Science
Greenlit: Bugging Out, Science Channel
Bugging Out – Science series looking at the weird world of insects. Channel: Science Channel Producer: WV Enterprises / RelativityREAL TX: 19th October, 2010 (preview) / series airs in 2011 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: What If? Science Channel
What If? – Documentary series that asks what would have happened if a critical historical event had turned out differently. Channel: Science Channel Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Fringe Science, Science Channel
Fringe Science – Looking into the minds of the great scientists of history, including Newton, Aristotle and Hawking. Channel: Science Channel Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Mutant Planet, Science Channel
Mutant Planet – Documentary series that focuses on the evolution of species. Channel: Science Channel Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: The World Without, Science Channel
The World Without – Asks what the world would be like without sunlight, death and snakes etc. Channel: Science Channel Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Prophets of Science Fiction, Science Channel
Prophets of Science Fiction (8 x 60′) – Hosted by Ridley Scott – the visionary mind behind Blade Runner and Alien – this series reveals the secrets of the uncanny vision of science fiction’s founding fathers. Episodes include an intimate look into the minds of legendary figures including Isaac Asimov, Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas […]
Greenlit: Rebuilding Ground Zero, Science Channel
Rebuilding Ground Zero w/t (6 x ) – Docuseries following the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site in New York City. Channel: Science Channel Producer: DreamWorks Television / KPI Productions TX: 2011 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible, Science Channel
Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible – Dr Michio Kaku presents a sereis that explores sci-fi science such as time travel, parallel universes and force fields, based on his book Physics of the Impossible. Channel: Science Channel Producer: ITV Studios TX: 1st December 2009 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Energy, Discovery Online
Energy (4×60′) a multiplatform series that looks at different types of energy such as nuclear and hydroelectric. There is also a Sim City-Style game which allows players to make decisions about building and running their own city in the most energy efficient way. After 3 hours players take over someone else’s city and have to […]
Greenlit: Popular Science’s Future Of, Science Channel
Popular Science’s Future Of (10 x ) – Baratunde Thurston hosts a Science Channel and Popular Science magazine collaboration othat looks at how current tech advances could reshape oyur lives in 5, 10, 15 or 25 years time. Channel: Science Channel / Science Channel HD Producer: The Incubator TX: August 09 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Cheat Sheet to the Mysteries of the Universe, Science Channel
Cheat Sheet to the Mysteries of the Universe Channel: Science Channel TX: 22 June 09 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Exodus Earth, Science Channel
Exodus Earth (6×60′) – Dr. Basil Singer explores whether humans live on another planet or on one of the moons of Saturn or Jupiter? Channel: Science Channel TX: Science Week 21 – 26 June 09 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Space Week, Science Channel
Space Week – Science Channel brings you to the one place where the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning. In the fourth annual Space Week, viewers continue a fascinating exploration of one of the last mysterious, awe-inspiring places (un)known to man through in-depth programming on Science Channel, as well as information-rich, interactive experiences online […]
Greenlit: Cane Toads, Science Channel
CANE TOADS Cane Toads (or Bufo Marinus) are native to Central America, but were imported by the hundreds to Australia in 1935 in an attempt to rid the country of the Greyback beetle which was rapidly destroying the sugarcane crop. The Cane Toads adapted beautifully to their new surroundings. The problem was that the Greyback […]
Greenlit: Punkin Chunkin 2009, Science Channel
Punkin Chunkin 2009 – For more than 20 memorable years the Delaware-based “World Championship Punkin Chunkin” has hit the skies. And Science Channel is honoring the backyard engineers who turn pumpkins into projectiles with an inside look at the high flying, far-flung action of the annual championship competition. This year’s coverage will feature an additional […]
Greenlit: Brink’s Year in Science, Science Channel
Brink’s Year in Science – takes a look back at the breakthroughs and innovations from the world of science in 2009. Which new idea or discovery will prove to be the most life- changing? What were the seminal moments, who are the people behind the discoveries and how did they do it? Year in Science […]
Greenlit: Superhumans, Science Channel
Superhumans – From god-like strength and synesthesia to magnetism and telekinesis, this groundbreaking series reveals the amazing stories of real people with extraordinary super powers. These super human abilities completely confound our understanding of what it is to be human, how we use our senses and what the limits to our natural abilities are. Channel: […]
Greenlit: Fringe Science, Science Channel
Fringe Science – Drawing on the work of science visionaries throughout history, this series takes viewers on a journey into the next century. Introducing passionate, classically trained scientists who now spend their lives trying to explain the extreme reaches of science, Science Channel explores, examines and experiments with the scientific theories on the outskirts of […]
Greenlit: How Machines Work, Science Channel
How Machines Work – This series takes an intriguing look inside the massive machines and structures that populate the planet. Each episode dives into the inner workings and sophisticated designs behind jumbo jet aircraft, hydroelectric generators, space shuttles, sophisticated robotic manufacturing machines and more. Channel: The Science Channel Source: Science Channel Press Release
Greenlit: The World Without, Science Channel
The World Without – What would the world be like if one key element we take for granted every day was removed? In this new series, hosted by geographer and ecologist Ellie Harrison, viewers will find out how the planet would respond if cockroaches, death, snakes, sunlight, earth’s natural rotation, wind and more were suddenly […]
Greenlit: Science of the Impossible, Science Channel
Physics of the Impossible – Based on the New York Times best-selling book, Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration of the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation and Time Travel, Dr. Michio Kaku takes viewers to the frontiers of science with an authoritative exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, time travel […]
Greenlit: Head Games, Science Channel
Head Games w/t – The Science Channel’s first ever game show (created by Whoopi Goldberg) – contestants bet the bank that they know the answers to some of science’s craziest riddles. The “reel” stars of this show are the peculiar video clips used to showcase unexpected science trivia – from nature’s oddities to startling lab […]
Greenlit: Popular Science: The Future of, Science Channel
Popular Science: The Future of (10x ) – Looks at how technology and science might advance over the next quarter of a century. Channel: Science Channel / Science Chanel HD (in association with Popular Science Magazine) Producer: Incubator TX: June 09 Source: Cynopsis
Greenlit: Through the Wormhole, Science Channel
Through the Wormhole – Space enthusiast Morgan Freeman presents a space exploration series. He will be considering the possibility of life in outer space and future expeditions to Mars. (The Science Channel is also working with Whoopi Goldberg and Will Smith on other projects). Channel: Science Channel TX: Early 2010 Source: Variety
Realscreen Roundup: David Zaslav on Discovery, TLC and Animal Planet
David Zaslav has given a keynote speech at Realscreen conference in Washington, DC. He’s had a steep learning curve since taking over 2 years ago and but is now clear on how he thinks the Discovery family of channels should develop: Discovery – have moved away from tattoos, cars and bikes and is concentrating on […]
