National Geographic Channel is going off the deep end with its next live television event, “Free Dive Live With William Trubridge.” The network will partner with Dsp (Darlow Smithson Productions) for the event, which will feature the holder of 15 free-diving world records and current world champion attempting to swim deeper than any person has ever gone before on a single breath. Trubridge, 33, will attempt his dive into the abyss at the infamous Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas. With a single breath, and nothing but his own hands and feet to propel him, he will swim down 350 feet, a...
- 4/7/2014
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
National Geographic Channel is taking a deep dive. The cable network has ordered its follow-up to Live From Space, setting a live special with world record-holder William Trubridge. Free Dive Live With William Trubridge will follow the 15-time free-diving record-holder and current world champion as he attempts to swim deeper than any person has ever gone before -- on a single breath. The dive will follow Trubridge, 33, as he dives into the infamous Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas with nothing but his hands and feet to propel him, attempting to reach 350 feet -- a
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- 4/7/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Days after Discovery Communications announced Nik Wallenda would take next take his high-wire act to Chicago to walk between two tall buildings, rival NatGeo said the holder of 15 free-diving world records will attempt to swim to a depth of 350 feet — deeper than the height of the State of Liberty — setting a new world record. On a single breath and with only his hands and feet to propel him, William Trubridge, 33, will attempt his dive into the abyss at Dean’s Blue Hole in the Bahamas. Discovery has found ratings success with white-knuckle stunts. Wallenda’s walk across the Grand Canyon area of Arizona last year attracted more than 10 million live viewers. At its upfront pageant last week, Discovery did not set a date for Wallenda’s Chicago encore, except to say it probably will take place in November. The network also recently announced that it will telecast California mountain climber...
- 4/7/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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