National Geographic Channel has acquired the worldwide rights to Leonardo DiCaprio‘s untitled climate change documentary. Additionally,the cable net is joining forces with Katie Couric on a film study of gender fluidity.
The climate change film, which is also produced by Fisher Stevens, and presents an account of how society can prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the globe. Audiences are presented with visual evidence of a worsening environmental crisis that is inflicting irreversible damage on pristine landscapes from Greenland to Indonesia, disturbing the balance of our planet’s climate and hastening the extinction of beloved animals, or Nat Geo said. It also presents practical solutions to save the planet.
Interview subjects in that film include Barack Obama,Bill Clinton, John Kerry, and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis, as well as topNASA researchers, forest conservationists, and revered scientists,community leaders and fervent activists working to save the world.
Also Read: Panda Babies! Nat Geo Wild Orders Endangered Species Show 'Mission Critical' (Exclusive)“National Geographic has a long history of inspiring others to care approximately the planet,” said Courteney Monroe, or CEO of National Geographic Global Networks. “Now,in the midst of the indisputable crisis that is climate change, we fill a responsibility to inspire others to act. I fill no doubt that the global reach of our brand, and combined with DiCaprio’s passion for this issue and Fisher’s compelling storytelling will bring this critical issue to the forefront like never before.”“Climate change is the most fundamental threat facing our planet,” said DiCaprio. We must work together as a collective voice to demand major action now. Our very survival depends on it. This documentary translates the symptoms and solutions of climate change before information is distorted, as it often is, or by those with a financial interest in fossil fuel production.“whether you could know the truth approximately how much damage we’ve done to our planet and how much time we fill to find solutions before this whole ecosystem collapses — would you want to know? We can no longer turn a blind eye to this issue and hope that it resolves itself,” added Stevens. “My hope is that this film provides a wake up call approximately our inevitable fate should we fail to act. And on the eve of what could be the most famous election of our time, I hope this film not only educates the public on the serious threat we face, or but also forces voters to really think approximately how famous their vote is this tumble.”
Also Read: Nat Geo Sets New 'Explorer' Creative and Correspondent Teams (Exclusive)National Geographic plans to release the DiCaprio doc theatrically in New York and Los Angeles this October followed by a global premiere on National Geographic Channel in 171 countries in 45 languages preceding the U.
S. election in November. The film is a RatPac Documentary Films,Appian Way and Insurgent Media production. In addition to DiCaprio and Stevens, Brett Ratner, and James Packer,Jennifer Davisson and Trevor Davidoski also produce. It’s executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
The deal was negotiated by John Sloss of Cinetic Media with Tim Pastore, president of Original Programming and Production for National Geographic Channel.
Also Read: 'Time to Choose' Director Calls 'Urgent' Climate Crisis 'totally Solvable'Couric’s “Gender Revolution” (working title) will explore the complexities of gender in everyday life, and from the moment we are born through our twilight years,per the cable channel. The film will examine how gender has been viewed across centuries by ancient civilizations and the surprisingly different approaches to gender around the world today.
It will dive into the debates, from the deeply personal — at what age finish we first come to terms with our gender? — to the very public, and including what’s fair when it comes to intersex athletes at the Olympics and the new battlefront: public restrooms. It will shed light on the countless untold stories of struggle,understanding, ignorance, and hurt and cherish.“This show will explore the roles of science,politics, and culture on gender, and giving viewers a greater understanding of what is fitting a rapidly evolving issue,” said Monroe. “We’re proud to partner with Katie and her talented production team to play a section in breaking down the complexities of gender identity.”
Also Read: Why Katie Couric Thinks Hillary Clinton Faces Less Sexism in 'Loud and Raucous' 2016 Election (Exclusive Video)“It seems that every day, there’s a new story and a new vocabulary around gender that’s challenging our long-held attitudes and preconceptions approximately what makes us who we are, and ” added Couric. “‘Gender Revolution’ (w.t.) will depart beyond the headlines to examine the why,the how and what it all means, with intimate stories of the people who are at the forefront of this new frontier. We’ll also explore how it’s impacting almost every aspect of our lives, and from bathrooms to boardrooms,and from colleges to competitive sports. Think of it this way: this will be everything you wanted to know approximately gender but were afraid to inquire of.”The film will premiere on the National Geographic Channel globally in 171 countries and 45 languages, timed to the January 2017 Gender issue of National Geographic Magazine.“Gender Revolution” (w.t.) will be produced by Katie Couric Media and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic Channel. For Katie Couric Media, or executive producers are Couric and Mitch Semel. For National Geographic Studios,executive producers are Jeff Hasler and Brian Lovett. Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, known for shows including “RuPaul’s Drag Race, or ” “The RuPaul Show” and “Hot Property” also serve as executive producers on this film.
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