Entertainment/Television news

CNN this week will unveil the next generation of news studio with the network’s latest high definition set in Atlanta, where rehearsals start today and live broadcasts begin in late spring.

A BBC Trust review published today concluded that Radio 2 was highly regarded by audiences but should use its scale to be more distinctive, while 6 Music was distinctive and well-liked by its listeners, but needed to reach a bigger audience.

Verizon and HBO announced today that Verizon’s FiOS TV customers will be the first to gain access to HBOGO.com, HBO’s online video destination featuring over 600 hours of HBO programming.

Over the next three years, to 2012, year-long apprenticeships will provide on the job training across BBC Vision Productions, alongside a study programme.

Budding actors or actresses between the ages of 16 and 21 can apply to join the soap, with two roles – one male and one female – up for grabs.

Sky has announced another innovation milestone with the introduction of a new Sky+HD box that can store up to 240 hours of personal high definition (HD) television, the largest capacity HD personal video recorder in Europe.

Sky has announced that it will launch Sky 3D, Europe’s first dedicated 3D TV channel, this April. As part of the final preparations for this ground-breaking launch, Sky will preview the new service with a world first on Sunday 31 January 2010, becoming the first TV company anywhere to broadcast a live 3D TV sports event to a public audience.

This follows other special BBC programming for listeners affected by the Haitian disaster in the French, Spanish and English languages.

Building in-part on the success of CNN.com’s Freshman Year series in which two first-time Congressmen document their experiences on Washington D.C.’s Capitol Hill with handheld video cameras

Discovery Communications-Hasbro Joint Venture President and CEO Margaret Loesch today unveiled the official brand and logo for the children's network, set to launch in fall 2010.

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) and General Electric (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture that will be 51 percent owned by Comcast, 49 percent owned by GE and managed by Comcast.

Hollinger joined Discovery Communications in 1991 as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. In 1994, he was named Acting General Manager for Discovery Channel Asia.

Campaign Includes "VH1 Save the Music" Integration in the Film and On-Air PSA Slated to Run on VH1 Throughout the Month of December

The World Premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan at the Olympic Stadium Munich as well as the highlights of the Press Event will be transmitted Europe-wide via satellite on November 23rd, 2009.

In the lead-up to their fight, many wondered whether Manny Pacquiao could handle the power of a hard-punching welterweight like Miguel Cotto.

Integrated data offerings set new standard for multichannel audience insights, segmentation and media planning

Sky is giving Sky+HD customers the chance to share their high definition TV experience with their friends by hosting their very own Sky+HD Party.

Coverage to Include Live Reports From Key Races, Comprehensive Commentary and Analysis, and Up-To-The-Minute Reports

Nickelodeon to Develop New CG-Animated Television Series and Paramount Pictures to Develop Feature Film of Renowned Global Property

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with ELTA Technology Co. Ltd. (ELTA), for the broadcast and exhibition rights within Chinese Taipei to the XXI Olympic Winter Games (2010) in Vancouver and the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010.