Mapogo: The Lion Throne Vertical Documentary Series Set at FlareFlow
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 4, 2026
Key points
- FlareFlow and Bomanbridge Media are collaborating on 'Mapogo: The Lion Throne,' a vertical documentary series.
- The wildlife documentary will debut in late Q3 2026 and will be available in over 200 countries.
- The project was announced at Owl&Co's Vertical Media Summit in Los Angeles.
- Filming took place over several years in South Africa, focusing on the Mapogo lion coalition.
- The series is part of a growing trend in vertical-format content for mobile platforms.
FlareFlow, a division of COL Group, has partnered with Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media to produce 'Mapogo: The Lion Throne,' one of the first premium vertical-format documentary series. The wildlife-focused project is set to launch on the platform in late Q3 2026, reaching over 200 countries. The series was announced at Owl&Co's Vertical Media Summit in Los Angeles. Filming took place over multiple years in South Africa, capturing the story of the Mapogo lion coalition. The collaboration highlights the growing trend of vertical content in the documentary space, tailored for mobile viewing.
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