Tag: Gold Rush
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‘Gold Rush’ Is More Relevant Than You Think
Gold Rush, previously titled Gold Rush: Alaska, is one of Discovery Channel’s most successful shows, following mining companies in their pursuit to search for gold in the wilderness. For over a decade, the reality show has brought viewers into the miners’ lives and their efforts to strike it rich, keeping them hooked with its simple…
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‘Prospect’ Is A Western Sci-Fi Hybrid Reminiscent Of ‘Moon’ [SXSW Review]
The uncharted, lawless era of the 19th century Gold Rush, and the accompanying American dream notion that went with it—journeying thousands of miles for a better life with the hopes of striking it rich— are transposed to the world of sci-fi in Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell‘s “Prospect,” a sci-fi/Western hybrid that debuted this week…
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Zac Reeder Joins Emerging Production Outfit ZÜM Media As Distribution Chief
Emerging production outfit ZÜM Media has hired well-traveled media exec Zac Reeder as head of worldwide distribution. Producer Jose Behar and Todd Hoffman, creator and star of Gold Rush, Discovery Channel’s top-rated, long-running hit, recently formed ZÜM. The company, which says it has more than 20 initial projects in various stages of development. describes itself…