Alaska is known for its great beauty and inspirational landscapes. However, it is equally as notorious for its rugged terrain, brutal winters and remote locations. Still, like everywhere, life goes on in Alaska throughout the dead of winter. Everyday tasks often become extraordinary challenges. But, with the help of colossal equipment and machines, residents are able to not only endure, but thrive and enjoy among the sub-zero temperatures, steep mountainous terrain and fragile–sometimes deadly–ice. New Science Channel series Alaska Mega Machines examines the science behind how these machines are engineered for survival in the last frontier.
"GLITCH!" follows Chloe Ling, who after the death of her mother, immerses herself in virtual-reality gaming through an advanced device called Deep-Lace. But when her favourite first-person shooter game glitches, it inexplicably unleashes a ruthless game boss that hunts her in the real world. Faced with treachery and danger, Chloe must rally her gaming friends, a coder from her past, and a non-playable character (NPC) to destroy the game before it puts the fate of Singapore at risk.
Kevin Abstract wants to be a pop star. Along with his self-proclaimed boy band “Brockhampton” he is on a mission to translate his faithful online following into real world success.
"Boomtowners" plunges into a modern-day "gold rush" that's attracting thousands of people from all over the country to the Bakken, a region of North Dakota. An oil boom has turned the area into the epicenter of a white-hot industrial revolution, but a rise in jobs has also led to a surge in population and living costs. Experience this phenomenon first-hand through the eyes of newcomers and longtime residents trying to make a living there in this groundbreaking new docu-series about tapping into the American dream.
Across land, sea, and air, they carry the most massive, fragile, and expensive cargoes on the planet to destinations hundreds, even thousands, of miles away. Follow the teams of engineers tasked with planning and executing the world's most nail-biting moves. Through each daring and dangerous relocation and amidst tough conditions and tight deadlines, these heavy haulers must overcome incredible challenges to get their colossal cargoes to their new homes.
Comedy showcases of the hottest standup comics, broadcast live from a VIP, guest-list-only speakeasy. You can’t into The Guest List unless you’re on the guest list.
Ed Edmunds has been scaring people since he was a teenager. He parlayed his interest in science fiction and his artistic skills into a mask-making business before he graduated high school, which led to the creation of his Colorado-based company, Distortions Unlimited. That was more than two decades ago, and today the company is world-renowned in the monster and creature animatronics industry. "Making Monsters" spotlights the work done at Distortions Unlimited, which Ed co-owns with his wife, Marsha, who handles client relations and sales, among other duties. Ed works closely alongside Jordu Schell, a veteran monster-maker whose work has been seen in films such as "Avatar." Together, the Distortions Unlimited crew creates lifelike creatures that populate haunted houses, Halloween stores and other fright attractions.
Catch the new series of Salvage Hunters: Georgian House Restoration featuring Welsh Slate roofing
The programme includes Drew Pritchard at Penrhyn Quarry to see the process of splitting and dressing slate as he buys Welsh Slate for the renovation of his Georgian House in Bath.
Steve Pazmany works to create a one-of-a-kind hot rod shop, focused on delivering automotive dreams to an ever-expanding client list of Hollywood moguls, celebrities and everyday car lovers.
From flour to fondant, these baking duos are known for their spectacular cake designs, but which team has the skills and artistry to put them a tier above the rest? Six talented baking teams competing for the $25,000 grand prize and the title of Wedding Cake Champion.