Saturday, September 25, 2004
Let's Hear From U: CNN Execs to take the "Headlines" Out of CNN/Headline NEWS Prime-Time
Looks like the NEWS will no longer be the star in prime-time on CNN-Headline News. Instead NEWS will be replaced with "NEWSTAINMENT." It was reported earlier this year that changes were on the way, possibly adding a debate style program to the line-up. Here's an article from Digital Spy:
A report on MediaBistro's TVNewser blog indicates that CNN Headline News is planning to revamp its primetime output next year.The blog reports that project "Blue Sky" will launch in January 2005, with the new programs being mainly produced at CNN's facility in New York City. Currently, all Headline News programmes air from CNN's headquarters in Atlanta.TVNewser reports that two "appointment viewing" shows are currently being looked at, with the channel's general manager telling staff in a conference call that "one or both may be approved soon." It was also indicated that a "handful" of jobs would be lost in the move.
Commentary: What are the folks at CNN thinking? CNN Headline News is a "Headline News Channel" and SHOULDN'T be converted to a"Newstainment" channel. COME ON CNN execs CNN-US can barely keep it's head above water during prime-time and you wanna take away the NEWS from CNN-HLN. Doing this will do nothing more than piss more people off, viewers and the staff who will get FIRED!!!! GEEZ...you can't leave well enough alone!!! Good luck to the "handful" of people who will be left without jobs. Anybody want to guess who will get the ax. I am predicting Sophia Choi and Stephen Frazier.
NOW, let's hear from U. What do you think about the proposed changes on CNN-HLN prime-time? All you have to do is post your suggestions in the "comments" section. To post ANONYMOUSLY simply click below on Comments THEN click on the words "post anonymously" under the sign in request. You DON'T have to register .
A report on MediaBistro's TVNewser blog indicates that CNN Headline News is planning to revamp its primetime output next year.The blog reports that project "Blue Sky" will launch in January 2005, with the new programs being mainly produced at CNN's facility in New York City. Currently, all Headline News programmes air from CNN's headquarters in Atlanta.TVNewser reports that two "appointment viewing" shows are currently being looked at, with the channel's general manager telling staff in a conference call that "one or both may be approved soon." It was also indicated that a "handful" of jobs would be lost in the move.
Commentary: What are the folks at CNN thinking? CNN Headline News is a "Headline News Channel" and SHOULDN'T be converted to a"Newstainment" channel. COME ON CNN execs CNN-US can barely keep it's head above water during prime-time and you wanna take away the NEWS from CNN-HLN. Doing this will do nothing more than piss more people off, viewers and the staff who will get FIRED!!!! GEEZ...you can't leave well enough alone!!! Good luck to the "handful" of people who will be left without jobs. Anybody want to guess who will get the ax. I am predicting Sophia Choi and Stephen Frazier.
NOW, let's hear from U. What do you think about the proposed changes on CNN-HLN prime-time? All you have to do is post your suggestions in the "comments" section. To post ANONYMOUSLY simply click below on Comments THEN click on the words "post anonymously" under the sign in request. You DON'T have to register .
# posted by ATN @ 12:10 AM 
