Good news for those with HDTv setups and nothing to watch. WPIX Channel 11
has decided to use one there Digital Sub channels to put out a new Music
Channel called "The Tube". This channel can be viewed on 11.2 on you HDTV
tuner.
I watched a little bit of it today using my HDTV Tuner card for my PC and I
was really impressed. The selection is random. There was now commercials and
you can't beat free :-D
You can read more about it below...
WB11 LAUNCHES THE TUBE MUSIC NETWORK ON DIGITAL MULTICAST CHANNEL 11.2 -
05/31/06
WPIX Uses Multicast Technology to Bring Viewers the Only All Music Network
on Television
NEW YORK, May 31, 2006 - WB11/WPIX heats up New York this summer with the
June 1st launch of THE TUBE, the first 24-hour network devoted solely to
music programming.
THE TUBE features a bold playlist comprised of major and independent label
videos, as well as exclusive performance clips. In a vast departure from the
way music has traditionally been presented on television, classic
performances from legendary artists are featured alongside just-released
videos by current artists. Live and conceptual clips from Led Zeppelin, Tina
Turner, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, the Rolling Stones, U2, Prince, Rod
Stewart and The Eagles are mixed with videos from today's best-selling acts
like Norah Jones, James Blunt, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson and
Coldplay. There are no reality shows, award shows or game shows on THE TUBE,
instead viewers get at least 50 minutes of music videos an hour. THE TUBE
Music Network is spearheaded by Les Garland, one of the creative forces who
helped develop the music television genre in the 1980's, serving as
co-founder/originator of both MTV: Music Television and VH-1. In the 90's,
Garland played an essential role in the domestic and international launch of
the interactive music channel, The Box, acting as senior executive vice
president. "THE TUBE distinguishes itself by offering top music programming,
and our partnership affirms our commitment to providing the highest quality
of entertainment and enhanced content for our audience," said WB11/WPIX Vice
President and General Manager Betty Ellen Berlamino.
"THE TUBE on WPIX in New York marks a major milestone in our 3 year history.
We've been amassing momentum since we launched in Los Angeles earlier this
month and we'll continue to fuel it as we roll out the Network in Chicago,
Philadelphia, Dallas and other markets this summer, eventually broadcasting
THE TUBE Music Network in 9 of the Top 10 DMA markets on Tribune stations
and 71 of the nation's top 100 markets counting the stations owned by
Tribune, Raycom Media and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Garland added: "Since the Tube started signal testing in the New York
tri-state area, viewer response has been phenomenal. As one viewer from
Montclair, New Jersey wrote: Called in sick and watched The Tube all day.
Might have to be sick tomorrow too!." The free broadcast of THE TUBE Music
Network is achieved via multicasting, which allows WB11/WPIX to distribute a
secondary signal within the primary signal's digital bandwidth. Anyone with
a digital tuner can receive THE TUBE 24-hours a day, free over-the-air on
channel 11.2. By mid-summer, THE TUBE is expected to be available on cable
systems throughout the New York area.
About WB11/WPIX: New York's WB11 (WPIX-TV), is the award winning, flagship
station of The WB Television Network, and is seen in over 10 million homes
through over-the-air and satellite distribution. Founded in 1948 and owned
by Tribune Broadcasting, WB11has been the recipient of numerous Emmy Awards,
Edward R. Murrow Awards, and New York State Broadcasters Awards. Its
successful WB Network programming, award winning news programs: WB11 News At
Ten (10-11pm) and WB11 Morning News (5-9am), extensive library of hit
movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children's
programming, public affairs shows, and outstanding event coverage have all
contributed to the station's success. In addition, WB11 has been the
official broadcast TV home of the New York Mets since 1999. www.wb11.com.
About THE TUBE: THE TUBE Music Network is a wholly-owned subsidiary of THE
TUBE MEDIA CORPORATION (OTCBB: TUBM).
This press release may include a number of "forward-looking statements" as
that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. These
statements reflect management's current views with respect to future events
and financial performance and include statements regarding management's
intent, belief or current expectations, which are based upon assumptions
about future conditions that may prove to be inaccurate. Prospective
investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance, involve risk and uncertainties, and that
as a result, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by
such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, among other things, the
volatile and competitive markets in which we operate, our limited operating
history, our limited financial resources, our ability to manage our growth
and the lack of an established trading market for our securities. When
considering forward-looking statements, readers are urged to carefully
consider the various disclosures, including risk factors and their
cautionary statements
Copyright C 2006, WPIX
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