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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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‘Ocean' goes deep to look at highs, lows of deep blue seas
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The new National Geographic special 'Ocean with David Attenborough' offers a look at the deep blue seas through a style that almost mimics water movement. There are calm moments that discuss the beauty and wonder of the ocean world but that gives way to a tsunami of information as to the troubles facing the water world. Then it returns to another calming moment before another crash. Director Toby Nowlan explains that the structure of the production that is now available on the National Geographic Channel was to examine the overarching theme of hope and then show the juxtaposition with the damage being done to the seas. 'The theme is we are living in the age of the greatest ocean discovery, and it is David's story of ocean discovery in the last 100 years, his lifetime,' Nowlan says. 'Through that lens you are seeing this ocean of wonder where every year we are discovering things that are transforming our idea of how vital the ocean is. 'Then there is the importance of the discovery of what we are doing to the seas and how we are demolishing the seabed. Just the act of showing some of that footage for the first time, the images speak for themselves.' Pilot Peter Weber lands on NBC's 'Destination X' Nowlan points out the last big wave of the documentary looks at there is real reason to hope to protect the oceans. What the team found was that areas of the ocean that have been devastated will recover far quicker than the way dry land rebounds. The director comes to 'Ocean' having worked on a variety of projects dealing with nature. His credits include 'Our Planet,' 'Deadly Pole to Pole' and 'Wild Arabia.' In the feature-length special Attenborough draws on his lifetime of exploration and knowledge of the sea to take audiences on a journey through the planet's most spectacular undersea habitats. Attenborough investigates diverse marine ecosystems, from bustling giant kelp jungles and coral reefs to towering seamount outposts within the open ocean. These are all revealed to be intricately connected, vital to avoiding climate catastrophe, and in peril due to destructive forms of fishing. While Attenborough exposes the greatest threats to our oceans' health, he points to inspirational stories from around the world to reveal the most remarkable finding of all: If we take action now, the opportunity for marine life to recover on an unprecedented scale is well within our reach. Attenborough's more than 70 years filming the natural world has made him the world's preeminent natural historian. The English broadcaster, writer, and naturalist is best known for his award-winning BBC documentaries, including 'Life on Earth,' 'Frozen Planet,' and the 'Blue Planet' series. His work has brought the natural world into homes and classrooms, inspiring millions and motivating action towards preservation. Brandi Passante keeps looking for 'Storage Wars' treasures Nowlan stresses that the purpose of the film is to show that when it comes to the ocean, efforts to correct problems will be beneficial to every living creature or if ignored would spell total catastrophic disasters. The documentary is filled with undersea footage that is so stunning it rivals any CGI work done in feature films. Director Keith Scholey is quick to point out that there were no computer-generated images used in the film. He says the reason the movie has such a stunning look comes from the initial plans to open the documentary in theaters. 'We made a lot of feature films before and we know that is kind of a high bar,' Scholey says. 'The starting point is the cinematographer. Underwater we have the best in the world in Doug Anderson who is not only a superb diver and superb underwater naturalist, but he has an incredible sense of natural composition. 'I think one of the reasons the images look different is Doug and his eye.' Scholey knows the importance of cinematographers having worked on 'Guardians of the Galapagos,' 'Life on Our Planet' and 'Polar Bear.' 'Ballerina' dances its way to a bloody good time Both men agree that the most vital part of the production was Attenborough. Despite being one year shy of reaching 100 years old, Attenborough continues to bring energy to every project. Scholey – who has worked with Attenborough for 44 years – says, 'I met him when he was in his mid-50s, and he had it then, a huge energy and power. He has remained this person in his mid-50s because of his constant thirst for information, a constant interest in the world. 'I think it is that that keeps him modern all the time. The only way you can tell he has aged is that his accent has changed over time. Because that has happened because he has been modernizing himself.' 'Ocean with David Attenborough' debuted on the National Geographic Channel and is now available on the streaming services of Disney+ and Hulu. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
UPI
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: NatGeo's 25-hour SharkFest programming block includes 'Jaws @ 50'
SharkFest 2025 is set to air on NatGeo next month. File Photograph by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- National Geographic Channel's 25-hour SharkFest programming block will include the premiere of the documentary Jaws @ 50 on July 10. Jaws @ 50 is a documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the film Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. The doc explores the making of Jaws and its impact. "This year's SharkFest features leading marine scientists and experts, offering critical insights into shark behavior and how we can coexist with these extraordinary creatures," NatGeo said in a press release Monday. "From myth-busting science to cinematic underwater adventure, SharkFest is a global deep dive into the awe-inspiring world of sharks. From California shores to the seas down under in Australia, SharkFest will take viewers on an epic ocean adventure across the globe." Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory premieres on July 5. The same night, two six-part nightly series -- Investigation Shark Attack and Super Shark Highway -- will kick off. Sharks of the North is set for July 12 and Shark Quest: Hunt for the Apex Predator is to air on July 13.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Michelle Trachtenberg death updates: Rosie O'Donnell, Ed Westwick lead tributes to Gossip Girl and Harriet the Spy star
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her starring roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and many more, has died at the age of 39. Trachtenberg, who starred in a myriad of 90s and 2000s TV shows and movies, was reportedly found dead in her New York City apartment near Central Park. Her cause of death is not yet known, though police are not treating it as suspicious, sources told the New York Post. The actor's untimely death has sent shockwaves among millennials, who grew up watching her in several iconic titles, including the 2005 sports movie Ice Princess, the 1996 family comedy Harriet the Spy and the 2009 Zac Efron-led comedy fantasy 17 Again. Michelle Trachtenberg dead: Ice Princess and Gossip Girl actor was 39 Michelle Trachtenberg sparked health concerns last year 19:07 , Inga Parkel In January 2024, Michelle Trachtenberg posted a selfie on Instagram, prompting widespread concern among fans about her health. 'These kids….now adults getting our roots/hair done! Love this girl,' she wrote in the caption of the post, alongside a picture of her and Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega at the salon. Afterward, the comment section was bombarded with users questioning her appearance. 'Michelle you look sick. Are you okay?' one asked. 'Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realize I'm not 14. I'm 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment,' she responded at the time. In a later post, she assured fans that she was 'happy and healthy.' Read more: Michelle Trachtenberg hits back at criticism over her appearance: 'This is my face' 'Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realise I'm not 14. I'm 38,' actor wrote on Instagram 18:49 In the weeks leading up to her death, Trachtenberg reminisced about some of her favorite red carpet looks on Instagram. Her final post — made a week before her death — was an old photo of her at the 2013 premiere of National Geographic Channel's Killing Kennedy, in which she starred as Marina Oswald. 'I wanted to look like naughty,' she wrote in the caption. 18:22 , Inga Parkel The NYPD has confirmed the Gossip Girl star was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' in her New York City Wednesday morning by police and pronounced dead by EMS workers. Trachtenberg's cause of death is not yet known, though police are not treating it as suspicious. According to the New York Post, Trachtenberg recently underwent a liver transplant. 18:10 , Inga Parkel Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg has died at 39-years-old, according to reports. News of the actor's death broke on Wednesday. She was known for various movie and television appearances throughout the 90s and early 2000s. According to police sources who spoke to The New York Post, Trachtenberg's cause of death is not currently known, but is not being investigated as suspicious. Read more: Michelle Trachtenberg dead: Ice Princess and Gossip Girl actor was 39 The actor's cause of death is not yet known
