MSNBC is a leader in documentaries. Their flagship show, "Factory floor," has aired docus for over two decades and they're no stranger to award-winning movies and television shows. The network is a magnet for production companies, big and small. However, the competition is stiff, and the company has to tread carefully in order to stay in the game.
MSNBC Films launched a new division a few months ago. With a shiny new name as well as a huge budget, it was a bold new division. Focus Features, a sister division, is currently helping them to develop big-budget feature films. But for now, the focus is on documentary. The Civil War is the main attraction. It's a nine-part documentary series that was based on Ken Burns’ beloved film. He also directed it. It is set to premiere on the network this Sunday, October 24th, at 10pm ET.
The film is about the American Civil War. It's a four year conflict that saw the fighting in over 10,000 territories and battles. It covers everything from the extraordinary to the everyday, including the horrors of wartime death, the joys of civilian life, and the handy tidbits about life at home. Henry Louis Gates Jr. who was an Union officer but later helped in the creation of our Constitution is just a few of the highlights.
The Civil War's nine-episode series is one of the most popular TV shows or movies. The stars include Rick Rosenthal, Brad Pitt, and Ken Burns. This is a worthy effort, and it will likely be remembered as one the greatest series ever produced by the network.
Although there are a few funny things, the documentary is well-done. It is remarkable how the film was made. Focus Features was the production company, which partnered with Focus Features to make the film. One of the key factors in its success was the efficient spending of the budget. The company's executives stressed the importance of showing viewers not only how the war has affected their lives, rather how their lives have been affected by the war's legacy. It is also a timely look at American views on the conflict and how they remember it.
The Civil War's creators had a hard job with a budget for five years of roughly a hundred millions dollars. But, they achieved their mission. To date, "The Civil War", has won a few awards, a few nominations and most notably, the om-de-t shirt, which was deemed the most envious.
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What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
The answer to that question may shock you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. There were no bodies, cars or houses left behind, but a road sign that pointed to the former location was all that was left.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just moved to another town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? Well, it's in Switzerland!
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided that I would investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? What makes a place disappear?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Why do we find this place so intriguing? Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.
It is difficult to access because it is remote and extremely isolated. However, there's more to this location than meets the eye.
This natural wonder is also home to some of the strangest wildlife species.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is not known by anyone. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it derives from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe the name was derived from the Greek words tropos, which means turn, and anti, meaning against. This would be land turned away form the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has held a special fascination for people, it is undeniable.
It is the driest, windiest of all continents. There are no trees, plants, or animals here because it is too cold.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
Here, 90 percent live of all species of living things. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These floating glaciers cover over 80%. They are growing in size every year.
The Antarctic ice has grown 60 feet so far since 1960.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. This could lead to widespread flooding.
This does not mean that everyone is wrong. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.
However, others caution that this theory sounds a lot like a plot in a science fiction movie.
Why do actors get blacklisted in the first place?
An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. You will likely be rejected many times if you are an actor. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors are usually very talented, meaning they can make a living almost anywhere. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.
Sometimes, auditions are cancelled because you are either too young or too old for the job. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. That happens a lot.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. People will tell you that you look terrible or shouldn't be wearing makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes, you might be criticised for playing a role that isn’t authentic or realistic. You might play a gay man and everyone assumes that you are straight. You might play a tough woman, but she is very emotional.
Sometimes, they ask you to change your voice. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. They usually want you sound better.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They weren't born with the talents that made them famous. They don't always fit the bill, no matter how hard they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.
If you persevere, you will eventually succeed.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. Companies such as the MPAA, which determines film ratings, or the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), that set music licensing fees, are examples of these.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Large corporations own most major studios and networks of television.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. Because they provide us with information that helps us make better decisions.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
And because we've chosen to ignore them, they become even more powerful. They become the ultimate arbiters of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
So now let's look at some of the lesser-known but still very real Hollywood secret societies.
You can see why they are so vital.
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- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked all of the world
Nothing is more shocking than seeing someone famous for wrong reasons. There's nothing more shocking than watching someone fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
It's worse when stars make public their problems, and then are ignored by everyone. Last week, that's exactly where we were.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. He succumbed after taking too many prescription medications. After a brief struggle with death, he died.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. His performance in Brokeback Mountain earned him two Academy Awards nominations.
In addition to acting, Heath also wrote and directed films, including A Knight's Tale, Monster's Ball, and Iron Man 3.
Hollywood loved Heath. But he was too big for his boots. He started to use drugs and drink heavily. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
Now that he was sober, he wanted to make amends. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. It was supposed to hit theaters this year. However, it won't until next year.
Heath attempted to get into Hollywood every time. In fact, he was arrested twice on drug charges.
We don't believe Heath should have been allowed to go back into the entertainment industry. However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral out of control.
We hope Heath’s tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.