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| Peter Rees | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian American |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Known for | MythBusters |
Peter Rees is a film and television writer/ director and producer. He created and developed the concept and was the executive producer of the television series MythBusters.
Peter circumnavigated the globe by land and sea to win the 1993 Charles Heidsieck international Travel challenge. In 2006 he devised a successful World Record attempt. Programs he created have received a number of industry awards and honors including; the 2005 Silver Dragon from the Beijing International Science Festival and five Emmy nominations.
References
- Carolyn Abate (14 September 2006). "Backstory: The mismatched 'Mythbusters'". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/find-a-film/detail.aspx?tid=8286
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383126/awards
Further reading
- Mythbusters: The Explosive Truth Behind 30 of the Most Perplexing Urban Legends of All Time [MYTHBUSTERS M/TV] (Paperback)
- The Creator Of MythBusters -Peter Rees
- Loxton, Daniel (2005). "Mythbusters Exposed: How a Special Effects Crew Opened the Most Important New Front in the Battle for Science Literacy". Skeptic. 12 (1): 34–42. Subscription required for online access.
- Busted – 17 Mythbuster Classics That Could Happen To You (2006)
- Slashdot: The Mythbusters Answer Your Questions
External links
- Peter Rees at IMDb
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