CuriosityStream Takes 56-Plus Hours from ZDFE

MAINZ: On-demand streaming service CuriosityStream has acquired 56.5 hours of documentaries from ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE).

Two 50-minute episodes of The Power of Volcanoes are currently available on the ad-free streaming documentary service. The doc, produced by Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion, explores the events that lead up to a volcanic eruption and examines how they can be predicted. Additionally, the three-part documentary series The Celts: Blood, Iron & Sacrifice, produced by ZDF and BBC in association with ARTE, is currently available on CuriosityStream.

Coming to CuriosityStream in the fall is Children of the Wild, produced by ZDF in association with ZDF Enterprises. The 50-minute title studies well-documented accounts of feral children and investigates plausible cases in India and Africa. The drama documentary World War A: The Human Chronicles is also coming to CuriosityStream in the fall.

Ralf Rueckauer, the VP of ZDFE.factual at ZDF Enterprises, said, “ZDFE.factual and CuriosityStream are two partners who have a lot in common, especially the passion for high-end science, history specials and miniseries. Therefore, this collaboration is a perfect match for us.”

“CuriosityStream relies on the work of the best filmmakers and broadcasters in the world for quality science and history programs,” commented Steve Burns, the executive VP of content production and acquisition for CuriosityStream. “ZDF Enterprises has an impressive catalog of programs of the highest editorial and production values.”