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PRO TV
PRO TV (, often stylized as PRO•TV since 2017) is a Romanian free-to-air television network, launched on 1 December 1995 as the fourth private TV channel in the country (after TV SOTI, Antena 1, and the now-defunct, but online Tele7ABC). It is owned by CME (Central European Media Enterprises), which is owned by PPF Group. Since 3 September 1999, the company has also been broadcasting its own signal for the Republic of Moldova, under the Pro TV Chișinău brand. It broadcasts, in addition to Pro TV Bucharest programs (according to its own grid, different from the Romanian one), a series of local news and programs and its own advertising slots throughout the day. Targeting urban adults aged 21 to 54, Pro TV uses a programming strategy of top international series and movies, as well as a wide variety of local productions including news programming, local entertainment and local fiction. On 29 August 2014, Pro TV launched its own streaming service, called Pro TV Plus, dedicated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1080i
In high-definition television (HDTV) and video display technology, 1080i is a video display format with 1080 lines of vertical resolution and Interlaced video, interlaced scanning method. This format was once a standard in HDTV. It was particularly used for broadcast television because it can deliver high-resolution images without needing excessive bandwidth. This format is used in the SMPTE 292M standard. Definition The number "1080" in 1080i refers to the number of horizontal lines that make up the vertical resolution of the display. Each of these lines contributes to the overall detail and clarity of the image. The letter "i" stands for Interlaced video, interlaced. This is a technique where the image is not displayed all at once. Instead, the frame is split into two fields. One field contains the odd-numbered lines, and the other field contains the even-numbered lines. These fields are displayed in rapid succession, giving the appearance of a full image to the human eye. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tele7ABC
Tele7ABC () is a television station in Romania, which became popular in the 1990s and stopped airing in 2005. Launched in 1994, it was the second private TV channel in Romania to start airing after Antena 1. It was famous for airing such series as ''The Addams Family'', ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', '' Knight Rider'', ''The A-Team'', ''MacGyver'', ''Kung Fu'', and '' The Incredible Hulk''. Tele7ABC was the broadcaster of Michael Jackson's ''HIS''tory World Tour concert in 1996 in Bucharest. As of February 1996, 30% of the Romanian population received the channel. After getting in the control of Florin Călinescu, the television station had gone on a decline. Soon after, most of its movies were transferred to other stations, Tele7 remaining only with religious B rated movies and similar shows. In 2005, the station temporarily closed its gates with the message that the workers were not paid in months, and they had neither any adequate sanitary facilities. Soon after, the stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got Talent
''Got Talent'' is a British talent show TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment. It has spawned spin-offs in over 60 countries, in what is now referred to as the 'Got Talent' format, similar to that described by Fremantle of the ''Idol'' and ''The X Factor'' formats. Unlike those shows, ''Got Talent'' (influenced by the variety of talent shows '' Opportunity Knocks'' and ''New Faces'') showcases other artistic disciplines as well as singers. In April 2014, the format was named the world's most successful reality TV format ever by ''Guinness World Records''. Cowell said: "I am very proud that ''Got Talent'' is a homegrown British show. We owe its success to a group of very talented producers all over the world who have made this happen. And of course amazing talent." History ''Got Talent'' was conceived in 2005 by Simon Cowell, creator and judge on ''The X Factor''. The format's origins can be traced to the British talent shows '' Opportunity Knocks'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Românii Au Talent
''Românii au talent'' () is a TV show which began airing on 18 February 2011. The project acts as a Romanian version of the franchise Got Talent, developed by Simco Limited. The show is hosted by Smiley and Pavel Bartoș, while the opening judge panel consisted of presenter Andi Moisescu, singer Andra and dancer Mihai Petre and presently consisting of Moisescu, Andra, Dragoș Bucur, and Mihai Bobonete. The winner of "Românii au talent" is awarded with €120,000. Auditions The auditions take place in front of the judges and a live audience at different cities across Romania and Moldova. Unlike ''X Factor'', at any time during the audition, the judges may show disapproval to the act by pressing a buzzer which lights a large red "X" on the stage, indicating that they particularly dislike the act and do not wish the performance to continue. If all the judges press their buzzers, the act must end immediately. Callbacks After the auditions, the judges have to whittle almost 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabral Ibacka
Cabral Neculai Ibacka Zabana (), popularly known as just Cabral (born 4 October 1977) is a Romanian television personality, actor, philanthropist, Tae Bo coach, and 1994 European vice-champion at kick-boxing. Career Born in Bucharest, Cabral started training in kickboxing and Muay Thai at age 6. By the age of 23, he had won several titles. A graduate of the Ecological University of Bucharest, Faculty of Sports, Cabral is also known as one of the first promoters of Tae Bo in Romania (after 1997). Cabral started his television career in 1998 as a host for various shows ( Antena 1 and Prima TV after 1999). In 2000, Cabral moved to Acasă TV, a TV station owned by MediaPro, which opened the door for acting in the movies and series produced by the consortium's production company, MediaPro Pictures. His most notable role came in 2005, when he played Inspector Eduard Bălan in the Romanian hit miniseries '' Băieți buni''. Since then, he starred in several soap-operas. He also mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family Feud
''Family Feud'' is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. Two families compete on each episode to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. The show has had three separate runs, the first of which started in 1976. Its original run from 1976 to 1985 aired on ABC and in syndication, with Richard Dawson as host. In 1987, the series was revived as a pilot and later in 1988 aired on CBS and in syndication with Ray Combs hosting until 1994, with Dawson returning until the latter version ended in 1995. In 1999, the series was revived through its first-run syndication with four different hosts: Louie Anderson (1999–2002), Richard Karn (2002–2006), John O'Hurley (2006–2010), and Steve Harvey (2010–present). The show has had four announcers: Gene Wood (1976–1995), Burton Richardson (1999–2010), Joey Fatone (2010–2015), and Rubin Ervin (2015–present). Within a year of its debut, the original version beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Romanian General Election
General elections were held in Romania on 3 November 1996, with a second round of the presidential election on 17 November.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1591 Opinion polls prior to the elections suggested incumbent President Ion Iliescu of the Social Democracy Party of Romania (PDSR, formerly the Democratic National Salvation Front) would win a third term, though it was believed a large field of candidates would push him into a runoff. Iliescu received the most votes in the first round, just ahead of his 1992 run-off opponent, Emil Constantinescu of the Romanian Democratic Convention (CDR). In the second round, Constantinescu defeated Iliescu with 54 percent of the vote. Iliescu conceded defeat soon after the polls closed. Constantinescu took office on 29 November, marking the first peaceful transfer of power since the fall of communism. To date, it is the only time since the introduction of direct presidential elections tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital (Romanian Magazine)
''Capital'' (''Capital'' in Romanian language, Romanian) is a Romanian financial and economic weekly magazine published in Bucharest. ''Capital'' offers analyses, investigations and trend predictions accompanied by graphics, tables and photos to all with an interest in economics. Capital offers its readers guidance in their entrepreneurial initiatives, going beyond the news in order to discover the causes that generate the events. ''Capital'' was the first publication launched by Ringier in Romania. It was started in 1990. ''Capital'' was re-launched in 2000 and 2004 in a new and modern graphic concept. Capital has launched the Capital Top 300 wealthiest men in Romania, Top 300 Richest Romanians. Other two tops were added in the following years: Top 100 Successful Women and in 2005 Top 100 Companies to Work for. Regular sections: * Actuality; * Business; * Investments; * Consultancy; Editorial Supplements: ''Capital'' issues the following supplements: * Gadget * European Funds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adevărul
(; meaning "The Truth", formerly spelled ''Adevĕrul'') is a Romanian daily newspaper, based in Bucharest. Founded in Iași, in 1871, and reestablished in 1888, in Bucharest, it was the main left-wing press venue to be published during the Kingdom of Romania, Romanian Kingdom's existence, adopting an independent pro-Democracy, democratic position, advocating Land reform in Romania, land reform, and demanding universal suffrage. Under its successive editors Alexandru Beldiman and Constantin Mille, it became noted for its virulent criticism of King of Romania, King Carol I of Romania, Carol I. This stance developed into a Republicanism, republican and Socialism, socialist agenda, which made clash with the Kingdom's authorities on several occasions. As innovative publications which set up several local and international records during the early 20th century, and its sister daily ''Dimineața'' competed for the top position with the right-wing ''Universul'' before and throughout the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Station Identification
Station identification (ident, network ID, channel ID or bumper (broadcasting), bumper) is the practice of radio and television stations and broadcast network, networks identifying themselves on-air, typically by means of a call sign or brand name (sometimes known, particularly in the United States, as a "sounder", "stinger" or "sting (musical phrase), sting", more generally as a station or network ID). This may be to satisfy requirements of licensing authorities, a form of branding, or a combination of both. As such, it is closely related to production logos, used in television and cinema alike. Station identification used to be done regularly by an announcer at the halfway point during the presentation of a television program, or in between programs. Asia In Southeast Asia, idents are known as a ''montage'' in Thailand and the Malay world (except Indonesia, known as ''station ID'', terminology shared with the Philippines), and as an ''interlude'' in Cambodia and Vietnam. Indo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
