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[01/06/11 - 02:09 PM] Science Channel Greenlights "Prophets of Science Fiction" Featuring Ridley Scott Isaac Asimov, Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas are among those featured on the eight-part series, due later this year. |
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SCIENCE CHANNEL GREENLIGHTS "PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION" FEATURING RIDLEY SCOTT
--Ridley Scott to Produce Eight-Episode Series To Premiere in 2011 on Science Channel --
(Pasadena, CA) - Ridley Scott, the visionary mind behind iconic works of science fiction
including "Blade Runner" and the "Alien" franchise, and epic adventures such as
"Gladiator", brings his unique expertise to Science Channel for the project, PROPHETS OF
SCIENCE FICTION. The network today announced the greenlight of the eight-episode
series that will profile great minds of science fiction who later inspired "science fact."
PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION explores legendary figures; including Isaac Asimov,
Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas, and examines how their work often inspired future
discoveries decades before they took place.
"I am thrilled to be partnering with Science Channel on this exciting new series. I hope that
the audience will find the subjects as interesting and inspiring as I do," said Scott.
The series, which will premiere in the second half of 2011, will engage audiences in a
dynamic, hyper-stylized way that has yet to been seen before on television. Viewers will be
taken on a tour of what was - and what will be - through the eyes of the ingenious authors,
illustrators, filmmakers, and scientists who became PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION.
"Quite simply, Ridley Scott is a titan in the world of science fiction - and the perfect
personification of PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION." said Debbie Myers, Executive
Vice President and General Manager of Science Channel. "Science Channel is thrilled to go
on this journey with Ridley beyond imagination into the world of the unknown. Science is
sparked by creativity, and the remarkable individuals we cover in this series actually inspired
future generations of scientists."
PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION is produced for Science Channel by Ridley and
Tony Scott. For Science Channel, Bernadette McDaid is executive producer. Mary Lisio also
is executive producer on the project.
ABOUT SCIENCE CHANNEL:
Science Channel, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB,
DISCK), is home for the thought provocateur - the individual who is unafraid to ask the
killer questions of "how" and "why not." The network is a playground for those with
audacious intellects and features programming willing to go beyond imagination to explore
the unknown. Guided by curiosity, Science Channel looks for innovation in mysterious new
worlds as well as in its own backyard. Science Channel and the Science Channel HD
simulcast reach more than 68 million U.S. households. The network also features high-traffic
online and social media destinations, including ScienceChannel.com,
facebook.com/ScienceChannel and twitter.com/ScienceChannel.
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM] CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM] The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM] Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032 As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
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[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM] ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.
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[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM] Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.
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[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM] Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.
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[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM] The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.
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[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM] Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."
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[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM] ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.
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[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM] Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10 The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.
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[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM] CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
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[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM] BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.
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[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM] "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" "The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.
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[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM] AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.
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[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM] Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.
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