Tom Hanks fronts WWII docu-series in EMEA wide unmissable TV event
Hearst Networks will bring a major new documentary, World War II with Tom Hanks to audiences across EMEA. The epic multi-part exploration of World War II will be hosted and narrated by Tom Hanks. The series will air on The HISTORY Channel Africa (DStv 186), on Sky HISTORY in the UK and on The HISTORY Channel across Europe and the Middle East, as part of a coordinated global rollout, with multiple territories around the world broadcasting the series simultaneously.
Over 20 episodes, World War II with Tom Hanks presents a sweeping and definitive retelling of the Second World War, drawing on rarely seen archival material, powerful, evocative storytelling, and insights from leading historians. Spanning the origins of the conflict, its decisive turning points, and the human stories at its heart, the series offers a panoramic and emotionally resonant perspective on the war that reshaped the modern world.
Tom Hanks said:
“During my formative years, every single adult in my life would make references to two words: The War. The lasting effects of WWII on the world and my own family was not lost on me. I am thrilled to partner with The HISTORY Channel to produce this all-encompassing series with a long form format that will give us the ability to tell this important piece of history in its entirety.”
Heather Jones, Chief Creative Officer EMEA and General Manager UK at Hearst Networks, said:
“World War II with Tom Hanks is a landmark series with deep relevance across all our markets. It’s a privilege to bring such a powerful and resonant project to audiences throughout EMEA simultaneously. Our ambition is to deliver premium, globally relevant storytelling at scale, and to remind viewers of all ages of the importance of understanding, and reflecting on, the events and impact of this pivotal moment in history.”
World War II with Tom Hanks is produced for The HISTORY® Channel by A+E Factual StudiosTM group and Nutopia in association with Playtone and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media company. Sharon Scott, Steve Ascher, Matt Pearl and Andy Seestedt serve as executive producers for A+E Factual StudiosTM group. Ben Goold, Jane Root and Steve Condie serve as executive producers for Nutopia. Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman serve as executive producers for Playtone. Jon Meacham serves as executive producer. Chet Fenster serves as executive producers for Motion Entertainment. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Jennifer Wagman serve as executive producers for The HISTORY® Channel.
Further details, including the premiere date will be shared over the next few months.
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About Hearst Networks EMEA
Hearst Networks EMEA, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates premium factual entertainment brands The HISTORY® Channel, Crime + Investigation®, BLAZE®, and COSMO across the UK, Nordics, Benelux, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Germany, Italy, and Spain. At Hearst Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter and inspire and entertain viewers with hit franchises (The Curse of Oak Island, The First 48 and History’s Greatest Mysteries), and original commissions (The Hunt for Baltic Gold, Nameless Monsters, and The Royal Kill List). For more information, please visit the website.
