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Behind Israel's TV success, producers warn of a growing industry crisis
The Israeli television industry appears to be thriving, despite nearly three years of war at home and rising prejudice against Jews and Israelis abroad. Dozens of new Israeli television series have been released in recent years, while established…
What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictions
CNBC asked media executives, including Jimmy Pitaro, Chris Winfrey, Anjali Sud and Jeff Zucker, for their predictions about what the TV market will look like in three years. These insiders weighed in on government regulation, sports ratings and…
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Govt plans to scrap 12-minute advertisement cap on TV
The government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels, with the change set to take effect once the amendment to the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 is notified in the Gazette. The Ministry of…
Remembering Hayden Panettiere's biggest TV roles from Heroes to Nashville
Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere has tragically died at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, released a statement to NBC News, which read: 'It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. 'She was an…
Gemma Owen vows to move on from Love Island with other TV project
Gemma Owen has vowed that she does not want to be defined as a reality TV celebrity just because she was on Love Island. And to make things crystal clear it seems she has blanked the name of the series from her memory. Gemma was thrust into the…
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Vzy Smart TV crosses Rs 200 cr in cumulative sales
Vzy Smart TV, part of the Dish TV Group, has crossed Rs 200 crore in cumulative sales within its first year of launch, according to the company. The smart TV brand was launched as part of Dish TV Group's move into connected entertainment. Its TVs…
TV tonight: Michael Sheen's furious investigation into a pollution scandal
Increasingly as much an activist as he is an actor, Michael Sheen draws attention to a grim pollution scandal several decades in the making in this enraging two-part TV take on the award-winning podcast he co-hosted. Are parts of Wales contaminated…
Do Mini LED TVs Last Longer Than OLED TVs?
TV panels have changed considerably over even just the last few years. With more complex technology being embedded into our screens, it's no wonder we have questions about which kind of panel will last longer. As of right now, it's hard to state…
Not LG, Not Samsung: This TV Brand Is Getting Dolby Vision 2 Support
Choreograph (konstantin Yuganov)/Getty Images If you feel like you're well-versed in understanding the existing HDR formats, you have a new one to learn. Dolby Laboratories' Dolby Vision 2 improves existing Dolby Vision content with smarter picture…
If you are still complaining about Australian TV, it's time to shut up
If you are still complaining about Australian television, it's time to shut up. If all you have to say is “I never watch free-to-air television”, maybe just be quiet. If you have nothing nice to say, you know what? Just say nothing.
I review TVs for a living, and this is the only 4K Blu-ray player I trust for testing TVs and watching movies at home
My TV-testing process consists of two phases. The first phase is painstakingly measuring a TV's performance with boring-looking test patterns. The second phase involves kicking back with some snacks and watching movies. I'll let you guess which…
A Country Practice was more than TV. It taught us to be better human beings
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. A Country Practice has always been more than a television show to me. Sometimes I think of it as my third parent. In the world of television…
The 20 Best TV Performances of All Time, Ranked
We watch television for an episodic escape from reality. Whether it's self-contained stories or long arcs, each episode offers a more intimate narrative than you get with a film, because the characters have more time to ruminate. While we love TV…
Toshiba M450 QLED 4K Smart Fire TV Is Nearly 50% Off, With Every Size Dropping to a Record Low on Amazon
TikTok has been having its discourse-of-the-week over OLED TVs. Plenty of users are for the first time seeing the difference between expensive TVs and the one's you can buy cheap from a grocery store. While you can get a much stronger picture out…
At Just 36: TV Star Hayden Panettiere Has Died
ARCHIVE – U.S. actress Hayden Panettiere and world boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko have a daughter together. Photo: picture alliance / dpa Hayden Panettiere ('Scream 4 and 6,' 'Heroes,' and 'Nashville'), the U.S. actress and former…
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