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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

Mars Chocolate Begins Production Of Two Of America's Favorites In The Nation's Heartland
by Robert Diamond - March 27, 2014

Today Mars Chocolate North America officially opened the doors of a new, state-of-the-art, roughly 500,000-square-foot facility in Topeka, Kan. The facility the first new Mars Chocolate North America site built in the last 35 years will help the company meet the demands of consumers for the next 50 ...


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...


Starwood Hotels Anticipates Another Strong Year of Openings in North America
by Robert Diamond - January 28, 2014

From the 2014 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it expects another year of robust growth in North America with approximately 30 new hotels slated to open by year's end, driven by the rapid proliferation of...


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....


Frito-Lay Rallies Texas High School Sports Fans to 'Score for Your School'
by Robert Diamond - October 03, 2013

With high school football season underway, PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America business unit is kicking-off its "Score for Your School" program in Texas - inviting fans to help local high schools win a $10,000 donation for their sports programs. From now until November 1, 2013, Texas fan...


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.'...


A&E Orders New Scripted Drama Series THE RETURNED
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2014

A&E Network has given the greenlight to ten episodes of the new original scripted drama series “The Returned,”...


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...


ABC to Premiere Second Season of THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT, 12/8
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2014

It's the most wonderful time of the year when ABC's hit decorating competition series -- “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” produced by FremantleMedia North America -- returns for a second season!...


UNCLE BEN'S READY RICE Announces Limited Recall
by Robert Diamond - March 01, 2014

Mars Food North America is voluntarily recalling one specific production lot of UNCLE BEN'S READY RICE Original Long Grain White Rice product, representing less than 3,500 cases. This product does not meet our quality standards due to punctures in the pouch packaging....


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....


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."...


Details Announced for Air Canada's enRoute Film Festival
by Courtnie Mele - July 03, 2014

Air Canada's enRoute Film Festival today announced it will showcase emerging Canadian short film talent on Air Canada flights around the world from August 1 to December 31, 2014. All 16 selected shorts will be announced at a free public screening and after-party at Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St.)...


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...


LIGHTS, CAMERA, CHRISTMAS! Begins Production for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2013

“Lights, Camera, Christmas!” is a new competition series in which 16 families from across America will decorate their homes to the extreme for Christmas – in ways that would certainly make even Clark Griswold envious – for a $50,000 Grand Prize. ...


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....


FOX Cancels THE X FACTOR Stateside; Simon Cowell to Return as Judge in the UK
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014

The award-winning international phenomenon THE X FACTOR has concluded its domestic run after three seasons, it was announced today by Syco, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX)....


VIDEO: ONE DIRECTION on Today's GMA; Watch All the Performances!
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2013

One Direction, the biggest band in the world, rocked out in New York City's Central Park on 'Good Morning America' this morning, announcing to their excited fans that they're officially bringing their 'Where We Are' tour to North America in 2014....


FAMILY FEUD Hits All-Time High in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2014

The nationally syndicated “Family Feud,” from producer FremantleMedia North America and distributor Debmar-Mercury, hit a record 6.1 household rating during the week ending Jan. 26...


Ford Motor Company & Coca-Cola Return as Official Sponsors of AMERICAN IDOL XIII
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2014

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX); 19 Entertainment Ltd., a division of CORE Media Group; and FremantleMedia North America today announced that Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola will return as official sponsors of AMERICAN IDOL XIII....


Voting Now Open for AMERICAN IDOL's New Tagline
by Tyler Peterson - October 09, 2013

AMERICAN IDOL voting starts before the show begins in January 2014, as the original star-making series calls on fans to select the official tagline for AMERICAN IDOL XIII. The American dream inspires every AMERICAN IDOL contestant. So, which tagline will inspire fans the most? Fans may choose one of...


Steve Harvey-Hosted FAMILY FEUD Shatters Ratings Records
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2014

Nationally syndicated “Family Feud,” from producer FremantleMedia North America and distributor Debmar-Mercury, has shattered its record-breaking ratings and demo performance set only a week earlier....


VIDEO: ONE DIRECTION on Today's GMA; Watch All the Performances!
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2013

One Direction, the biggest band in the world, rocked out in New York City's Central Park on 'Good Morning America' this morning, announcing to their excited fans that they're officially bringing their 'Where We Are' tour to North America in 2014....


Showtime to Air Documentary DAVID BECKHAM INTO THE UNKNOWN Tomorrow, 6/13
by TV News Desk - June 12, 2014

Just in time for the soccer (aka football) frenzy that is the FIFA World Cup, SHOWTIME presents DAVID BECKHAM INTO THE UNKNOWN....


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...






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