A High Definition Disconnect

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

We all know that guy. He picks up a nice HDTV for the holidays because he's heard how great it is, but fails to pick up a Blu-ray player, high definition game console, or even an HD cable or satellite...

Swiss officials won't appeal bail for Polanski

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:10:46 GMT

The Swiss Justice Ministry says it will not contest film director Roman Polanski's release on bail.

Former Doctor Who producer Collinson joins Coronation Street

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:45:15 GMT

Former Doctor Who series producer Phil Collinson is to join ITV Studios as the new producer of Coronation Street.

Mark Thompson: BBC may shut some digital services after switchove...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:38:18 GMT

Strategic review will mean 'reduction in some kinds of programmes and content', director general tells conference. By John Plunkett

Robert Pattinson Talks Romance

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:53:28 GMT

Robert Pattinson has confessed that he isnt a very romantic person in news bound to upset Twi-hards. Talking to MTV stateside he said: I haven't done that many romantic things in my life ... I like the romantic scenes. I felt like a

Virgin Presses 'Play' for On Demand Ads

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT

U.K. cable operator is going live with a dynamic advertising platform that inserts relevant adverts into on demand TV streams

Volia to launch IPTV

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:46:22 GMT

Ukraine’s leading cable operator Volia has announced plans to launch an IPTV service in the second half of 2010. According to the company, research has

Rotana TV gets Harris system

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Harris Corporation's new end-to-end, broadcast channel playout solution for the Rotana TV network will allow the broadcaster to upgrade its central master control room.

ITV snaps up Disney's GMTV stake for £22m

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT

ITV has spent more than £22m buying out Disney’s minority stake in GMTV.

GE Working To Accelerate Vivendi Talks: WSJ

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:11:00 GMT

GE Working To Accelerate Vivendi Talks: WSJ

Amazon’s Black Friday Deals Disturbingly Thin

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:18:07 GMT

Youd figure that a big-deal company like Amazon would be ready to trot out some seriously awesome home theater deals, right? Doubly so since theyre one of the biggest vendors on the web today! But as it turns out, compared to the brick-and-mortar stores offerings, Amazon

FOX Poised To Take November Sweeps Crown

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:35:08 GMT

FOX Poised To Take November Sweeps Crown A television resource updated many times a day with the latest in TV news, gossip, and reviews. All with attempted humor.

Mediacom Melbourne names new MD

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:05:27 GMT

Mediacom has reshuffled the leadership of its Melbourne office, promoting Phil Phelan to become managing director, succeeding Mark Pejic.

Disney sells stake in U.K.'s GMTV

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:38:25 GMT

Disney has sold its 25% stake in U.K. breakfast broadcaster GMTV..TV News, news from the entertainment source: Variety.Disney sells stake in U.K.'s GMTV.

Cablevision Says Hola To Tele El Salvador

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:14:00 GMT

Cablevision has added a network aimed at Salvadorians to its Spanish-language tier.

Hallmark characters get TV exposure

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:13:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette TV editor Rob Owen covers TV from a national and local perspective. Whether you love them (I do) or hate them the Hallmark Cards characters Hoops and Yoyo get some prime-time exposure as they host Friday night movies for the next five weeks, 10 p.m.-midnight, on Hallmark

Local Businessman Who Took On Assumed Name Says It Was All A Simp...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:54:11 GMT

For the past few days, a well-known local businessman Dan Caballero has been the subject of media reports concerning a decision he made more than 30 years ago to change his name.

Keep Track of the NFL’s Top Five Teams With DIRECTV

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:35:26 GMT

We’re a little more than halfway through the regular season and its shaping up to be an epic year for the NFL. With both new and old faces at the top of the standings, its been a long time since so much excitement has carried through to the end of November. Two undefeated teams have

LaCie Unveils Full HD Media Player With DLNA#729; Media Server: L...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:30:07 GMT

LaCie Unveils Full HD Media Player with DLNA˙ Media Server: LaCinema Classic HD, WSR Blogs, Home Theater Industry News, Articles and Editor Viewpoints, Widescreen Review Webzine features new blu-ray reviews, home theater equipment reviews, and updated news daily

Time Warner Cable asks help on rising program fees (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:07:29 GMT

Time Warner Cable Inc. is asking the public for help as it tries to curtail increases in the programming fees it has to pay to carry

Enterprise 2.0 looking more like Enterprise 1.0.....

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:45:39 GMT

And until they have clear answers to those questions, they’re going to do nothing, or they’re going to sit on the sidelines. I have a lot of sympathy for both approaches. I find myself agreeing more with the topdown crowd, though.

Italian Prosecutors Request Jail Time For Google Execs

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:19:22 GMT

Italian prosecutors have - sort of - tried to put several Google executives (and the company's former CFO) in jail. The prosecutors requested sentences ranging from six months to one year in connection with a case that involved a YouTube video and a disabled boy.

21 classic Thanksgiving TV shows

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:16:14 GMT

It's the time of year to give thanks, and one thing we are all thankful for is Thanksgiving episodes of our favorite television shows. Come relive some of your favorite Turkey Day TV moments. Turkeys away!

HDTV Listings for November 25, 2009

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:36:00 GMT

What we're watching tonight: CBS (1080i) has The New Adventures of Old Christine at 8 p.m., Gary Unmarried at 8:30 p.m., Criminal

F&S: Asia-Pac IPTV subs to soar 51 percent

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:28:28 GMT

Market research firm Frost Sullivan has new analysis forecasting that there will be about 9.4 million IPTV subscribers in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of this year, which would represent... Read more

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A High Definition Disconnect

Swiss officials won't appeal bail for Polanski

Former Doctor Who producer Collinson joins Coronation Street

Mark Thompson: BBC may shut some digital services after switchove...

Robert Pattinson Talks Romance

Virgin Presses 'Play' for On Demand Ads

Volia to launch IPTV

Rotana TV gets Harris system

ITV snaps up Disney's GMTV stake for £22m

GE Working To Accelerate Vivendi Talks: WSJ

Amazon’s Black Friday Deals Disturbingly Thin

FOX Poised To Take November Sweeps Crown

Mediacom Melbourne names new MD

Disney sells stake in U.K.'s GMTV

Cablevision Says Hola To Tele El Salvador

Hallmark characters get TV exposure

Local Businessman Who Took On Assumed Name Says It Was All A Simp...

Keep Track of the NFL’s Top Five Teams With DIRECTV

LaCie Unveils Full HD Media Player With DLNA#729; Media Server: L...

Time Warner Cable asks help on rising program fees (AP)

Enterprise 2.0 looking more like Enterprise 1.0.....

Italian Prosecutors Request Jail Time For Google Execs

21 classic Thanksgiving TV shows

HDTV Listings for November 25, 2009

F&S: Asia-Pac IPTV subs to soar 51 percent