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Madhur Tankha

New series "Hollywood Science" on National Geographic channel soon

NEW DELHI: National Geographic Channel will unravel for TV-watchers the mysteries of "magic tricks" on the cinema screen like James Bond's ultra cool gadgets and Batman's futuristic cars in its new series "Hollywood Science".

Taking viewers behind the scenes of major Hollywood blockbusters, the five-part series that will start this Monday features interviews with directors like James Cameron as well as actors, stunt experts and scientists.

With the latest Bond film being screened in theatres the world over, the series will also tell about the science behind the 007 agent's sophisticated yet deadly gadgets.

The "Hollywood Science" series will have five episodes - "Car Chases", "Disaster at Sea", "Spy Gadgets", "Amazing Vehicles" and "Forces of Nature".

"Car Chases", which will be aired on November 27, dissects the action scene by scene.

The episode examines the basic physics behind car chases to reveal what is possible and what is not.

"Disaster at Sea" that will be aired on November 28 includes thrilling film clips and rare behind-the-scenes footage.

This episode also includes interviews with oceanic experts as well as director James Cameron and actor Kurt Russell to illustrate how Hollywood uses scientific facts to create entertaining films.

Hollywood spies have fascinated moviegoers because of the amazingly inventive gadgets that agents use.

Keeping this in mind, "Spy Gadgets" that will be aired on November 29 investigates the technology behind Hollywood's most outrageous espionage inventions.

In the episode "Amazing Vehicles" that will be aired on November 30, viewers can take a look at some of the incredible vehicles from Hollywood.

"Forces of Nature" that will be aired on December 1 will show an array of classic film clips and interviews with top filmmakers, juxtaposed with commentary from scientific experts. It will reveal which blockbusters are rooted in fact and which ones are not, at least scientifically.

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