Category: TV Industry
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Mega TVs stole the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place in Las Vegas at the beginning of each year. The Just concluded 2013 show was dominated by TVs. In the past smartphones and gaming devices dominated the show. This year there were many different TVs that mesmerized the attendees. Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics displayed thin, curved,…
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New route for Al Jazeera English
The Doha, Qatar based Al Jazeera English was a news force during the Iraq war and President Bush criticized the TV network for its Iraq war reporting. Al Jazeera became a force in the U.S. TV broadcasting. Al Jazeera is controlled by the Qatari government. It has regular broadcasting services in New York City and…
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Comcast, a media giant
By now you may have enjoyed the 2012 Summer Olympics which were broadcast over the NBC channel. Do you know NBCUniversal which operates NBC Channel is owned (majority owner) by Comcast? It acquired a majority stake in the media conglomerate NBCUniversal in January 2011. Comcast is the nation’s largest cable operator, home internet service provider…
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What’s new for Season 11 American Idol?
Article submitted American Idol Fan Forum Season 11 of American Idol started airing on Fox on January 19, 2012. Airing auditions will last until February 8, 2012 and Hollywood rounds will start on Thursday, February 9, 2012. The Fox singing contest’s boss, Nigel Lythgoe says that there are no major changes to the show. He…
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Kimberly McCullough to leave cast of General Hospital
In another blow to the long running TV show, Kimberly McCullogh who has played the role of Robin Scorpio in General Hospital since 1985 from the tender age of seven is leaving the show to focus her efforts behind the camera and fulfill a lifelong dream of being a director. She initially joined the cast…
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X Factor USA to allow Twitter voting
X Factor USA will become the first reality TV show to permit viewers to vote through social networking site twitter. The producers of the show announced the partnership with the social media network which allows viewers to vote for their favorite finalists. Voting will be open from November 2 after the live performanaces. You will…
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Must-See TV Shows Today
There is nothing like watching a good television series as a form of relaxation. Here are a few television series you should definitely see. The Vampire Diaries – This is one of the highest rating shows of today. It is currently on hiatus and season 2 just ended. This is the perfect time for you…
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Beck Leaves The 5 PM Spot on Fox News Vacant
Glenn Beck, who has been a popular host on Fox News, took television viewers by surprise when he announced that his 5 pm program will transition off the network so that he can focus on producing a variety of television projects for Fox as well as the digital properties that Fox News currently owns. And…