Television

Programs, criticism, and technologies having to do with visual images transmitted as electromagnetic waves.

Sub-headings:

Episode Guides

Compilations of information about specific programs.

Genres

Types of television shows and specific shows.

Program Listings

What's on what channel when.

Resources in this category:

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
http://www.academy.ca/

"The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national non-profit professional association that was created in 1979 to serve the Canadian film and television industry. Representing all aspects of the film and television industries, Academy is unique. It has grown to become the largest professional association of its kind in Canada with over 3,000 members." Includes information about its Genie Awards.

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
http://www.emmys.org/

This site is a small description of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with additional sections on their publications, scholarships, and the creation of critical viewers for the new television rating system.

The Advanced Television Systems Committee
http://www.atsc.org/

"The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) was formed to establish voluntary technical standards for advanced television systems, including digital high definition television (HDTV). The ATSC is supported by its members who are subject to certain qualification requirements." Site contains information about the committee, news, a presentation about Digital High Definition television (HDTV) and other papers and presentations.

Association of America's Public TV Stations
http://www.apts.org/

"The Association of America's Public Television Stations (APTS) is a nonprofit membership organization established in 1980. Its members are the nation's public television stations. APTS's mission is to support the continued growth and development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service for the American public." Site includes Public broadcasting issues, fact sheets, lobbying, press releases and links to public broadcasting sites.

Association of Independent Commercial Producers
http://www.aicp.com/

"Founded in 1972, by a small group of television commercial production companies concerned with a single issue, today's AICP has grown to represent exclusively, the interests of United States companies that specialize in producing commercials on various media - film, video, computer - for advertisers and agencies." Site includes a member directory, "News and Views", information on an AICP trade show, guidelines for doing business, important dates, and classifieds.

The Directors Guild of America
http://www.dga.org/

The Directors Guild of America represents more than 10,000 members working in U.S. cities and abroad. Their creative work is represented in theatrical, industrial, educational and documentary films. The home page provides access to training programs, press releases, awards and winners, interviews, history, publications, FAQs and other Internet resources.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association
http://www.goldenglobes.org/

"The world's most successful and best-known organization of foreign correspondents. Based in Los Angeles, its members report on Hollywood to hundreds of publications throughout the world." Learn about the Golden Globe Awards, which HFPA sponsors, as well as the HFPA's philanthropic efforts.

International Television Association
http://www.itvadc.org/itvadc/index.cfm?client_has_flash=true

Calling itself the "Premier Association for Video, Multimedia and Film Professionals," the International Television Association, contains a variety of information on its site including membership info and benefits, a publications catalog, job information, feature articles, and conference news.

National Cable Television Association
http://www.ncta.com/

"The National Cable Television Association is the cable industry¹s major trade association. Founded in 1952, NCTA¹s primary mission is to provide its members with a strong national presence by providing a single, unified voice on issues affecting the cable industry." The site itself is full of content ranging from the history of the NCTA, to an overview of the industry, information on TV's parental guidelines, and links to other cable sites.

PBS Online
http://www.pbs.org/

PBS is a "private, non-profit corporation whose members are the nation¹s public TV stations." This site provide links to information regarding programming, individual stations, distribution, product information and learning services.

Screen Actors Guild
http://www.sag.org/

The SAG's ongoing mission is to "bring dignity and respect to the professional screen actor by guaranteeing a living wage and a safe, supportive working environment." However, "whether you are a Guild member, filmmaker, student or movie buff, you will be able to find the information you need here."