Science Channel Looks at Insect World

SILVER SPRING: Bugging Out is an all-new series for Science Channel from film and TV star Wilmer Valderrama and his WV Enterprises and executive producer Tom Forman of RelativityREAL.

The new series looks at the little-known world of exotic insects. Viewers will learn the scientific facts and insights about what makes these tiny creatures extraordinary works of evolutionary biology. Ken MacNeil (a.k.a. Ken the Bug Guy), owner of America’s largest insectaria, will lead the show.

Science Channel is offering a sneak preview of the series on October 5 at 9 p.m.

"This is a subculture of science that very few people get to experience," said Debbie Myers, the general manager and executive VP of programming at Science Channel. "No matter how you feel about bugs and arachnids they are undeniably fascinating creatures with incredible scientific traits. Bugging Out shines a spotlight on these insects, offering surprising information and a revealing look at some of Mother Nature’s scariest looking, wickedly unique creatures."

"We’re so happy to partner with Wilmer again to create this captivating and unique series," added Forman, RelativityREAL’s CEO. "Bugging Out is truly an intriguing new show that will change the way people think about insects. We’re excited to be able to bring forth a smart show that touches on the most diverse group of animals on the planet with over a million different species."

"I’m very proud of this series I’ve been able to create with RelativityREAL," commented Valderrama "Bugging Out is bound to amaze people and get them more interested in these fascinating creatures that share our world."