Go Button Media And ZDF Studios Unveil New Global Factual "Series Shadows & Dust: Lost History"
With Super Channel Onboard For Canada
Toronto, 7 April 2026 (TBC): Go Button Media has secured a new commission from ZDF Studios for a major eight-hour factual series, "Shadows & Dust: Lost History", marking the next chapter in a rapidly growing partnership between the Canadian production company and the renowned German producer-distributor.
In addition to reuniting the partners behind the successful "Into the Universe: The Secrets of the Cosmos Uncovered" (8 × 52’), the series repeats on the success of bringing Canadian broadcaster Super Channel on board as the domestic partner. ZDF Studios will handle global distribution for the series outside Canada.
Blending gripping historical investigation with cutting-edge storytelling, "Shadows & Dust: Lost History" explores some of the most enduring mysteries of our past - examining famous people, places, and objects that have seemingly vanished from the historical record - in a bid to shed light on some of the most perplexing gaps in human history.
With a new topic in each episode, the series journeys through continents and centuries to uncover the truth behind stories that have fascinated historians and conspiracy theorists alike. Among them: Russia’s legendary Amber Room, believed to have been looted by the Nazis during the Second World War; the mystery of Jesus’ Lost Tomb; and the astonishing tale of an entire army of 50,000 soldiers disappearing in Ancient Egypt.
Each episode reconstructs the final moments before these historical puzzles slipped into legend. Through a rich blend of archival material, ancient artwork, cinematic CGI, and dramatic reconstructions audiences will see lost artefacts, locations, and events vividly brought back to life before witnessing the moment they vanish from history.
Historians, journalists, and leading experts revisit the evidence, challenge long-held theories, and explore how modern technology — from advanced archaeology to digital reconstruction — could help solve mysteries once thought unsolvable. In doing so, the series poses a tantalizing question: are we closer than ever to rediscovering pieces of history long believed to be lost forever?
Daniel Oron, Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Go Button Media, says: “We’re thrilled to continue building our relationship with ZDF Studios while strengthening our long-standing partnership with Super Channel. Our first collaboration proved productive and rewarding for each of the partners, and I believe that all the elements are in place for "Shadows & Dust: Lost History" to produce an equally dynamic and successful follow-up.
“This new series taps into humanity’s enduring curiosity about the unknown. Many of the stories we explore —like the disappearance of Christopher Columbus’ flagship, Santa María, and the missing shoreline settlement of La Navidad built from its timbers — have become faded with time. While the physical evidence of these historical events may have vanished, the mysteries remain powerful and compelling. The series brings these important stories back into the spotlight, showing that while these chapters of history may be lost, they are far from forgotten.”
Ralf Rückauer, VP Unscripted at ZDF Studios, says: “The appetite for high-quality factual content that challenges what we think we know about the past has never been stronger. With "Shadows & Dust: Lost History", Go Button Media delivers exactly that—an enthralling blend of expert insight, cinematic reconstruction and global historical intrigue. We look forward to bringing this standout series to audiences worldwide.”
Kim Ball, EVP, Content & Communications at Super Channel, adds: “Shadows & Dust: Lost History" is an ambitious and compelling series that reflects Super Channel’s commitment to premium factual storytelling. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Go Button Media and to bring this thought-provoking exploration of the past to Canadian audiences.”
"Shadows & Dust: Lost History" is currently in production, due to deliver this summer.
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About Go Button Media
Go Button Media is a boutique production company founded by showrunners Daniel Oron and Natasha Ryan. Together with extraordinarily talented crews, GBM makes hybrid creative content for all delivery models and for a diverse range of clients including Warner Bros. Discovery, UKTV, Science Channel, Super Channel, SBS, CuriosityStream, Documentary Channel, Autentic and OUTtv. Recent productions include documentary series Pharaohs: Rise & Fall, Cursed Histories II, Alien Corridors, Castle Secrets, Deadly Science II, Colossal Machines II, Mysteries of the Ancient Dead II, Secret Nazi Bases IV, To Kill A Dictator, Revolutions That Changed History, and Mapping Disaster; popular challenge series Call Me Mother II, Moms vs Matchmaker IV and lifestyle series Bake & Make Up II.
About ZDF Studios
ZDF Studios is a commercial subsidiary of ZDF, one of the largest TV broadcasters in Europe. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, the ZDF Studios Group operates more than 30 direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates spanning TV production, distribution and services. The parent company, ZDF Studios, is responsible for global programme distribution, realisation of international co-productions, acquisition of licences and merchandising of successful programme brands under its own name, for ZDF and third parties. ZDF Studios has the largest German-language programme inventory in the world and a constantly growing range of international productions, consisting of series and mini-series, television films, documentaries and children's programmes.
The companies of the ZDF Studios Group cover the entire value chain from the development of scripted and unscripted TV content to production, marketing and monetizing, including TV and streaming licences as well as merchandising and online rights. The positioning of ZDF Studios as an integrated media company enables the development of innovative, outstanding and high-quality programmes and makes the Group an attractive workplace for German and international talent to flourish in a very inspiring and creative environment.
About Super Channel Entertainment Network
Super Channel offers viewers exceptional entertainment value, uncut and commercial-free, with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Heart & Home, Vault and Quest – plus, access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel is available via most cable providers across the country as well as streaming live and On Demand with Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV+ and Fubo, with Super Channel+ available to download and stream from anywhere in Canada. Super Channel offers two free ad-supported channels, Super Channel Uncovered and Super Channel Hearties, available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play, LG and Roku. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company. For a list of service providers, please visit: superchannel.ca/subscribe or learn more at superchannelplus.ca.
For further information, please contact:
Go Button Media
Michelle Waldron
michelle@beyond-the-box.tv
+ 44 (0) 7768 568970
ZDF Studios
Christine Denilauler
christine.denilauler@zdf-studios.com
+49 6131-9911130
Super Channel
Adrienne Kakoullis OR Amy Doary
akakoullis@risepr.ca / amy@adpr.ca
+1 416 450 6637 / +1 416 710 6079