David Letterman will donate a trove of Late Show memorabilia, as well as other items from his storied career, to his alma mater, Ball State University, in Muncie, Indiana.
The gifts will comprise the David Letterman Experience and while no specific items were named, the collection will include the retired late-night legend's Emmys alongside props and set pieces used on both CBS' Late Show and NBC's Late Night. The collection will be housed in the Letterman Building, which is home to Ball State's telecommunications program.
According to the Indianapolis Star,...
The gifts will comprise the David Letterman Experience and while no specific items were named, the collection will include the retired late-night legend's Emmys alongside props and set pieces used on both CBS' Late Show and NBC's Late Night. The collection will be housed in the Letterman Building, which is home to Ball State's telecommunications program.
According to the Indianapolis Star,...
- 12/1/2015
- Rollingstone.com
David Letterman has landed his first TV gig since leaving The Late Show as a correspondent on the second season of the climate change documentary series, Years of Living Dangerously, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The show's producers, Joel Bach and David Gelber, reached out to Letterman after noticing his particular interest in the environment during interviews with scientists on The Late Show. "He seemed to perk up when this issue came across his lap," Bach said. "We reached out to him to see if he'd want to be part of this,...
The show's producers, Joel Bach and David Gelber, reached out to Letterman after noticing his particular interest in the environment during interviews with scientists on The Late Show. "He seemed to perk up when this issue came across his lap," Bach said. "We reached out to him to see if he'd want to be part of this,...
- 9/17/2015
- Rollingstone.com
The International Documentary Association (Ida) announced nominations for the 2014 Ida Documentary Awards today, with awards being bestowed December 5th at the Paramount Theatre on the studio lot. The top films nominated in the best feature category include the critically-acclaimed Citizenfour from filmmaker Laura Poitras about Edward Snowden and the state of surveillance of civilians post 9/11 which has been enjoying a theatrical run and Nick Broomfield’s Tales Of The Grim Sleeper about the serial killer who terrorized South Central Los Angeles over 25 years. In the limited series category is Playtone’s CNN doc The Sixties, among others. Best episodic include Oprah Winfrey’s Master Class and HBO’s Vice exec produced by Bill Maher (and others). In addition, Robert Redford will receive the Career Achievement award from the Ida.
Winners in the Best Feature and Best Short categories are selected by Ida’s international membership. Screening committees of industry professionals based in New York City,...
Winners in the Best Feature and Best Short categories are selected by Ida’s international membership. Screening committees of industry professionals based in New York City,...
- 10/29/2014
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline
The title Years of Living Dangerously could just as easily refer to the time its creators spent producing the recent series, and it has indeed been a busy few years for the journalists-turned-film producers Joel Bach and David Gelber. The pair left their posts at 60 Minutes several years ago to pursue a passion project, a long-form documentary on global warming. The result was a nine-part series that aired on Showtime this spring and, last week, took home the Emmy for the best nonfiction series, beating out Fox’s fantastic, much-lauded series Cosmos. Now the team is gearing up for phase two of the release, a DVD […]...
- 9/3/2014
- by Randy Astle
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
The title Years of Living Dangerously could just as easily refer to the time its creators spent producing the recent series, and it has indeed been a busy few years for the journalists-turned-film producers Joel Bach and David Gelber. The pair left their posts at 60 Minutes several years ago to pursue a passion project, a long-form documentary on global warming. The result was a nine-part series that aired on Showtime this spring and, last week, took home the Emmy for the best nonfiction series, beating out Fox’s fantastic, much-lauded series Cosmos. Now the team is gearing up for phase two of the release, a DVD […]...
- 9/3/2014
- by Randy Astle
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Showtime's hit shows usually depict life-and-death situations in a heightened version of the world around us. But the cable channel's new docu-series Years of Living Dangerously aims to shine a light on a real-world issue that could be just as dangerous: global warming.
A project three years in the making, the nine-episode series sends celebrity correspondents such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Harrison Ford to areas around the world and throughout the U.S. affected by global warming. The stars interview experts and ordinary people alike about the impacts of climate change and also ask questions on behalf of the audience. According to executive producer Jerry Weintraub, co-creators Joel Bach and David Gelber wanted to use Hollywood A-listers not just for star power, but as a way for the average viewer to understand the enormity of the issue.
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A project three years in the making, the nine-episode series sends celebrity correspondents such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Harrison Ford to areas around the world and throughout the U.S. affected by global warming. The stars interview experts and ordinary people alike about the impacts of climate change and also ask questions on behalf of the audience. According to executive producer Jerry Weintraub, co-creators Joel Bach and David Gelber wanted to use Hollywood A-listers not just for star power, but as a way for the average viewer to understand the enormity of the issue.
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- 4/10/2014
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Enlisting the help of a celebrity narrator is a tried and true way for issue docs to try to get an extra boost of attention. Showtime is going one step further with "Years of Living Dangerously," an upcoming doc series slated for April 2014 that will bring in a slew of famous faces to serve as correspondents traveling the globe for an in-depth examination of climate change. The series, which will run six to eight hour-long episodes, also comes from some big names -- James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub and Arnold Schwarzenegger are the executive producers, alongside Joel Bach and David Gelber ("60 Minutes") as well as climate expert Daniel Abbasi. The correspondents are Jessica Alba, Mark Bittman, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, America Ferrera, Harrison Ford, Thomas Friedman, Michael C. Hall, Chris Hayes, Olivia Munn, Dr. M. Sanjayan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ian Somerhalder and Lesley Stahl. The topics they'll tackle include the aftermath of Super Storm.
- 11/1/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Electus International has acquired the international rights to Showtime’s climate-change docu-series “Years of Living Dangerously,” featuring Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the company said Thursday. The series premieres on Showime in April 2014. Over eight episodes, it travels to Texas, Kansas, California, Colorado, New York, Maine, the Carolinas, Florida, the Middle East, Africa, the Andes, the North Pole, Indonesia, Bangladesh and the South Pacific to look at how real people are harmed by climate change. “Years of Living Dangerously” was created by former “60 Minutes” producers Joel Bach and David Gelber (who have won 11 Emmys between them) and...
- 9/12/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Electus has secured the international rights to Showtime's upcoming environmental documentary series, Years of Living Dangerously. The eight-part event series, executive produced by James Cameron and Jerry Weintraub, will make its U.S. debut on the cable network in April 2014. It counts Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and fellow ep Arnold Schwarzenegger among its narrators. Each installment will explore the effects of climate change in different parts of the world. “The drastic effects that climate change is having on our world is a global problem, and nobody can tell that story better than James Cameron, Joel Bach, David Gelber
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- 9/12/2013
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Showtime has announced plans to address climate change in a new documentary series.
“Years Of Living Dangerously” will address the impact of human-induced climate change through first-person narratives, exploring solutions for the future. The hour-long series, planned to premiere in 2013 in six to eight segments, boasts an all-star cast both in front of and behind the camera.
According to the press release, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron and Jerry Weintraub are executive producers. As governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest supporters of environmental issues, and launched the largest greenhouse gas emissions trading program in the U.S. In his blockbuster film “Avatar,” James Cameron grapples with themes of environmental injustice, and is an advocate of clean energy practices on his film sets.
Emmy-winning "60 Minutes" producers Joel Bach and David Gelber and climate expert Daniel Abbasi are also on the “Years Of Living Dangerously" production team.
The release...
“Years Of Living Dangerously” will address the impact of human-induced climate change through first-person narratives, exploring solutions for the future. The hour-long series, planned to premiere in 2013 in six to eight segments, boasts an all-star cast both in front of and behind the camera.
According to the press release, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron and Jerry Weintraub are executive producers. As governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest supporters of environmental issues, and launched the largest greenhouse gas emissions trading program in the U.S. In his blockbuster film “Avatar,” James Cameron grapples with themes of environmental injustice, and is an advocate of clean energy practices on his film sets.
Emmy-winning "60 Minutes" producers Joel Bach and David Gelber and climate expert Daniel Abbasi are also on the “Years Of Living Dangerously" production team.
The release...
- 12/5/2012
- by Jessica Leader
- Huffington Post
Showtime, currently in the midst of exploring "The Untold History of the United States" with Oliver Stone, will venture into the topic of climate change in the network's next nonfiction series, "Years of Living Dangerously." The project, which will run for six to eight hour-long episodes and will be broadcast in 2013, is a starry one being executive produced by James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joel Bach and David Gelber of "60 Minutes" and climate expert Daniel Abbasi. Celebs who'll serve as on-the-ground narrators include Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Alec Baldwin, with journalist Thomas Friedman, Nicholas Kristof, Mark Bittman and Chris Hayes reporting from the field. Read More: Oliver Stone Premieres His Daring New Showtime Series 'Untold History of the United States' in New York Climate change is particularly pressing topic in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and in the announcement Cameron says of...
- 12/4/2012
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Showtime is tackling climate change as part of a multi-episode documentary series titled Years of Living Dangerously. The event series, which will explore the human impact, is a collaboration of high-profile producers, actors and journalists including James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub, Arnold Schwarzenegger and 60 Minutes producers Joel Bach and David Gelber. Climate expert Daniel Abbasi will join the group as an executive producer. Stars including Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Alec Baldwin and likely Edward Norton will serve as first-person narrators on the ground. Other prominent names involved include three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman, two-time Pulitzer winner Nicholas Kristof, renowned
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- 12/3/2012
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Showtime has ordered Years Of Living Dangerously, a documentary series which explores the human impact of climate change. It is executive produced by James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub and Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with Emmy-winning 60 Minutes producers Joel Bach and David Gelber, and climate expert Daniel Abbasi. Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Alec Baldwin will narrate the series, which will feature first-person accounts of those affected by — and seeking solutions to — global warming. Also expected to join the project is actor Edward Norton, with more names to be announced soon. Reporting from the field is a team of New York Times journalists including three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof, as well as columnist Mark Bittman, and MSNBC host and political commentator Chris Hayes, among others. Years Of Living Dangerously will air in 2013 as a six-to-eight-episode hourlong series. “The recent devastation on the East Coast is a...
- 12/3/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Matt Damon is committed to participating in a eight-part documentary series for Showtime from James Cameron and Jerry Weintraub, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Weintraub and Showtime declined to comment and Cameron did not return a call. However, sources say there is a deal with the pay TV service, but it is in the early stages, with financing and delivery date still to be determined. Story: Energy Industry Targets Upcoming Matt Damon Film 'Promised Land' The documentary, which is meant to show the human element of climate change, will be produced by David Gelber and Joel Bach, both of whom have
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- 11/8/2012
- by Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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