Introduction

Future Weapons (also stylised as FutureWeapons and Futureweapons) is a documentary series that premiered on 19 April 2006 on the Discovery Channel.

Host Richard “Mack” Machowicz, a former US Navy SEAL, reviews and demonstrates the latest modern weaponry and military technology. The programme has been broadcast on the Discovery Channel and Military Channel (now American Heroes Channel).

Outline

Host Mack checks out the latest and greatest in military defence and offense, and introduces the bizarre characters that spend their lives inventing new ways to obliterate the enemy. Big guns, smart bombs; no weapon is off-limits.

Weaponology is a similar programme, also broadcast on Discovery Channel and the Military Channel.

Future Weapons Series

• Series 01 (2006):
  • Episode 01: No Place To Hide.
  • Episode 02: Stealth.
  • Episode 03: Maximum Impact.
  • Episode 04: Future Shock.
  • Episode 05: Smart Weapons.
  • Episode 06: The Power of Fear.

• Series 02 (2007):
  • Episode 01: Search and Destroy.
  • Episode 02: The Protectors.
  • Episode 03: No Escape.
  • Episode 04: Mission Invisible.
  • Episode 05: Front Line.
  • Episode 06: First Strike.
  • Episode 07: Predators.
  • Episode 08: Top Guns.
  • Episode 09: Smart Destroyers.
  • Episode 10: Close Quarter Combat.
  • Episode 11: Immediate Action.
  • Episode 12: Future Combat.
  • Episode 13: Massive Attack.

• Series 03 (2007-2008):
  • Episode 01: Firepower.
  • Episode 02: Non-Lethal Special.
  • Episode 03: Close Protection.
  • Episode 04: Israel Special.
  • Episode 05: GUNS.
  • Episode 06: Future Warrior.
  • Episode 07: Hard Target.
  • Episode 08: Israel Special 2.
  • Episode 09: Kill Zone.
  • Episode 10: Alaska Special.

Production & Filming Details

• Presenter(s):
  • Richard “Mack” Machowicz.
• Director(s):
  • John Hickie … (13 episodes, 2007).
  • Graham Steele … (13 episodes, 2007).
  • David Starkey … (6 episodes, 2006).
  • Jon Doyle … (6 episodes, 2007-2008).
• Producer(s):
  • Peter McCann … series editor (23 episodes, 2007-2008).
  • Jon-Barrie Waddell … producer (9 episodes, 2006-2007).
  • Greg Chivers … development producer (6 episodes, 2006).
  • Mary Donahue … executive producer (6 episodes, 2006).
  • David Gilbert … series producer (6 episodes, 2006).
  • John Macnish … producer (6 episodes, 2007-2008).
  • David Cumming … executive producer (1 episode, 2006).
  • Jonathan Roubini … associate producer (1 episode, 2007).
• Writer(s):
  • Nikhil Chandwani … (screenplay) (3 episodes, 2006).
• Music:
• Cinematography:
  • Graham Steele … (29 episodes, 2006-2008).
• Editor(s):
  • Paul Devlin … (4 episodes, 2007-2008).
• Production:
  • Discovery Channel Pictures.
• Distributor:
  • Discovery Channel (2006) (USA) (TV) (original airing).
  • Discovery Channel (Netherlands) (TV).
  • Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD).
  • House of Knowledge (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD).
• Release Date:
  • Series 01: 19 April 2006 to 26 May 2006.
  • Series 02: 19 January 2007 to 09 April 2007.
  • Series 03: 15 November 2007 to 24 April 2008.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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