and shape a distinctive factual offering that delivers what is not easily found in other catalogues. Our goal is to establish Bomanbridge as an important and refreshing voice at the well-established table of respected factual players, and we look forward to the success these efforts will bring.”