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Super Bowl Sets Ratings Record Despite Partial Blackout

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Super Bowl Sets Ratings Record Despite Partial Blackout

NEW ORLEANS — Despite rumors that the extra amperage pumped into lighting and video for Beyonce’s well-received halftime show had something to do with the power disruption that put Super Bowl XLVII on hold, stadium management noted that the halftime spectacle was run off of generated power and an “abnormality” in one of the two feeder lines that power the stadium from an external substation was to blame. Lots of people — an all-time record, according to CBS — noticed the glitch, which disrupted the game from 7:37 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Pete's Big TVs on BET Honors 2013

Pete’s Big TVs Provides ‘BET Honors’ Video Support

NEW CASTLE, DE – Video equipment rental company Pete’s Big TVs provided 330 high resolution LED video screens, along with projectors, monitors and crew for the 2013 BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. The LED video panels used are audibly silent and electrically silent, so there was no interference with any wireless devices in the production. The show airs Feb. 11 on BET.

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High End Systems, AED Announce Distribution Partnership

AUSTIN, TX – High End Systems and AED group (Willebroek, Belgium) announce a new partnership that will enable AED Distribution to serve as a master distributor of High End Systems’ products throughout the UK, France and Benelux. Effective immediately, this agreement enables AED Master Distribution to make its large centralized stock available to other distributors and dealers. They will also have direct access to product knowledge, support as well as stock without having to deal with long manufacturing and/or handling and transport delays.

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Inaugural Ceremonies Use Eps Ground Cover

WASHINGTON, DC – The grass on Washington, DC’s National Mall had just been refurbished. Now with a million inauguration spectators expected for outdoor ceremonies for President Barack Obama, efforts were needed to save the lawn. Eps America offered its equipment – including nearly 100 sq. f.t of ground cover – and expertise to complete the project.

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Top 10 Finalists

Rose Brand Names Scholarship Finalists

SECAUCUS, NJ – Rose Brand recently announced the top 10 Rose Brand Scholarship finalists, comprised of graduate and undergraduate students from across the US. The 10 finalists will now be judged by a panel of high profile experts in the industry. The winner of the scholarship will be announced this year at the USITT Conference.

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New York's Times Square on NYE

Paul Miller Lights New Year’s Eve with 4Wall

NEW YORK – New Year’s Eve performances in New York’s Times Square – seen on ABC, FNC, NBC, and Univision – all featured lighting from 4Wall New York. LD Paul Miller and his team, including programmer Paul Sonnleitner, were brought in to light the two main performance stages by Paladin Entertainment and the event organizers. Limited power, traffic, weather and other elements were factors in the design challenges.

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Alcorn McBride Announces International Expansion

ORLANDO – Alcorn McBride, a manufacturer of AV system control, A/V and lighting equipment for themed entertainment, is preparing for growth in international markets. In the past year, Alcorn McBride has restructured distribution in Asia, and built up its Paris office. Alcorn McBride is in talks with several companies to distribute products in the remaining European markets and is now interviewing new companies at the ISE show in Amsterdam.

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Trumpet Awards

Trumpet Awards Shine with Mark Carver and Bandit Lites

ATLANTA – Bandit Lites worked again with LD Mark Carver in lighting The Annual Trumpet Awards. The special event honoring the accomplishments of African-Americans took place Jan. 26 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Carver was challenged with designing an elegant space that would render well on television. House lights were eliminated, and as award winners made their way to the stage from the audience, Carver paid special attention to lighting the audience in addition to the presenters and performers.

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Watchpax

Dataton Watchpax Media Server

LINKOPING, Sweden – Swedish AV company Dataton introduces its first dedicated media server, Watchpax, with built-in Dataton Watchout multidisplay software. Users will be able to orchestrate stills, 3D objects, interactive elements, animations, graphics, video and sound across multiple displays. Watchpax can also be used in information points or to drive content in kiosks in corporate showrooms, digital signage and visitor center applications.

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