DTV News for 12-29-2003
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:08 am
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> DTV News for 12-29-2003 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 1,098 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 2003 Tar Heel of the Year: Jim Goodmon </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Visionary broadcaster, campaigner for civic improvement, leader of an ambitious renovation project in downtown Durham, he is undertaking some of the most significant tasks of a busy lifetime. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Raleigh, NC News & Observer)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://newsobserver.com/news/story/3157049p-2852582c.html">newsobserver.com/news/sto...2582c.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Mark's (Almost) Monday Memo - 2003 December 22 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Digital Television)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.digitaltelevision.com/mondaymemo/mlist/frm02050.html">www.digitaltelevision.com...02050.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Hollywood Post Alliance Sponsors Technology Retreat </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Total Immersion -- Recharge/Recalibrate/ Retreat set for Feb. 4-6, 2004 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / DTV Professional / HDTV Buyer)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_hpa_retrreat04.htm">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...reat04.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtvprofessional.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_hpa_retrreat04.htm">www.dtvprofessional.com/2...reat04.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hdtvbuyer.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_hpa_retrreat04.htm">www.hdtvbuyer.com/2003/12...reat04.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> A Matter of Definition; LCD, Dtv, HDTV - What Does It All Mean for Consumers? </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Lancaster, PA Intelligencer Journal via CRM Assist)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.crmassist.com/news/dispnews.asp?i=107131&t=99">www.crmassist.com/news/di...07131&t=99</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HDTV: The gift that may not be so giving </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Grand Rapids, MI Press)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/grpress/index.ssf?/base/business-1/107245379815550.xml">www.mlive.com/business/gr...815550.xml</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HDTV signals available on island </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Palm Beach, FL Daily News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/newsfd/auto/feed/news/2003/12/27/1072504148.20005.7429.6150.html;COXnetJSessionID=1wfhBG8YrUBPNen4W8faPXts1Vc1oc5B1039q05ZaUN14iWj2PH7!1507744376?urac=n&urvf=10727177297390.12711053430007901">www.palmbeachdailynews.co...3430007901</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> STARZ! HD Added to VOOM(SM) HDTV Service - Offers Commercial-Free, New Hit Movies in High-Def </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> New STARZ PlusPack Offers 8 STARZ! and Encore Channels, Including East and West Feeds of STARZ! HD for Only $14.90 Per Month </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031229/lam012_1.html">biz.yahoo.com/prnews/0312...012_1.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> STARZ! HD Added to VOOM HDTV Service </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Offers Commercial-Free, New Hit Movies in High-Def </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / DTV Professional)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_starz_voom.htm">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...z_voom.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtvprofessional.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_starz_voom.htm">www.dtvprofessional.com/2...z_voom.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Voom Sees Starz! HD [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Voom will be the first DBS operator to launch Starz! HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Multichannel News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA371274?display=Breaking+News">www.multichannel.com/arti...aking+News</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Industry Roundup </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Government green-lights satellite deal; NEC's single-head HD DVD; theater owners rebel against Digital Cinema Initiatives. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Stereophile Guide to Home Theater Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.guidetohometheater.com/news/122903roundup/">www.guidetohometheater.co...03roundup/</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Motorola reprises TV role </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Chicago, IL Sun-Times)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.suntimes.com/output/business/cst-fin-mot29.html">www.suntimes.com/output/b...mot29.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 1,098 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 2003 Tar Heel of the Year: Jim Goodmon </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Visionary broadcaster, campaigner for civic improvement, leader of an ambitious renovation project in downtown Durham, he is undertaking some of the most significant tasks of a busy lifetime. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Raleigh, NC News & Observer)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://newsobserver.com/news/story/3157049p-2852582c.html">newsobserver.com/news/sto...2582c.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Mark's (Almost) Monday Memo - 2003 December 22 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Digital Television)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.digitaltelevision.com/mondaymemo/mlist/frm02050.html">www.digitaltelevision.com...02050.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Hollywood Post Alliance Sponsors Technology Retreat </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Total Immersion -- Recharge/Recalibrate/ Retreat set for Feb. 4-6, 2004 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / DTV Professional / HDTV Buyer)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_hpa_retrreat04.htm">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...reat04.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtvprofessional.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_hpa_retrreat04.htm">www.dtvprofessional.com/2...reat04.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hdtvbuyer.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_hpa_retrreat04.htm">www.hdtvbuyer.com/2003/12...reat04.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> A Matter of Definition; LCD, Dtv, HDTV - What Does It All Mean for Consumers? </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Lancaster, PA Intelligencer Journal via CRM Assist)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.crmassist.com/news/dispnews.asp?i=107131&t=99">www.crmassist.com/news/di...07131&t=99</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HDTV: The gift that may not be so giving </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Grand Rapids, MI Press)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.mlive.com/business/grpress/index.ssf?/base/business-1/107245379815550.xml">www.mlive.com/business/gr...815550.xml</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HDTV signals available on island </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Palm Beach, FL Daily News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/newsfd/auto/feed/news/2003/12/27/1072504148.20005.7429.6150.html;COXnetJSessionID=1wfhBG8YrUBPNen4W8faPXts1Vc1oc5B1039q05ZaUN14iWj2PH7!1507744376?urac=n&urvf=10727177297390.12711053430007901">www.palmbeachdailynews.co...3430007901</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> STARZ! HD Added to VOOM(SM) HDTV Service - Offers Commercial-Free, New Hit Movies in High-Def </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> New STARZ PlusPack Offers 8 STARZ! and Encore Channels, Including East and West Feeds of STARZ! HD for Only $14.90 Per Month </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031229/lam012_1.html">biz.yahoo.com/prnews/0312...012_1.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> STARZ! HD Added to VOOM HDTV Service </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Offers Commercial-Free, New Hit Movies in High-Def </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / DTV Professional)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_starz_voom.htm">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...z_voom.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtvprofessional.com/2003/12_dec/news/cw_starz_voom.htm">www.dtvprofessional.com/2...z_voom.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Voom Sees Starz! HD [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Voom will be the first DBS operator to launch Starz! HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Multichannel News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA371274?display=Breaking+News">www.multichannel.com/arti...aking+News</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Industry Roundup </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Government green-lights satellite deal; NEC's single-head HD DVD; theater owners rebel against Digital Cinema Initiatives. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Stereophile Guide to Home Theater Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.guidetohometheater.com/news/122903roundup/">www.guidetohometheater.co...03roundup/</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Motorola reprises TV role </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Chicago, IL Sun-Times)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.suntimes.com/output/business/cst-fin-mot29.html">www.suntimes.com/output/b...mot29.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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