Nat Geo acquires rights of DiCaprio's climate change film

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 31 2016 | 5:07 PM IST
National Geographic Channel has acquired the worldwide rights of Hollywood superstar and environmental activist Leonardo Dicaprio's untitled climate change feature documentary.
The cable network plans to release the film theatrically in New York and Los Angeles this year in October, followed by a global premiere on National Geographic Channels, reported Variety.
Produced by Oscar-winning actor DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens, the feature film depicts the worsening environmental crisis in the world that not only disturbing the balance of planet's climate but is also hastening the extinction of animals.
"Climate change is the most fundamental threat facing our planet and we must work together as a collective voice to demand major action now. Our very survival depends on it," Dicaprio, who had also visited India to shoot some portions, said.
"The Revenant" star revealed that the documentary unravels the causes and solutions of climate change before information is distorted.
"National Geographic has a long history of inspiring others to care about the planet. Now, in the midst of the undeniable crisis, we have a responsibility to inspire others to act," said Courteney Monroe, CEO of National Geographic Global Networks.
"I have no doubt that the global reach of our brand, combined with DiCaprio's passion for this issue and Fisher's compelling storytelling will bring this critical issue to the forefront like never before.
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First Published: Jul 31 2016 | 5:07 PM IST

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