AI Enhances 'Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome' With Archive Feel

WHO:

Deadline - The documentary series "Apocalypse" is produced by Mediawan label Imagissime in partnership with Mediawan Kids and Family.

Variety - The series is a reboot of the franchise that has been broadcast in 165 countries and has over 100 million viewers.

WHAT:

Deadline - The new season of "Apocalypse" will focus on the Battle of Actium, which laid the foundations for the birth of the Roman Empire.

Variety - The first installment of the new season is titled "Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome."

WHERE:

Variety - The documentary series is produced in France by Mediawan.

WHEN:

Variety - The new season is set to launch in 2024.

WHY:

Deadline - The series aims to enhance the viewing experience by using AI to create the feel of archive footage.

HOW:

Variety - The production will utilize AI technology to tackle the historical events surrounding the Battle of Actium.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 16:30 UTC)

A new season of the documentary series "Apocalypse," produced by Mediawan in France, is set to launch in 2024 and will focus on the pivotal Battle of Actium, which was crucial to the birth of the Roman Empire. This reboot of the franchise, which has captivated over 100 million viewers across 165 countries, will kick off with an installment titled "Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome." To enhance the viewing experience, the series will employ AI technology to create the feel of archive footage, bringing historical events to life in a new way.