This fall, Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment and Discovery Communications is bringing
North America to Blu-ray, as well as via a
special set packaged with a 32-page photo booklet. The network's 7-episode documentary series captures a land where life and civilization collides with hostile, untamed wilderness, and arrives on Blu-ray on October 1st.
Official Synopsis: Narrated by award-winning American actor Tom Selleck,
North America was more than three years in the making. Traveling the continent from the sub-zero Canadian tundra to the tropical rainforests of Panama, Discovery's first, independently-produced natural history series reveals that "survival of the fittest" is truly the law here amid threatening terrain and ferocious weather. Discovery's determined production crew journeyed the span of North America including the frigid Yukon Territory, the lush forests of Belize, the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, the barren deserts of the American Southwest and more.
North America's first five episodes will reveal the intimate stories of animals struggling to survive in unforgiving weather and rugged terrain. Never-before-seen sequences range from the elusive desert jaguar in Mexico to daring grizzly bears diving in more than 20 feet of water to grab salmon in Alaska. The series sixth episode chronicles the production team and the challenges they faced including battling the destructive Hurricane Irene and other natural disasters, all while attempting to capture the most majestic animals in the continent. And the final episode reveals what online voters chose as the number one, natural North American destination via Discovery's "My North America" Facebook page.
Tech specs and special features have yet to be detailed. Series episodes include:
- Born to Be Wild: Take an extraordinary journey through North America and meet the incredible array of exotic wildlife that lives in our backyard. Through epic cinematography and compelling storytelling, we experience their struggle for survival in this land of extremes. Premiered Sunday, May 19.
- No Place to Hide: A world of extreme storms and unpredictable blizzards, this land tests all those who set foot on it. From bunker building prairie dogs to the fastest land animals on the continent, the fight to survive shapes all who dare call this place home. Premiered Sunday, May 19.
- Learn Young or Die: In the upper reaches of this vast continent, survival is a daily battle. From avalanche-dodging grizzlies to head-bashing big horn sheep, from diving bears to cunning coyotes, we witness the extremes and the wonders of North America's mountains and forests. Premiered Sunday, May 26.
- The Savage Edge: The water's edge is America's final frontier, where human civilization and untamable wilderness collide. Witness the explosive collisions that define the continent's coasts, including a massive shark migration off of Miami's crowded beaches. Premiered Sunday, June 2.
- Outlaws and Skeletons: The desert is more alive than you ever imagined. Human and animals alike endure at the mercy of the elements. From Death Valley to the deserts of Mexico, creatures battle for survival with astounding adaptations. Premiered Sunday, June 9.
- North America Revealed: To make North America, film crews crisscrossed this vast continent for three years. With over 2,800 days in the field covering 8 countries and 29 U.S. states, this series reveals the full wonders of the North American continent as never before. Premiered Sunday, June 16.
- North America Top 10: Our viewers cast 35,000 votes to answer the question, "What is the top North America Destination?" In this special episode, we count down the results, revealing some surprises along the way. Premiered Sunday, June 16.