Blue Planet 2 producer teases 'real life Pixar stories'

And compared one sequence to Planet Earth II’s famous iguana chase

Following the stunning Blue Planet II prequel the BBC released yesterday, the producers have been teasing what to expect form the full series.

Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, Mark Brownlow compared the series to Pixar, the animation studio best known for producing heartfelt stories such as Up, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo.

"You're meeting little tusk fish that can pick up shells and smash them,” he told the publication. "You've got an octopus that can disguise itself from a shark attack.

"The level of characterisation we're getting from our animals, they are almost like real life Pixar stories.”

Brownlow compared one sequence to Planet Earth II’s famous iguana chase: "We have an incredible story of these massive fish, giant trevally, that rush out of the water and catch birds in mid-air. I defy anyone not to be excited by that."

David Attenborough, who narrates the series, was also on hand to comment on the upcoming series, telling journalists: ”My responsibility was the words but I've seen marvellous pictures. I hope those are great stories and important stories which will be a joy to watch.”

The prequel released yesterday (27 October) featured stunning imagery soundtracked by Hans Zimmer and Radiohead who collaborated for the track ‘(Ocean) Bloom’.

The BBC described the prequel as containing "some of the most awe-inspiring shots and highlights from the new series” and features some exclusive scenes not included in upcoming episodes.

According to the broadcaster, the series will contain footage of never-before-filmed species, including a species of crab with hairy chests, nicknamed the "Hoff crab" after David Hasselhoff.

Blue Planet II does not have a premiere date.