Fremantle Label Beach House Pictures Launches ‘Panda School’ With Jimmy O. Yang, ‘Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fremantle's Beach House Pictures has announced the launch of two new documentaries, 'Panda School' and 'Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor.' 'Panda School' is a wildlife series narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, focusing on giant panda cubs in a conservation facility. 'Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor' explores the military innovations of Qin Shi Huang, co-produced with China Media Group.
- ▪'Panda School' is a three-part series that follows panda cubs as they learn skills for survival in the wild.
- ▪Jimmy O. Yang, known for his roles in 'Silicon Valley' and 'Crazy Rich Asians,' narrates all episodes of 'Panda School.'
- ▪'Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor' examines the rise of Qin Shi Huang and his military innovations, with exclusive access granted by China Media Group.
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Home TV News May 20, 2026 1:00am PT Fremantle Label Beach House Pictures Launches ‘Panda School’ With Jimmy O. Yang, ‘Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Earns 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes 13 hours ago U.K.-Asian Romance ‘My Indian Boyfriend’ Taps Sushant Shekhar, Reveals Cast at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) 18 hours ago Kling AI Partners With Evolutionary Films on Animated Feature ‘Minibots,’ Unveils Filmmaker Initiative at Cannes Market 19 hours ago See All Beach House Pictures Beach House Pictures, the Singapore-based Fremantle label, has unveiled two new documentaries: “Panda School,” a three-part wildlife series narrated by comedian and actor Jimmy O.
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