Apple TV Plus Showcases Dinosaurs in Trailer for ‘Prehistoric Planet’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Five-part documentary series debuts May 23

Apple TV Plus unveiled a look into the world of dinosaurs in a trailer for its documentary series Prehistoric Planet, debuting on the streaming service May 23.

The five-part series showcases state-of-the-art technology to provide a look at the habits and inhabitants of ancient earth, according to the streaming service. The series’ trailer offers a glimpse of what viewers will see throughout the series, from a close look at a Tyrannasaurus rex family to a “accurate representation of a Vleociraptor, according to Apple TV Plus.

Prehistoric Planet is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and executive produced by Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton. ■ 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.