MediaMaven

  Look, congrats to Fox 13 on the new building and new studio set, but let's be real.  Sets like this are a dime a dozen, and with the virtual sets at CBS O&O's, it's old school. Lots of brick and mortar and BLUE and GOLD colors remind me of KIRO graphics (Fox and Cox?).  It's certainly an upgrade compared to what they had at the dungeon studio on Westlake, but it has no ratings value.   Not making anyone watch.  Knock yourselves out!    Same old same old news content with pretty bows on it.  I see nothing startling or innovative. I've been through a half dozen ser changes in my career.  They all failed.  It's about content and talent.

Hearing that STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS - born to present impartial news - is shuttering, and I believe former two-time KIRO sports director Chris Francis worked there with his spouse.  Maybe a third shot for him at 7, if this is true?  Why not? 

I suppose the big tests of the new Denny Triangle digs and studio were technical and production-wise on Fox 13's first newscast Saturday night but on a wide shot you could see a wider-ranging studio circular wall alignment which looks good along with a clear-topped desk upgrade and large interview area lower left.   We shall see how they use the big wall.  No changes in the weather area so far, but forecast was clearly taped ahead by Claire. Here's another look: And they brought in the 'A' team of Wixey and Erin first thing Sunday morning to show it off.   Another angle. Looks like a Live Desk location on the far right

KING 5 sports anchor Chris Egan documented his Friday - before, during and after work.  It's fun and shows his amazing joy and love for sports and hard work.  Thought you might enjoy: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CzFxKumKy/

Confirmed - new Fox 13 news set in its new Denny Triangle digs will debut tonight.  That gives the show a good dry run with weak lead-ins and a shakedown real-time with less exposure.   Sunday late news follows Fox's strong prime-time lineup with shows  like The Simpsons and should shine a bit more for more eyeballs.  Will we see: A. Virtual Reality Set? B. Huge monitor wall? C. Brick and mortar desk type construction?  D. PNW scenics?  E. All of the above?

Kellie Cheadle, who left KING a decade or so ago to become an Amazonian, which didn't work out, is returning to the station.  She ran The Investigators unit there for years and is likely returning to that job after lead investigator Susannah Frame became News Director and the regional news VP got booted by Tegna.  That unit has not been as award-winning after losing Frame and Taylor Mirferendeski   Kellie to the rescue?