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Fox's 24 to Be Honored!
Green Seal, Inc. and the Environmental Media Association (EMA) announced today that FOX's "24" will be the first production to receive the new EMA Green Seal Award. The new standard for green productions includes auditing, rigorous standards and is designed to promote sustainable practices in the entertainment industry.
"24" has become the first "carbon neutral" television series.
Among other things, Fox uses consultants to measure the carbon-dioxide output from the production, started using 20 percent biodiesel fuel in trucks and generators, installed motion monitors in bathrooms and kitchens to make the lights more efficient and paid the higher fees that help California utilities buy wind and solar power.
One of the most innovative and acclaimed dramas on television, 24 returns for a remarkable eighth season in January 2010. The suspenseful series has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over the course of seven seasons, Sutherland has garnered seven Emmy nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor; while Season Seven co-star Cherry Jones earned an Emmy nomination for her highly praised work as PRESIDENT ALLISON TAYLOR.
Set in New York City, "Day Eight" unfolds amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations.
Season Eight of 24 promises to combine the show's unique and trend-setting format with compelling new elements, including a new setting, new threats and new cast members. Each episode will again cover one hour of real time as viewers follow JACK BAUER (Sutherland) through another astonishing day.
Set in New York City, "Day Eight" unfolds amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations as President Allison Taylor (Jones), alongside new chief of staff ROB WEISS (Chris Diamantopoulos), negotiates international security with OMAR HASSAN (Anil Kapoor), a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the U.S. on a peacemaking mission. As the new day begins, an upgraded CTU operates under the command of M.B.A.-schooled, razor-sharp head honcho BRIAN HASTINGS (Mykelti Williamson), who supervises quirky CHLOE O'BRIAN (Mary Lynn Rajskub), expert data analyst DANA WALSH (Katee Sackhoff) and systems analyst ARLO GLASS (John Boyd).
One of the most innovative and acclaimed dramas on televison. 24 returns for a remarkable eighth season.
COLE ORTIZ (Freddie Prinze Jr.), an ex-Marine who wants to follow in Bauer's footsteps, leads field operations while Agent RENEE WALKER (Annie Wersching) returns with an agenda of her own. Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, 24 is a production of 20th Century Fox Television and Imagine Television in association with Teakwood Lane Productions.
Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, David Fury, Manny Coto, Brannon Braga, Brad Turner, Alex Gansa, Kiefer Sutherland and Brian Grazer are executive producers, while Chip Johannessen and Patrick Harbinson serve as co-executive producers. Brad Turner directed the season premiere episode.
24 has had 68 Emmy Awards, wining for outstanding Drama in 2006. Honoree Website
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION to Be Honored!
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has long been an advocate of GOING GREEN and has integrated recycling, reusing materials and lowering their carbon footprint before it was mainstream to do so.
They have set the standard for many other television shows to emulate with their commitment to GREEN EVERY HOUSE! From using renewable/farmed lumber, re-purposing building materials, using Energy Star appliances, installing solar heat, to "greening" the actual production with the use of non-toxic paint, recycling, use of ready biodiesel generators.
Extreme Makeover Home Edition has not only given homes to those in need, but has clearly made a positive impact on the environment. Honoree Website
THE GOOD WIFE to Be Honored!
(from NYC.gov) When production started on the new CBS series "The Good Wife," there was something different about the set. Gone was the ubiquitous pile of empty plastic water bottles left over after a day of shooting on location on the streets of New York. Gone were stacks of paper needlessly printed out in the production office. "The Good Wife" has gone green.
"It's all about being good citizens," said producer Brooke Kennedy. According to Kennedy, the key people involved in the production were eager to do their part to lessen their impact on the environment. "Julianna wanted to do it, the crew wanted to do it," said Kennedy. "Julianna felt strongly about it."
Those in charge started out by explaining to everyone they hired what kind of company they wanted to be. Implementing several initiatives like handing out reusable water bottles and utilizing a cart with cold water and a soda fountain - brought about instant results. In all departments, choices are being made to be more green. Smart cars are used by the location teams, greatly reducing fuel amounts. Solar panels were installed on campers provided by Lightenin Production Rentals. The production office has gone to complete electronic distribution. A staffer only gets paper if she asks for it.
"I can't believe how much we've reduced," said Kennedy. "We must be putting out a third of the garbage [a show like this would]." Vincent Morano, the production coordinator, told Kennedy he estimates they're using a third less paper than on his last job.
Lynn Powers, the location manager, agreed that the production's efforts are off to a good start. "I think it is going very well," she said. "We feel better knowing we are not throwing out hundreds of plastic bottles a day and needlessly wasting tons and tons of paper."
"These early efforts to go green help to show vendors that saving energy and resources does matter to consumers," explained Powers.
"What's really interesting is everyone in the crew is anxious to do their part," said Kennedy. Different departments are coming up with their own ideas on how to recycle, like the construction department looking for ways to reuse wood.
"For me personally, it's very exciting to see this change," said Powers. Honoree Website