Broadcasting & Cable News

SeaChange Names Kielczewski as Chief Technology Officer

July 22, 2018

Marek Kielczewski has been named chief technology officer at SeaChange International, a vacant post. Kielczewski, previously senior VP, global engineering, has overseen the successful launch of several new innovations and offerings since joining SeaChange in 2016, which it acquired DCC Labs. “Marek ...

Trump: 'Fake" News Trying to Start War with Russia

July 22, 2018

President Donald Trump Thursday (July 19) accused the news media of trying to provoke a war with Russia, appearing to ratchet up, yet again, his attacks on journalists. The claim came in a series of tweets following reporting on his press conference earlier in the week with Russian President ...

Bacardi Helps ‘Bar Rescue’ With Rebuild in Puerto Rico

July 22, 2018

Paramount Network’s series Bar Rescue decided to rebuild a bar in Puerto Rico that was devastated by Hurricane Maria and Viacom’s ad sales team enlisted Bacardi and other sponsors to be part of the effort. In addition to rebuilding the bar, the show ended up not only rebuilding the business, but a ...

FZ Productions Films Sharks in Their Native Habitats Using Litepanels, Sachtler, and Anton/Bauer Gear

July 22, 2018

LOS ANGELES — July 20, 2018 — Fouad Zayed, an award-winning producer and director of photography, is using a trifecta of products from Litepanels, Sachtler, and Anton/Bauer — all Vitec Production Solutions brands — to capture dazzling footage of sharks in the wild for one of television’s most ...

Showtime Debuts Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary Aug. 18

July 22, 2018

The documentary Lynyrd Skynyrd: If I Leave Here Tomorrow premieres on Showtime Aug. 18. Directed by Stephen Kijak and featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage, the film “takes viewers on a trip through the history, myth and legend of one of the most iconic American rock bands,” said ...

‘Battlebots’ Airs Desperado Tournament Aug. 3

July 22, 2018

Battlebots is hosting its Desperado Tournament to kick off the second half of its season on Discovery. The Desperado Tournament features eight teams battling to win one guaranteed place in the final 16 qualifiers. It airs on Friday, Aug. 3 on Discovery Channel, and Aug. 8 on Science Channel. It is ...

Primetime Ratings: CBS Wins With Growing ‘Big Brother’

July 22, 2018

CBS won the Thursday ratings race, as a strong Big Brother led to a 1.0 in viewers 18-49, according to Nielsen’s overnights, and a 5 share. That beat the 0.9/4 that Fox put up. CBS had repeats of The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, then Big Brother went up 7% to 1.6. A SWAT repeat finished up ...

BLUE LUCY AT IBC2018 SHOW

July 22, 2018

Blue Lucy will launch their new version of the BLAM asset and workflow management software from their new, bigger stand at IBC2018. The new software includes; a redesigned, customisable user interface,a completely new API which allows media businesses and system integrators to create bespoke ...

Sen. Warner Slams GOP for Apparent ZTE 'Cave'

July 22, 2018

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is not happy with reports that House Republicans are planning to strip language from the defense appropriations bill that cracked down on Chinese telecom ZTE. Warner tweeted the following Friday (July 20) on the news: The Senate voted last month to exclude ZTE technology ...