Washington, D.C. (November 29, 2006)
-- The National Football League is considering showing
some games in High-Definition TV in movie theaters.
That's according to an article from Reuters.
The news service reports that NFL Commissioner Roger
Goodell says he has discussed the idea with National
Amusements and other movie theater chains. National
Amusements has shown high-def broadcasts of the Boston
Red Sox in the past.
The 'baseball in the theater' presentation included
vendors selling hot dogs, peanuts and beer.
"We think...that type of
marketing could be very successful if we could balance
the broadcast," Goodell said at a Reuters media summit
in New York.
Football could be coming to a
theater near you.
The commissioner said he's continuing to talk with
National Amusements, which is controlled by Viacom, the
parent of CBS. With the networks in mind, Goodell said
the NFL first wanted to ensure that the rights of the
broadcasters were protected.
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NFL May Show HDTV Games In Theaters NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he's talking to a theater chain. By Phillip Swann ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phillip
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