NGCI Commissions OSF for Perfect Weapon

WASHINGTON D.C., February 1: National Geographic Channels
International (NGCI) has commissioned Oxford Scientific Films (OSF) to produce
a new six-part series examining the science, technology and history of
weaponry, titled Perfect Weapon, which
is distributed by Southern Star International.

Each hour-long episode features a different category of
weapons, as the presenters—ex-Marine Monty Halls and Bristol University
academic and weapons expert Stuart Prior—study its origins and examine
its evolution. The series will premiere on National Geographic Channel in the
U.K. on March 4 at 9 p.m., and will air globally later in the year.

The executive producer for OSF is Paul Sen and Sydney Suissa
is the executive VP of content for NGCI, while Tim Usborne serves as the series
producer. Southern Star International will launch the series at this year’s
MIPTV.

Clare Birks, the CEO of Southern Star Entertainment UK,
said: “We are really delighted to be working again with National Geographic
Channel on this exciting new series. The format is very innovative and combines
a ‘hands-on’ practical approach with fascinating stories from history”.

Sydney Suissa, the executive VP of content for NGCI, said, “Perfect
Weapon engages viewers with its dynamic
combination of demonstration, military history and strategic analysis. It's a
very innovative and contemporary way to understand how human ingenuity decided
these epic battles”.

Paul Sen, the executive producer at OSF, said: “We will find
out how the ‘Perfect Weapon’ is made, how it works and how it forged human
history.”

—By Kristin Brzoznowski