Broadcasting & Cable News

Apple to Get Kids Shows From Sesame Workshop

June 24, 2018

Apple has ordered multiple series from leading kids’ programmer Sesame Workshop. Moving into kids programming adds a new dimension to Apple’s programming strategy. Like cable, with Nickelodeon, and Netflix, which licensed Nickelodeon’s shows, having shows for children can get a family to subscribe ...

IMT VISLINK RECEIVES $2.3 MILLION CONTRACT TO SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL U.S. SPORTS ASSOCIATION WITH LIVE VIDEO TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

June 24, 2018

SARASOTA, FL, JUNE 20, 2018 — xG Technology, Inc. (“xG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), whose IMT Vislink brands are recognized as the global leaders in live video communications in the broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, today announced that its IMT Vislink business has been ...

NUGEN AUDIO LAUNCHES NEW BUNDLES WITH SPECIAL UPGRADE OPTIONS FOR EXISTING USERS

June 24, 2018

LEEDS, UK, JUNE 20, 2018 – NUGEN Audio, developer of modern tools for today’s production environments, has announced the release of six new bundles specifically designed to deliver its proprietary algorithms in inspiring, workflow enhancing combinations for music and post-production engineers. ...

FCC Won't Consider 39% Cap at July Meeting

June 24, 2018

Despite recent buzz that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai would be scheduling a vote at the July 12 public meeting on a proposal related to the FCC's review of the 39% ownership cap/UHF discount at the FCC's, such an item did not make the agenda. Pai blogged Wednesday about the items on that July meeting, and ...

Sony Pictures Television Reorganizes Across TV Networks, Distribution and Home Entertainment

June 24, 2018

Under chairman Mike Hopkins, Sony Pictures Television is being reorganized across its television networks, distribution and home entertainment units. “These changes are part of our ongoing ‘reimagining SPE’ efforts that [CEO] Tony [Vinciquerra] announced earlier this year to create a stronger and ...

The CW Shares Fall Premiere Dates

June 24, 2018

Looking ahead to a six-night weekly schedule, The CW has revealed the dates of its fall premieres. The network’s fall season officially kicks off with the iHeartRadio Music Festival Oct. 7 and 8. The Flash arrives on Tuesday, Oct. 9, and is followed by Black Lightning. Riverdale returns for season ...

ABC's False Manafort Graphic Fuels Trump Narrative

June 24, 2018

ABC was left apologizing Wednesday after it fed claims of media bias with an unfortunate graphic blunder in its special report on President Donald Trump's executive order stopping the separation of the children of illegal aliens from their parents, a separation policy that has drawn widespread and ...

FCC Peppered With Petitions to Deny Sinclair/Tribune Deal

June 24, 2018

The Communications Workers of America, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA, the NewsGuild-CWA, and the Parents Television Council have all filed petitions with the FCC asking it to deny the merger between Sinclair and Tribune, which would create the largest broadcast ...

FCC Tees Up Kids TV Dereg Options

June 24, 2018

Commissioner Michael O'Rielly appears to have the kids TV rule revamp he is pushing on track. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai made O'Rielly point person on whether the FCC needs to continue to mandate weekly minimums of children's educational and informational programming in at least half-hour chunks given ...