Mt. Everest: The Sequel
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It's only natural that the highest mountain on Earth gets the biggest, grandest cinematic treatment that it can. So, what is the best way to film a movie on Mount Everest? In huge, vivid, 3D IMAX. The $136 million 1998 documentary hit, Everest, is getting a sequel which will be the first time the immense mountain will be filmed in 3 dimensionally large IMAX. The feature will be directed by Greg MacGillivray, who is going a little out of his element as he has a whole slew of warm-water docs under his belt, two of which grabbed him Oscar nominations (The Living Sea, Dolphins). The sequel will again feature Nepal's Jamling Norgay and Spain's Araceli Segarra, as they aid the Nepalese Sherpas on the mountain.The documentary will also record a medical research expedition designed to improve the treatment of intensive care patients with low blood oxygen levels. Apparently, this mirrors climbers at high altitudes, so the climb will collect blood and tissue samples at a whopping 29,035-foot summit. I guess we can be glad that they're not looking into frostbite, because I think it's safe to say that none of us want to see 3D, IMAX-sized frozen limbs. How are they planning to record the documentary? The plan is to have MacGillivray at Everest Base Camp, and the co-director and director of mountain photography will lead a unit with the medical team up to the summit. Other plans include helicopter footage of the summit and Sherpacams -- helmets with cameras that they plan to strap on Sherpa climbers. This should help put a positive spin on the mountain, especially after the Discovery Channel's coverage of doomed climber David Sharp in Everest: Beyond the Limit.
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4-11-2007 @ 7:51PM
Linda LeBlanc said...
To learn more about the Sherpa tribe that makes climbing Everest possible, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, an expedition from the porter's point of view.
Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to www.beyondthesummit-novel.com
Beyond the Summit, is the rare gem that shows us the triumphs and challenges of a major climb from the porter’s point of view. The love of two people from diverse cultures is the fiery centerpiece of a novel that leads its readers through harshly beautiful and highly dangerous territory to the roof of the world. Malcolm Campbell, book reviewer
Conflict and dialog keep this gripping story of destiny, romance and adventure moving from the first page to the last paragraph. LeBlanc has a genius for bonding her readers and her characters. I found I was empathizing in turn with each character as they faced their own personal crisis or trauma.
Richard Blake for Readers Views.
A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com
A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review
LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera
LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week
A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com
This is the book to read before you embark on your pilgrimage to Nepal. The author knows and loves the people and the country, and makes you feel the cold thin air, the hard rocks of the mountains, the tough life of the Sherpa guides, and you learn to love them too. This is a higly literate, but also very readable book. Highly recommended."
-- John (college professor)
Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA
This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels
The book is available from amazon.com, chesslerbooks.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders Stores, and the web site for an autographed copy.
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