PRESS RELEASES
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks will serve as a media sponsor for the 2013 Global Diaspora Forum. The Forum is comprised of events in Washington, DC, Dublin, Ireland, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles on March 13 and 14, 2013.
The Forum brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, all passionate about promoting Diaspora engagement, with a theme of “Where Ideas Meet Action.” The Forum will comprise of leaders and representatives of Diaspora communities, U.S. government, private sector, international institutions, foundations, academia, and non-profits.
The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2 PM on Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2013, at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in Chesterfield County, VA.
At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Kazakh TV News launches nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, April 22 at 2 PM ET.
The newscast airs each weekday in English.
Kazakh TV News reports on current events, business and sports from Kazakhstan, Central Asia and beyond.
Kazakh TV is the first national satellite television channel of the largest media holding Khabar Agency
JSC in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The first broadcast of the channel was in October 2002.
Kazakh TV broadcasts informative and educational content 24 hours a day. All television programs are
aired in Kazakh, Russian and English.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Full time RT and RT Espanol channels in Washington, DC, as well as RT newscasts on MHz Worldview will be unavailable due to maintenance from the source in Moscow.
RT channels will be down for maintenance from Tuesday, April 16th at 4 PM to Wednesday, April 17th at 2 AM ET.
MHz will re-air the 1:30 PM ET Midday RT Newscast at 6 PM and 11 PM ET on Tuesday, April 16th.
MHz Networks
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
Stephanie Misar
703-770-7100
smisar@mhznetworks.org
www.mhznetworks.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today’s Ireland the newest global content initiative of MHz Networks, launches as a full channel in the D.C. area March 17 on MHz 12 (over the air digital broadcast channel 30.12).
FALLS CHURCH, VA-- MHz Networks is launching a month-long special programming event dedicated to the Nordic Region. Various programming from Denmark, Finland, Greenland and outlying islands, Iceland, Norway and Sweden will populate the MHz Networks 1 airwaves from February 15-March 15, 2013.
The special event launches in support of the Kennedy Center's month-long event of the same timeframe, Nordic Cool 2013, an international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of the Nordic region.
FALLS CHURCH, VA-- MHz Networks has launched a new channel on Google TV.
Tune in to your world with the best in international programming including news, entertainment and more. MHz Networks brings you global news, direct from the source, in English from our fleet of premier international broadcasters and programmers.
MHz connects global perspectives with globally-minded people through its national channel on broadcast, cable, satellite and telco and now on another venue, on the go!
You can download our channel for free in the apps section of https://play.google.com. Search for 'MHz Networks for Google TV'.
The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in ChesterfieldCounty, VA. At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board
Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- CCTV America, the U-S production arm of the Beijing based global news channel CCTV News, will expand programming on Monday, February 4th.
Broadcast live from Washington D.C., CCTV News launches a new two hour edition of BIZ ASIA AMERICA, 7 to 9 PM ET.
In its new format, BIZ ASIA AMERICA provides a daily business news magazine aimed at the general interest viewer. With a special focus on US-China trade, finance, and investment, BIZ ASIA AMERICA explores the trends that shape the increasingly integrated economic world in which we live.
WASHINGTON, DC- Frederick Thomas, MHz Founder and Chief Executive, has been named the World Affairs Council – Washington, DC (WAC-DC) Global Education award recipient for 2013. Thomas will be honored at the Global Education Gala on March 7, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton, Washington, DC.
Over the course of 15 years, Thomas has been steadfast in the pursuit of non-U.S. based programming which is easily accessible for American audiences. Thomas has brought more international television programming into America than all other U.S. based broadcast television networks combined.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Full time RT and RT Espanol channels in Washington, DC, as well as RT newscasts on MHz Worldview will be unavailable due to maintenance from the source in Moscow.
RT channels will be down for maintenance from Wednesday, February 6th at 3 PM to Thursday, February 7th at 1 AM ET.
MHz will the 1:30PM Midday RT Newscast at 6 PM and 11 PM ET on Wednesday, February 6th.
MHz Networks
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
Stephanie Misar
703-770-7100
smisar@mhznetworks.org
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA- JN1, the world's first Jewish-interest news channel in the English language, joins MHz Networks as a broadcast partner in January 2013.
JN1 covers international news with an emphasis on Jewish affairs and the Middle East, "Informing opinion, Expanding horizons."
JN1 newscasts join the MHz schedule at 5 PM ET daily, nationally on MHz Worldview.
JN1 is a fully independent news network not associated with any nation, government, or political party. With headquarters located in Brussels, Belgium, JN1 also has bureaus in Kyiv and Tel Aviv.
JN1 replaces daily newscasts from IBA on MHz.
The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 1 PM on November 8, at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Networks, the top programmer and broadcaster of English-accessible global entertainment and news in the U.S. has acquired the French smash crime drama, Spiral.
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Continuing on the global popularity of the original Detective Montalbano series on its primetime broadcast, MHz Networks has acquired The Young Montalbano series.
The prequel, produced by RAI, the Italian State broadcaster, premieres nationally on MHz Worldview on October 29-November 3 at 9 PM ET.
MHz Home Entertainment also releases the series on DVD the same day, along with the original Detective Montalbano series and the largest selection of international crime dramas on www.mhznetworks.org/shop and finer retailers and online everywhere.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - Due to technical issues beyond our control, two of MHz Worldviews newscasts will not air this evening, September 27.
IBA News will not broadcast today at 5 PM ET. EuroNews (repeat from 2 PM ET ) will air instead.
South Asia Newsline will not be broadcast today at 6:30 PM, with Tuesday's Newsweek South Asia airing instead.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Sikh Program, traditionally airing on MHz Networks 1 in the Washington, DC metro area, is on hiatus indefinately.
The program creates a better understanding of the Sikh heritage and culture through music and brief narratives. Songs in the show are sung in Punjabi, with English narration.
Tomorrow Today from Deutsche Welle will air in place of the program, typically broadcast on Saturdays at noon.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz. Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 18 matches will be available at 09/31/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Minor Football Championship Final: Meath vs Dublin
GAA Senior Football Championship Final: Donegal vs Mayo
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 16 matches will be available at 09/16/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Minor Hurling Championship Final: Dublin vs Tipperary
GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final: Kilkenny vs Galway
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – RainmakersTV, the Seattle-based nonprofit interview and documentary media entity has joined independent, non-commercial
broadcaster MHz Networks’ prestigious channel line-up in the US.
Beginning in November 2012, viewers will be able to watch regular half-hour programs of RainmakersTV interviews with people making a positive
impact around the world. The shows will include all originally-produced content by RainmakersTV from events, on-locations, and in its Seattle
studio.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 15 matches will be available at 09/09/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Minor Football Championship Semi Final: Dublin vs Kerry
GAA Senior Football Championship Semi Final: Dublin vs Mayo
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 14 matches will be available at 09/04/12 by 10AM ET:
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 13 matches will be available at 8/27/12 by 10AM ET:
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The leading U.S. broadcaster and distributor of English-accessible global TV programming, MHz Networks, expanded its reach today with the launch of its new content- centric website.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 12 matches will be available at 8/22/12 by 10AM ET:
Week 12
FALLS CHURCH, VA – As a local over the air digital broadcaster, MHz works to diversify our programming to serve our local community.
MHz added 4 blocks of VTV programming to the MHz schedule on August 1, one of which is in place of the typical International Mystery encore at midnight nightly on MHz 1 (30.1).
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Various Independent Producer programs are currently on hiatus on MHz Networks 1, due to new content additions.
VTV 4 programming in Vietnamese expanded its availability on MHz Networks 1 during the previous Carib Nation (previously airing at 7 AM), Eye TV (previously airing at 10 AM) and Image in Asian TV (previously airing at 10:30 AM) blocks, all on Saturdays.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 11 matches will be available at 8/13/12 by 10AM ET:
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 11 matches will be available at 8/13/12 by 10AM ET:
Week 11
GAA Football Championship: Mayo vs Down
GAA Football Championship: Cork vs Kildare
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers. MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Various Independent Producer programs are currently on hiatus on MHz Networks 1, due to new content additions.
VTV 4 programming in Vietnamese expanded its availability on MHz Networks 1 during the previous Carib Nation (previously airing at 7 AM), Eye TV (previously airing at 10 AM) and Image in Asian TV (previously airing at 10:30 AM) blocks, all on Saturdays.
Announcements will be made in the near future regarding these programs alternative availability on MHz, including new digital and/or online and mobile options.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 10 matches will be available at 8/06/12 by 10AM ET:
Week 10
GAA Football Championship: Meath vs Laois
Hurling Championship Quarterfinal (Match 06): Cork vs Waterford
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – As a local over the air digital broadcaster, MHz works to diversify our programming to serve our local community.
MHz added 4 blocks of VTV programming to the MHz schedule on August 1, one of which is in place of the typical International Mystery encore at midnight nightly on MHz 1 (30.1).
The International Mystery encore may still be watched at midnight in the DC Metro area on MHz in two ways:
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz unfortunately experienced a technical error in our operations center that resulted in the cut away from the final moments of Detective Montalbano: August Heat last night, July 29. MHz regrets this error and will re-broadcast Detective Montalbano: August Heat this Sunday, August 5th at 9PM and 12M ET to allow viewers to watch the full episode.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Networks will expand its digital broadcast over the air channel line-up on August 1 with the addition of MHz Networks 11 and 12.
VTV America will launch on MHz 11 digital broadcast channel 30.11.
The national MHz Worldview channel will launch on MHz 12 on over the air channel 30.12
In order to receive these new channels, over the air viewers will need to manually re-scan their digital broadcast set top box and/or digital TV to recognize 30.11 and 30.12. Viewers should proceed with this process on August 1 when the new channels are available.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – VTV America will launch on MHz Networks 11 in the Washington, DC metro area on August 1.
VTV America will feature Vietnamese, English, French, Russian and Chinese language television programming featuring Vietnamese culture, news, sports, educational, travel, business news, world news and general entertainment.
Viewers will be able to watch the channel on digital broadcast 30.11. Viewers will need to manually re-scan their digital broadcast set top boxes or digital TV in order to receive the new channel.
Please note that this new channel will not be available on your cable line-up alongside other MHz channels.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 9 matches will be available at 7/30/12 by 10AM ET:
Week 9
GAA Football Championship: Kerry vs Tyrone
GAA Football Championship: Donegal vs Down
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 8 matches will be available at 7/23/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Hurling Championship 2012: Limerick vs. Clare
GAA Football Championship 2012: Sligo vs. Mayo
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2 PM on Wednesday, July 25, at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in Chesterfield County, VA. At the discretion of the Chairperson of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 7 matches will be available at 7/16/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Hurling Championship 2012: Clare vs. Dublin
GAA Football Championship 2012: Cork vs. Clare
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 5 matches will be available at 7/2/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Hurling Senior Championship 2012: Dublin vs. Kilkenny
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Down vs. Monaghan
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 6 matches will be available at 7/9/12 by 10AM ET:
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Tyrone vs. Donegal
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Meath vs. Kildare
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 13 is Sydney Swans vs. Geelong Cats.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Saturday, June 30th @ 4AM ET and is available via Monday, June 25th at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz Networks will discontinue the carriage of Australian Football League programming following the July 7 national broadcast. The official AFL on MHz Roku channel will also be discontinued at that time.
As a non-profit organization, MHz is no longer able to carry the content and delivery investment of AFL for the remainder of the 2012 season, as it has for the past 18-plus years.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz complements its VOD news, sports and entertainment programming on the Roku digital video player with the addition of its full-time MHz Worldview channel on demand.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Get the latest newscasts in English on Roku from MHz partners, including Al Jazeera English, ANI, Arirang TV, CCTV, euronews, Ethiopian TV, France 24, Mac TV, RT, and VTV from Vietnam.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 4 matches will be available at 10 AM ET on June 25:
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Derry vs. Donegal
GAA Hurling Senior Championship 2012: Galway vs. Offaly
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - Carnegie Council TVs Special, “Playing for Power,” airs nationwide on MHz Worldview on June 21 in primetime at 9 PM ET.
“Playing for Power” is an hour-long documentary which brings together little-seen archival footage and brand-new interviews with the prominent and backroom players who brought Boris Yeltsin to power in 1991, but who lost momentum during the attempts at implementing a free-market democracy in Russia.
The project is the brainchild of Carnegie Council Senior Fellow David Speedie, who has long studied the dynamics of the Cold War and the elements which brought about the end of the Soviet Union.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 12 is West Coast Eagles vs. Carlton.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Saturday, June 23rd @ 4AM ET and is available via Roku Monday, June 18th at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 3 matches will be available at 10 AM ET on June 18:
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Gligo vs. Galway
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Cork vs. Kerry
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 11 is Carlton vs. Geelong Cats.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Saturday, June 16th at 4AM ET and is available via Roku Monday, June 11th at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 9 AM, Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in Chesterfield County, Virginia. At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 10 is St. Kilda vs. Richmond.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Saturday, June 9th at 4AM ET and is available via Roku Monday, June 4th at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday, starting May 28, on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The following Week 2 matches will be available at 10 AM ET on June 11:
GAA Hurling Senior Championship 2012: Offaly vs Wexford
GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Wexford vs Longford
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 9 is Richmond vs. Hawthorn.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, May 28th at 10PM ET and is available via Roku Monday, May 28st at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Building on its 20-year U.S. broadcast relationship with the Australian Football League, MHz Networks has now launched the official AFL Roku channel for the 2012 season.
The channel includes has some free preview content, as well as Game of the Week and the Weekly Highlights show.
For more information and the direct link to the official channel, visit: www.aflonmhz.com.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 8 is Collingwood vs. Geelong.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, May 21st at 10PM ET and is available via Roku Monday, May 21st at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - - A24 Media and MHz Networks announce a new partnership. Beginning in late spring, MHz Networks will feature news shorts from A24, Africa’s first online delivery site for material from journalists, African broadcasters and NGO’s from around the continent.
The A24 content will be featured on MHz Worldview, MHz Networks national channel. Viewers in over 30 million MHz digital broadcast, cable, satellite and telco households will experience A24 content.
For information on channel numbers and where to watch, visit www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview/affiliates.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - GAA Football and Hurling Championship 2012 matches are back on MHz.
Weekly matches will be available each Monday, starting May 28, on MHz on Demand via the family of Roku digital video players.
The match on May 28 is GAA Football Senior Championship 2012: Roscommon vs Galway.
Additional availability of the matches may launch throughout the season on various digital distribution providers.
MHz will feature two matches each week: one Hurling match and one Football match, contingent on schedule availability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 7 is Essendon vs. West Coast Eagles.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, Monday, May 14th at 10PM ET and is available via Roku Monday, May 14th at 3PM ET.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- KRWG of Las Cruces, NM launches as the newest MHz Worldview affiliate on May 1. This launch brings MHz Worldview programming to Southwestern New Mexico and Western Texas.
MHz Worldview will be available to area viewers via digital broadcast channel 22.2.
KRWG serves the El Paso DMA, comprised of over 336,000 households. A part of New Mexico State University, KRWG shares the University mission of education and outreach and strives for its services to respect viewer intelligence, and encourage civil discourse.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Join MHz in supporting Fiesta Asia, a month-long host of celebrations and events throughout metro Washington, DC, presented by the Asia Heritage Foundation.
For the third consecutive year, Fiesta Asia Film Fest is bringing unique, seldom seen before, diverse movies from around the world to Washington D.C. This years festival showcases four fascinating films including a U.S. Premiere & a Washington D.C Premiere at West End Cinema in Georgetown on May 3rd.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 6 is Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, May 7th at 10PM EDT and is available via Roku Monday, May 7th at 3PM EDT.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz Worldview launched this week on FilmOn.com, a global cable service fed by IP.
MHz is available in the News package as a free service and viewers can tune in to a wide selection of content from other FilmOn programming partners on the platform, either for free or monthly subscription.
For more information: www.filmon.com.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The MHz Networks app is now available on the iOS platform.
Like the Android app, iOS users can experience MHz Worldview live and get on-demand content, including News, International Crime Dramas/Mysteries, Sports, MHz Originals, Documentaries and exclusive Trailers & Clips.
The national MHz schedule is also available, as well as access to shopping MHz's exclusive catalogue of international crime drama DVD collections and connecting to MHz social networks.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz serves as media sponsor for the month-long Passport DC event in Washington, DC. MHz celebrates the fifth anniversary of the event with Cultural Tourism DC, the presenting organization of the showcase of international art and culture.
Journey the globe and visit MHz Networks lounge tents along the Embassy tour routes on May 5. Relax and enjoy the world through MHz global programming, info and freebies.
This year Cultural Tourism DCs Passport DC features more to explore than ever before.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 5 is Collingwood vs. Essendon.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, April 25, 2012 at 10PM EDT and is available via Roku Monday, April 30 at 3PM EDT.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 4 is St. Kilda vs. Fremantle.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10PM EDT and is available earliers via Roku on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 3PM EDT.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz Networks recently launched its new proprietary app on the Android platform.
Viewers can experience MHz Worldview live and get on-demand content, including News, International Crime Dramas/Mysteries, Sports, MHz Originals, Documentaries and exclusive Trailers & Clips.
The national MHz Worldview schedule is also available, as well as access to shopping MHz's exclusive international crime drama DVD collection and connecting to MHz social networks.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz Networks has joined The Mobile500 Alliance, a group pioneering a complete solution for its members to roll out successful Mobile DTV services.
Altogether, the Alliance includes 50 commercial and public station groups with 437 full-power television stations. Collectively, they reach 94 percent of U.S. television households with their regular DTV signals.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - Viewers of the full-time RT channels in the Washington, DC metro area, as well as RT news blocks nationally on MHz Worldview will experience changes to the schedules and availability of the content due to maintenance from the source in Moscow.
All RT programming will be interrupted during the following time frame for scheduled maintenance: Tuesday, April 17th at 4PM ET to Wednesday, April 18th at 2AM ET.
RT on MHz Networks 4 and RT Espanol on MHz Networks 8 will be unavailable during this time frame.
MHz will repeat the RT News from 1:30 PM at 6 and 11 PM ET on MHz Networks 1 and MHz Worldview.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 25, at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in Chesterfield County, VA. At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 3 is Richmond vs. Melbourne.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10PM ET and is available via Roku the same day.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 2 is Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10PM ET and is available via Roku the same day.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.org to see where fans are meeting up in your area. Live matches are also available on www.afl.livesport.tv.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - With keen expertise of connecting premier international news broadcasters to globally-minded viewers and providing global perspectives, MHz Worldview was recently named a YouTube Partner.
Being named a partner allows MHz to better analyze its audience through insight analytics tools, provide greater opportunities to show off content with additional design and interactivity options and provide viewers with a high-quality branded experience.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Aussie Rules Match of the Week for Round 1B is Hawthorn vs. Collingwood.
The match airs nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 10PM ET and is available via Roku the same day.
For information about Roku digital video players, visit www.roku.com. For instruction on setting up your free MHz on Demand Roku account, visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku.
Visit www.afana.com to see where fans are meeting up in your area.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - International Mystery fans now have another source to watch their favorite crime dramas from MHz on Amazon Instant Video.
The full catalog of MHz Home Entertainment is available, including Montalbano, The Octopus, Van Veeteren, Irene Huss, Brunetti, Coliandro, and Wallander.
Visit www.amazon.com, click on the Movies & TV tab, then Instant Video selection. Once on the Instant Video page, search for MHz Networks.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - After over 13 years of broadcast in the U.S. on MHz Networks, the AFL 2012 season premieres nationally on MHz Worldview on March 26.
The Game of the Week will be voted on each week by MHz AFL fans and will air on MHz1 (DC) and MHz Worldview, every Monday night at 10 PM ET; with repeat on the following Saturday at 4 AM ET.
Check back with the news section of www.mhznetworks.org for the online address of where to vote.
The full Game of the Week will be viewable on "MHz On Demand" on Roku.
The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 21, at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in Chesterfield County, VA. At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks received word from RT of technical maintenance from the source in Moscow occuring today and tomorrow.
This maintenance impacts programs and channel availability to MHz Networks.
RT will be down for maintenance today, January 17, at 3 PM ET to tomorrow, January 18, at 1 AM ET.
MHz Worldview and MHz 1, will repeat the 1:30 PM edition of RT news at 6 PM and 11 PM ET today.
In the Washington, DC metro area, programming on MHz 4 (RT) and MHz 8 (RT Espanol) will not be available during this time frame.
LAS VEGAS, NV – Internet TV company, Syncbak, announced today a national distribution deal with MHz Networks. MHz Networks will distribute live content OTT and to mobile phones across the country on Syncbak’s platform.
MHz is expanding its affiliate relationships in every market for ten of its channels including MHz Worldview, the nation’s most complete aggregation of live international news.
“Syncbak’s platform enables broadcasters and content owners to innovate around the delivery of television over the internet,” says Syncbak Founder and CEO, Jack Perry. “Once our infrastructure is in place, stations can syndicate their original content in other markets.”
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Darshan, the longest-running Indian-American television program in the United States, ceases production after 24-plus years of broadcast locally on MHz Networks in the Washington, DC metro area and also nationally on MHz Worldview.
Darshan has aired continuously in the Washington D.C. area since 1987. Darshan America, the newest addition to the family of shows, created in 2010, also discontinued production at the end of December 2011.
Hansa Butani, producer of the the programs says, "We believe Darshan has lived a very long and exciting life. We have spent a lot of time and energy on the show, but are now ready to say goodbye."
FALLS CHURCH, VA- A newly designed MHz website brings viewers throughout the United States 24/7 access to the global news, entertainment and perspective of MHz Worldview and an immediate connection to MHz social networks.
Viewers are able to stream MHz Worldview on the homepage and the MHz Worldview section of the website. Video on Demand content including entertainment and sports will launch on the web player throughout early 2012, with additional digital, on-demand and OTT distribution partners also made available during that timeframe.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Global Sites: Cyprus airs Sunday, December 18th at 2:30 PM ET nationally on MHz Worldview.
A production of The Washington Diplomat, Global Sites takes viewers around the world exploring a new country in each episode.
Narrated by Britain's Shirlie Randall, the series premier focuses on Cyprus and brings little-known perspectives of the ancient island's history, culture, politics and investment opportunities. Dramatic scenes of wineries, beaches, villages, churches and other tourist attractions blend with interviews of Cyprus business and political leaders.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – January is all new on MHz Worldview with an expanded daily newscast schedule and a new primetime, bringing viewers even more of their favorite and soon-to-be discovered MHz international mystery crime dramas, along with Vanguard Cinema.
News blocks include un-edited, direct from the source broadcasts in English focusing on world news from, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Russia, South Asia, Taiwan, and Pan-European and Pan-Middle East news sources, with new broadcasts from China, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, South Korea and Vietnam, as well as an expanded catalogue of contemporary magazine programs from the same regions.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks gathered with a wide variety of TV organizations to officially launch The Future of TV Coalition this week.
The alliance brings together constituencies that rely on broadcast television services, including elected local officials, programming distributors, electronic equipment manufacturers and multicast networks.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- With the launch of its new educational resources Tumblr account, MHz Education encourages educators to 'make their classroom a global classroom'.
The site includes clips of MHz global education programming, including MHz's widely-popular weekly short, Five Good Things, programming highlights from international broadcasters, clips of MHz premier content and blogs on the latest in international education and it's value to classrooms.
Check it out at: http://mhzeducation.tumblr.com/
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Worldview is pre-empting scheduled programming to bring live coverage from Al Jazeera English with breaking news from Libya regarding the Gadhafi capture.
The coverage will air until noon ET.
Find out the latest in breaking news announcements on MHz Worldview on: http://www.facebook.com/MHzWorldviewFans.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Viewers of the full-time RT channels in the Washington, DC metro area, as well as RT news blocks nationally on MHz Worldview will experience changes to the schedules and availability of the content due to maintenance from the source in Moscow.
All RT programming will be interrupted during the following time frame for scheduled maintenance: Tuesday, October 18th at 4 PM to Wednesday, October 19th at 2 AM ET.
RT on MHz Networks 4 and RT Espanol on MHz Networks 8 in the Washington, DC area will be unavailable during this time frame.
MHz will repeat the RT News from 1:30 PM at 6 PM and 11 PM ET on MHz Networks 1 and MHz Worldview.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Several MHz Worldview and MHz 1 schedule updates have been announced for October.
-AJE's One on One has been cancelled. Dialogue will be added to the schedule in its previous block on Sundays at 10:30 AM ET beginning Sunday, October 9th on MHz 1 and MHz Worldview.
-Wilson Forum will replace Asian Variety Show on Sundays at 1 PM ET beginning Sunday, October 9th on MHz1 only.
-Tomorrow Today has been added on Sundays at 5 PM ET beginning October 16th on MHz 1 only.
-For the Family will be only one hour from 4 AM to 5 AM ET beginning on Friday, October 21st on MHz Worldview and MHz 1.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Catch the Australian Rules Grand Final: Round 28: Collingwood vs. Geelong on Monday, October 3rd at 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET on MHz Worldview.
While you're getting ready for finals action, also visit the AFL Overseas Grand Final Party Tracker to register details about your Grand Final celebrations, or to find other local U.S. fans to take in the festivities with you!
Vist www.afl.com.au/overseas%20gf%20party%20finder/tabid/14881/default.aspx for more information.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Networks Eye-Openers presents Latin USA: Celebrating Hispanic Cultural Heritage on Saturday, October 8th at 9 PM ET.
Hosted by Roxana Solano, the program showcases the many ways in which Latino culture influences American popular culture as a whole, and profiles some notable Latino Americans who have broken through to the mainstream.
The program segments include:
FALLS CHURCH, VA – On October 1, MCN programming will debut on MHz Networks 1.
MCN will be broadcast two hours a day on the channel:
Monday - Friday 10 AM to 12 Noon,
Saturday - Sunday 3 PM to 5 PM.
Viewers can watch on digital broadcast channel 30.1, Comcast 271, Cox 470, RCN 30, Verizon FiOS 451, Dish Network 8077 and DirecTV 56.
The popular shows “Shanghai Bund” and "China Panoramic: Approaching Chinese” will be featured in the new MCN block, as well as others to be named.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Catch the Aussie Rules Preliminary Finals: Round 27: Collingwood vs. Hawthorn on Saturday, October 1st at 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET on MHz Worldview.
While you're getting ready for finals action, also visit the AFL Overseas Grand Final Party Tracker to register details about your Grand Final celebrations, or to find other local U.S. fans to take in the festivities with you!
Vist www.afl.com.au/overseas%20gf%20party%20finder/tabid/14881/default.aspx for more information.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – A Montalbano mini-marathon airs Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 and 5 exclusively on MHz Worldview.
Four new episodes of the popular Italian detective series make their U.S premiere in primetime:
The Potter's Field: Oct. 4 at 9 PM ET
The Dance of the Seagull: Oct. 4 at 11 PM ET
The Treasure Hunt: Oct. 5 at 9 PM ET, and
The Age of Doubt: Oct. 5 at 11 PM ET
For more than a decade, MHz Worldview has broadcast a wide variety of English-accessible international mysteries not available anywhere else on American television.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Networks joins the national field of broadcasters selected for field testing of new technology from Syncbak.
Syncbak is trialing its connected broadcast platform with select stations and ownership groups in 30 markets across the country.
The technology enables broadcasters and owners to distribute content online to authenticated viewers on a market-by-market basis, or to the country as whole, depending on negotiated rights. This level of authentication opens the door for innovation and the delivery of a personalized TV experience.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldview will show a special encore presentation of The Octopus (La Piovra): Season 10 – Episode 1 and Episode 2 from 10 PM to 2 AM ET on beginning on Friday, September 16.
Episode 1 will also air 4 AM to 6 AM ET Wednesday, September 21 and Episode 2 airs from 4 AM to 6 AM ET on Thursday, September 22 on MHz Worldview.
First broadcast in 1984, The Octopus is a worldwide phenomenon which ran for decades. Season 10 was filmed in 2001 and is the finale of the series.
For more information, visit www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview/programming.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – CCTV News and CCTV Documentary launch as two new MHz Networks 24/7 channels in the Washington, DC metro area on October 1.
CCTV News, a global news channel broadcasting headlines, business, money and travel magazine programs in English from China launches on MHz Networks 3.
Viewers will be able to watch the channel on digital broadcast 30.3, Comcast 273, Cox 472, RCN 32 and Verizon FiOS 458.
CCTV Documentary, a channel featuring cultural, historical, nature docs, information and more about the world in English from China launches on MHz Networks 6.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – WOUB Public Media of Athens, Ohio, joins the network of over 30 other public media stations in the U.S. broadcasting MHz Worldview to their local market. MHz Worldview launches on 20.3 via the Athens digital broadcast transmitter on September 1.
WOUB Public Media is a public broadcasting service of Ohio University, part of the WOUB Center for Public Media, a non-academic unit of the Scripps College of Communication.
WOUB provides high quality public service to southeastern Ohio and portions of neighboring West Virginia and Kentucky through radio and television, as well as distance learning, online services and media production.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz viewers and enthusiasts get a new destination to access MHz global content with the launch of new features on www.mhznetworks.org in September.
Viewers will be able to watch daily global newscasts, entertainment trailers and MHz's very own short form series, 'Five Good Things in the World', as well as MHz's 'Hablemos de Salud,' which is currently anticipating its 17th year of live production.
International mystery fans will also be able to access additional content and extras not available anywhere else.
FALLS CHURCH- MHz Worldview will pre-empt programming today, August 23, at 2:30 PM ET to feature live Al Jazeera English coverage from Libya. The AJE coverage will extend to 4 PM ET, at which point MHz Worldview will return to usual newscasts as scheduled.
Visit mhznetworks.org/news for additional announcements on pre-empt of MHz Worldview schedule as coverage of our broadcast partners and the situation develops.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The world-renowned Commissario Guido Brunetti series joins the catalogue of MHz Networks International Mystery series.
Penned by international bestselling crime novelist Donna Leon, the delicious concoction of murder, Venice and relationships lives on screen from Bavaria Media and ARD Degeto. MHz Networks brings the series to U.S. viewers with English subtitles via its national channel MHz Worldview, home DVD and on-demand.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The RT feeds broadcast on MHz channels will not be available from Tuesday, July 19 at 6 PM ET to Wednesday, July 20 at 4 PM ET for scheduled technical maintenance from the source in Moscow.
Viewers should note that on MHz 1 in the Washington, DC metro area and nationally for MHz Worldview, there will be repeats of the most recent RT newscast during the outage timeframe. The maintenance may conclude sooner or may run longer.
Locally in Washington, DC on MHz Networks 4 (RT in Italian and German) and MHz Networks 8 (RT in Spanish), there will be no RT programming available during the outage timeframe.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldview brings exclusive news coverage of events in the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus.
Cyprus News inserts focus on hard news, features, social and cultural affairs and come in the form of self-contained, fast-paced news capsules of up to three minutes, appearing throughout the MHz Worldview daily broadcast schedule.
The Republic of Cyprus sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe and this exclusive presentation provides a window to one of the most beautiful and historic civilizations' of the world.
Cyprus News is produced by Asian News International (ANI) of India, a long-time global broadcast partner of MHz Networks.
FALLS CHURCH, VA –The 10th annual Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival was held on June 5 at the Artisphere dome theater and was hosted by local media personality and former Miss Washington, DC, Sonya Gavankar McKay.
The festival received nearly 400 submissions from around the world this year. 2011 finalists and winners in each category include:
Live Action
7-10 Flip Flop – Barrett Elementary; Arlington, VA (winner)
Frog on the Loose – Barrett Elementary; Arlington, VA
11-14 Recycle Man – Wide Angle Youth Media’s Baltimore Speaks Out! Program; Baltimore, MD (winner)
The Last Bite – Valve Film School; Oulu Finland
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Live audio of the national MHz Worldview channel is now available to viewers and new listeners via cell phone on the AudioNow service nationwide.
MHz Networks has teamed up with AudioNow for this innovative new service that lets listeners on any mobile phone access the station’s global news and entertainment programming simply calling from any mobile phone. Listeners can access MHz global news and more by calling 712-432-3270.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Three news programs join the news broadcast line-up nationally on MHz Worldview.
ETV English joins the morning news block weekdays at 8:30 AM ET. ETV English brings news and information from Ethiopia and the African continent. The newscasts comes from ERTA, which provides provides both educational and entertainment programs. For more information visit: www.erta.gov.et.
Two additional news programs join the block of news from the Asian region each day at 9 AM ET, alongside NHK World and Macroview TV from Taiwan.
As a world capital, Washington, D.C. presents unique opportunities to learn about and engage with world cultures. This spring, Cultural Tourism DC invites Washingtonians and visitors to cross borders and break down barriers.
In May embassies will open their doors, drawing in visitors to experience the music, dance, crafts, and cuisine of their nation- allowing visitors to travel around the world without leaving the city.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Join the Asian Heritage Foundation to celebrate the rich and diverse Asian heritage of the DC metro area with the 6th Annual Fiesta Asia, throughout May.
Enjoy the Fiesta Asia kick-off event in Silver Spring, MD on May 1, as it sets the stage for five more vibrant events throughout the month, closing with the signature event on May 21 in downtown DC.
The event schedule includes:
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Already the destination for premier international content, MHz Networks recently signed a distribution deal with Arirang TV from South Korea. The addition of Arirang TV to the MHz line-up strengthens an already robust line-up of Asian content available from the national network.
Arirang joins the full time ten channel line-up in the Washington, DC metro area on May 1.
MHz Networks offers several other broadcasters from the Asian region.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2:00 on Wednesday afternoon,
May 4, 2011, at the Corporation's Headquarters at 23 Sesame Street in Chesterfield County, Virginia. At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters. Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Beginning May 1, 2011, Ethiopian TV (ETV) programming will be available 24 hours a day on MHz Networks 10 in the DC metro area.
Viewers can tune into ETV programming on:
Over the air (OTA) digital broadcast channel 30.10
Comcast 280
Cox 479
A channel of Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency, ETV's mission is to present a competitive and reliable medium of information, promoting development and democratic unity of Ethiopia. The channel provides both educational and entertainment programs.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Beginning May 1, 2011, Arirang TV will be available 24 hours a day on MHz Networks 9 in the DC metro area.
Viewers can tune into Arirang TV on:
Over the air (OTA) digital broadcast channel 30.9
Comcast 279
Cox 478
As a representative English broadcasting station based in South Korea, Arirang TV provides news and entertainment from and on Korea for the international community.
With the mission of "Korea for the World, the World for Korea," Arirang TV strives to enhance relationships with the global community by spreading the image of Korea through its TV and radio programming.
FALLS CHURCH, VA –The 10th annual Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival and ShortieCon introduce a new student award with The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Students can vie for The Shortie Awards, Pulitzer Center News Award by submitting Daily News Broadcasts less than 10 minutes in length.
While the festival is open to youth film makers ages 7 to 18 in various categories, the Pulitzer Center News Award will be granted to the best high school entry.
Washington DC, Moscow - America's media pioneer MHz Networks launches Russia Today as its 5th international 24/7 channel in Washington DC. Beginning April 3, viewers can watch the Russian perspective on world events in English on MHz 5 (terrestrial 30-5, 57-5 and Comcast channel 206).
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The 17th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards air Saturday, April 2 at 6 AM ET on MHz Networks 1 in the DC metro area.
The 2010 CARAH Gala, held under the patronage of the Caribbean Diplomatic corps, honors and celebrates individuals of Caribbean heritage or friends of the Caribbean who have been standard bearers of excellence, and who have made positive contributions to the American and international landscape.
The hour-long special was produced by CaribNation producer Larry Sindass. CaribNation airs on MHz Networks 1 in the Independent Producers block, 1:30 PM each Saturday.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The Australian Football League 2011 Season begins with Round 1 on Monday, April 4th.
MHz continues its more than 10-year partnership with the AFL by bringing national viewers the Match of the Week each Monday at 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET throughout the season. AFL will be providing MHz the most highly anticipated or ranked match each week.
Round 1 is Carlton vs. Richmond on Monday, April 4th, 9 PM/12 MID ET.
2011 season matches are also available nationwide on MHz Networks On Demand. Visit www.mhznetworks.org/roku for more information. Round 1 is available on Roku Thursday, March 31st at 7:10 AM ET.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz CEO Frederick Thomas is keynote speaker at 2011 Educators’ Day in the Workplace, harnessing the importance of global perspective in the classroom, equaling workplace success.
The March 17 event brings together 200 counselors, career center specialists, teachers and administrators together to gain an understanding of the workplace so they can better prepare their students for a successful transition from school to work and/or further education.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The 10th Annual Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival has announced its 2011 judges.
The Shortie Awards is a free-to-enter festival which recognizes original digital media production created by youth film makers, ages 7 to 18, and by K - 12 teachers. The Shortie Awards celebrate and promote the power of young filmmakers to create, collaborate, and communicate their stories to the rest of the world.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – In light of the recent earthquake in Japan, MHz Worldview adds two additional blocks of live NHK World TV coverage from Japan to the existing daily 8:30 PM ET scheduled newscast and four NHK programming blocks.
The expanded NHK World TV schedule on MHz Worldview includes:
3-3:30 AM ET NHK Programming
6-6:30 AM ET NHK Programming
9 AM-Noon ET NHK World TV Live News
4-5:00 PM ET NHK Programming
8-11 PM ET NHK World TV Live News
FALLS CHURCH, VA- VELUX EHF Men’s Champions League rounds leading to the Finals air nationally on MHz Worldview throughout April and May.
Last 16, Leg 1
Chambery Savoie HB (FRA) vs Renovalia Ciudad Real (ESP)
Sunday, 3/27/11 from 4PM to 6PM ET on MHz Worldview
Wednesday, 3/30/11 from 4AM to 6AM ET on MHz1 and MHz Worldview
Last 16, Leg 2
Cuatro Rayas BM Valladolid (ESP) vs HSV Hamburg (GER)
Sunday, 4/3/11 from 4PM to 6PM ET on MHz Worldview
Wednesday, 4/6/11 from 4AM to 6AM ET on MHz1 and MHz Worldview
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Starting today, March 4, Ethiopian TV (ETV) programming availability increases from 8 hours a day to 12 hours a day on MHz Native.
ETV programs will now be broadcast in the Washington, DC metro area from noon to midnight daily.
MHz Native airs native-language programming blocks on the channel known as MHz Networks 6, one of ten 24/7 channels available locally from MHz Networks.
Viewers can tune into ETV programming on:
Over the air (OTA) digital broadcast channel 30.6
Comcast 276
Cox 475
RCN 35
Verizon FiOS 452
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldview re-launches on MiND TV in the Philadelphia area.
The channel had been absent from the airwaves since November of last year. Viewers in the Greater Philadelphia region, including 17 counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and sections of Maryland are able to watch MHz Worldview on:
Over the air (digital broadcast) 35.3
Comcast 264
DirecTV 35.3 (HD)
MiND: Media Independence is the newest initiative of Independence Media, the non-profit organization which owns and operates WYBE Channel 35 in Philadelphia, PA.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival introduces new student and teacher workshop sessions, partnerships and a brand new festival location to celebrate its tenth year.
The Shortie Awards celebrate and promote the power of young filmmakers to create, collaborate, and communicate their stories to the rest of the world.
For the first time, The Shortie Awards features ShortieCon, a series of workshops for educators interested in incorporating filmmaking in the classroom and for students interested in filmmaking. ShortieCon will be held at the Art Institute of Washington in Arlington, VA on June 4 and 5.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The Doha Debates, Qatar's free-speech forum, are in Tunis to examine the wave of political unrest in the Arab world - the first public, televised discussion of its kind in the region since the troubles began.
The session, filmed February 22 at the Institut National du Patrimoine in Tunis (Al-Qasbah), contests the motion: "This House believes that Arab revolutions will just produce different dictators".
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldview brings the action of AFL to viewers again in 2011. Matches premiere on MHz Worldview nationwide at the beginning of April.
AFL Matches of the Week air at 9 PM ET each Monday, with repeats at 12 Midnight ET throughout the season, until early October. Highlight shows air at 9 PM ET each Friday.
MHz will make additional announcements regarding the season in the next few weeks. With the exception of the Grand Final, all matches air on a one week delay.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival has developed a new category and award for the festival with The Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning.
The first ever Embrace the World PSA will tell people why it is important to know about the whole world. Both organizations believe it is time for everyone to be globally competent.
The winning PSA will be broadcast on MHz Worldview, the national channel of MHz Networks, available to over 35 million households across the country.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Lone Wolves & Dragon Tattoos: How Scandinavian Crime Fiction Conquered the World premieres nationally on MHz Worldview February 28, 9 PM and 12 AM ET.
A MHz Networks original production, this documentary traces the evolution of Nordic crime fiction from its humble beginnings straight through to the worldwide phenomenon of ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.’ Viewers will meet some of Scandinavia’s biggest stars, and learn how their favorite detectives made the leap from literary page to screen.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldview adds three additional blocks of live Al Jazeera English coverage from Egypt to the existing daily 8 AM and 7 PM ET scheduled newscasts.
The expanded Al Jazeera English schedule on MHz Worldview includes:
8-8:30 AM ET Al Jazeera English News
8:30-9 AM ET LIVE coverage from Egypt
10-11 AM ET LIVE coverage from Egypt
2-2:30 PM ET LIVE coverage from Egypt
7-7:30 PM ET Al Jazeera English News
FALLS CHURCH, VA – World Affairs TODAY premieres on MHz Worldview nationally on February 6. The program airs each Sunday at 8 AM ET.
Produced by The World Affairs Council – Washington, DC, the World Affairs TODAY premiere features Nobel Laureate Dr. Joseph Stiglitz, Former World Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Economist & The Honorable Roel Campos, Former Commissioner of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) as they discuss “Freefall: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Economy” and examine challenges and options going forward.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- VELUX EHF Men’s Champions League Rounds 8-10 air nationally on MHz Worldview in February, with repeats in March.
Round 8
AaB Handball - Chekhovskie Medvedi
Sunday, 2/20/11 from 4PM to 6PM ET on MHz Worldview
Wednesday, 2/23/11 from 4AM to 6AM ET on MHz1 and MHz Worldview
Round 9
Pick Szeged - Cuatros Rayas BM Valladolid
Saturday, 2/26/11 from 4PM to 6PM ET on MHz Worldview
Wednesday, 3/2/11 from 4AM to 6AM ET on MHz1 and MHz Worldview
FALLS CHURCH, VA – KCET, independent public media for Southern and Central California, launches as the 31st MHz Worldview affiliate on January 1, 2011. This launch brings MHz Worldview programming to the Los Angeles metro area through both digital broadcast and cable.
MHz Worldview will be available to 11 counties on digital broadcast channel 28.4, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern and San Luis Obispo counties. Over 6.2 million viewers will be able to watch premier MHz international content on cable systems and digital over-the-air signals throughout the market.
Viewers can also tune in to MHz Worldview on:
FCI Morning Eye is scheduled to return to MHz Networks 1 in the Washington, DC metro area on Monday, January 10th at its regularly scheduled time of 12 Noon ET.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - After 16 years of broadcast, Bejing TV will cease production of “This is Beijing” at the end of the year.
The final show will air on MHz Worldview and MHz Networks at its regular time on Saturday, January 1, 2011.
Repeats of the program will air throughout January 2011.
Contact:
Preeti Balakrishnan
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA - The Shortie Awards: International Film and News Festival seeks entries from youth and teacher film makers and news producers throughout the globe.
Now, in its 10th year, The Shortie Awards is a free-to-enter festival which recognizes original digital media production created by youth film makers, ages 7 to 18, and by K - 12 teachers.
The festival focuses on nurturing imagination and choice making in students and is one of the only competitions in the world to provide expert analysis and critique to each entrant.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – As of December 1, MHz Worldview will no longer be available on Galaxy 19 satellite throughout the U.S.
MHz Networks primarily utilized G-19 to distribute MHz Worldview to its 30 broadcast and cable affiliates nationwide. A new vendor, LTN, was selected this fall and launches as the business distribution service of the channel through IP services on December 1.
To see how to watch MHz Worldview where you live, visit: www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview/carriage.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Ethiopian TV (ETV) launches on MHz Native in the Washington, DC metro area on December 1.
MHz Native airs native language programming blocks on the channel known as MHz Networks 6, one of ten 24/7 channels available locally from MHz Networks.
Viewers can tune into eight continuous hours of programming from ETV at 4 PM ET daily on:
Over the air (OTA) digital broadcast channel 30.6
Comcast 276
Cox 475
RCN 35
Verizon FiOS 452
Dish Network 8084
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldviews' Strictly Global, a two-hour TV show featuring music videos from throughout the globe, has partnered with Sonicbids, the website that helps bands get gigs and promoters book the right bands, to find the first music video that will air in 2011.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Having launched the MHz Networks On Demand channel via the family of Roku digital video players in February 2010, MHz Networks content has found a new demographic of viewers interested in premier English-accessible international programming, right next to Netflix and Amazon.com subscribers.
The prospect for additional viewership and growth of the MHz brand is immense with the launch of the new 1080p Netgear-branded Roku player, known as the NTV250, now available in electronic retail stores nationwide including Best Buy, Fry’s and Radio Shack.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – First airing in 1985, Mehfil, Mehfil, recently celebrated its 25th broadcast anniversary on MHz Networks.
The Pakistani program produced in the Washington, DC area includes news from Pakistan, local community news, as well as an education segment on Islam, all in Urdu.
Show producer Zahid Hameedi created the program to highlight news and culture within the Washington, DC community.
Mehfil, Mehfil airs Sundays at 12 PM, and is one of 15 independent producers programs airing in the Washington, DC metro area on MHz Networks.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The Israeli Film Festival, featuring three films of Duki Dror premier on MHz Worldview Mondays at 9 p.m. ET beginning October 11.
The three films are: Raging Dove, The Journey of Vaan Nguyen and My Fantasia. Funding for the preparation of the films for public television was provided by The Israel Film Center at the JCC in Manhattan.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The VELUX EHF Champions League makes its U.S. television debut on MHz Worldview Saturday, October 9.
The broadcast premiere of the VELUX EHF Champions League this weekend is the first of nearly 20 matches in the world’s most prestigious club handball competition between now and the Final Four (May 28-29, 2011 in Cologne, Germany).
MHz Networks and EHF Marketing GmbH have reached an historic agreement with the European Handball Federation to provide “Match of the Week” coverage of games to nearly 34 million households throughout the U.S.
SAVAGE, MD & FALLS CHURCH, VA– LTN Global Communications, Inc. announced today the commercial availability of its IP video communications services platform, designed for the real-time global transport of broadcast-quality video signals.
As a first in the industry, LTN now enables worldwide broadcast quality video communications from multiple locations to multiple locations on a live bi-directional basis, with minimal latency. The service has been tested extensively with over 99.999% reliability.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Now in its third year of production as an MHz Networks original, Si Se Puede takes the air nationally on MHz Worldview on Monday, October 4 at 9 PM and 12 AM ET, as well as MHz Networks 1 in Washington, DC metro area.
The program is created in honor of the Latino community as part of national celebrations that take place annually from September 15 to October 15.
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Winners of Ourstage.com's “Lilith Local Talent Search” are featured in the hour-long season premiere of Strictly Global, on MHz Worldview primetime September 17.
Earlier this year, OurStage.com teamed up with the 2010 Lilith Tour to run the “Lilith Local Talent Search” local competitions to discover the best emerging female musicians across North America. Winners were provided an opportunity of a lifetime to perform on the Village Stage at Lilith in their city, a stage that once featured Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, and Tegan and Sara.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The first 13-week series of Carnegie Council's Global Ethics Forum premiers nationally on MHz Worldview in September.
Custom-designed for television, Global Ethics Forum is a half-hour international affairs program debuting on the MHz Worldview Lecture block on Sunday, September 5 at 2 PM ET.
How do global leaders make decisions? What moral codes guide them – and how do those codes evolve?
The Council's regular scheduled time on MHz will include two half-hour shows back to back: one contemporary discussion and one timeless classic.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The Wilson Forum premiers on MHz Worldview throughout the U.S. on September 5. The program airs each Sunday at 3 PM ET in the MHz Lecture Series Block.
Recorded live from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., the Wilson Forum explores big ideas through thought-provoking presentations featuring leading thinkers from the arenas of academia and public policy.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks Education Department is conducting a search for a youth candidate who wants to work with MHz Networks to produce a documentary telling their story.
MHz Networks recently joined in partnership with the EBU Youth Documentary Exchange that aims at the production of high quality, original, true life documentaries for an audience of 8 to 12 year olds.
What sets these short documentaries apart is that they are made for children and from a child’s point of view. MHz Networks is seeking a child who wants to tell their story and make a documentary about their experience.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks has been named a strategic council member of P21, a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student.
As the United States continues to compete in a global economy that demands innovation, P21 and its members provide tools and resources to help the U.S. education system keep up by fusing the three ‘R’s and four ‘C’s (critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity and innovation).
While leading districts and schools are already doing this, P21 advocates for local, state and federal policies that support this approach for every school.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Northwest Public Television of Pullman and Richland, WA is the newest affiliate of MHz Worldview. Northwest Public Television launched as the 30th national MHz Worldview affiliate on August 23.
MHz Worldview is available to Pullman area viewers via digital broadcast channel KWSU 10.1 and digital cable on Time Warner Cable channel 10 and 710. KWSU is also available in Spokane, WA on Comcast channel 18. Richland area viewers can tune in to KTNW digital broadcast channel 31.3.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- RT Espanol launches on MHz Networks 8 in the Washington, DC metro area on September 1.
RT is the first TV channel broadcasting in Spanish from Russia to the world.
In late 2009, RT started broadcasting in Spanish 24 hours a day, 7 days a week featuring political and sports news, special reports about Russia and other countries, as well as exclusive interviews with opinion-makers.
The channel is available throughout the Washington, DC metro area on:
Over the Air (OTA) digital broadcast 30.8
Comcast 278
Cox 477
RCN 37
Verizon FiOS 454
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Visiting our favorite social network sites has become as routine as checking email. We read about what friends are doing, post an update and upload the latest weekend photos. Then what?
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Comcast cable launches an additional nine MHz Networks channels, featuring full time premier international news broadcasters, on its Culpeper Country service on August 3.
MHz Networks 1 MHz Worldview
MHz Networks 2 NHK World TV
MHz Networks 3 Metro Chinese Network (MCN)
MHz Networks 4 RT
MHz Networks 5 Al Jazeera English
MHz Networks 6 MHz Native
MHz Networks 7 France 24
MHz Networks 8 Ethiopian TV (ETV)
MHz Networks 9 Vietnam Television (VTV)
MHz Networks 10 euronews
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks launches its new channel, MHz Native, on MHz Networks 6 in the Washington, DC metro area on August 1.
MHz Native is a global news channel featuring German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish language programming from euronews and other international program sources.
The channel will add additional languages and broadcasters throughout the remainder of the year to represent the largest foreign language bases of the Washington, D.C. metro.
The channel is available throughout the D.C. metro area on:
Over the Air (OTA) digital broadcast 30.6
Comcast 276
Cox 475
RCN 36
Verizon FiOS 452
The Board of Directors of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation meets in open session at 2 PM ET on Wednesday, July 28, at the Corporation's MHz Networks facility on Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia.
At the discretion of the Chairman of the Board, a portion of the meeting may be closed to consider matters related to proprietary business issues and personnel matters.
Notice of future Board Meetings will be posted on the Corporation's websites, ideastations.org and mhznetworks.org.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA – MHz Worldview brings a week of back to back episodes of Norwegian super detective Varg veum to viewers and fans in July 12-17.
Varg Veum is a private investigator whose uncompromising and unconventional methods frequently bring him into conflict with both sides of the law. A divorced ex-child welfare worker and idealist, Varg Veum is a true lone wolf, well-versed in life's darker side - a man who goes where the police won't, and who knows how to get results.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- KVCR of San Bernardino, CA launches as the 29th MHz Worldview affiliate on July 1. This launch brings MHz Worldview programming to the Inland Empire, including Los Angeles.
MHz Worldview is available to area viewers in the Inland Empire via digital broadcast channel 24.2.
KVCR TV and FM are part of the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), one of 72 community college districts within the California Community College system, the largest educational system in the world.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Al-Mubadarh: The Arab Empowerment Initiative premiers on MHz Networks 1 in Washington, DC on July 11, 12 noon ET.
Al-Mubadarah is a non-political, independent and multi-cultural/religious initiative devoted to developing an independent global platform for Arab engagement.
The hour-long special, hosted by Sonya Gavankar, features interviews with founders Victor Shiblie and Hazami Barmada, as well as speeches by Walter Isaacson, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute; His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt; and stand-up comedy by Maysoon Zayid, America's first Muslim woman comedian.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The beloved Detective Montalbano series returns better than ever, remastered and with extras, on MHz Networks Home Entertainment DVD at the beginning of July.
Luca Zingaretti stars as Detective Salvo Montalbano in six mysteries series of cinema quality. Based on the novels of Andrea Camilleri, the favorite Sicilian detective solves crimes of passion, takes down an underground gambling ring and battles the sweltering August heat of Italy.
The Detective comes to audiences as he's never been seen before, in a vibrant 2 DVD set, with three DVDs in each set: Episodes 1-3 and Episodes 4-6.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- WTVI, Charlotte's PBS station, will become the 28th national MHz Worldview affiliate on July 1.
The launch brings MHz Worldview programming to viewers in the Carolinas on WTVI. MHz Worldview programming can be viewed via digital broadcast channel 42.2 and also on Time Warner Digital Cable channel 175.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Darshan, the longest-running Indian-American television program in the United States, launches a new nationally-broadcast show on Saturday, July 3 on MHz Worldview.
The original Darshan has aired continuously in the Washington D.C. Metro Area since 1987. The new half-hour program, titled Darshan America, will be available throughout the United States on the national independent channel, MHz Worldview.
MHz Worldview is available in over half the top-20 U.S. television markets - nearly 27 million households - through broadcast and cable affiliates.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Several MHz Networks staff will be featured speakers or part of panels, sharing expertise in international media and film at the SilverDocs Festival, held in Silver Spring, MD, June 21-27.
Tuesday, June 22
• Independent Producer Manager, Vincent Jack will be part of a panel called, "It Is a Small World After All- Bringing The World to U.S. Audiences,” at 2:30 PM.
Wednesday, June 23
• Education Director Elizabeth Pringle will be on a Good Pitch panel at which 8 filmmakers will have an opportunity to pitch their projects.
Thursday, June 24
FALLS CHURCH, VA- On June 12, the United States will wake up to the digital age of broadcasting. That same afternoon Washington, D.C. area residents will be able to watch ten premier international television channels from MHz Networks, all for free.
Like many broadcasters, MHz Networks has been preparing for the digital transition for a long time. What’s different is MHz Networks has formulated its technology in a highly innovative way to bring viewers a programming line-up not replicated anywhere else in the country.
WASHINGTON, DC– MHz Networks joins members of the Open Video Mobile Coalition in launching the Washington, D.C. Mobile Digital Television Consumer Showcase.
The Consumer Trial, marked with a May 24 launch event, premiers the four-month consumer experience of mobile digital television (Mobile DTV) devices and services in the D.C. metro area.
WASHINGTON, DC- The ninth annual Shortie Awards: International Film & News Festival named winners at a ceremony held May 22 at the Embassy of France in Washington, DC.
Results include:
Live Action
Ages 7-10
- F- – Barrett Elementary, Arlington, VA (winner)
- The Glue Blues – Dryden Elementary School, Arlington Heights, IL
Ages 11-14
- The Curse of the Golden Mop – Gunston Middle School, Arlington, VA (winner)
- Puppy – Rosie Sobrinski, Stroudsburg, PA
Ages 15-18
- Getting Garrett – Anne Martens, Broomfield, CO (winner)
- Park Bench – Ally Robinson, Philadelphia, PA
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Held at La Maison Francaise in Washington, DC on May 23, The Shortie Awards, International Film & News Festival is a free film festival recognizing original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7-18, and their teachers. This year is the ninth annual festival.
Screening of films begins at 2 PM, with the awards ceremony beginning at 3 PM in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. The awards are co-hosted by recording artist Danni Rosner and musician Louis Fabrizi, who will also perform their newly-produced theme song for Shortie.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), including Gaelic football and hurling, premier on MHz Networks’ national channel, MHz Worldview, in May. The games will also premier in the Washington, DC metro area on MHz Networks 1.
The GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship and GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Hurling premier on MHz Worldview on May 28 at 10 AM ET. Finals for the sports air in late September. All matches are on a delay.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The Shortie Awards: International Film and News Festival is set for May 23rd at the La Maison Francaise at the French Embassy in Washington, DC.
The festival focuses on nurturing imagination and choice making in students, and is one of the only competitions in the world providing expert analysis and critique to each entrant, in addition to prizes.
The film festival judges have been announced:
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks 8 launched Ethiopian TV in April to the Washington, D.C. metro.
A channel of Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency, ETV's mission is to present a vibrant, competitive and reliable medium of information, promoting development and democratic unity of Ethiopia.
The channel provides both educational and entertainment programs.
The channel is available throughout the Washington, DC metro area on:
Over the Air (OTA) digital broadcast 30.8
Comcast 278
Cox 477
RCN 37
Verizon FiOS 454
FALLS CHURCH, VA- There is no doubt that one of the most important attractions making Washington, DC a world class city is the more than 170 embassies based here. And perhaps nowhere in the world but here in the capital of the USA, would dozens of embassies open their doors to guests on one day. That is what Passport DC is all about.
As event media sponsors, MHz Networks encourages Washington, DC residents to take part in Passport DC, presented by Cultural Tourism DC, throughout May.
On May 1 during the Around the World Embassy Tour, visitors can experience world cultures by choosing any number of the 35 embassies that will be open.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The 15th season of Hablemos de Salud premiers nationally April 17 on MHz Worldview. The show airs each Saturday at 2 PM ET.
An original production of MHz Networks, the program is broadcast in Spanish, with English captions, and is filmed at the MHz Networks broadcast center and studios, just outside the nation’s capital. The program features commentary from Dr. Elmer Huerta on general health topics, medical news, answers to viewer calls and interviews with guests from various health-related fields.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The Shortie Awards: International Film and News Festival is seeking entries from student and teacher filmmakers and news producers throughout the globe.
Shortie is seeking imaginative student filmmakers and news broadcasters as entrants in the festival, now in its 9th year.
The Shortie Awards is a free festival recognizing original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7-18, and their teachers.
As one of the only competitions in the world providing expert analysis and critique to each entrant, as well as prizes, the festival focuses on nurturing imagination and choice making in students.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Already airing MHz Networks 1-8, Cox cable recently launched the networks’ additional channels available in the Washington, DC metro area.
Viewers may watch the full fleet of MHz Networks channels on:
470 MHz Networks 1 MHz Worldview DC
471 MHz Networks 2 NHK World TV
472 MHz Networks 3 Metro Chinese Network
473 MHz Networks 4 RT
474 MHz Networks 5 Al Jazeera English
475 MHz Networks 6 SABC News International
476 MHz Networks 7 France 24
477 MHz Networks 8 NTA
478 MHz Networks 9 VTV
479 MHz Networks 10 euronews
FALLS CHURCH, VA- With over 12 seasons of broadcast on MHz Networks, the Toyota Australian Football League Premiership returns in April for the 2010 season.
The first 2010 AFL match of the week will premier on Monday, April 5th at 9 PM ET nationally on MHz Worldview, and also on MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC). The first highlights show airs Friday, April 9th at 9 PM ET.
AFL Matches of the Week air at 9 PM ET each Monday, with repeats at 12 Midnight ET throughout the season, until October 5. Highlight shows air at 9 PM ET each Friday. With the exception of the Grand Final, all matches air on a one week delay.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks will launch a brand new block of programming nationally on MHz Worldview March 6. Premiering at 10 AM ET, the weekly block includes the best in children’s entertainment and learning from all over the world.
The block launches on MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC) in the Washington DC market on Sundays at 3 PM ET, beginning March 7.
Known as ShorTV, the programming block nods to the name of the MHz Networks international film festival, The Shortie Awards, as well as the awards’ mascot, Shortie. Both Shortie and the festival support and promote youth created media throughout the world.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - MHz Networks On Demand launches today on the family of Roku players.
Current Roku Consumers
Consumers already owning a Roku digital video player only need to access the Roku Channel Store to add the MHz Networks On Demand channel. The channel was made available to customers recently through a free, automatic software update that added the Roku Channel Store.
FALLS CHURCH, VA - Nashville Public Television (NPT) launches MHz Worldview on February 1, and becomes the 27th national MHz Worldview affiliate.
MHz Worldview will be broadcast to Middle Tennessee viewers on NPT’s digital channel, NPT2, available over-the-air on channel 8.2, on Comcast digital cable channel 241 and on Charter digital cable channel 176.
NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION is Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky's public television station, reaching 2.2 million viewers over-the-air and via digital broadcast, cable and satellite providers. It is watched by more than 600,000 households every week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A half-hour news broadcast from the Israeli Broadcasting Authority (IBA) airs daily on MHz Networks’ nationally distributed channel, MHz Worldview. The program is also available in the Washington, DC metro area on MHz Networks 1. The newscast airs 5:30 PM ET daily.
The IBA weekly public affairs series “Close Up” airs as part of a new international public affairs block on MHz Worldview on Sundays at 9 AM ET.
In Washington, DC viewers may watch the programs on MHz Networks 1 via the following broadcast, cable, telco or satellite channels:
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Mountain Lake PBS of Plattsburgh, NY announces the launch of MHz Worldview.
Mountain Lake becomes the 26th national MHz Worldview affiliate, and further extends the MHz programming reach to Canada.
MHz Worldview will be available to area viewers via digital broadcast channel 57.2, formerly the Thinkbright channel.
Mountain Lake PBS reaches over 3.9 million viewers in New York, Vermont, Quebec and Ontario, and produces award-winning local programs and documentaries. Mountain Lake also devotes at least eight hours a day to programming for children from preschool through school age.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- New programs premier on MHz Worldview in January, varying from drama to foreign affairs, from international mysteries to news magazine.
WASHINGTON, DC- The 2009 Richard Bodorff MHz Award recipient is Mr. Michael Ortman of Ellicott City, MD. Mr. Ortman is the second honoree of the annual award.
The Richard Bodorff MHz Award is granted to individuals who provide support to Washington, D.C. organizations focused on international and/or multi-cultural education and understanding.
As vice president of programming for Comcast Cable’s Eastern Division, Mr. Ortman is responsible for supporting programming for the Division’s almost six million residential and business services customers.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- National channel MHz Worldview has moved from the WorldTV service on Galaxy 19 satellite to a new transponder on the same satellite. MHz Worldview is now on transponder 27 of Galaxy 19 satellite.
Existing WorldTV and free to air satellite viewers on G19 satellite are able to watch MHz Worldview on channel 949 by manually adjusting their set top box to the following configuration:
Satellite: Galaxy 19 at 97.0 degrees west
Frequency: Ku 12177 MHz or L Band 1427 MHz
Polarization: Vertical
SR: 23.000
FEC: 3/4
SID: 19
VPID: 4085
APID: 261
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Programming adjustments have been announced for December on both MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC) and nationally for MHz Worldview.
MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC) and MHz Worldview:
SABC News at 6:30 AM ET Monday – Friday has been replaced with EuroNews until further notice.
SABC News daily at 6 PM ET has been replaced with RT News until further notice.
Hablemos de Salud will be on hiatus to observe the holidays on Saturday, December 26th and Saturday, January 2nd, 2010. Repeat episodes will be aired during this time.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Polish News at 2:30 PM ET on MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC) has been removed from the weekday schedule until further notice.
In Focus from Deutsche Welle TV replaces Polish News in the schedule.
Visit www.mhznetworks.org/news for the latest in programming announcements and news.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Worldview airs the Gillette Four Nations Rugby Final this Saturday, November 14.
The match features England vs. Australia from 3PM to 5PM ET.
For Four Nations competition information visit: www.gillette4nations.co.uk/fixtures.php
Gillette Four Nations Rugby comes to MHz Networks through America One, a national U.S. television network with a wide range of fresh, high-quality sports and lifestyle content.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Beginning in January, a library of Korean TV dramas and full-length films premier nationally on MHz Worldview.
The programs will air in Thursday night primetime.
The dramas, from YA Entertainment, include: The Grand Chef, I Love You, Someday, Alone In Love, and Freeze. Films include: Lover's Concerto, My Beautiful Days, My Little Bride, Peppermint Candy, Singles and Turning Gate.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- The world-renowned Doha Debates make their debut on MHz Worldview this January, at 11 AM ET on Sundays.
Televised eight times a year, the Debates are based on a centuries-old format, refined by the famous Oxford Union.
They focus on a single, controversial motion, with two speakers for and against. Once they have outlined their arguments, each speaker is questioned by the chairman and the discussion is then opened up to the audience for argument and a final electronic vote.
MHz Worldview airs the Gillette Four Nations Rugby competition, as the primary U.S. broadcaster of event.
The competition progresses each Saturday, ending with the final on November 14.
This week’s match is England vs. Australia. The match airs at 10 AM ET, Live, on MHz Worldview, and pre-empts programming traditionally airing during that time.
For Four Nations competition fixtures: http://www.gillette4nations.co.uk/fixtures.php
For MHz Networks program schedule information: http://www.mhznetworks.org/mhzworldview/programming/
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks' global content will be available for viewing on the TV via the Roku digital video player later this fall.
Viewers will be able to access video from the MHz Networks library of international broadcast partners and programming and view it on their TV using the Roku player.
FALLS cHURCH, VA- MHz Worldview announces fall repeat schedules for the 2009 AFL season, featuring four previously un-aired matches.
Through voting, AFL fans and MHz Networks viewers throughout the country get the opportunity to determine the weekly matches airing during regular season play.
During the repeat schedule, four previously un-aired matches from the 2009 season will premier during Monday prime time (airing 9 PM & Midnight ET).
Premier matches are followed by asterisks below. The repeat schedule, follows:
FALLS CHURCH, VA & NEW YORK, NY- Frederick Thomas, Chief Executive of MHz Networks, was recently named a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
As the largest organization of global broadcasters, members stem from nearly 70 countries and over 400 companies comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology.
The Academy was chartered with a mission to recognize excellence in television programming produced outside of the United States, and it presents the International Emmy® Award to programs in fourteen categories.
LANSING, MI & FALLS CHURCH, VA- LCC TV, known as the “The Link” in Lansing, MI, launches MHz Worldview on October 29. LCC TV will become the 25th national affiliate of MHz Worldview.
MHz Worldview will be available to area viewers on Comcast cable channel 15 in the Lansing, DeWitt, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Holt areas, and Comcast cable channel 31 in East Lansing and Meridian Township. LCC TV reaches over 136,000 households.
FALLS CHURCH, VA – The AFL Grand Final will air Monday, September 28th at 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET and feature St. Kilda vs. Geelong Cats.
For more footie information, visit the AFANA website at: www.afana.com/drupal5/. AFANA is an organization that supports the Australian Rules Football fans and community in North America.
Detailed competition fixures and more are available at the official AFL website: www.afl.com.au.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Now in its 14th year as an original MHz Networks production, the weekly call-in program devoted to in-depth health dialogue, premiers a new season in October on MHz Worldview.
The show is broadcast live from the from the MHz Networks studios, just outside the nation’s capital.
Hablemos de Salud features commentary from Dr. Elmer Huerta, nationally-renowned cancer prevention specialist and radio personality.
The innovative, Spanish-language medical program features English closed-captioning, and focuses on general health topics, medical news, answers to viewer calls, and interviews with
guests from various health-related fields.
MOLINE, IL & FALLS CHURCH, VA- WQPT launched as the 24th nationwide MHz Worldview affiliate in August.
MHz Worldview will be available initially over the air to viewers on digital channel 24.2 from 7 am to 11 pm to over 309,900 viewers in the Moline, Rock Island market area. Area cable systems will add the channel within the next few weeks.
WQPT is licensed to Black Hawk College and serves viewers of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- Starting in September on MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC), several independent producers program schedules are adjusted.
Sagarmatha moves to Saturdays at 8 AM, Koffee with Karan moves to Sundays at 12:30 PM, China Forum moves to Sundays at 2:30 PM, African News Network moves to Sundays at 4:30 PM,
The African World moves to Sundays at 4 PM, and Viewpoint with James Zogby moves to Sundays at 5 PM ET.
Yo! TV (Youth Outlook Television) has been added to the schedule on Saturdays at 3:30 PM ET.
MHz Networks 1 (MHz Worldview DC) is available in the Washington, DC metro area via:
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks launches several new programs this fall on its national channel MHz Worldview. Some schedule adjustments are also taking place to make room for the new content.
The most notable changes for September include the adjustment of the prime time evening block from 8 PM to 9 PM ET daily. This includes the International Mystery, AFL, Foreign Affairs, For the Family and Strictly Global evenings. The repeats of these blocks each evening will also move from 11 PM to 12 Midnight ET daily.
WASHINGTON, D.C- Best News Program winner, Damon Weaver, finally got the approval for his long sought interview with President Barack Obama.
The student participated in this past year’s The Shortie Awards- International News and Film Festival, with his news piece in the ages 7-10 category, in which he interviewed various newsworthy figures, including then Vice President hopeful Joe Biden.
Damon Weaver is a sixth grader at Canal Point Elementary School and student reporter for KEC TV News Team from Kathryn E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary in western Palm Beach County, Florida.
WASHINGTON, DC- MHz Networks CEO & Founder, Frederick Thomas, visited with viewers on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show on August 11.
The interview, with guest host Rebecca Roberts, discusses the MHz mission of delivering global content to the U.S. and beyond, and touches on the network's use of new distribution and innovative technologies.
Click on the Global TV Goes Local segment for interview audio at: http://wamu.org/programs/kn/.
Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org
GRAND RAPIDS, MI & FALLS CHURCH, VA- WGVU launches on August 4 as the 23rd nationwide MHz Worldview affiliate.
MHz Worldview will be available to area viewers on digital channels 35/DT 11 (WGVU) and 52/DT 5 (WGVK) to the over 700,000 viewers of the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek market area.
The channel will also be available via several local cable and satellite services. Viewers are encouraged to check their local listings.
WGVU's continued mission is to provide educational, informative, and entertaining programs and events to the West Michigan community as a service of Grand Valley State University.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- MHz Networks has been named a participant in the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) trial taking place in the Washington, D.C. metro this summer and fall.
The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) is an alliance of broadcasters whose mission is to accelerate the development of mobile digital television in the United States. Utilizing digital spectrum and new cutting-edge mobile video technologies, Mobile DTV enables local broadcasters to deliver live, local and national over-the-air digital television to consumers via next-generation mobile devices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting today, independent, non-commercial broadcaster MHz Networks is expanding its current Al Jazeera English (AJE) offering to provide round-the-clock coverage on MHz Networks 5.
AJE, an award-winning global news and current affairs channel broadcast in more than 100 countries, will join a line-up of nine other prestigious international channels that MHz broadcasts and cablecasts in the region.
FALLS CHURCH, VA- RCN cable has adjusted the channel numbers of the eight channel line-up from MHz Networks.
Channel Number Broadcaster
30 MHz Worldview
31 NHK World TV
32 Metro Chinese Network
33 RT
34 BVN
35 SABC News International
36 France 24
37 NTA
Al Jazeera English replaces BVN on MHz Networks 5 (RCN channel 34) on July 1.
CLEVELAND, OH & FALLS CHURCH, VA- On June 13, WNEO/WEAO of Cleveland/Akron/Youngstown launches as the 22nd MHz Worldview affiliate throughout the country.
MHz Worldview will be available to area viewers on WNEO-DT 45.3 and WEAO-DT 49.3 to 1.8 million households (4.4 million viewers.)
The channel will also be available via Time Warner Cable's digital SD lineup in Akron, Canton and Youngstown on channel 367. Massillon Cable airs MHz Worldview on channel 85.
WASHINGTON, DC & MIAMI, FL- Launching January 5, 2009, WLRN of Miami accelerates MHz Worldview's national distribution to half of the top 20 television markets in the US. WLRN is MHz Worldview's 18th national affiliate.
WASHINGTON, DC- AUSTIN, MN- The independent non-commercial channel bringing 'Programming for Globally-Minded People' to US audiences increases its national distribution with the addition of KSMQ of Austin-Rochester, MN as its 17th affiliate on December 19.
KMSQ Public Service Media, Inc. reaches over 655,000 viewers (over 160,000 households) living in Austin, Albert Lea, Rochester, Mason City, Mankato, Faribault, Winona, Owatonna and surrounding areas of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
MHz Worldview, the national channel of MHz Networks, will present a reception open to all attendees of APTS Capitol Hill day on the Tuesday of the event week- February 10.
Open to current and prospective affiliates-- or those intrigued by international programming, direct-from-the-source, in English-- the evening will focus on the relevance of public media and world knowledge.
The event, running from 5:30-7:00 PM will be hosted at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Transportation will be available.
WASHINGTON, DC- MOSCOW, RUSSIA- MHz Networks broadcast partner Russia Today announced the 24/7 English-language news channel has formally changed the channel name to RT.
The 24/7 RT channel is available in the Washington DC metro area via MHz Networks 5 on:
broadcast channel 30-5,
Comcast cable channel 195,
Cox cable channel 474,
RCN cable channel 194,and
Verizon FiOs channel 455.
RT newscasts are seen daily on MHz Worldview at 1:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 10 PM ET via DirecTV channel 2183 and WorldTV channel 52 (via Galaxy 19), as well as via the following broadcast and cable affiliates nationwide:
Renowned cancer specialist Dr. Elmer Huerta has been named as the next president of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Huerta has dedicated his professional career to the education of others, especially minorities, about important health issues. A staple of Washington, DC radio, Dr. Huerta has also served as host of MHz Worldview's Hablemos de Salud for the past 12 years. A live call-in show conducted entirely in Spanish, Hablemos de Salud provides a platform for Dr. Huerta to discuss a variety of health topics as well as answer viewer questions. This season, Hablemos de Salud is not only broadcast live each Saturday at 2 PM on MHz, but is also available through download at iTunes.
Washington DC and Tokyo, Japan – MHz Networks, America’s media pioneer and innovator of international programming in the new digital era, launches NHK World TV in the Nation’s capital. Beginning May 30, NHK World, Asia’s renowned news network, will be available in English as MHz Networks’ 6th international channel offering on MHz 6, Cox Channel 475. Beginning July 10, NHK World will also be available on MHz 6 on Comcast Channel 206 and at a later date on Verizon and RCN.
MHz NETWORKS is embarking on an exciting new partnership with Cox Communications. Starting May 30, MHz NETWORKS will provide eight digital channels to Cox subscribers in Fairfax County and Fredericksburg, including programming from France, Holland, Japan, Nigeria, Russia and Taiwan. These channels will be in addition to the already existing MHz international channel that you support, MHz Worldview, with our International Mystery Series, global newscasts and the like. This is all part of the transition to digital broadcasting that has been mandated by the FCC and will become the standard format in 2009.
Washington D.C., Sydney Australia - International sports enthusiasts can cheer: Washington DC's leading network for international programming, MHz Networks, has signed a 3-year deal with the Australian Football League (AFL), for the free-to-air broadcast of Australian Football matches in the U.S. Beginning April 13, 2007, MHz will air a weekly "Match of the Week" and "Australian Football Highlights" on MHz's national channel, MHz Worldview, available in key US cities as well as on DirecTV and Globecast World TV national services. The first broadcast will be on April 13 featuring the match Sydney vs. West Coast.
The World. Unfiltered. Unconventional. Uninterrupted. That’s the promise of MHz WORLDVIEW, now a national 24/7 TV channel featuring the best programs from around the world in one channel. Catering to a globally-minded audience, viewers can expect to find the broadest range of world opinion in unedited news - riveting music - foreign films - unconventional dramas and cultural programs from every corner of our planet. Topped off with original content on topics that matter for dialogue on the world stage and that foster understanding of an increasingly intertwined planet, MHz WORLDVIEW makes a positive difference, capturing where the world is heading today.
Russian World TV Channel Added to MHz Worldview Format
Worldview Launches as an Independent Program Service