Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thank God they aren't using that font at least! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I think of it this way; the current set should've died years ago, and the current logo doesn't really hold any nostalgic importance. The new logo isn't so terribly bad that I'm going to miss the outgoing one, and the whole overhaul is really going to have to try to actually disappoint me. Yes, change for the sake of change is risky, but it's not like they're trading in a masterpiece for it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 287 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Is this the set? http://www.provost-studio.com/wgn-tv9-news-broadcast-studio-design/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4368 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I can't tell but does the WGN match the WGN America logotype? It looks like it matches the logotype for ol' 720. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Is this the set? http://www.provost-studio.com/wgn-tv9-news-broadcast-studio-design/ No, that's been online for over a year. Probably a rejected concept. So the new set debuts tomorrow at 4pm. It was built in Studio 2, which used to be where they did feature segments and performances. I'm guessing they moved that whole setup to Studio 1 before they started on the new news set. I wonder what they'll do with the current news Studio 3. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The performance area did look a little smaller, now that you mention the switch, and the lighting's improved, too. Studio 2 might be the biggest of the 3, just thinking about the times they've featured all 3. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 http://wgntv.com/2017/05/16/wgn-tv-to-debut-state-of-the-art-new-set-and-new-logo-on-may-17/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 WGN is pleased to announce the debut of a new state-of-the-art multiple use news set, which will house the main set as well as set locations for sports, traffic, interviews, cooking segments and more. AKA, everything they current set does, including no designated weather area. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The performance area did look a little smaller, now that you mention the switch, and the lighting's improved, too. Studio 2 might be the biggest of the 3, just thinking about the times they've featured all 3. 1) i thought they had four studios including the hallway where the courtesy desk sits at. 2) I am assuming that they will not have an integrated weather center but using the weather office still. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 If it leaves an open studio, what are the chances they give CLTV a little something? Or politics tonight? Sports feed? They broadcast from the newsroom. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 State of the art my ass Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Paul Konrad has his feelers out, interrogating the bosses, contacting his sources, all in the hopes of figuring out what's coming tomorrow... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Paul Konrad has his feelers out, interrogating the bosses, contacting his sources, all in the hopes of figuring out what's coming tomorrow... The weather candy van is back?!?! Better run while you still can.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 1) i thought they had four studios including the hallway where the courtesy desk sits at. When built, the building had three identical studios. You can find the floorplan on page 72 of this magazine (warning: large file) http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Television-Magazine/Television-1964-Jun.pdf Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The weather candy van is back?!?! Better run while you still can.... Ice Cream and Weather together on the 9s. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 @Weeters Thanks. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Ice Cream and Weather together on the 9s. That's only going to be on the future pay-per-view 1am news anchored by these 2... Yeah. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 287 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 From the info I've gathered from their little peeks, I think these are possibly the 2 logos they might use: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 From the info I've gathered from their little peeks, I think these are possibly the 2 logos they might use: Going by the one that they accidentally showed during the weather on the Morning News yesterday, it's gonna look like the one on the left, the 9 is gonna be in the box. I think it looks cleaner than the 9 going over the N in that second one, I haven't seen one that looked like that yet. So the new set debuts at 4pm tomorrow, but what about the new logo and graphics? Are those gonna debut at 4 in the morning on the last Morning News with the current set and with a new bug on the syndicated programming? Or are they gonna wait until 4pm to show off everything new? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5575 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It should be everything at once. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So, I think the most important question is...does Mike Toomey's nook have a home in the new digs, or is it time for that thing to go? Maybe they'll give him a fancy new nook a-la Orange Room style. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So, I think the most important question is...does Mike Toomey's nook have a home in the new digs, or is it time for that thing to go? Maybe they'll give him a fancy new nook a-la Orange Room style. I was thinking about that the other day. It kind of suits the current set, the cheapness of it all. If the new set is as state-of-the-art as they say it is, it might look a bit more out of place! Either they're gonna keep it anyway, or he's just gonna be standing off to the side next to a monitor or a video wall doing his bits. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 702 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I set the DVR to record the Noon newscast (last on the old set) as well as the 4pm and 5pm shows tomorrow. It's DirecTV, and there's possible severe storms after 4pm tomorrow. Please don't fail me, DirecTV! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 When built, the building had three identical studios. You can find the floorplan on page 72 of this magazine (warning: large file) http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Television-Magazine/Television-1964-Jun.pdf That actually looks nice I wonder if KFOR in Oklahoma City will get something similar to that when they FINALLY get the new building done? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 "Let's take a sledgehammer to this baby!" Mark really hated that desk... And, damn, they're serious about keeping the new one under wraps until 4pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/4/#findComment-174268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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