Archive for the 'Awards' Category

Streaming Media has recently announced that Livestream is the winner of the Readers’ Choice Award for the ‘Best Live Video Streaming Service.’ We would like to sincerely thank all of our supporters who helped us reach this milestone. It is a true honor that you continue to chose Livestream as your live streaming service and destination.

Livestream Procaster was also a finalist for ‘Best Encoding Software (under $1000).’ We’re excited to unveil our new producer tools in the upcoming months and look forward to your consideration again next year!

Watch Live Coverage of the CMA Awards Red Carpet today (Wed Nov 9) at 5 PM ET on the New Livestream. In addition to the live video, there will also be real-time photos of the stars as they walk the red carpet accompanied by text updates from the AP Live editorial team.

CMA Award presenters expected on the red carpet include Oscar-winning actress and Nashville native Reese Witherspoon, Reba McEntire, Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bently, Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler and LeAnn Rimes!

Follow the AP Live CMA Awards channel to be alerted when the action starts!

Glee: The 3D Concert Movie Live

Tuesday August 2 at 5:00pm ET | 2:00pm PT

Calling all Gleeks! Join us for an exclusive interview with the concert film’s director Kevin Tancharoen.

FOCAS 2011 Live

Tuesday August 2 to Thursday August 4 | See Schedule

Take part in the annual Aspen Institute Forum on Communications and Society (FOCAS) as participants develop strategies for using new information and communications technologies for the greater benefit of society.

Zee Avi Live

Friday August 5 at 3:00pm ET | 12:00pm PT

Brushfire Records and Monotone present 25-year-old songwriter and guitarist Zee Avi. She may be young, but trust us when we say she has an old soul. Don’t miss her live acoustic session and chat as she performs songs from the upcoming “ghostbird.”

Vanessa Carlton Live

Thursday August 4 at 6:00pm ET | 3:00pm PT

RSVP now for a live performance the chart-topping singer-songwriter at Best Buy Union Square and be there!

Ana Tijoux Live in Concert

Monday August 1 at 10:40pm ET | 7:40pm PT

Check out another awesome concert at SOBs! Looking for more live shows? RSVP for this and more at Livestream Concerts!

Live Nominees Announcement

The 83rd Academy Awards® nominations announcement will be streamed live as part of the exciting “Road to the Oscars” brought to you by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The webcast will be hosted by Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s “The Bachelor”, and Dave Karger from Entertainment Weekly. Academy President Tom Sherak and last year’s Supporting Actress winner, Mo’Nique, will take the stage to reveal the nominees for 10 categories, including Best Picture. Be the first to find out if your favorite got nominated at http://livestream.com/academyawards!

Winter X Games Live

Enjoy extensive live streaming coverage of the exciting Winter X Games 15 from Aspen, Colorado! Fans at home and on-the-go will have access to all the action via the stream. Last July, at the summer X Games in Los Angeles, live X Cast streams featured the Skate and BMX Park/street practice, daily “Inside X” show, athlete chats and jumbotron feed. This year at Winter X, fans can see additional live athlete interviews, practice cams, medaling ceremonies, and more! For all the X Cast coverage of the Winter X Games, tune in at http://livestream.com/xgames.

Also This Week

World Economic Forum

This year’s theme at Davos is “Shared Norms for the New Reality.” This reflects living in a world that is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected.

A&E presents Heavy

Watch a live chat after a new episode of A&E’s docudrama, which follows individuals facing extreme life-threatening health consequences as a result of their obesity.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Associated Press, the world’s leading source for news and information, brings online viewers the excitement of the Oscars, Grammys and the Golden Globes with coverage of the 2011 Awards Season on AP Live, which offers two months of entertainment news, interviews, and live streaming from the red carpets of Hollywood’s three biggest award shows.

AP Live 2011 Awards Season, powered by Livestream, is available two ways: online at www.livestream.com/aplive and as a widget embeddable on any website. Coverage kicked off last week with news about the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations and runs through March. Red carpet coverage begins two hours before the Globes on Jan. 16, the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 13 and the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 27. AP Live coverage also includes a multimedia interactive, on-demand video, reactions from the nominees, fashion commentary, and a behind-the-scenes look.

Viewers can send in their questions through Facebook (www.facebook.com/APLive) and Twitter and AP correspondents on the red carpet with handheld devices will relay the information directly to celebrities.

“AP Live is the single source for the best coverage of the Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars for online viewers and our customers,” AP Global Director of Entertainment Products Michael Dutton said. “We’re giving viewers the kind of access they can’t get anywhere else by allowing them to interact directly with journalists on the red carpet in real time.”

AP Live is an online channel powered by Livestream that provides immediate, interactive access to live entertainment news and interviews from in-studio and the field. AP Live is available in several configurations that combine live video, on-demand video archives and real-time social media connectivity through Facebook. On the net: http://live.ap.org/ and www.livestream.com/aplive.

The Live Coco Cam

Livestream is excited to announce a new weekly show that promises to be “very funny.” Straight from the “CONAN” offices on the Warner Brothers lot, it’s the Live Coco Cam! Every week, take an hour-long peek inside the weird, wild world of Conan’s new TBS show. Whether it’s bears doing aerobics, interns playing twister, or surprise celebrity cameos, the only rule is to expect the unexpected! The Live Coco Cam… It’s Live-tacular! Watch the Live Coco Cam at http://livestream.com/teamcoco!

Audi Live

At this year’s North American International Auto Show, Audi will unveil their 2012 A6 vehicle. The new model is packing all the style and tech consumers want, both under the hood and inside the cabin, boasting massaging seats, a Bang & Olufson audio system and Google Earth navigation. The vehicles will hit European shores before the US gets their driving gloves on the wheel, but you can see the new model this week. Check out the four-door mid-luxury sedan by tuning in at http://livestream.com/audi.

Also This Week

AP Live at
The Golden Globes

Watch the live red carpet as awards season continues! The Associated Press gets you up close & personal with the 2011 nominees.

National Lacrosse League

Lacrosse season has begun, so don’t miss any of the action! Check out the new NLL Network and watch all five games this weekend.

Asia Society Live

There are four thought-provoking events at Asia Society this week, including Pulitzer-winning Thomas Friedman and renowned theatrical director Peter Sellars.

America’s Sunday
Supper Live

Arianna Huffington, Dikembe Mutombo, and Carl Lewis discuss the issues of hunger, poverty, and sustainability for the MLK Day of Service.

Tron: Legacy London Premiere Red Carpet

As the world gears up for the release of this Winter’s most talked about cinema release of Disney’s Tron: Legacy, the sci-fi epic starring Garret Hedlund and Olivia Wilde will have it’s London Premiere and we’re bringing you to the red carpet! The new sequel sees the son of the previous main character entering the fast and dangerous video-game world. The film’s music comes courtesy of French dance music legends Daft Punk who have crafted a totally original soundtrack for the film and may be seen in the flesh on the red carpet. Be there at http://livestream.com/tron!

Independent Spirit Awards Live Nominations

Join Eva Mendes & Jeremy Renner as they announce the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations at the London West Hollywood Hotel. The 26th edition of the Spirit Awards will be held on February 26 on IFC. Mendes has captured both comedic and dramatic roles and has worked with an esteemed and diverse group of directors and co-stars. Academy Award® nominated Renner will next star in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and The Avengers. Don’t miss the excitement live on http://livestream.com/spiritawards.

Also This Week

Soulja Boy at AP Live

Be sure to tune in as the youngest artist ever to write, perform, and produce a number-one song on the Hot 100, discusses his upcoming album “The DeAndre Way.”

GAID Global Forum 2010

The Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) is led by the United Nations and will present solutions for the Millenium Development Goals, live from Abu Dhabi.

Live TEDx Events

Every week, TEDx events across the globe celebrate ideas worth spreading. Be there this week for events in Copenhagen and Dubai.

Turner Sports Live

Enjoy another live chat with Turner Sports analyst Chris Webber after the third quarter of the Miami Heat vs the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Clinton Global Initiative Live Meeting

Last year, the Clinton Global Initiative chose Livestream for its inaugural webcast. This year, as CGI returns to New York City from September 21 to 23, count on Livestream to bring you all of the amazing sessions and panels. CGI brings together government representatives, political leaders, non-government organizations, and philanthropists to create tangible plans for solving problems around the world. This year, watch for appearances by such names as Lance Armstrong, President Bill Clinton, Shakira, and the first couple of social media: Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore. Watch it all unfold live at http:/livestream.com/cgi_plenary.

Mashable Live at UN Week

Mashable has been working with the UN Foundation and 92nd Street Y to produce a series of events that we hope will break the mold of the traditionally closed structure of UN Week. Joining Edward Norton, Award-winning actor and founder of Crowdrise will be Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning actor and founder of See Jane, as featured speakers for the Social Good Summit. In addition, watch panels and keynotes during UN Week live from the Digital Media Lounge through Friday. be a part of this important week at http:/livestream.com/Mashable.

The NY Times’ TimesTalks Live

Continuing their successful series, The New York Times will offer two live broadcasts this week of the popular TimesTalks live at The Times Center in New York City. On Monday September 20, award-winning actor James Earl Jones talks with Times reporter Patrick Healy about his return to Broadway in “Driving Miss Daisy”. On Tuesday September 21, director & writer Guillermo Del Toro talks with Times theater critic Jason Zinoman about his latest book, “The Fall”. Watch these exciting conversations live at http://livestream.com/nytimes.

Live at New York Television Festival

The festival for Independent Television returns to Livestream on September 24 & 25, as the New York Television Festival will be broadcasting their Digital Day and Development Day, respectively. We’ll also bring you live to their 6th annual Awards Ceremony. Celebrating the best in Independent Television and featuring up-and-coming producers competing to have their pilot seen by television executives, this is the event to watch if you want the scoop on the next great show. Tune in to the live feed athttp://livestream.com/nytvf.

Also This Week

TEDx Change Live

The biggest TEDx event ever makes plans for global change with satellite broadcasts from around the world. Be a part of something big.

The Future of Energy Live

Live from EmTech at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, watch this live presentation and participate in the live chat.


AP Live Interviews

The Associated Press brings you more interviews with the stars, like actor Adrian Grenier, frontman Adam Levine, plus coverage at London Fashion Week.

Songs Of Blood and Sword

Author Fatima Bhutto offers a heartbreaking and revelatory first-hand account of the family that shaped Pakistan as she speaks with Steve Coll live at Asia Society New York.

SMM PickLivestream Livepack has been chosen as a 2010 Editors’ Pick by Streaming Media Magazine! The periodical’s annual list boasts some of the most innovative, most important, or “coolest stuff” in online video over the past year.

This is not the first time Livestream has been honored by Streaming Media. In 2009, Livestream won two Streaming Media Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Online Video Startup Company – Technology and Live Video Streaming Platform, for which it beat out competitors Ustream and Justin.tv.

The magazine was no doubt impressed by Livepack’s potential as a turnkey hardware solution to the event producer anywhere. With a built-in wireless connection, encoder, 3-hour removable/exchangeable battery, and touch screen interface all in the ease of a backpack, it’s difficult to consider other options that match the convenience of Livepack. It’s ideal for almost any enterprise application, but simple enough to use for a graduation, mobile stream, town hall meeting, or even the paparazzi in all of us. The possibilities with Livepack are endless. To learn more, visit http://www.livestream.com/platform/livepack.

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