Walking with Dinosaurs

'Walking with Dinosaurs' is a faux nature documentary that utilizes computer-generated imagery mixed with live-action background footage. The BBC production team filmed real landscapes and locations, such as New Zealand and California, and seamlessly inserted the 3D dinosaurs in post-production. It presents the prehistoric animals as if they were filmed in the wild by a modern camera crew.

The six-part miniseries originally aired in 1999 on the BBC in the United Kingdom. It was narrated by renowned British broadcaster Kenneth Branagh. It subsequently aired on the Discovery Channel in the United States in 2000, becoming a massive ratings hit.

While groundbreaking for its time, the show's scientific accuracy has been debated by paleontologists since 1999 due to new fossil discoveries. For example, the show depicts the Plesiosaur as laying eggs on land, which scientists later determined was biologically impossible for deep-water marine reptiles. However, the producers worked closely with hundreds of paleontologists to ensure the movement and behaviors were as scientifically plausible as possible.

Yes, the success of the original 1999 series spawned multiple sequels and prequels, including 'Walking with Beasts' and 'Walking with Monsters.' There was also a 2013 3D theatrical film titled 'Walking with Dinosaurs 3D,' though it was heavily criticized for adding voiceovers to the dinosaurs. The BBC is currently producing a modern reboot of the original series using updated scientific data and next-generation graphics.