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The Hollywood Climate Summit will be held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, emphasizing climate education and sustainability in entertainment. Highlights include sessions on ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ featuring leading figures in film and paleontology, discussions on the show’s impact on climate change, and workshops on eco-friendly production practices. The event will feature a plant-based menu and eco-conscious vendors, showcasing the industry’s commitment to address climate issues.
Beverly Hills – The Hollywood Climate Summit is set to take place from June 2 to June 4, 2025, at the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater. This annual event aims to foster discussions on climate education and promote sustainable practices within the entertainment industry, marking its sixth yearly edition.
Among the highlighted sessions will be “A New Era Begins: Behind the Making of Jurassic World Rebirth,” scheduled for June 3. This panel will feature prominent figures including producer Patrick Crowley, cast member Audrina Miranda, and Dr. Nathan Smith, a paleontologist and director of the Dinosaur Institute at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. With the involvement of NBCUniversal as a sponsor, the session will delve into the scientific and environmental impacts of the highly anticipated film, along with its initiatives focused on beach and ocean cleanups.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ set to hit theaters on July 2, 2025, stars an ensemble cast featuring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. The film is themed around securing genetic material from dinosaurs in an island research facility, reminiscent of the original Jurassic Park storyline, aiming to explore potential life-saving benefits of such advancements.
In addition to the primary discussion on ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ the summit will welcome a variety of speakers, including Alexis Nikole Nelson, an educator and forager; Joey Bragg; Simone Missick; and Mary Powell, the CEO of Sunrun. The first two days of the summit will be hosted by climate comedians Esteban Gast and Rasheda Crockett, offering a blend of education and entertainment to engage attendees.
The event promises to be fully sustainable, featuring a plant-based menu and vendors committed to eco-conscious production methods. Through these measures, organizers aim to highlight the importance of environmental responsibility within the film and television sector.
Topics throughout the summit will encompass how media and music address climate change, as well as the influence of gaming on environmental themes. Noteworthy sessions will include discussions on how the long-running series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has tackled climate issues over its two decades on air and how movements related to sustainability can be authentically represented on screen. A workshop dedicated to sustainable production practices will also be conducting throughout the event, providing insights on integrating eco-friendly methods into creative processes without compromising artistic expression.
Previous Hollywood Climate Summit participants featured an array of talent, including cast members from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, as well as artists like Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Ashly Burch, Adam Conover, Tig Notaro, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Patrisse Cullors. This year’s gathering continues the tradition of engaging influential voices to address critical environmental issues prevalent in the media landscape.
As the entertainment industry increasingly recognizes its role in addressing climate change, the Hollywood Climate Summit serves as a vital platform for dialogue, sharing innovative solutions, and encouraging collaborative efforts across various sectors of media.
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