CW11/WPIX NOMINATED FOR 30 EMMY AWARDS | About the Station | CW11 New York

CW11/WPIX NOMINATED FOR 30 EMMY AWARDS

INCLUDING BEST EVENING NEWSCAST, BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY, BEST SPOT NEWS STORY, BEST HARD NEWS SERIES AND BEST ON-CAMERA TALENT

Contact: Jessica Bellucci 212-210-2626 jbellucci@tribune.com

New York, NY – February 7, 2008 -- The CW11/WPIX, Tribune Broadcasting's New York CW affiliate, was nominated for 30 Emmy® Awards from the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Emmy® Awards honor outstanding achievement in the television industry during the eligibility period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007. NY NATAS' 51th Annual New York Emmy® Award Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.

Nominated for 30 awards this year, more than any other broadcast network, CW11/WPIX has won over 160 Emmy® Awards to date.

The following are the 30 Emmy® Award nominations presented to CW11/WPIX:

EVENING NEWSCAST: Over 35 Minutes
• CW11 News at Ten: Steam Explosion. July 18, 2007 Karen Scott, News Director, John Houseman, Assistant News Director, Tim Armstrong, Executive Producer, Robert Cucchiaro, Producer, Saul Adams, Associate Producer, Doug Kahn, Assignment Editor, Jim Watkins, Kaity Tong, Sal Marchiano, Mr. G, Talent, Bob Pronovost, Director

BREAKING NEWS STORY
• Steam Explosion. July 18, 2007 Arthur Chi'en, Reporter, Jim Watkins, Anchor, Tom Cassidy, Eric Talesnick, Kenton Young, Photographer, James Seelinger, Microwave Truck Operator, Jeremy Copas, Field Producer, Mark Hammond, Bob Pronovost, Directors

SPOT NEWS STORY
• Steam Explosion. July 18, 2007 Arthur Chi'en, Cathy Hobbs, Chris Glorioso, Reporters, Tom Cassidy, Eric Talesnick, Kenton Young, Dan Prado, Photographers, Doug Kahn, Assignment Editor , Jeremy Copas, Field Producer, John Houseman, Assistant News Director, Tim Armstrong, Executive Producer, Robert Cucchiaro, Producer, Bob Pronovost, Director

HARD NEWS SERIES
• Healing Our Heroes. April 26, 2007 Chris Glorioso, Reporter

INVESTIGATIVE: SINGLE STORY
• Charity Car Donations. June 13, 2007 Mary Murphy, Reporter

NEWS SPECIAL
• 9/11: Spirit of New York. September 11, 2006 John Houseman, Executive Producer, Saul Adams, Producer, Jim Watkins, Kaity Tong, Anchors, Art Director: Louis Schiro, Animation Artist: Scott Phillips, Director: Bob Pronovost, Reporters: Vanessa Tyler, Cathy Hobbs, Ellyn Marks, Peter Thorne, Mary Murphy, Glenn Thomson, Allison Kaden, Rob Hoell, Marvin Scott

JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
• Chris Glorioso Composite. April 26, 2007

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL NEWS
• The Healing Trees. September 11, 2006 Mary Murphy, Reporter

CHILDREN
• America's Camp. September 11, 2006 Cathy Hobbs, Reporter, Marcia Parris, Producer, Tom Cassidy, Photographer, Jennifer Larned, Editor

BUSINESS/CONSUMER
• Smiley Face Wedding Dress. November 13, 2006 Howard Thompson, Reporter, Monique Singh-Roy, Caroline Kovach, Producers, John Frasse, Photographer

HEALTH/SCIENCE: NEWS
• Fighting Dystonia. May 25, 2007 Howard Thompson, Reporter, Monique Singh-Roy, Caroline Kovach, Producers, John Frasse, Photographer

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
• Zamudio vs. National Guard. November 14, 2006 Peter Thorne, Reporter

SOCIETAL CONCERNS: NEWS
• Fallen Angels. September 11, 2006 Ellyn Marks, Reporter, Anthony Mazza, Photographer, David Scanlon, Editor
• Jacqueline's Journey. August 28, 2007 Alyssa Coleman, Reporter

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAs): SINGLE SPOT, CAMPAIGN
• Jackie Robinson. April 15, 2007 Carlos Austin, Executive Producer

PROMOTION: NEWS PROMO--SPECIAL IMAGE, NEWS
• Commutercast on the CW11 Morning News. October 16, 2007. Vas Mountzouros, Writer/Producer; John Zeigler, Creative Director
• Julie in Korea. April 27, 2007 Erica Hom-Yern, Writer/Producer/Editor; John Zeigler, Creative Director

PROMOTION: PROGRAM PROMO--SINGLE SPOT, CAMPAIGN
• HeftyBack. December 22, 2006 Bill Kirschbaum, Writer/Producer; John Zeigler, Creative Director

PROMOTION: PROGRAM PROMO--SPORTS, IMAGE-STATION
• Subway Series Chant. May 5, 2007 Ari Pitchenik, Writer/Producer/Editor; John Zeigler, Creative Director

ON-CAMERA TALENT: REPORTER-- FEATURES
• Ellyn Marks. September 11 Composite

ON-CAMERA TALENT: REPORTER--GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
• Cathy Hobbs, September 11, 2006 Composite
• Chris Glorioso, April 16, 2007 Composite

ON-CAMERA TALENT: REPORTER--LIVE
• Patricia Del Rio. February 16, 2007

ON-CAMERA TALENT: REPORTER--SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT
• Howard Thompson. May 7, 2007 Composite

DIRECTOR: NEWS, LIVE OR LIVE TO TAPE
• Bob Pronovost. October 11, 2006 Composite
• David Kalmowitz. October 4, 2006 Composite
• David Kimmel. May 16, 2007 Composite
• Tom Wisnosky. September 11, 2006 Composite

WRITER: PROGRAM
• Marvin Scott. December 31, 2006 A New York Christmas in Iraq

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
• David Kimmel. December 3, 2006 CW11 Morning News Composite, David Kimmel, Technical Producer/Director, Anthony Mazza, Lead Photographer

ABOUT THE CW11/WPIX New York's CW11 (WPIX-TV Channel 11), is the flagship station of The CW Television Network. Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division of the Tribune Company, WPIX has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in New York. In September 2006, WPIX became The CW11, and its successful Network programming, award winning news, extensive library of hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children's programming and public affairs shows, as well as outstanding event coverage, have contributed to the station's success. The CW11 has earned over 150 Emmy Awards, including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning News Program and multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Newscast. The station has been honored with numerous other awards for excellence in reporting, news coverage, public affairs, specials and features. In addition, The CW11 has been the official broadcast television home of the New York Mets since 1999. www.cw11.com