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At its 50th annual Showcase event in London, BBC Studios announced international pre-sales for the return of its world-renowned Natural History Unit landmark series, "Blue Planet III". The six-part series has secured deals in Australia (Nine), Brazil (Globo), Canada (Blue Ant Media, Radio-Canada), China (Shanghai Media Group’s Dragon TV), Denmark (DR), New Zealand (TVNZ), and Spain (Movistar Plus+).

BBC Studios also confirmed a new co-production deal in Greece with Skai TV, joining the project alongside co-producers ZDF and France Télévisions. This partnership is reinforced by a new multi-year agreement that will see Skai TV host a BBC Earth branded block for the first time, marking the first free-to-air window for BBC Studios’ unscripted content in Greece. This block will showcase global hits such as "Blue Planet II", "Planet Earth II", "Asia", "Human", "Big Cats 24/7", and "Walking with Dinosaurs".

Zai Bennett, CEO and Chief Creative Officer, BBC Studios Global Content said: "As we celebrate 50 years of Showcase, there’s no better example of BBC Studios at its very best than 'Blue Planet III' from our extraordinary Natural History Unit. We’re privileged to have long-standing clients like Skai TV come on board to co-produce and go a step further to premiere it via a dedicated BBC Earth block. This new chapter will immerse global audiences deeper than ever before, revealing unseen behaviours and uncovering urgent new stories about our changing seas. It’s a landmark production in every sense - visually breathtaking and scientifically revelatory.”

Ioannis A. Alafouzos, Owner of SKAI MEDIA GROUP added: “Our partnership with BBC Studios is built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. Today’s announcement is not just the beginning of a new collaboration, but the continuation and strengthening of a relationship that has already proven its value. Together, we are deepening our creative ties and reaffirming our long-term commitment to developing ambitious co-productions that will resonate with audiences around the world.”