Co-Production with U.K.'s Five to reveal the true stories behind iconic
movies and heroes
WASHINGTON and LONDON, March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithsonian Channel has
commissioned a new five-hour television series, THE TRUE STORY, to
investigate the real people and events behind some of the most popular
films and film characters of our time.
David Royle, head of programming and production for the new HD channel,
said, "We're delighted that one of Britain's most respected producers, Dan
Chambers, has brought us one of the first series from his new company Blink
FILMS." THE TRUE STORY will be a co-production with the UK's Five and is
expected to air in the U.S. later this year.
It is being distributed by BBC Worldwide.
The new series will explore the real-life history of Indiana Jones (The
fourth movie in the series opens in May); Ian Fleming and his famous
creation, James Bond; Eliot Ness and his band of FBI "Untouchables"; the
infamous three-man escape from Alcatraz Prison in 1962; and the haunted
house in Amityville, Long Island, New York. "Each situation or cast of
characters is well-known from the movies but frequently the facts are even
more fascinating than the fiction. In "THE TRUE STORY" we will reveal new
information, startling interviews, and sometimes groundbreaking evidence
behind these pop culture sensations" said Royle.
The series producer is Lucy van Beek, with executive producer, Dan
Chambers. Producer directors are David Hickman, Russell England, Virginia
Quinn, and Chris Mitchell.
Blink Films was formed in June 2007 by former Five executives Justine
Kershaw and Dan Chambers.
ABOUT SMITHSONIAN NETWORKS
Smithsonian Networks (SN) is a joint venture between Showtime Networks
Inc. and the Smithsonian Institution. It was formed to create new channels
to showcase scientific, cultural and historical programming based largely
upon the assets of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum
complex. Smithsonian Channel features original documentaries, short-subject
explorations and innovative and groundbreaking programs highlighting
America's historical, cultural and scientific heritage. Visit Smithsonian
Networks on the internet at http://www.smithsonianchannel.com
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