Fury in the Pacific is a documentary about a pair of World War II battles in the Pacific: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman. The film is noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers, and its fast-paced editing.
The year is 2046 and the United Earth government has dissolved into the remnants of the U.E. and The Federation of Independent States. In order to counter the numerical superiority of the Federation and their allies the U.E. hires mercenary star ship crews to supplement their forces. This unit is code named Merc Force. MERCS follows the exploits of the most inept team of Mercenaries led by Primo Corvellie and Brice Creed who just happen to have lucked out and stolen the two most advanced star ships in the galaxy the Artemis and the Caladan.
Staten Island Cakes is an American food reality-television series airing on WE tv. The series stars Vincent "Vinny" Buzzetta, an Italian-American cake artist who lives and works on Staten Island, a borough of New York City, New York.
A CGI Animated Series with 12 x The Personality. Everyone born on Earth knows what their star sign is - which is why Astrolology has transformed all twelve iconic Zodiac symbols into fun characters with big personalities that everybody can all relate to, as the basis of a hilarious short-form kid's TV series. Each episode contains a short feature based on each of the 12 stars signs, which means that, no matter when you were born, you will find an animated cartoon about you, highlighting your personality (and indicating a few hidden truths about the way you think and feel). Even for viewers who are not generally engaged with Astrology, it will be impossible not to be curious as to what will happen to their personal star sign in each episode; thus ensuring a maximum audience. Because the star sign characters have been established throughout the world for over 2,500 years and have universal appeal means that Astrolology enjoys the biggest inbuilt audience of any original series. Ever.
When the Nazis unleashed the 'Blitzkrieg', it was a kind of warfare the world had never witnessed before and immediately upended all traditional ideas of military strategy and tactics. Suddenly Europe and North Africa was reeling from this new type of combat and had to adapt quickly or suffer the consequences of Hitler's evil aims. Now, using ground-breaking graphics and state-of-the-art computer animation, as well as archival footage culled from Allied and Axis sources, the incredible initial successes of Hitler's seemingly unstoppable war machine are revealed and examined. Includes 'Hitler's Big Guns', 'Africa Korps', 'Infantry Firepower' and more!
America’s hottest entrepreneurial trend is buying properties to rent through online services like HomeAway. Budding real estate entrepreneurs watch their favorite real estate shows and dream about getting into the market, but can’t risk their entire savings on a flip. Designer and real estate expert Holly Baker will show viewers how to profit from real estate using the new sharing economy, sharing her secrets of balancing location, renovation design and operating costs to start earning income on day one.
The Long Haired Businessmen tackle the high stakes world of business jargon, deals, and having amazingly smooth and luscious hair. Because in business, the man with the longest hair is king.
Go inside the intense training to become a USAF Pararescue Jumper. Meet the trainees and be there as they endure one of the longest and toughest special operations training courses in the world! Find out who will make it through so "That Others May Live."
This 10-episode program offers archival photographs and battle re-enactments to unravel the history of the U.S. Civil War, from the election of 1860 to the Appomattox surrender. Includes a bonus photo slide show.
Susan is embarking on an entertaining journey through time to find and uncover secrets often overlooked, as she delves into the stories of 6 of our great cities and the people who made them.
“Curvy Brides” showcases the plus-size bridal salon Curvaceous Couture, located in Maryland. Owned and operated by sisters Yukia and Yuneisia, “Curvy Brides” demonstrates that there’s a dream dress out there for every woman, no matter her size. Yukia herself struggled to find a designer wedding gown to suit her curves, and that struggle inspired her to help other women get outfitted for their special day. The sisters started out running a business in their father’s basement, and now they’re running a boutique with gowns for plus-size women with every taste and style.
Johannesburg South Africa, arguably, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Sometimes though, out of the ashes and ruins comes a hero, or three - Meet the Eblen brothers, they run NightGuard security and, big or small, will tackle all kinds of crime.
Owner's Manual is an American reality television series that airs on AMC and premiered on August 15, 2013. Announced in November 2012, the series' first season consists of eight, half-hour episodes. Owner's Manual tests whether it is best to read the included owner’s manual or not by representing each side of the divide in a weekly challenge. Ed Sanders and Marcus Hunt attempt to operate machinery and technology each week with one man working strictly from the manual and the other using his instincts.