SimEx-Iwerks and BBC Earth Extend Long-Standing Partnership

(eap) US-based immersive cinema experience provider SimEx-Iwerks has extended its long-standing licensing partnership with BBC Studios. As part of the collaboration, two new 4D film experiences inspired by the BBC natural history documentary series “Mammals” have been developed: “Wild Waters 4D” and “Wild Lands 4D”. Both productions will be available for licensing to visitor attractions worldwide from March 2027.

While Wild Waters 4D takes audiences into the world of oceans and waterways, showcasing mammals that have adapted to life in and around water, Wild Lands 4D takes viewers on a journey through a variety of terrestrial habitats. The latter focuses on the behaviours, challenges and remarkable adaptations of different mammal species. Both films combine BBC Earth’s natural history footage with immersive cinema effects and are designed for use in 4D cinemas and other immersive theatres.

“BBC Earth has been an important creative partner for SimEx-Iwerks, and we are incredibly proud to continue building on that relationship,” said Mike Frueh, Senior Vice President, Global Media & Film. “These stories take audiences across the globe, creating an emotional connection with wildlife and the natural world. That aligns so closely with the missions of many of the attractions we work with.” “We’re delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, bringing BBC Earth’s extraordinary wildlife storytelling to new audiences around the world. These new experiences inspired by Mammals offer an exciting way to bring audiences closer to the natural world in the visitor attraction space,” added Natasha Spence, Events Director, BBC Studios.

SimEx-Iwerks and BBC Earth have been working together for more than 20 years, bringing numerous natural history productions to visitor attractions around the world. The two new titles will further expand the existing portfolio of BBC Earth experiences. ■