Broadcast News

Toasty TV broadcasting in Norway warms the cockles of your heart

Oslo - For those feeling chilly this winter, Norway is broadcasting a 12-hour prime-time show on local TV of a burning fireplace. Tune in, zone out and put your feet up to get warm.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

NFL: 49ers-Falcons on Sunday 3 p.m., Patriots-Ravens 6:30 p.m. ET

The AFC and NFC championship games, the last step towards reaching the Super Bowl, will be broadcast on Sunday starting at 3 p.m. ET, when the San Francisco 49ers battle the Atlanta Falcons. New England and Baltimore will duke it out at 6:30 p.m. ET

In the Media by David Silverberg - 1 comment

Veteran Canadian broadcast journalist Henry Champ dies at 75

Henry Champ, 75, a veteran Canadian broadcast journalist died Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., his son Adam confirmed, as CBC News reports.

In the Media by Arthelo Palma

'Jeopardy' wins a Peabody Award; luncheon ceremony is May 21

"Jeopardy" has just bagged a Peabody. So has Stephen Colbert. OK, wait just a minute. Before we go any further, let's answer this question. What is a Peabody?

In the Media by Tim O'Brien - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Some thoughts on the Critics' Choice Awards

The 17th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards will be given out on Jan. 12 on VH1. As a current broadcaster and a former newspaperman, I pay close attention to this one and The National Society of Film Critics.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien

Op-Ed: Weatherman keeps his cool after trouble with his remote control

We all know it's difficult to script live TV, especially when technology fails, but kudos to those presenters who manage to keep their cool, such as Chuck Bell - the weatherman for NBC Washington.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

Media Giant grabs UAE mobile TV license

Emirates Mobile Television Corporation (EMTC) has been granted this Sunday the UAE's sole mobile TV broadcasting license.

In the Media by Heba Hashem

UK Television Gets More Fun With Twitter Special

Viewers find that using Twitter to comment on shows while watching television, gives entertainment a whole new layer of interactivity.

Digital Journal Report by Lisa Devaney

Op-Ed: Why it may be worth it to pay for online video

News Corps' chief digital officer, Jonathan Miller, recently hinted online viewers may have to pay for video content. It's not such a crazy idea, and a business model should soon emerge for the booming online video market.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 5 comments

Sky Ready for 3DTV Broadcasting

Satellite Broadcaster BSkyB, has demonstrated its new three-dimensional television (3DTV) system. The new system can broadcast 3DTV into homes using existing high-definition TV infrastructure.

In the Media by Tim Neale

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