{"id":53769,"date":"2026-04-16T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=53769"},"modified":"2026-04-16T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","slug":"phantasticus-pictures-announces-the-international-release-of-vantara-sanctuary-stories-premiering-on-discovery-international-platforms-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=53769","title":{"rendered":"PHANTASTICUS PICTURES ANNOUNCES THE INTERNATIONAL RELEASE OF VANTARA: SANCTUARY STORIES, PREMIERING ON DISCOVERY INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS THIS SPRING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>The Powerful New Wildlife Series is Hosted by Wildlife Expert\/Biologist Forrest\u00a0Galante <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">STAMFORD, Conn.<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">April 16, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4664472-1&amp;h=2463177708&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phantasticuspictures.com%2F&amp;a=Phantasticus+Pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Phantasticus Pictures<\/a><\/u> today announced the global rollout of <b><i>Vantara: Sanctuary Stories <\/i><\/b><i>\u2014\u00a0<\/i>a groundbreaking new wildlife docuseries set to premiere across Discovery&#8217;s international network of platforms beginning April 19. Launching first in the UK and Ireland, the six-part series will debut across more than a dozen territories spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2956452\/Phantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forrest Galante\u2019s Vantara: Sanctuary Stories takes global audiences to India for a rare, unprecedented look at Vantara \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2956452\/Phantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Forrest Galante\u2019s Vantara: Sanctuary Stories takes global audiences to India for a rare, unprecedented look at Vantara \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Forrest Galante\u2019s Vantara: Sanctuary Stories takes global audiences to India for a rare, unprecedented look at Vantara \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>Hosted by renowned wildlife biologist and adventurer <b>Forrest Galante<\/b>, the series will offer viewers from around the world unprecedented and rare access inside Vantara &#8211; the largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility on Earth.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>International Release Dates<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">DNE Discovery UK &amp; Ireland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">April 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet Taiwan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">April 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">DNE Middle East Africa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">April 22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Poland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Central Europe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet NZ (New Zealand)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet SE Asia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">DNE Discovery Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Africa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Spain and Portugal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">June 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Located in <b>Gujarat, India<\/b>, Vantara is a closed-to-the-public sanctuary designed first-and-foremost for the well being of the animals who live there. Now, Galante offers viewers an unprecedented look behind its walls &#8211; into a world very few have ever been allowed to enter.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning over 3,500 acres and home to over 1 million animals, Indian businessman <b>Anant Ambani<\/b> is the visionary behind Vantara who set out to redefine what animal rescue and welfare could look like in the modern world. What began as a mission to provide care for mistreated and displaced animals has evolved into one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever built &#8211; a sanctuary rooted in science, compassion and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><b>A New Era in Wildlife Storytelling <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Produced to the highest cinematic standards by Phantasticus Pictures, <b>Vantara: Sanctuary Stories <\/b>premiered on<b> Animal Planet<\/b> in the United States last November and earned widespread acclaim, backed by an 8.5\/10 IMDb rating.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Forrest Galante<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Forrest Galante<\/b>\u00a0is a globally celebrated wildlife biologist, conservationist, and television host known for his fearless approach to exploration and animal advocacy. Raised in Zimbabwe, he gained international recognition through Discovery&#8217;s Extinct or Alive.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to his <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4664472-1&amp;h=26214238&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fforrestgalante&amp;a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/u> channel.<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4664472-1&amp;h=3110946270&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2956452%2FPhantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2956452%2FPhantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2956452\/Phantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg?p=medium600<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>The Powerful New Wildlife Series is Hosted by Wildlife Expert\/Biologist Forrest\u00a0Galante <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">STAMFORD, Conn.<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">April 16, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4664472-1&amp;h=2463177708&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.phantasticuspictures.com%2F&amp;a=Phantasticus+Pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Phantasticus Pictures<\/a><\/u> today announced the global rollout of <b><i>Vantara: Sanctuary Stories <\/i><\/b><i>\u2014\u00a0<\/i>a groundbreaking new wildlife docuseries set to premiere across Discovery&#8217;s international network of platforms beginning April 19. Launching first in the UK and Ireland, the six-part series will debut across more than a dozen territories spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2956452\/Phantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Forrest Galante\u2019s Vantara: Sanctuary Stories takes global audiences to India for a rare, unprecedented look at Vantara \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2956452\/Phantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Forrest Galante\u2019s Vantara: Sanctuary Stories takes global audiences to India for a rare, unprecedented look at Vantara \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Forrest Galante\u2019s Vantara: Sanctuary Stories takes global audiences to India for a rare, unprecedented look at Vantara \u2013 one of the world\u2019s largest wildlife sanctuaries.<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>Hosted by renowned wildlife biologist and adventurer <b>Forrest Galante<\/b>, the series will offer viewers from around the world unprecedented and rare access inside Vantara &#8211; the largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility on Earth.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>International Release Dates<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">DNE Discovery UK &amp; Ireland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">April 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet Taiwan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">April 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">DNE Middle East Africa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">April 22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Poland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Central Europe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet NZ (New Zealand)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet SE Asia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">DNE Discovery Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Africa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Animal Planet Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">May 16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discovery Spain and Portugal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">June 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Located in <b>Gujarat, India<\/b>, Vantara is a closed-to-the-public sanctuary designed first-and-foremost for the well being of the animals who live there. Now, Galante offers viewers an unprecedented look behind its walls &#8211; into a world very few have ever been allowed to enter.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning over 3,500 acres and home to over 1 million animals, Indian businessman <b>Anant Ambani<\/b> is the visionary behind Vantara who set out to redefine what animal rescue and welfare could look like in the modern world. What began as a mission to provide care for mistreated and displaced animals has evolved into one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever built &#8211; a sanctuary rooted in science, compassion and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><b>A New Era in Wildlife Storytelling <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Produced to the highest cinematic standards by Phantasticus Pictures, <b>Vantara: Sanctuary Stories <\/b>premiered on<b> Animal Planet<\/b> in the United States last November and earned widespread acclaim, backed by an 8.5\/10 IMDb rating.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>About Forrest Galante<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Forrest Galante<\/b>\u00a0is a globally celebrated wildlife biologist, conservationist, and television host known for his fearless approach to exploration and animal advocacy. Raised in Zimbabwe, he gained international recognition through Discovery&#8217;s Extinct or Alive.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to his <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4664472-1&amp;h=26214238&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fforrestgalante&amp;a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/u> channel.<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4664472-1&amp;h=3110946270&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2956452%2FPhantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2956452%2FPhantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2956452\/Phantasticus_Pictures_VSanctuary_Stories.jpg?p=medium600<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53769"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53769\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}