

Image: Fox Broadcasting Episode 02: SOME OF THE THINGS THAT MOLECULES DO Viewers meet Renaissance Italy’s Giordano Bruno, who had a spiritual epiphany about the infinite expanse of the universe in the premiere episode. As we walk through our cosmic history, we discover that in the last seconds of December 31st, humans appear on this epic stage.Īs we learn about the generations of truth seekers, we find that this community of minds stretches back to antiquity, and forward to the stars.

On a vast Cosmic Calendar, he shows us that each “month” from January to December represents more than a billion years. Neil continues our voyage and establishes our place in time. We learn how his sacrifice, zeal for truth, and zero tolerance for poor evidence and lack of scientific rigour have inspired the generations of scientists who followed him. A friar and scholar, Bruno first glimpsed the true nature of the Cosmos, but in his time conveying these heretic ideas publicly was dangerous.

Its shining legacy has been handed to an old student of Sagan’s, Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, who takes us – the next generation – on our first steps a journey to discover our coordinates in space.Īs we set sail for the stars a Window On The Past opens in the floor of our Ship and we explore Italy’s Renaissance period meeting Giordano Bruno. Carl Sagan has been refitted for a new 21st century voyage across space and time. The iconic Ship of the Imagination, once piloted by Dr. It’s time to get going again… Episode 01: STANDING UP IN THE MILKY WAY Following are teaser synopses of the incredible voyage that awaits us. Many more heralded creative talents have worked on creating the all new “Cosmos” for science hungry 21st century audiences. premiere.įronted by famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the show brings aboard new producer Seth McFarlane, and reunites writers/producers Ann Druyan and Steven Soter who worked with Carl Sagan on the original “Cosmos: A Personal Journey”. Global releases will follow shortly after on National Geographic and FOX branded channels in 180 countries within a week of the U.S. networks, including FOX and National Geographic Channel, with a multi-network simulcast in the United States. The most profound scientific concepts are presented with stunning clarity, uniting skepticism and wonder and weaving rigorous science with the emotional and spiritual into a transcendent experience.“Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” beams onto our television screens on March 9 across 10 U.S. COSMOS invents new modes of scientific storytelling to reveal the grandeur of the universe and re-invents celebrated elements of Carl Sagan's legendary original series, including the Cosmic Calendar and the Ship of the Imagination. It brings to life never-before-told stories of the heroic quest for knowledge and transports viewers to new worlds and across the universe for a vision of the cosmos on the grandest scale. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, COSMOS explores how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time. Frank, C.A.S ADR Mixer: Paul Aronoff Foley Mixer: David Torres Sound Editors: Christopher Harvengt & Richard Steele Sound Mixers: Mark Hensley & Joel Catalan Production Mixer: Darryl L. in association with FOX Broadcasting Company & National Geographic ChannelĮditors: John Duffy, Michael O'Halloran & Eric Lea

Finalist in Best Physical Sciences Program, Best Limited Series, Best Host/Presenter-led, Best Visualization, Best Editing, Best AudioscapeĬOSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey - Standing Up in the Milky Wayįuzzy Doors Productions, Cosmos Studios, Inc.
