00:00:00 --> 00:00:02 Alex First: Australia 3D the wild
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00:00:40 --> 00:00:43 Alex First: The documentary's scope is truly
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00:01:03 --> 00:01:05 Alex First: That few humans have witnessed.
00:01:06 --> 00:01:08 Alex First: The m pristine beaches and vibrant
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00:01:24 --> 00:01:27 Alex First: What makes this film particularly significant
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00:01:29 --> 00:01:31 extraordinary endemic species.
00:01:32 --> 00:01:35 The documentary highlights a remarkable
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00:01:40 --> 00:01:43 Alex First: Reptiles, mammals and frogs
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00:01:46 --> 00:01:49 Alex First: The 3D technology brings viewers face to
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00:02:23 --> 00:02:26 Alex First: The narrative delivered by Mark Cole
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00:02:36 --> 00:02:39 Traditional owners appear in the documentary
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00:02:51 --> 00:02:53 film also delves into fascinating
00:02:53 --> 00:02:56 geological history, explaining how
00:02:56 --> 00:02:59 Australia was once connected to
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00:03:04 --> 00:03:07 This separation began approximately
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00:03:13 --> 00:03:16 Interestingly, Australia continues its
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00:03:28 --> 00:03:30 Alex First: Emmy Award winning director Nick
00:03:30 --> 00:03:33 Robinson's vision shines through in this
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00:03:42 --> 00:03:44 technical excellence of the production
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00:03:50 --> 00:03:53 one of the most compelling advertisements for
00:03:53 --> 00:03:56 Australian tourism ever produced.
00:03:56 --> 00:03:59 Showcasing the country's natural wonders
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00:04:04 --> 00:04:06 Alex First: The documentary serves multiple
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00:04:15 --> 00:04:18 Australia's unique landscapes and wildlife
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00:04:27 --> 00:04:30 The cameras venture not only across the
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00:04:35 --> 00:04:37 continent's geological history and
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00:04:40 --> 00:04:43 availability in IMAX theatres
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00:04:55 --> 00:04:57 Alex First: Through its combination of cutting edge
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00:05:03 --> 00:05:06 3D the wild continent
00:05:06 --> 00:05:09 succeeds in creating a powerful portrait
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00:05:11 --> 00:05:14 amaze with its natural diversity and
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00:05:17 --> 00:05:20 Alex First: The documentary stands as a testament to.
00:05:20 --> 00:05:23 Alex First: Both the remarkable natural heritage of
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00:05:28 --> 00:05:31 offering viewers an unprecedented
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00:05:39 --> 00:05:42 has truly captured the key to wonderment,
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