2023 Boston NBC, Telemundo stations announce $225,000 in grants to six local nonprofits
Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced a…
The competitive grant challenge, now in its seventh year, provides unrestricted funding to eligible nonprofits who provide vital support to their respective communities in the categories of youth education and empowerment, next-generation storytellers, and community engagement. The 2024 application period for eligible 501(c…
Nonprofits receiving funds serve communities in the following NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ markets: New York (WNBC, WNJU), Los Angeles (KNBC, KVEA), Chicago (WMAQ, WSNS), Philadelphia (WCAU, WWSI), Dallas (KXAS, KXTX), Boston (WBTS, WNEU), Washington, D.C. (WRC-TV, WZDC), San Francisco (KNTV, KSTS), Miami (WTVJ, WSCV), San Diego (KNSD, KUAN) and Hartford, Conn. (WVIT, WRDM).
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Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 76 nonprofit organizations servicing one of the 11 NBC and Telemundo owned stations’ markets across the U.S. through the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has now provided $18.5 million to 546…
Below is a list of all 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants winners:
Bay Area:
$48,000
$30,000
In a city as iconic as Paris, especially during the 2024 Summer Olympics, prime studio space is in high demand. While Telemundo Deportes kicked off its coverage from a shared rooftop studio with NBC News during the Games’ opening weekend, the network soon transitioned to a more groundbreaking solution. After the initial on-site broadcasts, the rest of the programming originated from Studio L…
A Controlled, Cost-Effective Environment
For Telemundo Deportes, highlighting the beauty of Paris was crucial. However, with limited real estate in the French capital, the network found the perfect solution in its existing virtual studio. Directed by real-time graphics expert Fabián Albarracín and his team, the virtual set captures the essence of Paris with stunning…
The virtual studio, originally developed for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, has undergone continuous improvements over the past five years. This advanced setup allows Telemundo to deliver unparalleled coverage while maintaining a controlled environment—free from the unpredictability of weather and other external factors.
The innovation was about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in…
Immersive Storytelling That Captivates
The virtual studio’s expansive green screen allows for seamless camera movements, making the experience even more immersive for both the talent and the viewers. The use of Stype camera tracking technology allows for this feeling. “Our talent feels like they’re working from a grand space,” Mukherjee notes, “…
Looking Ahead: The Future of Virtual Studio Production
While the Paris 2024 Olympics have wrapped, the Telemundo Deportes team is already looking to the future. The lessons learned from this project will inform the network’s approach to upcoming events, with Studio L likely playing a pivotal role in future productions.
For now, the focus remains on delivering exceptional coverage of the Games. This groundbreaking work has broader implications beyond just the Olympics. The success of the virtual studio has set a new standard for future productions, not just within Telemundo but across the industry. It’s a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration, with every detail—from set design to real-time…
Next month, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon is launching "Jimmy Fallon's Tonightmares", a haunted maze experience with 10 spine-chilling rooms that bring Jimmy's worst nightmares to life with sinister characters and scares around every corner. The experience will open September 20 at Rockefeller Center and is scheduled to run through Oct. 31.
How to get tickets to Jimmy Fallon's Tonightmares for Halloween
Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares opens to the public on Friday, September 20, and will run select nights through October 31.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, August 22, but you can head over to the Tonightmares website now to unlock exclusive access…
Starting this month at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and next month at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore, guests will discover terrifying new merchandise offerings showcasing ‘where horror lives.’ This year’s Halloween Horror Nights collection introduces the largest line-up yet of apparel, souvenirs, homeware, collectibles, accessories and more…
Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort & Universal Studios Hollywood
At Halloween Horror Nights, guests at both…
Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise at Universal Studios Japan
The thrills don’t stop here, over at Universal Studios Japan, Halloween…
Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise at Universal Studios Singapore
Southeast Asia’s biggest Halloween event is back at Universal Studios Singapore…
Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise on Amazon
Horror fans can also find select Halloween Horror Nights merchandise on…