2111 at Discovery en Español
October 8, 2011
What will the major cities in Latin America look like in 2111? What will be the new and innovative means of transportation and energy? How will the everyday life of its citizens be transformed? “2111”, a groundbreaking original series by the Discovery Latin America/U.S. Hispanic production team delves into these questions like no other special, offering a visually stunning look into Latin America 100 years from now. “2111” premieres on November 19 and airs every Saturday at 8 PM E/P (it premieres on November 16 in Discovery Channel Latin America).
Over the span of six episodes, this mega production, narrated by Mexican journalist Idzi Dutkiewicz , uncovers a spectacular tomorrow by exploring clues that exist in the present, associated with surprising and modernist projects of the Latin America of the future. Each episode focuses on a specific theme, including architecture and urban planning, transportation and energy, health, education and entertainment.
“2111” transports viewers to the Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires of tomorrow, employing the most advanced 3D computer animation to create real life models of cities, houses, public spaces and future modes of transportation, integrating these into today’s Latin America. Filmed in Japan, Korea, England, Spain and the United States, the series features the opinion of renowned futurologists in the areas of science, technology and culture, revealing until now unseen possibilities.
“As we continue to increase our slate of originals, “2111” is just one of the breakthrough productions that viewers can expect and that offer advertisers unparalleled opportunities. Throughout the months of production the Discovery Solutions team worked hand in hand with the production crew to develop out-of-the-box approaches for each client that go well beyond conventional integrations. Customized solutions were crafted to allow each brand to showcase their best attributes within the context of a series only Discovery en Español could deliver to its viewers,” said Victor Parada, Vice President, Advertising Sales Discovery U.S. Hispanic.