The Pacific Launches on HBO in March

Eight years after the premiere of Band of Brothers comes another World War II drama from executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.

Despite the time period, The Pacific is not considered a sequel to the previous cable miniseries. The focus of this 10-part event will focus on the action in the Pacific, rather than the European, theater.

The HBO production - which reportedly cost around $200 million to make - will kick off Sunday, March 14.