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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNDANCE CHANNEL’S ‘THE GREEN’ GROWS IN ITS HISTORIC THIRD SEASON |
NEW YORK, NY, February 26, 2009 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Laura Michalchyshyn, Sundance Channel EVP and GM, announced the lineup today for the third season of The GREEN, the network’s weekly primetime destination devoted to environmental programming, which will premiere on Tuesday, April 21st in celebration of Earth Day and will continue to air weekly throughout 2009. Each night of The GREEN, presented by Robert Redford, will feature new episodes from two series, Eco Trip: The Real Cost of Living and Carbon Cops, followed by a documentary film with interstitial pieces sprinkled throughout.“This season of The GREEN is so exciting. We were the first network to offer major primetime entertainment about environmental issues and now The GREEN has expanded and grown to include more original series, more series acquired from all over the world, highly-creative digital programming and the very best documentaries. And while there is still some sobering news about the planet we call home, this season stands out for its programming that inspires and gives practical tips about how living a greener life can be easy, affordable and fun,” comments Michalchyshyn. SERIES: APRIL ECO TRIP: THE REAL COST OF LIVING (8x30) – Begins April 21 9:00pm e/p Hosted by environmentalist and founder of Adventure Ecology, David de Rothschild, “Eco Trip: The Real Cost of Living” traces the eco-life of an everyday item from production to disposal, revealing the environmental, social and health effects along the way. Each episode leads to a world of greener alternatives presented by de Rothschild. Episodes are: Chocolate, Cotton T-shirt, Gold Ring, Paper Napkin, Light Bulb, Bottled Water, Cell Phone and Salmon. Produced by NBC’s Peacock Productions. CARBON COPS (6x30) – Begins April 21 9:30pm e/p The reality-style show follows six families as they are led through a fascinating step-by-step process of auditing their current use of energy in order to lessen their carbon footprint and the effects of global warming on the planet. Each episode of the six part series follows Carbon Cops Lish Fejer and Sean Fitzgerald as they challenge a household to reduce their domestic carbon emissions by 50%. In a manner that is refreshingly down to earth, Fejer and Fitzgerald blend science and the environment in simple and practical terms that are easily understandable, as they walk each family through the process of conserving energy and changing habits. GREEN PORNO – SEASON 2 (6 episodes on sundancechannel.com April 1) Isabella Rossellini’s critically acclaimed short film series about the sex life of various creatures goes from land to sea with the creation of six new episodes exploring the reproductive habits of marine animals. Like the first season of “Green Porno,” this batch of films is scientifically accurate yet extremely entertaining. Produced by Isabella Rossellini, Jody Shapiro and Rick Gilbert. ECO HEROES – SEASON 2 (13 episodes on sundancechannel.com and Sundance Channel, beginning April 21) Hosted and created by environmental activist Majora Carter, each episode of “Eco Heroes” features an interview between Carter and an innovator who is fueling the Green movement and has been an inspiration to Carter in both her life and work. The series is able to take advanced, cutting-edge environmental thinking and break it down in a manner that makes the information accessible to the general public. “Eco Heroes” is an inspiring way to be up-to-the-minute with today’s green visionaries. Subjects include: Ira Ehrenpreis, Shai Agassi, Jerry Fiddler, Sarah Gitlin, Sherry Strong, Zem Joaquin, Jonathan Demme, Adam Green, Joanna Opot, Morgan Simon, Zena Nelson, James Wells and Robert Thurman. JUNE THE LAZY ENVIRONMENTALIST (7x30) - Begins June 16 at 9:00pm e/p In each episode of this new, original series, host Josh Dorfman seeks out environmental skeptics who are experts in fields as diverse as fashion, food, architecture, business and design in order to persuade them that a green lifestyle can easily meet the demands of their professional and private lives. Operating on the theory that consumers should not settle for an expensive product or innovation of inferior design simply because it is environmentally-friendly, it is Josh’s mission to bring these experts ecologically sound options that stand up to their very high standards and show them that living a green lifestyle can not only be done with little sacrifice, it can make their lives easier. Produced by Free Range Media. AUGUST BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET - SEASON 3 (13X30) - Begins August 4 at 9:00pm e/p This documentary series presents the forward-thinking designers, products and processes that are at the leading edge of a new green world. Each episode revolves around a different green theme as it spotlights specific innovations and innovators that have the potential to transform our everyday lives. Episodes in Season 3: Habitat, Edibles, Art, Architecture, Energy, Babies, Creatures, Music, Leisure, Companies, Communities, Games, and Design. Produced by Scout Productions which also produced Seasons 1 and 2. NOVEMBER e² design (6x30) – Begins November 3 at 9:00pm e/p Narrated by Brad Pitt, “e² design” explores the pioneers and innovators in the field of sustainable architecture, and how their work is producing solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. The series features compelling stories from around the globe. Each episode examines the built environment’s effects – both ecological and social – and the design innovations that can reduce buildings’ contributions to climate change. Season 1 will air in 2009 and Seasons 2 and 3 will air in 2010. Produced by kontentreal. DOCUMENTARIES: APRIL FLOW: FOR THE LOVE OF WATER – TV Premiere - April 21st 10:00pm e/p Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigates what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis. Salina builds a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply with an unflinching focus on politics, pollution, human rights, and the emergence of a domineering world water cartel. ADDICTED TO PLASTIC – TV Premiere – April 28th 10:00pm e/p Ian Connacher’s award-winning documentary is a lively, engrossing look at everything plastic: the many forms it takes; its history and evolution as 20th Century mainstay; and, above all, its massive environmental impact. Filmed in 12 countries over three years, “Addicted to Plastic” reveals the worldwide scope of plastics pollution, examines its toxicity and explores practical and cutting-edge solutions to recycling, toxicity and biodegradability MAY ICE PEOPLE – TV Premiere – May 5th Emmy®-winning documentary filmmaker Anne Aghion spent four months in Antarctica with modern-day polar explorers, finding out what drives this dedicated pursuit of science, capturing the true experience of living and working in an extreme environment, and witnessing one of the most significant discoveries about climate change in recent Antarctic science. FIGHTING GOLIATH – TV Premiere – May 12th Narrated by Robert Redford, “Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars” follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air. The film introduces the unlikely partners - mayors, ranchers, CEOs, community groups, legislators, lawyers, and citizens - who have come together to oppose the construction of 19 conventional coal-fired power plants that were slated to be built in Eastern and Central Texas and that were being fast-tracked by the Governor. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO – TV Premiere – May 12th ”The World According to Monsanto” seriously questions the credibility of US-based Monsanto, one of the biggest chemical companies in the world and the provider of the seed technology for 90 percent of the world’s genetically-engineered crops. It paints a grim picture of a company with a long track record of environmental crimes and health scandals. HOW TO COOK YOUR LIFE – TV Premiere – May 19th Filmmaker Doris Dörrie turns her attention to Buddhism and that age-old saying that you are what you eat. In “How To Cook Your Life”, Dörrie enlists the help of the charismatic Zen Master Edward Espe Brown to explain the guiding principles of Zen Buddhism as they apply to the preparation of food as well as life itself. “How To Cook Your Life” teaches us to be attentive in our everyday dealings with the most mundane things and also open our eyes to one of the most beautiful occupations: cooking. BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA – May 26th “Burning the Future: Coal in America” examines the explosive conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by emerging “clean coal” energy policies, local activists watch a world blind to the devastation caused by coal's extraction. Faced with toxic ground water and the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, our heroes launch a valiant fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life. Other documentaries later in the year include WATER LIFE, CRUDE IMPACT, THE UNFORESEEN, EVERYTHING’S COOL and THE GREENING OF SOUTHIE. SUNDANCE CHANNEL Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold and uncompromising, Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries, and original programs, all unedited and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is subsidiary of Rainbow Media Holdings LLC. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression Sundance Channel's website address is www.sundancechannel.com. RAINBOW MEDIA HOLDINGS LLC Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform content for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands, including AMC, IFC, WE tv, Sundance Channel and VOOM HD Networks. Through IFC Entertainment, Rainbow Media also owns and manages the following: IFC Films, a leading distribution company for independent film; IFC Productions, a feature film production company that provides financing for select independent film projects; and IFC Center, a three screen, state-of-the-art cinema in the heart of New York's Greenwich Village. Rainbow Media also operates Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales company; Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company; and 11 Penn TV, a company that manages Rainbow Media's NYC studios and post-production facilities. Press Contacts: Sarah Eaton Sr. Vice President, Public Relations Sundance Channel 212-708-8043 sarah.eaton@sundancechannel.com Jennifer Stott Acting Sr. Director, Public Relations Sundance Channel 212-708-8044 jennifer.stott@sundancechannel.com |
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