Comments on: CNN readies Atlanta studio for debut

By: Dak Dillon

Dak Dillon — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:40:09 +0000

The new studio is on the 7th floor, where Nancy Grace use to be located.

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:29:13 +0000

Does anyone know where this studio is in relation to the current CNN Newsroom set inside the CNN Center?

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:57:07 +0000

It’s about time! I hope the lower thirds on the screen will match the set. The pictures for the new HD set looks nice. It has a euro style to the mix.

By: CNN-i

CNN-i — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:56:18 +0000

Actually, it looks much more like the 2006 CNNI revamp. WCAU is practically a copy of those sets (Atlanta and London)

By: The_observer

The_observer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:54:39 +0000

ATL has 7 hrs of programming during weekdays and majority of the live programming during the weekend is from ATL too…I believe it will be used very well, shows like CNN Newsroom may use the same format/style like CNNI’s International Desk… Also this upgrade makes it easier to get top talent to work from ATL.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:53:35 +0000

I was watching CNN Newsroom this past weekend it appeared if they were not using HD cameras rather SD widescreen. Is there any truth to this?

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:51:31 +0000

It appears as if CNN is slowly straying away from the ‘open newsroom’ concept it developed over 30 years ago with the bust of producers and interns running around in a blur behind those infamous CNN Newsroom two shots. Even though the network still refers to Atlanta as their ‘Worldwide Headquarters’ I agree, both the NY and Atlanta backdrops look very similar. The one element that has always separated Atlanta from other CNN bureaus is the feel of a true electronic news gathering environment. Which during its conception, was looked at as a new innovated way to delivering TV news. With the exception of a few updates, the newsroom has looked relatively the same since the network launched the concept. Now make way for 20ft. rear projections and enough LCD’s to fill a Best Buy!