Fun Freetime: Wolfwalker, Tiny World, Earth at Night, and More!

 

Wolfwalkers - Annie Award-winning and Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominated Hailed as one of the top 10 best films of 2020 by TIME, "Wolfwalkers" is the latest from two-time Academy Award-nominated director Tomm Moore ("Song of the Sea," "The Secret of Kells") and director Ross Stewart ("The Secret of Kells"), and co-produced by the award-winning animation studios Cartoon Saloon (Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, "The Breadwinner") and Melusine Productions (Oscar nominee, "Ernest & Celestine"). In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh's missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy. apple.co/Wolfwalkers

The Year Earth Changed – New documentary special narrated by David Attenborough Showcasing footage from around the world after an unprecedented year, "The Year Earth Changed" is a timely documentary special that takes a fresh new approach to the global lockdown and the uplifting stories that have come out of it. From hearing birdsong in deserted cities and seeing whales in Glacier Bay, to meeting capybara in suburbs across South America, people worldwide have had the chance to engage with nature like never before. In this documentary special, viewers will witness how the smallest changes in human behavior – reducing cruise ship traffic, closing beaches a few days a year, identifying more harmonious ways for humans and wildlife to coexist – can have a profound impact on nature. The documentary, narrated by David Attenborough, is a love letter to planet Earth, highlighting the ways nature's resiliency and ability to bounce back can give us hope for the future. Now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+.   Tiny World – New season Returning for season two, "Tiny World," narrated and executive produced by Paul Rudd ("Ant-Man"), grants viewers a unique perspective into the natural world, illuminating the ingenuity and resilience of the planet's smallest creatures. With over 200 species filmed and 3,160 hours of footage, the six-episode docuseries shares surprising stories and spectacular cinematography that spotlight small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive. Captured on film for the first time are anemone shrimp, which clap to signal their intent as cleaners of predatory fish; the "biting" behavior of fang blenny fish, filmed in slow-motion with unprecedented use of phantom high-speed cameras; and Etruscan shrews, known to be the hungriest mammals on earth. "Tiny World" is produced by Plimsoll Productions and is executive produced by Tom Hugh Jones, who also serves as writer with David Fowler. Grant Mansfield and Martha Holmes also serve as executive producers on behalf of Plimsoll Productions. apple.co/_TinyWorld   Earth At Night In Color – New season "Earth At Night In Color" returns for a second season with six all-new episodes narrated by Tom Hiddleston ("Avengers"). With the use of cutting-edge cameras and a revolutionary post-production process, "Earth At Night In Color" presents nature's nocturnal wonders with striking new clarity. Some never-before-seen behaviors of animals after dark, captured using low-light cameras and light from a full moon, include elephants battling hyenas around starlit waterholes and kangaroos embracing under the cover of darkness to find a mate. Other animals in the new season include pumas, polar bears, manta rays, and tiny planktonic life at night in the ocean. "Earth At Night In Color" is produced by Offspring Films. The series is executive produced by Alex Williamson and series produced by Sam Hodgson. apple.co/EarthAtNightInColor

Greyhound - Academy Award nominated Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. For five days with no air cover, the captain and his small force of three escort ships must make their way through an area of the ocean known as "the Black Pit," battling Nazi U-boats while protecting their invaluable ships and soldiers. "Greyhound" is inspired by events during the Battle of the Atlantic, which took place in the earliest months of America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces. Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shue star alongside Hanks. "Greyhound" was written by Tom Hanks, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman. apple.co/greyhound