Tony Maddox
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CNN Opens Abu Dhabi Facility - Posted November 3, 2009
CNN officially launches its broadcast center in Abu Dhabi today. The "new state-of-the-art production center and newsgathering hub" has a staff of around two dozen and a four-camera digital studio with 24/7 live capability.
"The establishment of a permanent broadcast and production center in the Middle East by CNN is a significant... [TVNewser]
Afghanistan a 'Top Story' Once Again - Posted October 19, 2009
"It's like the Baghdad class of 2003 is now the Kabul class of 2009." - NBC's Richard Engel
Brian Stelter reports for the NY Times on how Afghanistan has returned to the forefront of the national media and looks at the challenges that face the journalists and the networks trying ramp up... [TVNewser]
Afghanistan a 'Top Story' Once Again - Posted October 19, 2009
"It's like the Baghdad class of 2003 is now the Kabul class of 2009." - NBC's Richard Engel
Brian Stelter reports for the NY Times on how Afghanistan has returned to the forefront of the national media and looks at the challenges that face the journalists and the networks trying ramp up... [TVNewser]
Christiane Amanpour Leaves "Comfort Zone" - Posted September 16, 2009
TVNewser headed over to Michael's this afternoon for a launch lunch for Christiane Amanpour's new international news program, "Amanpour." It's a culmination of sorts for Amanpour who "grew up with the network" having gotten her start 26 years ago on CNN's foreign desk when she was a self-described "little dweeb."
The new... [TVNewser]
Christiane Amanpour Leaves "Comfort Zone" - Posted September 16, 2009
TVNewser headed over to Michael's this afternoon for a launch lunch for Christiane Amanpour's new international news program, "Amanpour." It's a culmination of sorts for Amanpour who "grew up with the network" having gotten her start 26 years ago on CNN's foreign desk when she was a self-described "little dweeb."
The new... [TVNewser]
Behar, Amanpour Premiere Dates Announced - Posted July 29, 2009
This week's Television Critics Association press tour brings us two high profile developments among the Turner networks. Both Joy Behar's new HLN opinion show and Christiane Amanpour's new CNN International interview show will see September debuts.
Behar's HLN program, "The Joy Behar Show," will first air on September 28th and... [TVNewser]
Oakley and Van Marsh Leaving CNN - Posted December 30, 2008
CNN's European political editor Robin Oakley (pictured) is retiring from the network and a source confirms correspondent Alphonso Van Marsh is leaving CNN as well. Both are based out of CNN's London bureau.
Oakley, 67, has been with CNN since 2000. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his... [TVNewser]
CNNI Prime Time to Feature Amanpour Hour - Posted November 23, 2008
Veteran CNN foreign correspondent Christiane Amanpour is getting her own nightly program on CNN International. CNNI EVP Tony Maddox tells the NYTimes' Elizebeth Jensen the show will launch in the second quarter of 2009 and will join other new CNNI shows.
"Our thinking was we wanted a big, the biggest, name to... [TVNewser]
CNN To Debut Daily Broadcast From Abu Dhabi - Posted October 13, 2008
Early next year CNN International will launch a live daily broadcast from a new media center in Abu Dhabi. The as-yet-titled CNN International program will be the network's first regularly scheduled program from the region. In addition to the daily, prime time newscast, a new production center in the Abu Dhabi... [TVNewser]





