Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns

Nascimento : 1955-06-18, Schenectady, New York, USA

Morte : 2020-09-27

História

Kevin Burns (nascido em 18 de junho de 1955 [1] em Schenectady, Nova York ) é um produtor, diretor e roteirista de televisão e cinema americano. Seu trabalho pode ser visto em A & E , National Geographic Channel , E! , Animal Planet , AMC , Bravo , WE tv , Travel Channel , Lifetime e The History Channel . Burns criou e produziu mais de 800 horas de programação televisiva.

Perfil

Kevin Burns

Filmes

The Godfather Legacy
Executive Producer
THE GODFATHER LEGACY goes deep inside Francis Ford Coppola's epic saga about the Corleone crime family and reveals how the Academy Award-winning film and its sequels became one of the most acclaimed franchises in Hollywood history. Featuring iconic scenes from all three films, never before seen home movies and insightful interviews with filmmakers (Francis Ford Coppola, All Ruddy and Peter Bart), actors (Al Pacino, James Caan, Talia Shire, Joe Mantegna, et al.), law enforcement officials and even former Mafia members. This feature length documentary illustrates why The Godfather trilogy continues to entertain and fascinate audiences and how it continues to impact the way society views everything from capitalism to crime.
The Godfather Legacy
Writer
THE GODFATHER LEGACY goes deep inside Francis Ford Coppola's epic saga about the Corleone crime family and reveals how the Academy Award-winning film and its sequels became one of the most acclaimed franchises in Hollywood history. Featuring iconic scenes from all three films, never before seen home movies and insightful interviews with filmmakers (Francis Ford Coppola, All Ruddy and Peter Bart), actors (Al Pacino, James Caan, Talia Shire, Joe Mantegna, et al.), law enforcement officials and even former Mafia members. This feature length documentary illustrates why The Godfather trilogy continues to entertain and fascinate audiences and how it continues to impact the way society views everything from capitalism to crime.
The Godfather Legacy
Director
THE GODFATHER LEGACY goes deep inside Francis Ford Coppola's epic saga about the Corleone crime family and reveals how the Academy Award-winning film and its sequels became one of the most acclaimed franchises in Hollywood history. Featuring iconic scenes from all three films, never before seen home movies and insightful interviews with filmmakers (Francis Ford Coppola, All Ruddy and Peter Bart), actors (Al Pacino, James Caan, Talia Shire, Joe Mantegna, et al.), law enforcement officials and even former Mafia members. This feature length documentary illustrates why The Godfather trilogy continues to entertain and fascinate audiences and how it continues to impact the way society views everything from capitalism to crime.
A Fabulosa Aventura da Sharpay
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Um olheiro vê Sharpay Evans e seu cachorro Boi se apresentando em um evento de caridade e os envia à cidade de Nova York. Sharpay achava que fama e fortuna são fáceis de conquistar, mas descobre que o meio artístico é um mundo de cobra comendo cobra e se decepciona. Ela conhece Peyton, um charmoso estudante de cinema, que a ajuda a lidar com uma manipuladora estrela da Broadway e alcançar o sucesso.
The Face Is Familiar
Director
Get to know some of Hollywood's most talented character actors, who have supported leading roles in films for decades. Some have even gone on to become stars in their own right. They proudly stand in the shadows of the "stars" of the movies, content to play the roles that lend flavor and depth to the films, with their unique brands of humor, intensity and charisma, leaving lasting impressions on all of us in movie after movie.
The Telling
Executive Producer
In this horror anthology film, three girls pledge the most popular - and cruelest - sorority on campus. For their final task, they must tell the scariest story they know. Containing three distinct stories - one featuring a murderous doll, one a has-been actress and her run in with a film crew of the undead and, finally, a hunt-and-kill fright-fest.
Ladies or Gentlemen
Director
Documentário que mostra uma visão dos travestis no cinema, através de filmes famosos como "Os Homens Preferem as Louras", "Tootsie", "Uma Babá Quase Perfeita", entre outros.
Valkyrie: The Plot to Kill Hitler
Writer
Recalling Operation Valkyrie, a failed plot devised by German officers to assassinate Adolph Hitler. Included: a look at the events leading up to the July 20, 1944 attempt and the aftermath; interviews with survivors and historians; and archival footage and photographs.
Valkyrie: The Plot to Kill Hitler
Director
Recalling Operation Valkyrie, a failed plot devised by German officers to assassinate Adolph Hitler. Included: a look at the events leading up to the July 20, 1944 attempt and the aftermath; interviews with survivors and historians; and archival footage and photographs.
Batman Desmascarado
Executive Producer
Documentário do History Channel sobre Batman. Mergulhe no mundo do Batman e da justiça fora-da-lei que ele trouxe para a cidade de Gotham e examine quem é o Batman, explorando como um garoto assustado por uma tragédia se tornou um símbolo de esperança para todos . Depoimentos de Dan Didio, Len Wein, Paul Levitz, Christopher Nolan, Christian Bale, entre outros. Batman Desmascarado encontrou um paralelo psicológico incomum entre o Homem-Morcego e uma figura histórica da vida real: Theodore Roosevelt, vigésimo sexto presidente dos EUA.
Indiana Jones and the Ultimate Quest
Director
Throughout history there have been legendary artifacts that have captured the imagination of adventurers everywhere. While belief in their existence seems to fly in the face of reason and science, there have been those who have devoted their lives to their discovery. One man has looked for some of these remarkable treasures. He is Indiana Jones--professor of archeology and an adventurer who has uncovered some of the world's greatest mysteries. But Dr. Jones is just a fictitious character and it's widely assumed that the artifacts he searched for were also figments of a writer's imagination. But were they?
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Writer
Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Director
Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Executive Producer
Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society
Star Wars Tech
Writer
Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today.
Spider-Man Tech
Executive Producer
This documentary discuss all the laws of physics , genetic biology and reflexis which Peter Parker (Spiderman) uses and how he become so powerful dispite of having comparatively weak body.
Star Warriors
Director
Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures... these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.
The Science of Superman
Executive Producer
Documentary about the science related to Superman's Powers.
Olhe Para o Céu: A Incrível História do Superhomem
Director
Documentário produzido por Bryan Singer e Kevin Burns, detalha a história da franquia do Homem de Aço, desde as histórias em quadrinhos, à televisão, e o cinema.
Poseidon
Executive Producer
Uma onda gigantesca faz com que um luxuoso transatlântico, chamado Poseidon, tombe e fique de cabeça para baixo em alto mar. Poucos são os sobreviventes, que precisam se unir. O capitão Michael Bradford (Andre Braugher) sugere que todos aguardem por socorro no local em que estão, mas John Dylan (Josh Lucas), um jogador profissional, prefere buscar um lugar que lhe dê maior segurança. A atitude de Dylan atrai outros sobreviventes, que decidem segui-lo. Entre eles está Robert Ramsey (Kurt Russell), que está desesperado por não conseguir encontrar sua filha, Jennifer (Emmy Rossum), e o noivo dela, Christian (Mike Vogel). Também se juntam a eles Maggie James (Jacinda Barrett) e seu filho Conor (Jimmy Bennett), a passageira clandestina Elena Gonzalez (Mia Maestro) e Richard Nelson (Richard Dreyfuss), um homem que embarcou no navio em dúvida se queria viver. Desperados em encontrar uma saída, o grupo se embrenha no aço retorcido enquanto o navio cada vez mais vai se enchendo de água.
Império dos Sonhos: A História da Trilogia Star Wars
Executive Producer
A história do making of da Trilogia é tão épica e dramática quanto os próprios filmes. Venha para trás das câmeras e participe da trajetória desde as primeiras versões do roteiro até o lançamento de sucesso dos filmes que mudaram o mundo cinematográfico definitivamente. No documentário mais abrangente de todos os tempos sobre a produção de filmes. explore a criação desta saga, incluindo as dificuldades que George Lucas e sua equipe tiveram que enfrentar para criar a série que poucos acreditavam que poderia ser terminada.
Império dos Sonhos: A História da Trilogia Star Wars
Director
A história do making of da Trilogia é tão épica e dramática quanto os próprios filmes. Venha para trás das câmeras e participe da trajetória desde as primeiras versões do roteiro até o lançamento de sucesso dos filmes que mudaram o mundo cinematográfico definitivamente. No documentário mais abrangente de todos os tempos sobre a produção de filmes. explore a criação desta saga, incluindo as dificuldades que George Lucas e sua equipe tiveram que enfrentar para criar a série que poucos acreditavam que poderia ser terminada.
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy
Director
With his magazine Hugh Hefner changed the face of publishing, combining titillation with hard-edged reporting and serving up nudity with taste. His swinging bachelor ways also made him an icon for the straight males for whom his publication was tailor-made. Join Richard Kiley in this documentary about the quintessential ladies' man. Includes footage, photos and interviews with Camille Paglia, Mel Torme, Tony Curtis and more.
David Bowie - Sound and Vision
Executive Producer
A documentary, which takes you on a journey of Bowie's revolutionary career, struggle with his personal life and his achievements and successes. Features interviews with Bowie, Iman his wife, his musical contemporaries including Iggy Pop, Moby and Trent Reznor. Exclusive footage of live performances of the showman's best and music and film to showcase 30 years of his career. Highlights Bowie's interests, passions and involvement with the arts.
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
Writer
Directed by Kevin Burns, this documentary from Playboy Home Video examines the oftentimes tense relationship between sex, women, and popular Hollywood culture. With a particular focus given to Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Jean Harlow, and Sharon Stone, Sex at 24 Frames Per Second studies the role of female sexuality in film throughout the years. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
Director
Directed by Kevin Burns, this documentary from Playboy Home Video examines the oftentimes tense relationship between sex, women, and popular Hollywood culture. With a particular focus given to Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Jean Harlow, and Sharon Stone, Sex at 24 Frames Per Second studies the role of female sexuality in film throughout the years. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days
Executive Producer
Marilyn Monroe's final project, "Something's Got to Give", has become one of the most talked about unfinished films in history. The story of the film and Marilyn's last days were seemingly lost… until now. Through interviews, never-before-seen footage and an edited reconstruction of "Something's Got to Give", Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days provides a definitive and fascinating look at the last act in the life of the world's most famous and tragic superstar.
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Executive Producer
Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most expensive film of all time.
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Writer
Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most expensive film of all time.
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Director
Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most expensive film of all time.
Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley'
Executive Producer
Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge an enduring masterpiece despite the challenges of wartime production.
Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Executive Producer
A documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Executive Producer
Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster movies of the '50s. All the monsters that scared your parents make appearances here including Godzilla and King Kong. Also included are many interviews with the men behind the monsters including special effects wizards and directors. A special look at the monsters of Japan and Great Britain are included as well.
Doris Day: It's Magic
Executive Producer
When the cameras rolled, Doris Day wore a happy face, never hinting at the pain she endured in her personal life. This documentary brings viewers close to the real Doris Day through the eyes of her friends and family members and with the help of film footage, newsreels and photographs. What surfaces is a complex picture of an equally complicated woman who faced problems far more formidable than her cinematic image revealed.
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Director
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
Lost In Space Forever
Writer
Host John Larroquette takes viewers on a nostalgic trip through the 1965-1968 sci-fi comedy series. The disc's rare footage include Guy Williams's screen test, extended clips from the 1965 pilot, bloopers and the original clips CBS network sales presentation. Viewers also get to go behind the scenes of the 1998 big-screen version. To top it off, Billy Mumy (Will), Jonathan Harris (Dr. Smith) and the robot reunite for a special tribute.
Lost In Space Forever
Executive Producer
Host John Larroquette takes viewers on a nostalgic trip through the 1965-1968 sci-fi comedy series. The disc's rare footage include Guy Williams's screen test, extended clips from the 1965 pilot, bloopers and the original clips CBS network sales presentation. Viewers also get to go behind the scenes of the 1998 big-screen version. To top it off, Billy Mumy (Will), Jonathan Harris (Dr. Smith) and the robot reunite for a special tribute.
Lost In Space Forever
Director
Host John Larroquette takes viewers on a nostalgic trip through the 1965-1968 sci-fi comedy series. The disc's rare footage include Guy Williams's screen test, extended clips from the 1965 pilot, bloopers and the original clips CBS network sales presentation. Viewers also get to go behind the scenes of the 1998 big-screen version. To top it off, Billy Mumy (Will), Jonathan Harris (Dr. Smith) and the robot reunite for a special tribute.
Hollywood: Aliens & Monsters
Director
Mark Hamill is hosting an informational tour through the history of science fiction movie-making. The focus is not on special effects and action scenes, but on the relationship between society's hangups and fears and the subject matter of the movies. The effects of the American public's changing paranoias, e.g. the communist scare, is particularly well explored.
Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady
Executive Producer
The story of how Audrey Hepburn survived World War II, became an award winning actress, and gave back to the world as a humanitarian.
20th Century Fox: Os Primeiros 50 Anos
Writer
Brigando de igual para igual com gigantes como a MGM, Paramount, Columbia e Universal, a Fox foi criada através da determinação da mente criativa de Darryl Zanuck, considerado um dos grandes produtores da Era de Ouro de Hollywood. Ele foi o responsável pelo surgimento de mitos da tela como Shirley Temple, Henry Fonda, Tyrone Power, John Ford, Bette Davis, James Stuart, Gregory Peck, Clark Gable e Marilyn Monroe. Durante seus primeiros 50 anos de vida, a Fox consolidou a imagem de ser um estúdio responsável por grandes obras cinematográficas como Vinhas da Ira, A Marca do Zorro, O Dia em que a Terra Parou, Cleópatra, A Malvada, Como Era Verde Meu Vale e A Noviça Rebelde. Uma parte importante de história dea Fox está neste documentário, que leva o espectador a uma viagem no tempo especial, num lugar chamado Hollywood, onde um produtor visionário como Darryl Zanuck transformou dois pequenos estúdios numa fábrica de astros e estrelas.
20th Century Fox: Os Primeiros 50 Anos
Director
Brigando de igual para igual com gigantes como a MGM, Paramount, Columbia e Universal, a Fox foi criada através da determinação da mente criativa de Darryl Zanuck, considerado um dos grandes produtores da Era de Ouro de Hollywood. Ele foi o responsável pelo surgimento de mitos da tela como Shirley Temple, Henry Fonda, Tyrone Power, John Ford, Bette Davis, James Stuart, Gregory Peck, Clark Gable e Marilyn Monroe. Durante seus primeiros 50 anos de vida, a Fox consolidou a imagem de ser um estúdio responsável por grandes obras cinematográficas como Vinhas da Ira, A Marca do Zorro, O Dia em que a Terra Parou, Cleópatra, A Malvada, Como Era Verde Meu Vale e A Noviça Rebelde. Uma parte importante de história dea Fox está neste documentário, que leva o espectador a uma viagem no tempo especial, num lugar chamado Hollywood, onde um produtor visionário como Darryl Zanuck transformou dois pequenos estúdios numa fábrica de astros e estrelas.
Monster Mania
Executive Producer
Monster Mania traces the evolution of horror films, featuring footage from classic and contemporary favorites.
Monster Mania
Writer
Monster Mania traces the evolution of horror films, featuring footage from classic and contemporary favorites.
Monster Mania
Director
Monster Mania traces the evolution of horror films, featuring footage from classic and contemporary favorites.
A Hollywood Christmas
Director
A narrated retrospective of Christmas films from the the silent era to the mid-90's.
Peter Lorre: The Master of Menace
Director
Documentary overview of Peter Lorre's ascension to fame as a master purveyor of silky but disquieting peril.
Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Sound of Movies
Writer
TV Documentary about Rodgers & Hammerstein's Films - Host Shirley Jones
Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Sound of Movies
Director
TV Documentary about Rodgers & Hammerstein's Films - Host Shirley Jones
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Director
Born Creighton Chaney, this is a biographical documentary on Lon Chaney Jr, the only star to play all four of the classic monsters: the Mummy, the Wolf Man, Frankenstein and Dracula.
Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
Executive Producer
A biography of Darryl F. Zanuck, mogul and the power behind 20th Century Fox throughout the Golden Age.
Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
Director
A biography of Darryl F. Zanuck, mogul and the power behind 20th Century Fox throughout the Golden Age.
Marilyn Monroe: The Mortal Goddess
Director
An account of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood's most famous and glamorous movie stars.