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The future of broadcast television is mobile. At least that was the message at the National Association of Broadcasters’ NAB Show last week in Las Vegas. While the 83,000 attendees at the annual convention—down about 20% from last year—encountered 3-D TV displays, super-hi-def TV and cheaper cameras...
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Attendance might have been down at this year’s NAB Show, but television broadcasters hit the show floor to check out new tools and gadgets, especially those in the nascent mobile DTV business. They came to Las Vegas without their entourages, but they came looking to buy. For the details on how stations...
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NAB President-CEO David K. Rehr recognized the television industry’s ability to forge ahead and spur innovation in a tough economic climate during his keynote opening address at the 2009 NAB Show today in Las Vegas. “From moving 3-D viewing into the home to incorporating FM chips in cell phones to exploring...
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FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein will unveil the FCC’s new, enhanced digital transition Web site at the NAB Show on Tuesday. The new site, www.dtv.gov, will help guide consumers, providing them with local TV support and answers to questions about DTV equipment and installation. The site will also...
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On the eve of the annual National Association of Broadcasters’ convention in Las Vegas this week, television stations are facing perhaps the most challenging time ever in their business. Their budgets are shrinking, their audiences are getting smaller and their advertising dollars are diminishing. Some...
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Television station engineers attending the National Association of Broadcasters convention this week in Las Vegas will be single-minded in their shopping mission: They want to save lots of money. When combing the booths at the Las Vegas Convention Center, they’ll be looking for technology, services and...
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With travel budgets slashed and a big drop in attendance anticipated, exhibitors at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters convention plan to cater to the times with lower-priced products. NAB stalwarts such as Sony and Panasonic intend to showcase reduced-price cameras. Sony, for one, plans...
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The NAB Show will present Kelsey Grammer with the Television Chairman’s Award. Mr. Grammer will receive the award at the NAB Show Television Luncheon on April 20. The new award recognizes individuals for a significant breakthrough in one or more TV art disciplines. Mr. Grammer is an executive producer...
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Josh Schwartz, creator and executive producer of “Chuck,” “Gossip Girl” and “The OC,” will speak at this year’s NAB Show, scheduled for next month in Las Vegas. Mr. Schwartz will participate in a session titled “Josh Schwartz: Creating in the New Media Landscape,” where he will speak about his projects...
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Mary Tyler Moore will receive the NAB Distinguished Service Award at this year’s NAB Show, scheduled for next month in Las Vegas. The National Association of Broadcasters will present the award to Ms. Moore as part of the all-industry opening keynote on April 20. The organization’s Distinguished Service...
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“Battlestar Galactica” co-creator and executive producer David Eick will give a keynote address at this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas next month. Mr. Eick will give an afternoon keynote address titled “The Making of Battlestar Galactica” on April 21. In his speech, he will focus on launching and producing...
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Pixar Animation Studios, the Jim Henson Co. and Animal Planet will be among the presenters at the NAB Show’s 2009 Content Theater. Pixar will host a case study in Pixar stereoscopic, examining the use of 3-D technology in the company’s films, including the upcoming film “Up.” The Henson Co. will offer...
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“Coraline” director Henry Selick will be the featured keynote speaker at the NAB Show. Mr. Selick will speak on April 20 about digital technology and how it has helped to revitalize stop-motion animation. “Coraline” is the first stop-motion animated feature to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3-D. Mr...
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Actor-comedian Bob Newhart will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters. Mr. Newhart will be recognized as part of the NAB Show Television Luncheon on April 20 in Las Vegas. The award will be presented by NAB President-CEO David K. Rehr. Mr. Newhart...