7 Hudson Square studios

[MediaZone4K 2315]

This is better lit than their Upper West Side studio, warmer lighting has really helped all of the shows that moved. The HD quality looks richer.

 

The temporary set looked better IMO, I wish they switched it up more for the new permanent Live set.

 

This is basically what ABC did with World News Tonight, re-create the same thing in a different space. The only set I would've liked to have seen rebuilt the same way was The View, as it looked really good before, but the new set is OK.

 

Edited April 15 by MediaZone4K

[Jase 1088]

On 4/15/2025 at 6:56 AM, MediaZone4K said:

This is better lit than their Upper West Side studio, warmer lighting has really helped all of the shows that moved. The HD quality looks richer.

 

The temporary set looked better IMO, I wish they switched it up more for the new permanent Live set.

 

This is basically what ABC did with World News Tonight, re-create the same thing in a different space. The only set I would've liked to have seen rebuilt the same way was The View, as it looked really good before, but the new set is OK.

 

 

I'm curious what the thought-process was when it came to designing each program's set. Aside from the WABC set (which is great), all the others are pretty ho-hum. Because WNT shares their space with both This Week and 20/20; I get not wanting to do something too different because it could effect the overall look/feel of all three programs.

 

And from what I hear, the new GMA set/studio is a step down from the Time Square set/studio. We shall see...

[wabceyewitness 829]

8 hours ago, Jase said:

 

I'm curious what the thought-process was when it came to designing each program's set. Aside from the WABC set (which is great), all the others are pretty ho-hum. Because WNT shares their space with both This Week and 20/20; I get not wanting to do something too different because it could effect the overall look/feel of all three programs.

 

And from what I hear, the new GMA set/studio is a step down from the Time Square set/studio. We shall see...

 

the studios were all built with flexibility in mind — meaning they could easily be shared (like Tamron & The View) and used for other things besides a show that airs just an hour each weekday excluding holidays and hiatus… as opposed to EWN, which is on 7+ hours a day every day. 

[nathannah 2534]

In case you needed an updated exaggerated and catty Post update on the Michael Strahan/Kelly Ripa 'feud' with GMA's upcoming move to Iger, here you go. Oooh, they have to share an elevator and they might see each other, this is the most oppressive workplace outside the Kremlin .

[MorningNews 1542]

One of the dumbest things I’ve ever read.

 

Has there been anymore to the reports that Strahan is set to exit the show this summer?

[HanSolo 202]

Are we supposed to take anything the Post says seriously? Even for them, this particular piece of unsourced tripe is so over-the-top that it doesn't even make for good satire. 

[Muppetman03 40]

GMA debuts their new studio on Monday
https://pagesix.com/2025/06/13/entertainment/gma-bids-farewell-to-times-square-studios-with-boozy-breakfast-at-irish-pub/

 

[Dave Lampstein 134]

1 hour ago, Muppetman03 said:

GMA debuts their new studio on Monday
https://pagesix.com/2025/06/13/entertainment/gma-bids-farewell-to-times-square-studios-with-boozy-breakfast-at-irish-pub/

 

 

ABC News needs some new creative directors... 

[Bsean 165]

1 hour ago, Dave Lampstein said:

 

ABC News needs some new creative directors... 

ABC News needs MANY new things...

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 978]

8 hours ago, Muppetman03 said:

GMA debuts their new studio on Monday
https://pagesix.com/2025/06/13/entertainment/gma-bids-farewell-to-times-square-studios-with-boozy-breakfast-at-irish-pub/

 

 Wow... That's a lot of... Gold..... I hope to God these colors can change... that's waaaaay too bright

[sfomspphl 513]

Looks like some odd filtering on that studio render.

 

If I imagine how those materials look in real life it’s warm woods. And a lot less cluttered. More inviting and professional.

 

Refreshing from the sensory overload of their prior studios. 

[JosiahCubed 288]

On 6/14/2025 at 9:36 AM, sfomspphl said:

Looks like some odd filtering on that studio render.

 

If I imagine how those materials look in real life it’s warm woods. And a lot less cluttered. More inviting and professional.

 

Refreshing from the sensory overload of their prior studios. 

According to our UK counterparts on Pres Cafe, this picture of the studio was heavily sepia-toned.

[MediaZone4K 2315]

The set looks much better on video.

 

On 4/24/2025 at 10:24 PM, Jase said:

 

I'm curious what the thought-process was when it came to designing each program's set. Aside from the WABC set (which is great), all the others are pretty ho-hum. Because WNT shares their space with both This Week and 20/20; I get not wanting to do something too different because it could effect the overall look/feel of all three programs.

 

And from what I hear, the new GMA set/studio is a step down from the Time Square set/studio. We shall see...

On 6/13/2025 at 10:03 PM, Bsean said:

ABC News needs MANY new things...

I was hoping they'd drastically revamp the look of This Week. At least their lighting has improved and the SD high sharpness looking camera shots now look smoother.

 

[MorningNews 1542]

I think this is just the reality of broadcast media today. ABC News has generally found the formula for success across their shows so there isn’t much incentive for deviating from it. Especially in a period where cost pressures are as pronounced and the shows continue shedding viewers.

 

It’s notable that they didn’t really acknowledge on-air that they were leaving Times Square until 1-2 weeks before the move. It seemed very lowkey until last week. I set my expectations pretty low from there and in the end I like it more than I expected. That said:

 

1. I wish there were more physical elements to it. The only permanent fixture looks to be the anchor desk and the all screen format feels like “The Morning Show.” That kitchen set up sucks.
 

2. The studio looks massive, cavernous even and very empty. Some cooler tones would help.

 

3. Rooftops on that side of town are tough because of the wind but I really liked how they opened the 8am hour. Studio C is in the basement but how cool would it have been to have a GMA patio or some outdoor element to preserve that TSS element.

 

The best part of all of it is the new logo inspired by one of my favorite visual eras for the show. 

[Jase 1088]

1 hour ago, MorningNews said:

I think this is just the reality of broadcast media today. ABC News has generally found the formula for success across their shows so there isn’t much incentive for deviating from it. Especially in a period where cost pressures are as pronounced and the shows continue shedding viewers.

 

It’s notable that they didn’t really acknowledge on-air that they were leaving Times Square until 1-2 weeks before the move. It seemed very lowkey until last week. I set my expectations pretty low from there and in the end I like it more than I expected. That said:

 

1. I wish there were more physical elements to it. The only permanent fixture looks to be the anchor desk and the all screen format feels like “The Morning Show.” That kitchen set up sucks.
 

2. The studio looks massive, cavernous even and very empty. Some cooler tones would help.

 

3. Rooftops on that side of town are tough because of the wind but I really liked how they opened the 8am hour. Studio C is in the basement but how cool would it have been to have a GMA patio or some outdoor element to preserve that TSS element.

 

The best part of all of it is the new logo inspired by one of my favorite visual eras for the show. 

 

I agree the new GMA set needed more physical elements. When they're away from the desk, it feels like they are floating/hovering at times and the glossy floor doesn't help matters. I don't like the color palette, but it is what it is. I wonder what CBS Mornings/Plus will look like when they move to Studio 47.

 

I assume, given it's size and AR/VR capabilities; this studio will serve as Election Night HQ, etc.. as well???  I'm curious to see how this set/studio looks in different settings.

Edited June 17 by Jase

[MediaZone4K 2315]

22 hours ago, Jase said:

 

I agree the new GMA set needed more physical elements. When they're away from the desk, it feels like they are floating/hovering at times and the glossy floor doesn't help matters. I don't like the color palette, but it is what it is. I wonder what CBS Mornings/Plus will look like when they move to Studio 47.

 

I assume, given it's size and AR/VR capabilities; this studio will serve as Election Night HQ, etc.. as well???  I'm curious to see how this set/studio looks in different settings.

This is broadcast design today, empty depthless sets with video walls to offer flexible backgrounds in leiu of furniture. I don't mind video walls when they are used in tandem with actual set pieces. 

 

The glossy floor I like, the set of The View set has it too.

 

News/tv is a very copycat industry especially with set design. For example in the 90s GMA much like Today and The View followed the trend of layered living room sets with multiple furniture pieces to mimic a full home. Some call this cluttered, but I like how grand it looks. 

While that era probably won't return because of cost, I think a good medium is today's The View set. While it's still tons of video walls they add enough furniture to have layered depth of field looking shots that don't make the studio look barren.

Still the current GMA set is the best looking morning news set in a long time. The last time I really liked an AM news set was studio 1A in 2013 before they turned it orange. 

Edited June 18 by MediaZone4K

[Jase 1088]

10 hours ago, MediaZone4K said:

This is broadcast design today, empty depthless sets with video walls to offer flexible backgrounds in leiu of furniture. I don't mind video walls when they are used in tandem with actual set pieces. 

 

The glossy floor I like, the set of The View set has it too.

 

News/tv is a very copycat industry especially with set design. For example in the 90s GMA much like Today and The View followed the trend of layered living room sets with multiple furniture pieces to mimic a full home. Some call this cluttered, but I like how grand it looks. 

While that era probably won't return because of cost,I think a good medium is today's The View set. While it's still tons of video walls they do add enough furniture to have layered depth of field looking shots that don't make the studio look barren.

Still the current GMA set is the best looking morning news set in a long time. The last time I really liked an AM news set was studio 1A in 2013 before they turned it orange. 

 

Without question, sets with very little physical elements are the future (whether it's at the national or local level). I think in GMA case, more tighter shots and less wide shots would lessen the studio's cavernous feel. Plus, leaving certain pieces in place (chairs, tables, etc... instead of moving them in/out) would help create some depth.

 

Kudos to them for adding some plants, but a painting, a credenza (or two) and some vases wouldn't have broken the budget...

 

 

[brb588 114]

I guess I'm an outlier, but I like this set a lot. It is cavernous, but I think there are a lot of retro nods. More set pieces might be a good thing, though. About the floor: is it "real"? It looks like it wants to be wood, but is way too glossy for that. Is it a massive screen?

[Jase 1088]

1 hour ago, brb588 said:

I guess I'm an outlier, but I like this set a lot. It is cavernous, but I think there are a lot of retro nods. More set pieces might be a good thing, though. About the floor: is it "real"? It looks like it wants to be wood, but is way too glossy for that. Is it a massive screen?

 

The floor is made up of LED panels.