Jerry Bruckheimer
Biography: Jerome Leon Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1943) is an American film and television producer. He has been active in action, drama, comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction. After working in advertising from college, Bruckheimer moved into film production in the 1970s. In the 1980s and 1990s, he partnered with fellow producer Don Simpson. Bruckheimer and Simpson's partnership continued until Simpson died in 1996. Bruckheimer has produced films including Flashdance, The Rock, Crimson Tide, Dangerous Minds, Con Air, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, as well as the Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, Bad Boys, Pirates of the Caribbean and National Treasure franchises. At the helm of his self-titled production company, he has produced films distributed by numerous film studios such as Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures and Disney. At the same time, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios have co-produced his television works. In July 2003, Bruckheimer was honoured by Variety as the first in Hollywood history to produce the first and second-highest-grossing films of a single weekend: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Bad Boys II. In 2023, Top Gun: Maverick earned him a nomination for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards. His best-known television series are television dramas CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, CSI: Cyber, Without a Trace, Cold Case, Lucifer and reality competition series The Amazing Race, which would spawn a franchise with international versions. For the latter, he won ten Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2003, three of his television productions—CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace and CSI: Miami—ranked among the top ten in the US ratings, making him the first producer to achieve this. Bruckheimer is also the co-founder (with the late David Bonderman) and majority owner of the Seattle Kraken, the 2021 National Hockey League expansion team. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Bruckheimer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: September 21, 1943
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An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2003-12-02
An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Overview: Behind the scenes documentary of the making of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, featuring behind the scenes footage, interviews with Cast and crew and revives some previously unknown background information.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-02
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According to Plan: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'
2006-12-06
According to Plan: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'
Overview: Special feature documentary following the cast and crew through the making of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-06
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Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
2010-11-12
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Overview: Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-12
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The Making of King Arthur
2004-08-24
The Making of King Arthur
Overview: Poet Simon Armitage traces the evolution of the Arthurian legend through the literature of the medieval age and reveals that King Arthur is not the great national hero he is usually considered to be. He's a fickle and transitory character who was appropriated by the Normans to justify their conquest, he was cuckolded when French writers began adapting the story and it took Thomas Malory's masterpiece of English literature, Le Mort d'Arthur, to restore dignity and reclaim him as the national hero we know today.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-24
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Déjà Vu: Surveillance Window
2007-04-24
Déjà Vu: Surveillance Window
Overview: Divided into 10 segments we hear from cast and crew. We learn about filming the opening ferry explosion, Washington's character and performance, makeup and costumes, the Time Lab and technological issues, the car chase, shooting in New Orleans, the Washington/Bruckheimer/Scott collaboration, physical sequences, and the concluding ferry scene.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-04-24
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Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun
2004-05-10
Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun
Overview: A comprehensive 6-part documentary on the making of "Top Gun" featuring all-new interviews with the cast and crew. Available on Disc 2 of the "Top Gun" 2-Disc Special Collector's Edition DVD.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-10
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Diane Warren: Relentless
2025-01-10
Diane Warren: Relentless
Overview: An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-10
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On Your Six: Thirty Years of Top Gun
2020-05-19
On Your Six: Thirty Years of Top Gun
Overview: A five-part documentary from 2016, chronicling the legacy of Top Gun.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-19
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The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump
2023-05-22
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump
Overview: An investigation into many of the shocking claims against Emmett, which include allegations of race discrimination, workplace abuse, and questionable on-set behavior towards actor Bruce Willis as his mental acuity declined ― all of which Emmett denies.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-22
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American Dream: Detroit
2018-05-01
American Dream: Detroit
Overview: The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-05-01
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The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
2020-09-30
The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder
Overview: An in-depth, two-part documentary by FOX Sports on the making of the 1990 film "Days of Thunder" a few months after its 30th anniversary. The behind-the-scenes retrospective interviews those involved with the film, NASCAR itself and others in the industry.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-30
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Bad Boys: Legacy
2024-07-24
Bad Boys: Legacy
Overview: Take an epic lookback at 30 years of making the Bad Boys franchise with a 22-minute retrospective. Go behind the scenes of the all-new movie with an exclusive conversation featuring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Explore the making of the first three films with commentary from filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay, and stars Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Joe Pantoliano, and more. From the initial table read to the final "that's a wrap," fans will experience an intimate look at this action-packed 30-year journey.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-24
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The Sands of Time: The Making of 'Prince of Persia'
2010-09-14
The Sands of Time: The Making of 'Prince of Persia'
Overview: In this making-of documentary subdivided into 42 segments, we learn about sets and locations, actor training and extras, cast and performances, stunts and action, production design and various effects, props, makeup, hair and costumes, adapting the video game, working with animals, and a few other production areas.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-14
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Armageddon: Target Earth
1998-01-01
Armageddon: Target Earth
Overview: Host Leonard Nimoy explores the science behind the film Armageddon.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
2025-02-19
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
Overview: Conversations with collaborators and friends, alongside special live performances from Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena and beyond, from the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-02-19
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