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For many of us, North America is our home. We live in this extraordinary continent each and every day, but have we ever truly experienced first-hand the wide scope of incredible dangers challenging our diverse and tenacious continent? If you think you know North America, you can think again. In this unforgettable television event, Discovery Channel turns the lens toward its homeland and captures a land where life collides with hostile, untamed wilderness in the most diverse, deadly environment on Earth. From the network behind PLANET EARTH, LIFE, FROZEN PLANET and AFRICA, the breathtaking, seven-part series NORTH AMERICA begins its journey Sunday, May 19 at 9PM ET/PT and runs through Sunday, June 16.

Traveling the continent for more than three years from the sub-zero Canadian tundra to the tropical rainforests of Panama, Discovery's first, independently-produced natural history landmark series, NORTH AMERICA, reveals that "survival of the fittest" is truly the law here amid threatening terrain and ferocious weather. "Discovery Channel sets the pace when it comes to natural history programming", said Eileen O'Neill, Group President of Discovery and TLC Networks, "For this series it made sense to explore the continent many of us call

ABC Orders Season 3 of THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2014

The Christmas combat continues! ABC has announced the series renewal from FremantleMedia North America. “The Great Christmas Light Fight” will be returning for a third installment of six episodes next holiday season...


FremantleMedia to Adapt Neil Gaiman's AMERICAN GODS for TV
by Tyler Peterson - February 03, 2014

FremantleMedia North America has finalized a deal for the rights to Neil Gaiman's acclaimed urban fantasy novel American Gods, it was announced today by Thom Beers, CEO, FremantleMedia North America....


Starz Gives Adaptation of Neil Gaiman's AMERICAN GODS Script-to-Series Commitment; Bryan Fuller Boards as Showrunner
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014

Starz has announced a script to series development of FremantleMedia North America's (FMNA) adaptation of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed urban fantasy novel 'American Gods.' The pilot script will be penned by Bryan Fuller ('Hannibal,' 'Pushing Daisies,' 'Heroes') and Michael Green ('The River,' 'Kings,' 'H...


Nissan Expands Sponsorship of NBC's THE VOICE Through Partnership with Adam Levine
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2014

Nissan North America, Inc. announced its new partnership with Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5 and coach on NBC's Emmy Award winning "The Voice," today....


Craig Ferguson to Host New Game Show CELEBRITY NAME GAME
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2013

FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, Lionsgate's television distribution and syndication company, have joined forces to offer 'Celebrity Name Game.'...


Telemundo & State Farm to Honor Most Influential Latin Music Artists
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2014

Telemundo Media today announced State Farm as the title sponsor, for the sixth consecutive year, of the 2014 "Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by State Farm."...


Enterprises TV Adds Air Dates for Jackson, Mississippi
by Matt Tamanini - August 25, 2014

Enterprises TV is pleased to present additional air dates for Jackson, Mississippi and vicinity. It is a Southern city which is often called 'The Best of the New South.' Jackson is diverse in many industries, businesses and in population. In addition, the city is an affordable one, has a pleasant en...


Craig Ferguson's CELEBRITY NAME GAME Leads Syndicated Series in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2014

Celebrity Name Game, which premiered this fall in homes across America, enters the November sweeps leading the pack for new, nationally syndicated shows in the advertiser-coveted demo of Women 25-54. The daily program continues to add viewers each week, making it one of the breakout fall launches th...


VIDEO: Playwright Eve Ensler Talks '1 Billion Rising' to Stop Violence Against Women on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2015

'The Vagina Monogues' playwright Eve Ensler stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about her important project, 1 Billion Rising, to stop violence against women....


SundanceTV to Debut ONE CHILD Mini-Series This Thanksgiving Weekend
by TV News Desk - July 11, 2014

This Thanksgiving, SundanceTV will offer a feast for thought on the definition of family, with the Thanksgiving weekend debut of its newest original mini-series 'One Child.' It was announced today at the Television Critics Association press tour, that the four-hour series penned by Guy Hibbert (Comp...


FremantleMedia to Adapt Neil Gaiman's AMERICAN GODS for TV
by Tyler Peterson - February 03, 2014

FremantleMedia North America has finalized a deal for the rights to Neil Gaiman's acclaimed urban fantasy novel American Gods, it was announced today by Thom Beers, CEO, FremantleMedia North America....


NITRO CIRCUS LIVE Wraps First North American Tour
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2014

Nitro Circus Live, the global touring phenomenon featuring 40 of the world's best action sports athletes, wrapped its first North American tour by celebrating the 100th global show Sunday night at Anaheim's Honda Center. Fourteen semi-trucks hauled 800,000 tons of equipment and 11 tour buses travele...


Tribune Picks Up CELEBRITY NAME GAME with Craig Ferguson
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013

Debmar-Mercury has sold 'Celebrity Name Game,' a nationally syndicated pop culture game show hosted by 'The Late, Late Show's' Craig Ferguson from co-producers FremantleMedia North America and Debmar-Mercury, to Tribune Broadcasting stations covering 40% of the U.S., including seven of the top-10 ma...


Adam Levine, Nissan & NBC Launch 'Red Thumb Day' to Urge Drivers to Stop Texting and Driving
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2014

U.S. Department of Transportation statistics show cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto crashes each year. These crashes cause a half-million injuries and take 6,000 lives annually....


ABC's THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT to Return; 'Fright Fight' Edition to Air Halloween
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2014

The battle for lights and frights is on! ABC has announced one series renewal and one new special from FremantleMedia North America. “...


Sundance TV Announces New Premiere Date for Mini-Series ONE CHILD
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2014

SundanceTV will premiere its newest original mini-series 'One Child' on December 5th and 6th at 9 PM ET/PT. T...


Adam Levine, Nissan & NBC Launch 'Red Thumb Day' to Urge Drivers to Stop Texting and Driving
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2014

U.S. Department of Transportation statistics show cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto crashes each year. These crashes cause a half-million injuries and take 6,000 lives annually....


Rob Reiner to Direct Carl Hiaasen's BASKET CAST for Spike TV
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2013

Spike TV and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) in association with Random House Television Productions and Castle Rock Entertainment, have joined forces to develop a script for a new original series based on the best-selling novel 'Basket Case' by prominent author and journalist Carl Hiaasen....


Mars Honors Advancements in Chocolate History Research and Scholarship at the Annual Colonial Chocolate Society Meeting
by Robert Diamond - November 14, 2013

Today, Mars Chocolate North America announced the inaugural awarding of the Mars, Incorporated Chocolate History Grant for Research, Development and Investigative Studies to three institutions innovating in the areas of chocolate history research, scholarship and education. Winners were acknowledged...


Diageo Plainfield Employees Donate More than $40,000 to United Way in 2013
by Robert Diamond - November 26, 2013

PLAINFIELD, Ill., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Diageo North America's Plainfield employees yesterday continued the company's long tradition of community service by presenting United Way of Will County with a donation of more than $40,000. Employees raised all of the money in just one month, holding a...


X-FACTOR UK's Janet Devlin Releases Debut Album 'Running With Scissors' Today
by TV News Desk - February 10, 2015

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin first caught the public's attention with her unique and enchanting vocals on Series 8 of The UK X Factor in 2011....


BBC AMERICA Appoints Ricky Kelehar as VP, Unscripted Programming
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2014

BBC AMERICA has appointed Ricky Kelehar as VP, Unscripted Programming, overseeing the channel's original shows such as Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan...


Sundance TV Premieres Mini-Series ONE CHILD This Weekend
by TV News Desk - December 05, 2014

SundanceTV will premiere its newest original mini-series 'One Child' this weekend, December 5th and 6th at 9 PM ET/PT. T...


Photo Flash: Red Bull BC One North America Final Crowns B-Boy Victor
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2014

Last night, Sin City turned into Spin City as 16 of the continent's best B-Boys battled head-to-head at the Red Bull BC One North America Final, hosted by Sway Calloway. After four rounds of one-on-one battles at the new Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, Victor, from Kissimmee, Fla., emerged as the champion ...


De'Longhi Launches Consumer Giveaway To Celebrate National Espresso Day
by Robert Diamond - November 22, 2013

National Espresso Day, recognized each year on November 23 rd, is a day to celebrate the art of the bean and enjoy your favorite espresso based drinks. Whether it's a cappuccino, latte, macchiato, or straight espresso, Americans are more passionate than ever about drinking richer, higher-quality...






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