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Angelina Jolie and Ellie Goulding Ask Viewers to ‘Bee Wild’ In Environmental Doc by Rebecca and Josh Tickell, Heading to SXSW London (EXCLUSIVE)

Angelina Jolie and singer Ellie Golding want the audience to “Bee Wild.” The new environmental doc series, currently in post-production, will world premiere at SXSW London. It’s directed by Rebecca and Josh Tickell.

‘Vampire Diaries’ star says farming is ‘in my blood,’ reflects on growing up poor in Louisiana

EXCLUSIVE: To commemorate Earth Day, the filmmakers and Executive Producer, Laura Dern of Common Ground are excited to announce Common Ground: Earth Day 2024, a nationwide screening event aimed at amplifying support for regenerative agriculture on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024. Check out a teaser above.

Prime Video Acquires Worldwide Rights To Trio Of Sustainability Feature Documentaries ‘Groundswell,’ ‘Common Ground’ And ‘Kiss The Ground’

Common Ground and Kiss the Ground, which were previously released, will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video on April 22, or Earth Day, including a never-before-seen director’s cut of Kiss the Ground. Meanwhile, the duo’s forthcoming documentary, Groundswell, wrapped production last year and will be released globally on Prime Video at a later date. The trio of films hails from filmmakers Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell.

BIG PICTURE RANCH LAUNCHES THE 100 MILLION ACRES PLEDGE TO REGENERATE U.S. FARMLAND BY 2030

Through a broad coalition of partners, including founding pledge member Maker’s Mark, this initiative serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities across the country. The 100 Million Acres Pledge encourages brands, farmers, and individuals to commit to transitioning 10% of U.S.-sourced acreage into certified regenerative systems by 2030, contributing to healthier soils, more resilient ecosystems, and a sustainable future.

A Climate-Focused Film Studio Takes Root in Ojai

Big Picture Ranch founders Rebecca and Josh Tickell — who directed the hit doc ‘Common Ground’ — moved from L.A. to Ventura County in 2012 to be closer to nature and to pursue the latest subject for their climate-centric films: soil. Two llamas are bounding up a small hill in Ojai, drawn to the sounds of filmmaker Rebecca Tickell yelling in a high-pitched voice, “Rama! Yoda!” Tickell has in her hand a bucket full of feed, and the two shaggy, snow-colored mammals are ready to eat.

This Earth Day, Common Ground Urges us to Rethink Our Relationship With Soil

Comment on industrial agriculture mostly appears in the mainstream only when something has gone awry. The current avian flu epidemic comes to mind, but it’s rare for the general public to step back from the alarm of novel threats to take a more comprehensive look at why our current system doesn’t work for its supposed purpose of feeding people.

Can celebrities influence environmental issues? Experts weigh in.

ABC News is taking a look at solutions for issues related to climate change and the environment with the series, “The Power of Us: People, The Climate, and Our Future.”

Your eyes do not deceive you — notable public figures are teaming up with sustainable brands and environmental movements more than ever before.

‘Common Ground’ Review: Well-Intentioned Doc About Regenerative Farming Offers Limited Insights Into an American Environmental Crisis

A well-meaning yet generic environmental activism documentary with sporadic insights, “Common Ground” opens with a series of stars including Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson and Rosario Dawson as they write apologetic letters to future generations.

‘Common Ground’ To Commemorate Earth Day With Exclusive One-Day Nationwide Screening Event In U.S. Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: To commemorate Earth Day, the filmmakers and Executive Producer, Laura Dern of Common Ground are excited to announce Common Ground: Earth Day 2024, a nationwide screening event aimed at amplifying support for regenerative agriculture on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024. Check out a teaser above.

Laura Dern Honored at EMA Awards, Calls for New Approach to Climate Conversation: “The Difference Between Saving America and Scolding It”

The directors of the new documentary Good Fortune on how they upended their lives to move to the country, without sacrificing their careers. “We wanted kids. We wanted trees. We wanted a place where “stop and stop traffic” was a memory. And barely surviving inside the pressure cooker of Los Angeles just didn’t seem like the right place for that sort of thing.