Broadcasting & Cable News

IP Showcase Organizers Announce Full Slate of Presentations on IP Technology and Installations in IP Showcase Theatre

September 09, 2018

Sept. 6, 2018 — Major technical and standards organizations within the broadcast industry — Audio Engineering Society (AES), Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® ...

Exclusive: James Glover Named Co-Executive Producer of 'Hot Bench'

September 09, 2018

James Glover has been named co-executive producer of CBS Television Distribution’s Hot Bench, said executive producer David Theodosopoulos on Thursday. “James has been an integral part of the success of Hot Bench. His roles -- both in production and collaborating with the staff -- have been ...

Call for Proposals Issued For HPA Tech Retreat 2019

September 09, 2018

The Hollywood Professional Association has issued the call for proposals for the 2019 HPA Tech Retreat, the consistently sold-out annual gathering of professionals from around the world who work at the intersection of technology and creative media. The main conference, the most extensive portion of ...

Sweetwater Now Offering Innovative Avenger Virtual Synth With Two Complimentary 'Sound Expansions’ and 36 Months Interest Free Financing

September 09, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 — Frankfurt, Germany — Virtual synthesizer and plug-in software developer Vengeance Sound, creator of the groundbreaking new Avenger Virtual Synthesizer (AVS), announced that the company has now added Sweetwater as the company continues to increase its international ...

Reports: CBS Negotiating With Moonves Over Exit Package

September 09, 2018

CBS is negotiating an exit package with CEO Les Moonves, according to several reports. Moonves’ position at the company has been hurt by published accusations of improper behavior with women and because he has been fighting for independence from the Redstone family, which owns a controlling ...

Grøn Festival Series IMAG Powered by Blackmagic Design Live Workflow

September 09, 2018

Manchester, United Kingdom - September 7, 2018 - Blackmagic Design today announced that all video production for Denmark’s Grøn Festival, including IMAG projection, is handled by an end to end Blackmagic Design live solution, comprising URSA Broadcast, ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K and Smart ...

IRIS.TV Appoints New VP of Publisher Development

September 09, 2018

NEW YORK (September 7, 2018) — IRIS.TV, an A.I. video personalization and programming pioneer, has announced the appointment of Len DiCosola as Vice President of Publisher Development. DiCosola brings more than 20 years of sales management experience to IRIS.TV. Based in New York and reporting to ...

Primetime Ratings: NBC Crushes Competition With NFL Opener

September 09, 2018

NBC destroyed all rivals with the NFL opening game, as the Eagles took on the Falcons. The network posted a noisy 6.0 in viewers 18-49, per the Nielsen overnights, and a 25 share. In second was CBS at 1.0/4. Last September, NBC did a 6.7/25 on NFL opening day, with the Chiefs defeating the ...

Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Take Over Ultra Film Throughout September

September 09, 2018

West Palm Beach, FL – September 7, 2018 – Ultra Film, the HD movie network, designed for the Latino audience that showcases hit international movies starring well-known personalities from around the world, announced that throughout the month of September, it will feature the network premiere of ...