George Kourounis
PIVOT ORDERS NEW SEASON OF ECO-ADVENTURE SERIES ‘ANGRY PLANET’ PREMIERING FRIDAY, APRIL 17 AT 10:00PM ET
Pivot announced a new season of the popular eco-adventure series, “Angry Planet,” hosted by George Kourounis, will premiere on Friday, April 17 at 10:00pm ET. The new episodes of “Angry Planet” will continue George’s adventures as he travels to some of the most remote places on Earth, but this season he’ll share how the changing environment is directly impacting our ever-increasing weather calamities.
“’Angry Planet’ is an eco-adventure series that dives into the center of nature’s most awe-inspiring displays. We are thrilled to announce that we are giving the series a new life, with original action-packed episodes coming in April,” said Belisa Balaban, EVP of Original Programming for Pivot, at the 2015 Television Critics Association’s Winter tour. “George will be able to connect the dots between the increasing fury of the universe’s natural wonders and the changing environment we live in, in ways we’ve never seen before.”
The “Angry Planet” team doesn’t shy away from danger; it goes looking for it. Kourounis — who made headlines last year when he rappelled 1,200 feet to the mouth of an active volcano in the South Pacific — will come face-to-face with the stark effects of the Earth’s evolving climate as he travels from densely populated communities to remote outposts investigating the extreme natural conditions that are quickly becoming common place. From erupting volcanoes threatening thousands of lives in the Cabo Verde Islands, deadly wildfires raging across Australia, to Brazil’s treacherous Rio Roosevelt, “Angry Planet” explores how our changing climate is directly impacting and endangering Earth’s delicate eco-system and in turn the world’s population.
George Kourounis
“’Angry Planet’ is about more than daredevil stunts; it’s not danger for the sake of danger. We want to learn how some of the most volatile forces of nature are created and affected by climate change,” said Kourounis. “You have to get up close to do that. The planet is going through some monumental changes and we’re happy to take Pivot viewers along for the ride as we try to figure out what those changes mean.”
The first five episodes of this season of “Angry Planet” air in April 2015, with another five episodes coming in Q4 2015. Alex Bystram and Kim Bondi serve as executive producers for Cineflix. Peter Rowe serves as series producer. Jeff Skoll and Lyle Gamm serve as executive producers for Pivot.
About George Kourounis
World-renowned storm chaser and global adventurer George Kourounis is on a mission. As host of Angry Planet, he encourages viewers to break free of their routines, transcend their fears, and take action on climate change.
An intrepid environmentalist, George travels to the most inhospitable places on earth and experiences the most extreme weather conditions imaginable. He started chasing tornadoes and other storms more than 15 years ago, but it’s not just about an adrenaline rush for George. Because by experiencing these mind-blowing wonders of nature, his goal is to better understand and protect the magnificent planet we call home.
George is a member of The Explorers Club, and was awarded the Canadian Chapter of The Explorer’s Club highest honor, the Stefansson Medal. He is also a member of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, the Canadian Council For Geographic Education, and was nominated for Gemini awards in 2008 and 2009 for his work on Angry Planet. George is also an avid photographer.