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102-605: Jerome Leon Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1943) is an American film and television producer . He has been active in the genres of action , drama , comedy , fantasy , horror and science fiction . After working in advertising out of college, Bruckheimer moved into film production in the 1970s. In the 1980s and 1990s, he partnered with fellow producer Don Simpson . Bruckheimer and Simpson's partnership continued until Simpson's death in 1996. Bruckheimer has produced films including Flashdance , The Rock , Crimson Tide , Dangerous Minds , Con Air , Armageddon , Enemy of

204-447: A "Coke-bottle" look , and a slightly "tunneled" backlight. The tail light featured a louvered cover, only seen on the GTO. Overall length grew only fractionally, to 206.4 in (5,243 mm), still on a 115 in (2,921 mm) wheelbase, while width expanded to 74.4 in (1,890 mm). The rear track increased by one inch (2.5 cm). Overall weight remained about the same. The GTO

306-526: A 428/Royal Bobcat conversion of the 1968 GTO. For $ 650.00 a 390-horsepower 428 cu in (7.0 L) engine replaced the 400. The 428 cu in (7.0 L) engine was disassembled and blueprinted to produce more than the advertised factory 390 horsepower and capable of 5,700 rpm. Car and Driver road-tested the 428 CID powered car with the Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and 3.55 gears. It could do 0–60 MPH in 5.2 seconds, 0–100 in 12.9 seconds, and

408-425: A Trace , Cold Case , Lucifer , and reality competition series The Amazing Race , which would spawn a franchise with international versions . For the latter, he won ten Primetime Emmy Awards . In 2003, three of his television productions— CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , Without a Trace and CSI: Miami —ranked among the top ten in the U.S. ratings, making him the first producer to achieve this. Bruckheimer

510-567: A derivative of the '68½ "round-port" RA II engine, was the most exotic high-performance engine ever offered by PMD and factory-installed in a GTO or Firebird. The 1969 version had a slight advantage as the compression ratio was still at 10.75:1 as opposed to 10.5:1 in 1970. It is speculated that PMD was losing $ 1,000 on every RA IV GTO and Firebird built, and the RA IV engine was under-rated at 370 hp (280 kW). A total of 37 RA IV GTO convertibles were built in 1970: 24 four-speeds and 13 automatics. Of

612-411: A government agent and a professor as they investigate strange scientific and medical activity. From 2004 (beginning of CSI: NY ) to 2009 (end of Without a Trace ), Bruckheimer had six hit television shows on the air: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , CSI: Miami , CSI: NY , Cold Case , Without a Trace and The Amazing Race . At one point, three of his TV series ranked among the top 10 in

714-480: A hands-on capacity; an executive producer usually supervises the creative content, plans and schedules the filming with the producer and team, and may be involved in the financial budgeting of a production. Some writers, like Aaron Sorkin , Stephen J. Cannell , Tina Fey , and Ryan Murphy , have worked as both the creator and the producer of the same show. As in film, executive producer credits in television are also commonly applied to individuals who are involved in

816-471: A horizontal layout, but made hidden headlights available at extra cost. The concealed headlights were a popular option. The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge extending rearward from the protruding nose. A unique feature was the body-color Endura front bumper. It was designed to absorb impact without permanent deformation at low speeds. Pontiac touted this feature heavily in advertising, showing hammering at

918-634: A large number of action films, often working with director Michael Bay on several box office hits, including Armageddon . Other popular films he produced include Remember the Titans , Black Hawk Down , and the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Bruckheimer has also acquired the rights to produce a film based on the popular role playing game by Palladium Books , Rifts . In the late 1990s, he started Technical Black Films to produce non-action films, with Remember

1020-509: A maximum torque of 438 lb⋅ft (594 N⋅m; 61 kg⋅m) at 3,600 rpm. Emission controls were fitted in GTOs sold in California . The 1967 model year cars required new safety equipment. A collapsible steering column with an energy-absorbing steering wheel accompanied by a padded instrument panel, non-protruding control knobs, and four-way emergency flashers became standard. A shoulder belt option

1122-411: A more powerful engine with "Tri-Power" carburetion (three two-barrel Rochester 2G carburetors) rated at 348 bhp (260 kW), metallic drum brake linings, limited-slip differential , heavy-duty cooling, ride, and handling package as well as a tachometer mounted in the far right dial on the dash. Some limited power features were available, as well as other accessories. With every available option,

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1224-580: A one minute ad spot for the new Pontiac GTO . Early in his career, Bruckheimer produced television commercials, including one for Pepsi . Bruckheimer started producing films in the 1970s after leaving his job in advertising, with director Dick Richards . They worked together on the films The Culpepper Cattle Company , Farewell, My Lovely , and March or Die . Bruckheimer then worked with Paul Schrader on two films, American Gigolo and Cat People , which began to give him notice in Hollywood. During

1326-789: A picture. We are as much a part of the process as the director." Bruckheimer has been married twice. His first wife was Bonnie Fishman Bruckheimer . As of 2006, he resides in Los Angeles with his second wife, novelist Linda Cobb Bruckheimer . He has one stepdaughter, Alexandra. The couple own a farm in Bloomfield, Kentucky , about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Louisville , as well as another in Ojai , east of Santa Barbara . When asked about his favorite films, Bruckheimer named The Godfather (1972), The French Connection (1971), Good Will Hunting (1997), and The 400 Blows (1959). In May 2006, he

1428-486: A point. Too much throttle at the wrong time will spin the car, or send it rocketing off the road and into the farmer's field. You can light up the car's tires like it was an AA-fueler anytime the notion seizes your fancy." On the other hand, according to Car Life , the Ram Air-powered car "likes to run between 3,000 and 6,000 rpm. Below 3,000, the GTO ran flat and a bit rough. Part-throttle driving at 2,000 rpm around town

1530-652: A quarter mile reading of 14.7 seconds at 97 mph (156 km/h) in pure stock form. Motor Trend clocked a four-speed Ram Air GTO with 4.33 rear differential at 14.45 seconds at 98.2 mph (158.0 km/h) and a standard GTO with Turbo-Hydramatic and a 3.23 rear axle ratio at 15.93 seconds at 88.3 mph (142.1 km/h). Testers were split about handling, with Hot Rod calling it "the best-balanced car [Pontiac] ever built," but Car Life chided its excessive nose heaviness, understeer, and inadequate damping. Royal Pontiac, located in Royal Oak, Michigan, offered

1632-445: A single Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust pipes, chromed valve covers and air cleaner, seven-blade clutch fan , a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter, stiffer springs, larger diameter front sway bar , wider wheels with 7.50×14 redline tires, hood scoops, and GTO badges. Optional equipment included a four-speed manual transmission, Super Turbine 300 two-speed automatic transmission ,

1734-570: A specific high-rise aluminum intake manifold, larger Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor, high-lift/long-duration camshaft, plus various internal components capable of withstanding higher engine speeds and power output. Unlike the highest rpm Chevy big-block and Hemi engines, the Ram Air IV utilized hydraulic lifters. By this time, the gross power ratings of both Ram Air engines were highly suspect, bearing less relationship to developed power and more to an internal GM policy limiting all cars except

1836-502: A three-year agreement with Paramount to produce theatrical and television projects through his new Simpson/Bruckheimer Productions company. While working with Simpson, Bruckheimer became known as "Mr. Outside" because of his experience with filmmaking, while Simpson became known as "Mr. Inside" because of his film industry contacts. The Rock was the last film in which Bruckheimer collaborated with Simpson. After Simpson's death in 1996, Bruckheimer stipulated that The Rock be dedicated to

1938-408: A trap speed of 96.5 mph (155.3 km/h). Car Life test car had the Turbo-Hydramatic 455 with a 3.55 rear differential, clocked 14.76 seconds quarter-mile time at 95.94 mph (154.40 km/h), with an identical 6.6 second 0–60 mph acceleration time. Both were about 3 mph (4.8 km/h) slower than a "Ram Air" GTO with four-speed, although considerably less temperamental:

2040-509: A two-barrel carburetor rather than the Rochester Quadrajet and was rated at 265 hp (198 kW) at 4,400 rpm and 397 lb⋅ft (538 N⋅m) at 3,400 rpm. The standard engine was rated at 335 hp (250 kW) at 5,000 rpm, and the highest torque of the three engines at 441 lb⋅ft (598 N⋅m) at 3,400 rpm. The high output engine produced the most power for that year at 360 hp (365 PS; 268 kW) at 5,100 rpm and

2142-432: A two-speed automatic transmission were optional. The restyled car had a new simulated hood scoop . A seldom-seen dealer-installed option consisted of a metal underhood pan and gaskets to open the scoop, making it a cold air intake . The scoop was low enough that its effectiveness was questionable (it was unlikely to pick up anything but boundary layer air), but it allowed an enhanced engine sound. Another exterior change

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2244-554: A unique T-shaped handle), wider tires, various decals, and a rear spoiler. Pontiac claimed that the spoiler had some functional effect at higher speeds, producing a small but measurable downforce, but it was of little value at legal speeds. The Judge was initially offered only in Carousel Red, but other colors became available midway into the model year. The GTO was surpassed in sales both by the Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 and

2346-528: Is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-door and four-passenger automobile manufactured and marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over four generations from 1963 until 1974 in the United States — with a fifth generation made by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden , for the 2004 through 2006 model years. The first generation of the GTO is credited with popularizing the muscle car market segment in

2448-631: Is also the co-founder and co-majority owner (with David Bonderman ) of the Seattle Kraken , the 2021 expansion team of the National Hockey League . Bruckheimer was born on September 21, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan , the son of German Jewish immigrants. He graduated from Mumford High School in 1961 in Detroit, at age 17, before moving to Arizona for college. Bruckheimer was also an active member of

2550-436: Is responsible for business decisions and more recently, organizing the recordings along with the music producer, whereas the record producer makes the music. Sometimes the executive producer organizes the recording and selects recording-related crew, such as sound engineers and session musicians . In the video game industry , the title "executive producer" is not well-defined. It may refer to an external producer working for

2652-556: The Beverly Hills Cop films, Top Gun , and Days of Thunder . Top Gun marked his first collaboration with English director Tony Scott , who directed six films for Bruckheimer. The first Beverly Hills Cop movie, which was supposed to star Sylvester Stallone , launched Eddie Murphy 's career and in just five days, became the highest grossing winter release in Paramount's history. On August 9, 1983, Bruckheimer and Simpson struck

2754-452: The A-body intermediate line to a maximum engine displacement of 330 cu in (5.4 L). The development team discovered a loophole in the policy that did not restrict the offering of large engines as an option. Pontiac general manager Elliot "Pete" Estes approved the new model with sales manager Frank Bridge limiting initial production to 5,000 cars. The name, GTO was inspired by

2856-548: The Ferrari 250 GTO . The moniker is an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato ("grand tourer homologated "), designating being certified by the FIA for racing in the grand tourer class as a production car with at least a hundred units made. Unusually for such a Detroit marketing ploy, a Pontiac employee had the car homologated by the FIA in 1964, so that it was indeed possible for

2958-509: The Plymouth Road Runner , but 72,287 were sold during the 1969 model year, with 6,833 of them having the Judge package. The Tempest model line received another facelift for the 1970 model year. Hidden headlights were deleted in favor of four exposed round headlamps outboard of narrower grille openings. The nose retained the protruding vertical prow theme, although it was less prominent. While

3060-466: The publisher , who works with the developers . For example, in 2012, Jay-Z was announced as executive producer for NBA 2K13 . His role consisted of appearing in an introduction, picking songs for the game's soundtrack and contributing to the designs of its in-game menus "and other visual elements". An executive radio producer helps create, develop, and implement strategies to improve product and ratings. Pontiac GTO The Pontiac GTO

3162-433: The "Ram Air" 400. The 455 was rated at 360 hp (270 kW) at 4,300 rpm. Its advantage was torque: 500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) at 2,700 rpm. A functional Ram Air scoop was available, but official horsepower and torque ratings were unchanged when so equipped. Car and Driver tested a heavily optioned 455 HO, with a four-speed transmission and 3.31 axle, and recorded a quarter-mile time of 15.0 seconds with

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3264-409: The 041 cam. The 'official' power rating was not changed. Another carry-over from 1967 was the four-piston caliper disc brake option. However, most 1968 models had drum brakes all around. The 1968 model year was also the last the GTOs offered separate crank-operated front door vents. Concealed windshield wipers, which presented a cleaner appearance hidden below the rear edge of the hood, were standard on

3366-497: The 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds at 104 mph. This compared to a Car Life road test of a 400 cu in (6.6 L) powered GTO with a Ram Air engine, four-speed transmission, and 3.90 gear, which did 0–60 in 6.6 seconds, 0–100 in 14.6 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in 14.53 at 99.7 mph. Car and Driver wrote that the 428 cu in (7.0 L) powered car was "a fine, exciting car for either touring or tooting around in traffic. Not overly fussy. Not difficult to drive–-up to

3468-486: The 1957 voluntary ban on automobile racing that was instituted by the Automobile Manufacturers Association . By the early 1960s, Pontiac's advertising and marketing approach was heavily based on performance. With GM's ban on factory-sponsored racing, Pontiac's managers began to emphasize street performance. In his autobiography Glory Days , Pontiac chief marketing manager Jim Wangers, who worked for

3570-529: The 1960s. Some consider the Pontiac GTO to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models. For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the GTO was an optional package on the intermediate-sized Pontiac LeMans . The 1964 GTO vehicle identification number (VIN) started with 22, while the 1965 GTO VIN started with 237. The GTO became a separate model from 1966 through 1971 (VIN 242...). It became an optional package again for

3672-403: The 1970 Pontiac Accessorizer book, VOE was available with the 455 V8. The Accessorizer book indicates that VOE was unavailable with either 400 cubic inch engines with Ram Air. However, it does not specify whether it was unavailable with the 455 when equipped with the optional Ram Air induction components. The particular GTO in the commercial was Palladium Silver with a black bucket seat interior. It

3774-712: The 1972 and 1973 intermediate LeMans . For 1974, the GTO was an optional trim package on the compact-sized Ventura . The GTO was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1968. The GTO model was revived from 2004 to 2006 model years as a captive import for Pontiac, a left-hand drive version of the Holden Monaro , itself a coupé variant of the Holden Commodore . In early 1963, General Motors management banned divisions from involvement in auto racing . This followed

3876-399: The 1980s and 1990s, he was a co-producer with Don Simpson of a string of highly successful films for Paramount Pictures . He first met Simpson at a screening of 1973's The Harder They Come at Warner Brothers. The two worked together and created Bruckheimer's first big hit, 1983's Flashdance , which brought in $ 95 million. He had a number of other hits during that time period, including

3978-523: The 360 hp (270 kW) "400 H.O." was upgraded to the "400 Ram Air" (though now colloquially referred to as the "Ram Air III", Pontiac never used that designation), rated at 366 hp (273 kW) at 5,100 rpm. The top option was the Ram Air IV rated at 370 hp (375 PS; 276 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 445 lb⋅ft (603 N⋅m) at 3,900 rpm of torque, which featured special header-like high-flow exhaust manifolds, high-flow cylinder heads,

4080-522: The Caribbean film series , produced through Walt Disney Pictures , was enormously profitable and demonstrated Bruckheimer's ability to create lucrative projects. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl , which was the first film in the franchise, was released on July 9, 2003. A box office hit, the film was well received by both critics and filmgoers. After the unexpected success of

4182-619: The Caribbean: At World's End , was released worldwide on May 25, 2007. Two more films, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales , were released, in 2011 and 2017, respectively. Altogether, the film franchise has grossed over $ 4.5 billion worldwide. When asked on what the film industry's obligation to an audience was, he responded, "We are in

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4284-565: The Corvette to no more than one advertised horsepower per 10 lb (4.5 kg) of curb weight. The higher-revving Ram Air IV's advertised power peak was listed at 5,000 rpm—100 rpm lower than the less-powerful Ram Air 400. A new model called "The Judge" was introduced. The name came from a comedy routine, "Here Come de Judge", used repeatedly on the Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV show. The Judge routine, made famous by comedian Flip Wilson ,

4386-488: The Disney Studios chose to part ways by not renewing their first-look deal that expired that year. He signed a new first-look deal with Paramount that same year and mentioned a new Beverly Hills Cop and a Top Gun 2 as potential production ventures with his new partner. In June 2016, Jerry Bruckheimer Television became an independent outfit, ending a 15-year run exclusive pact with Warner Bros Television. The next year,

4488-449: The GTO and other 1968 GM products after being introduced initially on 1967 full-size Pontiacs. A popular option introduced during the 1967 model year was a hood-mounted tachometer, located in front of the windshield and lit for visibility at night. An in-dash tachometer was also available. Redline bias-ply tires continued as standard equipment on the 1968 GTO, though they could be replaced by whitewall tires at no extra cost. A new option

4590-408: The GTO cost about $ 4,500 (equivalent to $ 44,210 in 2023) and weighed around 3,500 lb (1,600 kg). Most contemporary road tests by the automotive press, such as Car Life criticized the slow steering, particularly without power steering , and inadequate drum brakes, which were identical to those of the normal Tempest. Frank Bridge's initial sales forecast of 5,000 units proved inaccurate:

4692-470: The GTO package's total sales amounted to 32,450 units. The Tempest model lineup, including the GTO, was restyled for the 1965 model year, adding 3.1 inches (79 mm) to the overall length while retaining the same wheelbase and interior dimensions. It had Pontiac's characteristic vertically stacked quad headlights. Overall weight was increased by about 100 lb (45 kg). The brake lining area increased by nearly 15%. Heavy-duty shocks were standard, as

4794-450: The GTO that aired during Super Bowl IV on CBS January 11, 1970. In that commercial, titled the "Humbler"(an advertising tagline Pontiac used in print ads to describe all 1970 GTOs), which was broadcast only that one time, a young man pulled up in a new GTO to a drive-in restaurant with dramatic music and exhaust noise in the background, pulling the "exhaust" knob to activate the VOE and then left

4896-531: The GTO to compete in European sports car racing. The first Pontiac GTO began production September 3, 1963, and was available as an option package for the Pontiac Tempest -based LeMans model, available in coupé , hardtop , and convertible body styles. The US$ 295 package (equivalent to $ 2,900 in 2023) included a 389 cu in (6.4 L) V8 rated at 325 hp (242 kW) at 4,800 rpm with

4998-530: The GTO, abetted by a marketing and promotional campaign that included songs and various merchandise, more than doubled to 75,342. It spawned many imitators, both within other GM divisions and its competitors. The GTO became a separate Pontiac model (model number 242) in 1966, instead of being an "option package" on the Tempest LeMans. The entire GM "A" body intermediate line was restyled that year, gaining more curvaceous styling with kicked-up rear fender lines for

5100-402: The GTO. The Judge came standard with the "Ram Air" 400 V8, while the Ram Air IV was optional. Though the 455 HO V8 was available as an option on the standard GTO throughout the entire model year, the 455 HO was not offered on the Judge until late in the year. Orbit Orange (a bright school bus yellow hue) became the new feature color for the 1970 Judge, but any GTO color was available. Arch striping

5202-481: The Ram Air engine idled roughly and was difficult to drive at low speeds. The smaller displacement engine recorded less than 9 mpg ‑US (26 L/100 km; 11 mpg ‑imp ) of gasoline, compared to 10 mpg ‑US (24 L/100 km; 12 mpg ‑imp )-11 mpg ‑US (21 L/100 km; 13 mpg ‑imp ) for the 455. A new and short-lived option for 1970

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5304-582: The Stamp Collecting Club. He graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Arizona . He was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. A film buff at an early age with an interest in photography, Bruckheimer would take snapshots when he had the opportunity. After college, Bruckheimer worked in advertising in Detroit (creative producer) and New York City . At the Detroit agency he worked on

5406-529: The State , Pearl Harbor , Black Hawk Down , as well as the Beverly Hills Cop , Top Gun , Bad Boys , Pirates of the Caribbean , and National Treasure franchises. At the helms of his self-titled production company , his films have been distributed by numerous film studios such as Paramount Pictures , Sony Pictures and Disney , while his television works have been co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios . In July 2003, Bruckheimer

5508-463: The Titans being the only film produced. Since 1996, Bruckheimer has branched out into television, creating a number of police dramas of which CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has been the most notable on daytime television. He also produced the reality game show The Amazing Race . In May 2008, CBS announced it had picked up Bruckheimer's newest series, Eleventh Hour , for the 2008–2009 broadcast television season. The science fiction drama follows

5610-509: The United States, GTOs now featured front outboard shoulder belts (cars built after January 1, 1968) and side marker lights. The GTO was now equipped with emissions controls to comply with the new 1968 federal vehicle emissions standards. Now facing competition both within GM and from Ford , Dodge , and Plymouth —particularly the low-cost Plymouth Road Runner —the GTO won the Motor Trend Car of

5712-482: The XS option consisted of a factory Ram Air set up with a new 744 high lift cam. Approximately 35 factory-installed Ram Air packages are believed to have been built, though 300 dealership-installed Ram Air packages are estimated to have been ordered. Sales increased to 96,946, the highest production figure for all GTO years. Although Pontiac had strenuously promoted the GTO in advertising as the "GTO Tiger," it had become known in

5814-456: The Year Award . Sales reached 87,684 units, ultimately proving to be the second-best sales year for the GTO. The 1969 model eliminated the front door vent windows, had a slight grille and taillight revision, and moved the ignition key from the dashboard to the steering column (which locked the steering wheel when the key was removed, a federal requirement installed one year ahead of schedule), and

5916-455: The base 350 hp (260 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) and less powerful than the 366 hp (273 kW) "Ram Air". The Pontiac brochure indicated the same 455 installed in the Grand Prix model was rated at 370 hp (280 kW). The camshafts used in the "Ram Air" 400 and the GTO 455 HO were the same. For example, manual transmission 455 HOs used the same 288/302 duration cam as

6018-522: The base four-barrel engine; the Tri-Power engine was now rated 360 hp (270 kW) at 5,200 rpm. The 'S'-cammed Tri-Power engine had slightly less peak torque rating than the base engine 424 lb⋅ft (575 N⋅m) at 3,600 rpm as compared to 431 lb⋅ft (584 N⋅m) at 3,200 rpm. Transmission and axle ratio choices remained the same. The three-speed manual was standard, while two four-speed manual transmissions (wide or close ratio) and

6120-574: The bumper to no discernible effect. A GTO could be ordered with "Endura delete", in which case a chrome front bumper and grille from the Pontiac LeMans would replace the Endura bumper. Powertrain options remained the same as in 1967, but the standard GTO engine's power rating rose to 350 hp (260 kW) at 5,000 rpm. A new Ram Air package, "Ram Air II", became available in mid-year. It included freer-breathing cylinder heads, round port exhaust, and

6222-412: The division's contract advertising and public relations agency, states that John DeLorean , Bill Collins, and Russ Gee were responsible for the GTO's creation. It involved transforming the upcoming second-generation Pontiac Tempest (which reverted to a conventional front-engine with front transmission configuration) into a sporty car, with a larger 389 cu in (6.4 L) Pontiac V8 engine from

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6324-465: The drive-in after failing to find a street racing opponent. That particular commercial was also canceled by order of GM management. Approximately 233 1970 GTOs were factory built with this option including 212 hardtop coupes and 21 convertibles, equipped with either four-speed manual or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmissions. While allegedly all were fitted with the standard GTO "YS" 400 cu in (6.6 L) 350 hp (260 kW) V8 engine, according to

6426-515: The filming of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End . Bruckheimer has donated more than $ 50,000 to Republican campaigns and committees. He donated funds to John McCain's 2008 presidential election campaign . He gave $ 5,000 to a joint fundraising committee on John McCain 's behalf. He donated $ 25,000 to the 2012 Mitt Romney Victory Fund. All films were produced by him, unless otherwise noted. As producer, except where noted: Co-producer Executive producer His productions collected

6528-485: The first film, Disney revealed that a trilogy was in the works. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was released on July 7, 2006. The sequel proved to be very successful, breaking records worldwide on the day of its premiere. In the end, the film acquired a total of $ 1,066,179,725 at the worldwide box office, becoming the third and fastest film to reach this amount. The third film in the series, Pirates of

6630-475: The following: Executive producer In films, executive producers may finance the film, participate in the creative effort, or work on set. Their responsibilities vary from funding or attracting investors into the movie project to legal, scripting , marketing, advisory and supervising capacities. Executive producers vary in involvement, responsibility and power. Some executive producers have hands-on control over every aspect of production, some supervise

6732-496: The full-sized Pontiac Grand Prix hardtop coupe in place of the standard 326 cu in (5.3 L) V8. By promoting the big-engine option as a special high-performance model, they could appeal to the youth market (which had also been recognized by Ford Motor Company 's Lee Iacocca , who was at that time preparing the Ford Mustang variant of the second generation Ford Falcon compact). The GTO disregarded GM's policy limiting

6834-480: The gauge face was changed from steel blue to black. In addition, the rear quarter-panel mounted side marker lamps changed from a red lens shaped like the Pontiac "arrowhead" emblem to one shaped like the broad GTO badge. Front outboard headrests were made standard equipment on all cars built in 1969. The previous economy engine and standard 350 hp (260 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 engine remained, while

6936-413: The increase in executive producers per film is the desire to spread risk, whether due to increasing cost of film making for larger budget films, often met by multiple studios banding together, or alternatively the need to attract multiple smaller investors for lower budget independent films. In television, the executive producer credit is often applied to individuals who are involved with the production in

7038-689: The last time the Jerry Bruckheimer Foundation made a contribution was in 1995, when it gave $ 9,350 to Van Nuys Prep School. Bruckheimer has aided in the repair and restoration of the historic clipper ship, Cutty Sark . A collection of photos taken by Bruckheimer went on display in London in November 2007 to help raise money for the Cutty Sark Conservation Project. The exhibition featured more than thirty pictures taken on set during

7140-569: The memory of Simpson. In 1990, Bruckheimer and Simpson struck a $ 500 million deal with Paramount to produce five movies, entirely of their choice. However, his 1990 production of the film Days of Thunder , which starred Tom Cruise, did not perform as well as expected, which was a step backwards in the Bruckheimer-Simpson success story. The duo made a come-back in 1994, however, with the low-budget film ($ 12 million) The Ref . Despite Simpson's untimely death, Bruckheimer continued to produce

7242-416: The producers of a project, while others are involved in name only. The crediting of executive producers in the film industry has risen over time. In the mid-to-late 1990s, there were an average of just under two executive producers per film. In 2000, the number jumped to 2.5 (more than the number of standard "film producers"). In 2013, there were an average of 4.4 executive producers per film. One reason for

7344-479: The production company signed a deal with CBS Television Studios . Bruckheimer was named as one of the investors of a proposed sports arena in Las Vegas , and he had been rumored to be the leading choice by the National Hockey League (NHL) to own an expansion hockey team that would play in the arena. Bruckheimer was also named as one of the investors of a proposed Seattle -based NHL expansion team, whose application

7446-405: The production in a more hands-off capacity, such as the owner of the show's production company. In the case of multiple executive producers on a television show, the one responsible for day-to-day production is usually called the showrunner , or the leading executive producer. In recorded music, record labels distinguish between an executive producer and a record producer. The executive producer

7548-412: The punitive surcharges levied by automobile insurance companies, which sometimes resulted in insurance payments higher than car payments for some drivers. Sales were down to 40,149, of which 3,797 were the Judge. Of those 3,797 cars built in the Judge trim level, only 168 were ordered in the convertible form: RA 400 (147 built), RA IV (18 built), and 455 HO (3 built). The '69/'70 "round-port" RA IV engine,

7650-425: The quarter-mile in 16.1 seconds at 89 miles per hour (142.4 km/h). Major criticisms of the GTO continued to center on its slow steering (ratio of 17.5:1, four turns lock-to-lock ) and subpar brakes. Car Life was satisfied with the metallic brakes on its GTO, but Motor Trend and Road Test found the four-wheel drum brakes with organic linings to be alarmingly inadequate in high-speed driving. Sales of

7752-677: The ratings. In December 2007, Bruckheimer announced plans to partner with MTV to create a new game studio. The same year, Bruckheimer joined the ZeniMax Media board of directors and has since showed up at several launch parties for Bethesda Softworks titles, including Fallout 3 , Fallout: New Vegas , and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim . In 2009, Bruckheimer unveiled Jerry Bruckheimer Games, headed by former Microsoft Studios Publishing Executive Producer Jim Veevaert, as President of Production, and Jay Cohen, previously Ubisoft 's Vice President of US Publishing, as President of Development. It

7854-505: The standard Tempest and LeMans had chrome grilles, the GTO retained the Endura urethane cover around the headlamps and grille. The suspension was upgraded with the addition of a rear anti-roll bar, essentially the same bar as used on the Oldsmobile 442 and Buick Gran Sport . The front anti-roll bar was slightly stiffer. The result was a reduction in body lean in turns and a modest reduction of understeer. Another handling-related improvement

7956-428: The standing quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds with a trap speed of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h), and an observed top speed of 114 miles per hour (182.4 km/h) at the engine's 6,000 rpm redline . A four-barrel Motor Trend test car, a heavier convertible handicapped by the two-speed automatic transmission and the lack of a limited-slip differential, ran 0–60 mph in 7 seconds and through

8058-463: The top two highest-grossing films of a single weekend, the buddy-cop Bad Boys II and the Disney theme-park spin-off, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . According to Variety , the "Bruckheimer touch" is characterized by a "consistently edgy, high-octane visual dynamic and equally distinctive storytelling driven by the triumphalism so popular with Madison Avenue". The Pirates of

8160-466: The transportation business. We transport audiences from one place to another." When asked why he makes films, he stated, "If I made films for the critics, or for someone else, I'd probably be living in some small Hollywood studio apartment." In a 1984 interview with the Los Angeles Times , Bruckheimer said, "We [he and Don Simpson] put together all the elements. We decide what aesthetic is right for

8262-418: The youth market as the "goat." The GTO underwent a few styling changes in 1967. The louver-covered taillights were replaced with eight tail lights, four on each side. Rally II wheels with colored lug nuts were also available in 1967. The GTO emblems on the fenders' rear part were moved to the chrome rocker panels. The grille was changed from a purely split grille to one that shared some chrome. The 1967 GTO

8364-446: Was honored with a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree (DFA) from the University of Arizona 's College of Fine Arts. Bruckheimer's philanthropic activities have included publicly supporting the fight against multiple sclerosis via his work with The Nancy Davis Foundation for MS. Additionally, throughout his career, he has pledged to help various causes by establishing the Jerry Bruckheimer Foundation. According to The Smoking Gun , however,

8466-413: Was radial tires for improved ride and handling. However, very few were delivered with the radial tires because of manufacturing problems encountered by the supplier B.F. Goodrich . The radial tire option was discontinued after 1968. Pontiac did not offer radial tires as a factory option on the GTO again until the 1974 model. Hot Rod tested a four-speed GTO equipped with the standard engine and obtained

8568-443: Was Pontiac's D-port 455 cu in (7.5 L) HO engine (different from the round-port offerings of the 1971 and 1972 cars), now that GM had rescinded its earlier ban on intermediates with engines larger than 400 cu in (6.6 L). The 455, a long-stroke engine also available in the full-size Pontiac line as well as the Grand Prix, was dubiously rated by Pontiac at 360 hp (270 kW), only moderately stronger than

8670-498: Was a revival of a streamlining on all GM products from 1942 until 1950 as demonstrated on the Pontiac Streamliner . The wheelbase was shortened to 112.0 in (2,845 mm) on all two-door models. Overall length was reduced 5.9 inches (150 mm) and height dropped half an inch (12 mm), but overall weight was up about 75 lb (34 kg). Pontiac abandoned the familiar vertically stacked headlights in favor of

8772-464: Was a stronger front antisway bar. The dashboard design was changed, and an optional rally gauge cluster (US$ 86.08) added a more legible tachometer and oil pressure gauge. An additional option was a breakerless transistor ignition. The 389 cubic-inch engines received revised cylinder heads with re-cored intake passages and high-rise intake manifolds, improving airflow to the engine. Rated power increased to 335 hp (250 kW) at 5,000 rpm for

8874-602: Was also available, and the brake master cylinder was now a dual reservoir unit with a backup hydraulic circuit. The two-speed automatic transmission was also replaced with a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic TH-400, which was equipped with a Hurst Performance dual-gate shifter, called a "his/hers" shifter, that permitted either automatic shifting in "drive" or manual selection through the gears. Front disc brakes were also an option in 1967. The GTO sales for 1967 totaled 81,722 units. General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with more curvaceous, semi-fastback styling, which

8976-455: Was announced on September 10, 2009, that NBC had picked up an action procedural from Bruckheimer. The show, titled Chase , "tells the stories of a team charged with making sure fugitive criminals don't evade justice," reports The Hollywood Reporter . It was canceled in May 2011, however. Skin , which was another Bruckheiner production, was cancelled in 2003, after only three episodes. In 2011, it

9078-419: Was available as a pillared coupe, a hardtop (without B-pillars ), and a convertible . An automotive industry first was a plastic front grille that replaced the pot metal and aluminum versions used in earlier years. New Strato bucket seats were introduced with higher and thinner seat backs and contoured cushions for added comfort and adjustable headrests were introduced as a new option. The instrument panel

9180-468: Was available in three body styles: The GTO also saw several mechanical changes in 1967. The Tri-Power carburetion system was replaced with a single 4-barrel Rochester Quadrajet carburetor. The 389 cu in (6.4 L) engine received a larger cylinder bore 4.12 in (104.6 mm) for a total displacement of 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 , which was available in three models: economy, standard, and high output. The economy engine used

9282-466: Was borrowed from the act of long-time burlesque entertainer Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham. Advertisements used slogans like "All rise for the Judge" and "The Judge can be bought". As initially conceived, the Judge was to be a low-cost GTO, stripped of features to make it competitive with the Plymouth Road Runner . The package was US$ 332 more expensive than a standard GTO, and included the Ram Air 400 engine, Rally II wheels without trim rings, Hurst shifter (with

9384-423: Was difficult and unpleasant. Freeway cruising at 4,000 rpm is anything but pleasant and promises short life for hard-working engine components. Also, driving the GTO on wet roads with this deep geared axle was thrilling. Rear tire breakaway could be provoked by a slight jab at the accelerator, sending the car into a minor skid that usually used up more than one lane of space." Like all 1968 passenger vehicles sold in

9486-468: Was honored by Variety as the first in Hollywood history to produce the first and second highest-grossing films of a single weekend: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Bad Boys II . In 2023, Top Gun: Maverick earned him a nomination for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards . His best known television series are television dramas CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , CSI: Miami , CSI: NY , CSI: Cyber , Without

9588-505: Was optional variable-ratio power steering. Rather than a fixed ratio of 17.5:1, requiring four turns lock-to-lock, the new system varied its ratio from 14.6:1 to 18.9:1, needing 3.5 turns lock-to-lock. Turning diameter was reduced from 40.9 feet (12.5 m) to 37.4 feet (11.4 m). The base engine was unchanged for 1970, but the low-compression economy engine was deleted and the "400 Ram Air"(aka "Ram Air III"), now called "Ram Air", and Ram Air IV remained available. A new option

9690-636: Was produced in collaboration with the Pentagon to rebrand the US Navy's image after the Vietnam War and attract new Navy recruits. Top Gun was the first full-blown collaboration between Hollywood and the Navy. The model, which was developed by Bruckheimer, launched a new trend of military movies in the 1990s and onward. In July 2003, Bruckheimer was honored by Variety as the first producer in Hollywood history to produce

9792-423: Was redesigned and more integrated than in previous years with the ignition switch moved from the far left of the dash to the right of the steering wheel. Four pod instruments continued, and the GTO's dash was highlighted by walnut veneer trim. Engine and carburetor choices remained the same as the previous year, except the Tri-Power option was discontinued mid-model year. A new engine was offered that saw few takers:

9894-410: Was relocated to the creases above the wheel wells, a new styling trait of the 1970 GTO introduced the previous year on the 1969 Firebird. The Judge package also included dark argent grille surrounds, black painted hood air inlet ornaments, and a revised higher rear airfoil. The new styling did little to help declining sales, which were now being hit by sagging buyer interest in all muscle cars, fueled by

9996-485: Was rumored that Jerry Bruckheimer Games was working on three titles, but nothing came to fruition. In March 2013, Jerry Bruckheimer Games was closed. Although Jerry Bruckheimer Games is closed, Bruckheimer still remained a ZeniMax Board Member, mostly due to being a close associate of former ZeniMax President Ernest Del , until ZeniMax was purchased by Microsoft in 2021. In 2014, after the disappointment of The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Lone Ranger , Bruckheimer and

10098-435: Was submitted in early 2018. The NHL Board of Governors voted to approve the team, named the Seattle Kraken , on December 4, 2018, which started to play in the 2021–22 season . Bruckheimer was part of an investment group that also included Tim Leiweke (Oak View Group) and David Bonderman (minority owner NBA's Boston Celtics). In 2020, it was reported that his first look deal with Paramount was not renewed. The movie Top Gun

10200-474: Was the Vacuum Operated Exhaust (VOE), which was actuated via an under-dash lever marked "exhaust". The VOE was designed to reduce exhaust backpressure and increase power and performance but also substantially increased exhaust noise. The VOE option was offered from November 1969 to January 1970. Pontiac management was ordered to cancel the VOE option by GM's upper management following a TV commercial for

10302-464: Was the black "egg-crate" grille. Car Life tested a 1965 GTO with Tri-Power and what they considered the most desirable options (close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, power steering, metallic brakes, rally wheels, 4.11 limited-slip differential, and "Rally" gauge cluster), with a total sticker price of US$ 3,643.79. With two testers and equipment aboard, they recorded a 0–60 miles per hour (0–97 km/h) acceleration time of 5.8 seconds,

10404-479: Was unusual in several respects as it also had the under-dash "Ram Air" knob just to the right of the VOE knob, and it had "'69 Judge" stripes, as a few very-early 1970 GTOs could be ordered with. It also had a Ram Air IV 400 V8 engine, 4-speed manual transmission, remote mirror, Rally II wheels, A/C, hood tachometer, and a new-for-1970 Formula steering wheel. The car in the ad was a 1970 GTO pilot car built in May 1969. The Judge package remained available as an option on

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