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Masked Men With Pistols Storm Ecuador TV Studio During Live Broadcast
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast Tuesday, and the president issued a decree declaring that the violence-plagued country had entered an “internal armed conflict.” The men armed with pistols and what looked like sticks of dynamite entered…
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Ecuador In ‘Internal Armed Conflict’ After TC Television Attack, Drug Lord’s Prison Escape
Ecuador In ‘Internal Armed Conflict’ After TC Television Shooting | What We Know Photo : AP Quito: Following the shooting at TC Television Network today, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has stated that the country has officially entered into an “internal armed conflict”. Ecuador declared a state of emergency after a drug lord ‘Fito’ escaped from…
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Industry experts hope Emmy wins for The Last of Us generate future projects for Alberta’s film, television industry
The first season of The Last of Us TV show snagged some shiny new hardware this past Saturday night. The popular show won eight times at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards and a majority of the filming was done in southern Alberta. The hope is that the success of the series will encourage more…
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Ecuador declares ‘internal armed conflict’ as gunmen take over live TV broadcast
Quito (CNN) — Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has declared an “internal armed conflict” in the country, ordering security forces to “neutralize” several criminal groups accused of spreading extreme violence in Ecuador. The decree came shortly after hooded and armed men interrupted a live television broadcast – one of several violent incidents playing out across the…
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‘Terrorist act’: Ecuador TV station stormed by armed gunmen during live broadcast
A group of armed men stormed a public television station in Ecuador during a live broadcast on Tuesday. Men wearing hoods and holding pistols forced personnel onto the floor at the TC Television network in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and shouted that they had bombs, according to the Associated Press and BBC. Gunshot noises were heard in…
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Azercosmos Teleport renews Tier 4 compliance certificate
Azercosmos Teleport has renewed its Tier 4 compliance certificate from the World Teleport Association (WTA). Azercosmos Teleport was first awarded the international Tier 4 certificate in 2020. Over the past three years, Azercosmos Teleport services have consistently met high-quality and technological standards. The renewal of the Tier 4 certificate for the Baku Teleport ensures the…
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Record year for WBD in Italy
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in Italy had a record-breaking year in 2023, achieving its highest ever audience share in the country. The company ranked third among national broadcasters, with an 8.6 per cent share of the total audience and an 11.3 per cent share of the commercial target audience (aged 25-54). This represents an 8…
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Report: Advanced TV sales to recover in 2024
According to data from DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) there will be a meaningful recovery in the sale of some advanced, high-end and smart TVs as this year unfolds. Advanced TV shipments declined in both units and revenue in 2023, but both units and revenue are forecasted to resume growth in 2024, according to the…
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Ecuador: Gunmen storm television studio live on air – Public Radio of Armenia
Masked gunmen broke into a live television studio in Ecuador and threatened terrified staff, the BBC reports. Employees were forced on to the floor during the broadcast by the public television channel TC in the city of Guayaquil before the live feed cut out. Police say they later freed all the staff and made 13…
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Ecuador deems drug gangs ‘terrorist groups’ after live TV attack
The country has been plunged into chaos after its most notorious gang leader and drug lord, Adolfo Macías, escaped from prison on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT Facing a surge in violence, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday issued a revised decree designating 20 drug gangs as terrorist groups. It also authorised the military to “neutralise” them “within…