ZDF boards WildBear’s Fatal Conflicts
August 11, 2025
WildBear Entertainment, the Australian producers of factual programming, has announced that ZDF Arte has boarded its latest history series, Fatal Conflicts, as co-producer and that ZDF Studios has acquired the international distribution rights. The deal between WildBear and ZDF was brokered by WildBear’s international agent, Edwina Thring of Wild Thring Media.
Fatal Conflicts (2×90’ / 4×60’) is a series that explores two cataclysmic wars, both turning points in antiquity, with repercussions that echo throughout the modern era. Through the lens of ambitious rival leaders, their strategies and ideas, each film transports viewers to times and places where the future is balanced on a knife’s edge.
The first film, Xerxes v Themistocles, covers the Second Greco-Persian War. It details a remarkable battle of wits, strategy, and power; a clash between different ideologies and systems of governance, where democracy is pitted against authoritarianism in a war for the future of Europe.
The second film, Hannibal v Scipio, explores the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. At the heart of the conflict were Scipio Aemilianus of Rome and Hannibal Barca of Carthage. The battles they fought are among the most famous of all time, razing cities, eradicating kingdoms, and creating benchmarks for cruelty, death, and tactical ingenuity that have rarely been matched since.
Peter Allenbacher, Senior Editor, from ZDF Arte, commented: “We are delighted to partner with WildBear Entertainment and co-produce this spectacular new history series. Fatal Conflicts not only provides brilliant new insights to pivotal moments and key players in ancient history, but its production approach will also transport viewers right into the heart of the action, making it a compelling watch and giving a unique understanding of the geopolitics of the time. A new approach will be that in each show, either side is given equal weight to give audiences worldwide the opportunity to judge by themselves and thereby participate in the thrilling narrative.”
Nikolas Huelbusch, Director Unscripted, ZDF Studios, said: “We are delighted to be able to add another gem to our sales catalogue. Our international clients will certainly appreciate Fatal Conflicts as much as the other WildBear Entertainment documentaries that we are already distributing.”
Michael Tear, CEO at WildBear Entertainment, added: “With Fatal Conflicts, [executive producer Craig Meade], Nik, and the wider team are creating a truly standout new history series, and I am proud that ZDF Arte, a broadcaster known for its focus on premium factual content and excellent, rigorous storytelling, is our co-production partner. The decision for ZDF Studios to distribute is a further endorsement for this title and confirms its appeal for the international marketplace.”
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