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''Discovery Atlas'' is a documentary television series on the '' aired October 1 , 2006 , and was followed by ''Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed'', ''Brazil Revealed'', and ''Australia Revealed''. According to the Miami Herald , the series will be shown over five years and focus on a total of 20 countries, with the possibility of more. Four countries will be featured each year. [http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/television/15665681.htm] Other sources, including the Australian Discovery Channel and Discovery Communications Inc websites, have said that the series will focus on thirty countries. [http://www.discoveryatlas.com.au/] [http://corporate.discovery.com/brands/discoverychannel.html] SEASON 1 FUTURE LOCATIONS There has been discussion as to where future episodes may be filmed. France and India seem to be popular among speculaters, especially France, due to the fact that the Eiffel Tower appears in the opening sequence of the show. Other highly rumoured countries include South Africa , Mexico , Egypt and Greece . EPISODE SYNOPSIS ''China Revealed'' This episode focused on the rapid development of the People's Republic Of China in modern times, and also introduced several Chinese cities ( Shanghai , Beijing , Hong Kong ), the improvement of rural communities (Longshen, Taizhou ) and the lives of various ordinary Chinese people (a rice farmer, a Shaolin monk and his Students , a Mongolian Horseman , a gymnast who is an Olympic hopeful, an Imperial bowmaker, an Architectural millionaire, a window washer, and a policewoman). Traditions of ethnic minorities (Mongolians) were also mentioned. The film uses both exciting western music as well as traditional Chinese Music . ''Italy Revealed'' ''Italy Revealed'' focused on six stories of Italians , including a jockey participating in a traditional Palio , to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily 's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. ''Brazil Revealed'' This episode followed the stories of some of Brazil 's citizens, as well as giving insight into the history and culture of the country. Among the people followed include a female Soccer player struggling to play in what is considered a man's sport, a Helicopter pilot in São Paulo , a rancher taking part in his first rodeo, and a dancer in preparation for Carnival , and others. ''Australia Revealed'' This episode revealed the traditions of some of Australia 's oldest Indigenous populations, as well as the country's modern achievements. Some of the subjects of the documentary include an Aboriginal man trying to follow his ancestors' old ways, a professional swimmer, a Jackaroo (or Cowhand ), and a fence builder working on the continent's longest single fence. HOME VIDEO The initial four episodes were released on Blu-ray and HD-DVD in High-definition on 30th January 2007. Each episode is sold separately and as a 4-disc box set. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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