A new agreement between the production arm of Comedy Central basic cable TV network and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists was announced that expands the types of programming and kinds of performers covered by the union contract. "This agreement represents a phenomenal achievement by AFTRA membe

The layoffs were the fallout from Viacom’s $1.2 billion purchase of the remaining 50 percent interest in Comedy Central that was owned by AOL Time Warner.

" The Daily Show with Jon Stewart " and " The Colbert Report " two satiric news shows on Comedy Central are using AP's ENPS production system. ENPS' features include a drag-and-drop customizable interface; seamless connection of multiple stations; complete off-line and remote access capabilities; and an exclusive "

Cable channel Comedy Central is automating its graphics system with Pinnacle Systems' DekoCast Power Promo tool suite, which integrates a Pinnacle DekoCast system with the network's automation and traffic management system to automate graphics insertion while saving network operations resources. The DekoCast Power Prom

Several operators like the camera support technology for its reliability and convenience.

The new service will feature original movies, series, true crime stories and live events.