Friday, October 06, 2006
Get The BIG Pictures During CNN's NYC Based Programs
As we all know CNN debuted its new video wall earlier this week. Here's CNN President Jon Kleins take on the new addition: ""We want CNN to have one fundamental characteristic: a lot of energy and a lot of information," said CNN President Jonathan Klein, "but, with this studio, there are a lot of variations on the theme that can make each show look distinctive."
Was its introduction timed to steal a thunder from Fox News Channel's 10th anniversary this week? "I wish we were that smart," Klein said with a laugh. "This has been in the works for more than a year."
Read the full article HERE.
# posted by ATN @ 10:22 PM 
New CNN Anchor to Debut Saturday
This CNN Fan says CNN is running promos that say new CNN hire TJ Holmes will debut on CNN Saturday morning.
# posted by ATN @ 10:06 PM
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Blitzer Inducted Into Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The Amherst Bee reports The Situation Room anchor Wolf Blitzer has been inducted in the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame.# posted by ATN @ 2:12 AM
CNN NYC Studios Get Video Wall
Watch the opening of Paula Zahn Now HERE. The News Wall debuted on Zahn's program Tuesday night.
Source: CNN Press Release CNN’s morning and prime-time newscasts will begin rolling out a dramatic new look with the launch of a massive state-of-the-art studio inside the Time Warner Center . The studio’s centerpiece is “The News Wall,” a big-screen showcase for the latest video and informational graphics pouring into CNN from around the nation, the world and the Web.
The public’s first peek at The News Wall comes tonight at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. during Paula Zahn Now and Anderson Cooper 360º. The new studio becomes the permanent home for American Morning on Monday, Oct. 9, at 6 a.m. All times Eastern.
The News Wall is a larger, more powerful version of the video wall featured in The Situation Room – whose acclaimed design enables news programs to deliver multiple stories simultaneously, offers viewers multiple angles from the same story and pairs compelling video with bold graphics. The new studio also features a second video wall, as well as dozens of plasma screens, monitors and computer workstations to enable anchors and reporters to track breaking stories directly from the set as they develop.
“What sets CNN apart from all other networks is the sheer volume of news we take in and turn around to viewers every day,” said Jon Klein, president of CNN/U.S. “Our new studio puts viewers smack in the middle of our newsgathering machine.”
The debut of the new studio in New York completes a trifecta of innovative set design and news presentation for CNN/U.S., which began in August 2005 with the launch of The Situation Room. This summer, the network unveiled its new CNN Weather Center , which utilizes an extensive computer network as well as the most sophisticated video and point-and-click technology.
Taking advantage of the same technologies, the New York studio enables producers to create compelling news programs that can respond to breaking news in a matter of moments. The flexibility of the studio also enables the network to quickly transition from program to program or from scheduled newscasts to breaking news.
Source: CNN Press Release CNN’s morning and prime-time newscasts will begin rolling out a dramatic new look with the launch of a massive state-of-the-art studio inside the Time Warner Center . The studio’s centerpiece is “The News Wall,” a big-screen showcase for the latest video and informational graphics pouring into CNN from around the nation, the world and the Web.
The public’s first peek at The News Wall comes tonight at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. during Paula Zahn Now and Anderson Cooper 360º. The new studio becomes the permanent home for American Morning on Monday, Oct. 9, at 6 a.m. All times Eastern.
The News Wall is a larger, more powerful version of the video wall featured in The Situation Room – whose acclaimed design enables news programs to deliver multiple stories simultaneously, offers viewers multiple angles from the same story and pairs compelling video with bold graphics. The new studio also features a second video wall, as well as dozens of plasma screens, monitors and computer workstations to enable anchors and reporters to track breaking stories directly from the set as they develop.
“What sets CNN apart from all other networks is the sheer volume of news we take in and turn around to viewers every day,” said Jon Klein, president of CNN/U.S. “Our new studio puts viewers smack in the middle of our newsgathering machine.”
The debut of the new studio in New York completes a trifecta of innovative set design and news presentation for CNN/U.S., which began in August 2005 with the launch of The Situation Room. This summer, the network unveiled its new CNN Weather Center , which utilizes an extensive computer network as well as the most sophisticated video and point-and-click technology.
Taking advantage of the same technologies, the New York studio enables producers to create compelling news programs that can respond to breaking news in a matter of moments. The flexibility of the studio also enables the network to quickly transition from program to program or from scheduled newscasts to breaking news.
# posted by ATN @ 12:57 AM
