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ESPN2 and ABC to broadcast World Cup kick-off concert from South Africa
From ESPN/ABC: ESPN Inc.’s unprecedented coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup from South Africa will kick off before the games even begin when ESPN2 broadcasts complete live coverage of the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert from Soweto/Johannesburg on Thursday, June 10, beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The three-hour concert, considered the biggest entertainment event to date in South Africa, celebrates the arrival of the first-ever FIFA World Cup on the African continent and will take place at 30,000-seat Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Shakira and Juanes will perform […]
Sports
World Cup Viewers Guide from Channel Guide Magazine
By Ryan Berenz It’s the biggest sports event in the world, and it only happens every four years. The FIFA World Cup soccer tournament takes place June 11-July 11 from nine cities in South Africa, and whether you’re a futbol fanatic or this is the first soccer you’ve seen since 2006, you need to check out Channel Guide Magazine‘s special online World Cup Viewers Guide devoted entirely to the World Cup. In it you’ll find: A photo slideshow featuring profiles of the top players and teams to watch. Previews of all 32 international teams, including analysis of each team’s strengths […]
Sports
ESPN 3D launches June 11 for World Cup
By Ryan Berenz For those of you on the cutting-edge of TV technology (and have the cash for a state-of-the-art 3D TV), you’ll be able to watch the 2010 World Cup in 3D thanks to the launch of ESPN’s latest network, ESPN 3D. Comcast is among the cable operators that will offer the channel. Twenty-five matches from the tournament will air in 3D. (If you’ve got a 3D set, let us know how the action looks in the comments!) The details and schedule below from ESPN: ESPN 3D Schedule Announced for 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa ESPN 3D, […]
Sports
ESPN explores South Africa with Hugh and Sal Masekela during World Cup
ESPN takes viewers in an intimate journey through the land and culture of South Africa with a series of 10 vignettes airing during the network’s coverage of the World Cup. Jazz legend Hugh Masekela and his son Sal (host of ESPN’s X Games and E!’s Daily 10) travel through South Africa, exploring the nation’s past and present. From ESPN: Umlando – Through My Father’s Eyes ESPN to Present 10-Part Series During 2010 FIFA World Cup: Hugh and Sal Masekela Explore South Africa ESPN’s coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will feature a 10-part series that offers an introspective look […]
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One Game Changes Everything: ESPN teams with U2 and Soweto Gospel Choir for World Cup
By Ryan Berenz From ESPN: ESPN Launches 2010 FIFA World Cup “One Game Changes Everything” Network’s presentation to include U2 and Soweto Gospel Choir ESPN’s unprecedented coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will include U2 and South Africa’s own Soweto Gospel Choir. These Grammy Award-winning groups will be featured in a series of spots which will be woven into the network’s comprehensive coverage of this month-long event. Commencing June 11, the network’s coverage will use specially recorded music by Soweto Gospel Choir recorded and filmed in South Africa, with music and live concert footage from U2’s record breaking concert […]
Sports
Video: Nike Write the Future World Cup commercial
If Nike’s “Write the Future” commercial doesn’t get you fired up for the World Cup in South Africa, nothing will:
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FOX to air UEFA Champions League Final May 22
FOX will be airing its first ever soccer match on Saturday, May 22 at 2:30pm ET. It’s Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich (or, if you’re cool and worldly, it’s FC Internazionale Milano vs. FC Bayern München) from Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and it’s airing live and in HD. For those of you who tune in looking for FOX Saturday Baseball, it will be on in prime time. Here’s the info from FOX: FOX SPORTS BROADCASTS UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ON MAY 22 Major International Soccer Event Joins Select Few on U.S. Broadcast TV New York – The 2010 UEFA Champions […]
Reality TV
GolTV seeks the next big soccer star
From GolTV: MIAMI – April 1, 2010 — GolTV, the nation’s only independent bilingual channel delivering the most sought-after international fútbol, has secured exclusive U.S. TV rights for the first international soccer reality TV series Soccer Aces. All contestants will be judged by soccer legends Zinedine Zidane and Enzo Francescoli. Soccer Aces will travel the world to give up-and-coming soccer players a shot at the big leagues. The show will hold its only U.S. tryout in Houston on April 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Houston Baptist University.
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Jonathan Bornstein To Appear On Fox Football Fone-In
US Men’s National Team and Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein will appear on Fox Football Fone-In Monday, Sept 21. The three-time MLS All-Star (2007-09) and former Rookie of the Year (2006) will join co-hosts Nick Webster and Eric Wynalda as the featured guest on Fox Soccer Channel’s weekly two-hour live call-in show, which airs every Monday from 7-9pm ET. He will field questions from soccer fans on a variety of soccer topics and news, from MLS and European matches to the latest rumors and scandals. Viewers are encouraged to call 1-888-FOX-FANS or TEXT 32369 for an opportunity to voice their […]