Sky HISTORY in the U.K. and The HISTORY Channel across EMEA will air a documentary on World War II hosted and narrated by Tom Hanks.
Multiple territories around the world will broadcast the series simultaneously as part of a coordinated global rollout. It encompasses 20 episodes, featuring archival material, storytelling, and historians to tell the definitive story of the global conflict. World War II with Tom Hanks is produced for The HISTORY Channel by A+E Factual Studios group and Nutopia in association with Playtone and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media company.
“During my formative years, every single adult in my life would make references to two words: The War,” said Hanks. “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 for EMEA and U.K. general manager 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.”
