We caught up with Keith Powell and Jill Knox from NBC’s new show Connecting. They shared what it was like filming the show remotely, what surprised them about filming and why you should tune-in.
Make sure to watch ‘Connecting’ Thursdays at 9/8c only on NBC.
NBCUniversal film and TV productions are committed to reducing their environmental impact on set. In 2009, NBCUniversal developed a Sustainable Production Program which empowers our production teams to integrate sustainable best practices across their operations. Hundreds of productions have participated in this program over the years, and below are a few highlights:
Last Christmas, November 2019
While filming in London, the Last Christmas cast and crew took their sustainability efforts to the next level. They set a goal from the beginning to be as plastic-free as possible. They distributed thermal cups to everyone on set, which could be used for cold water on warm days, or hot tea on cold nights.…
The Good Place, November 2019
Filmed on the Universal Studios backlot in Los Angeles, The Good Place doubled down on its commitment to on-set sustainability in its fourth and final season. As part of the program, The Good Place team strove to have a zero-waste set. Efforts included a robust recycling and composting program,…
Harriet, November 2019
Filmed in Richmond, Virginia, the Harriet team made great efforts to reduce their environmental impact during production. Starting in the office, the production team reused office supplies and furniture from a previous local production as well as the Virginia Film Office. They set up recycling and established digital…
Downton Abbey, September 2019
While filming in the UK, the Downton Abbey production team implemented sustainable production practices to reduce their environmental impact. Offices included recycling and composting, plumbed in water coolers, glasses, crockery and cutlery, with no disposable food service products available for office use. Paperwork such as call…
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, August 2019
Filmed primarily in London and Hawaii, the Hobbs & Shaw production teams implemented a sustainability program across departments on the film. Both cities had a dedicated sustainability manager to oversee the program and ensure that crew had the tools and plan they needed to succeed…
Yesterday, June 2019
Filmed in the United Kingdom, the Yesterday team made great efforts to reduce their environmental impact during production. Starting with the office, the production team set up a comprehensive recycling and composting program and established digital distribution for scripts and schedules. When printing was…
While filming in Los Angeles and Santa Cruz, the Us production team worked together to reduce their environmental impact. They maintained a recycling and composting program in the offices, and by using digital distribution for much of their paperwork they were able to use about a third less paper than a similar sized production.…
The Magicians, January 2019
Filmed in Vancouver, The Magicians cast and crew went above and beyond to reduce their environmental impact. From driving electric vehicles, to tying into the grid, to donating food and set materials to local organizations, this video gives a glimpse of the many practices that productions can implement to green their set. These practices earned…
BlacKkKlansman, August 2018
While filming in New York City, the BlacKkKlansman production team worked together to reduce their environmental impact. They set up a recycling program in the offices and on stage, and sent out memos to communicate best practices and educate their crew. The construction department purchased…
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, July 2018
Filmed in London and Croatia, the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again team made great efforts to reduce their environmental impact. While in London, the production partnered with local company Charlie Spotless to educate crew and implement a waste diversion program that…
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, June 2018
Filmed primarily in the United Kingdom, with a short time in Hawaii, the crew on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom implemented sustainability across departments. To reduce single use plastics, UK cast and crew were supplied with reusable water bottles, refilling on set and avoiding the use of…
We caught up with Shepard Smith, executive editor and host of the new CNBC nightly newscast “The News With Shepard Smith.” Shepard shared his goals for the program, how he consumes the news and highlighted what makes his newscast different from others.
Don't miss out on the premiere of “The News with Shepard Smith” September 30th at 7pm ET on CNBC.
September 15, 2020 – New York – NBCUniversal has announced a new series of “The More You Know” that speaks out against systemic racism and speaks up for social justice, equality and equity. Developed in collaboration with leading social and racial justice organizations Fair Count, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the NAACP, the National Action Network and the National…
We spoke with Ayisha Issa and Hamza Haq stars of NBC's Transplant, which tells the story of a gifted Syrian doctor rebuilding his career in a new country.
They describe their dynamic characters, each other and their love for Jiu-Jitsu and McFlurrys. Tune in Tuesdays at 10/9c and streaming next day on Peacock.