‘Mapogo: The Lion Throne’ Vertical Documentary Series Set at FlareFlow

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FlareFlow and Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media are launching 'Mapogo: The Lion Throne,' a premium vertical-format documentary series about wildlife that will roll out across 200-plus countries in late 2026. The project, unveiled at Owl&Co's Vertical Media Summit in Los Angeles, represents one of the first major documentary series designed specifically for vertical viewing, a format increasingly popular on mobile platforms. Shot over multiple years in South Africa, the series follows the real-life drama of lion prides. The vertical format signals a shift in how streaming platforms are packaging premium documentary content for audiences consuming on phones rather than traditional screens.