Television
Celebrate and Protect ‘The Americas’ with Resources from NBC and Partners
Television
Celebrate and Protect ‘The Americas’ with Resources from NBC and Partners
Feb 21, 2025
The Americas, premiering this Sunday, February 23 at 7/6c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock, showcases the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas.
This epic 10-part television event narrated by Tom Hanks takes viewers on a breathtaking journey across the supercontinent, full of never-before-seen wonders and awe-inspiring moments experienced alongside the creatures that call it home. Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, this groundbreaking series reveals the spectacular landscapes of Earth’s most varied landmass – the only one to stretch between both poles.
Come Together for Nature
NBC is partnering with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), LG Electronics USA, AllTrails, and Parks Project on a unique and exciting initiative called “Come Together for Nature.” The campaign invites viewers to continue exploring through a variety of dedicated opportunities:
- Get outside and connect with nature through NWF’s Green Hour™ or accept The Americas Green Hour School™ Challenge.
- Hike one of AllTrails’ curated collection of 100 hiking trails that highlight outdoor adventures in each region featured in The Americas.
- Submit 3D anamorphic artwork inspired by The Americas to LG’s 2025 Wonderbox Showcase highlighting vulnerable and endangered species. The prize? A chance to be featured on LG’s Times Square billboard and win $25,000.
- Stay tuned throughout the season for more exciting opportunities, including the chance for one lucky family of four to camp out in Yosemite National Park, facilitated by Parks Project as part of its mission to preserve parklands for generations to come.
Visit nbc.com/ComeTogetherForNature to learn more and join in.
Reducing Impact While Filming
The docuseries was produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio.
The production team was mindful to limit their impact on the environment, including by tracking animals on foot, transporting equipment with donkeys, and recharging camera batteries with portable solar arrays to capture awe-inspiring footage.
The crew also cut down on travel wherever possible by hiring locally, vehicle sharing, and even opting to camp instead of staying in a hotel. Their combined efforts earned them a Gold Seal from the Environmental Media Association.
"The scale of The Americas is unlike anything we’ve seen before,” said Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. “Our ambition was to swing big, and with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit and NBC, we set out more than five years ago to capture the beauty and fragility of this supercontinent. The series is entertaining, innovative and emotionally resonant, telling stories that haven’t been told before about a place that so many call home. We’re thrilled for audiences to experience this once-in-a-generation project.”
Don’t miss The Americas’ special two-hour premiere, airing Sunday, February 23 at 7/6c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock.
A special “The Making of ‘The Americas,” will be available exclusively on Peacock on Monday, April 21.
