Luda Versus Tommy Lee in Planet Green Eco-Battle!
April 8, 2008 2:32 pm Culture, Environment, Film and Tele, Music, PeopleLudacris Vs. Tommy Lee in Battleground Earth
The Discovery Network and its new offshoot Planet Green have signed on Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges in their new reality show, Battleground Earth.
No, I didn’t think it could happen either.
Battleground Earth Details
Ten episodes are planned for production, with the show premiering in late July or early August. The company is rebranding its Discovery Home network as Planet Green, which will debut on June 4.
Battleground Earth will show Ludacris and Lee going across the country to compete in challenges that draw attention to green issues, ending with a joint concert at the Greek Theater in L.A. that benefits Griffith Park, which was recently ravaged by wildfires. Both will be on tour with their respective entourages trying to “out-green” the other one. This includes keeping their tour bus, stage acts and more all eco-friendly.
Other Green Reality Shows?
If Battleground Earth does well, other celebrities might show up in future seasons or participating in similar shows that focus on the environment. However, the show is definitely intended to be more entertainment than educational.
Planet Green will have its own slew of eco-related shows, with original programming aimed at green lifestyles and entertainment. Emeril Lagasse will host Emeril Green, sharing cooking tips with organic and healthy foods, while Adrian Grenier from HBO’s Entourage will host a program showing viewers how live a green life.
According to Planet Green general manager Eileen O’Neill, it is much easier to attract top talent for green programming. “These are people who have been dedicated to this space for some time,” said O’Neill. “They’re excited to have a green megaphone.”
Check out more on Battleground Earth and Planet Green here.
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May 2nd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
11:25pm 5/2 Just watched Tommy Lee and Co. filming on Bourbon St. They are running up and down the sidewalk and getting lots of unwanted attention from the drunk/curious tourists. They are having a tough time filming due to all the catcalls and other interruptions.
June 8th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
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June 27th, 2008 at 8:54 am
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