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New in 5.8! Share TV clips everywhere with cloud sharing

January 02 2013 by Rachel Abbott

Share TV clips in the cloud

Search, play, clip and share. It's one of the most popular TV monitoring routines. In the newest release of SnapStream, we set out to perfect the "share" step, to improve the workflow of sending and receiving TV clips.

It's all about sharing in the cloud today, from Facebook photos to Google Docs. So yes, we jumped on the bandwagon, okay? We have embraced the cloud. We're proud of the cloud.

In 5.8, cloud sharing makes it easy to pass along TV clips to anyone, anywhere. It's particularly useful for sharing with non-SnapStream users or with colleagues located remotely. Here's how it works:


1. Find a clip to share

From the TV library, grab the clip you want to send. Click "Share Clip."

Share TV clips with cloud sharing

2. Add recipients

Who's it going to? Type in one or more email addresses, include a brief message, and hit send.

 

Add recipients

3. The clip enters the cloud

SnapStream kicks off some quick transcoding behind the scenes as it uploads the clip to its privately-hosted cloud. The upload will complete as fast as your Internet connection will allow.

Play clips from any device, anywhere.

4. Ding! It's ready

SnapStream delivers a simple email with a link to play. Since the clip lives happily in the cloud, no email attachments are involved. This nicely circumvents any worries about file size limits or spam filters; another reason why cloud sharing is so practical.

Click to play. No email attachments.

5. Watch clips anywhere

All clips play universally from any computer or mobile device: iPhones and iPads; Android phones and tablets; Windows Phones; Etch-a-Sketch* devices; Blackberry phones. Cloud sharing works seamlessly across all of these channels to deliver a true solution for portable, remote sharing. Closed captioning support varies by device.

* Only select models.

Watch TV clips anywhere, on any device

Want it? Get cloud sharing, free.

We love adding value to SnapStream, and passing it along to you. So we're making cloud sharing FREE for all enterprise users. Sharing is caring, so do it in the cloud.

Contact support to upgrade to 5.8 and to verify your eligibility.

Contact sales to get started with SnapStream.

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SnapStream's Holiday Wish List

December 24 2012 by Rachel Abbott

We want toys!

Tech toys, that is. We, at SnapStream, have an obsession with shiny new gadgetry. And during the holiday season, our tech-lust gets extreme. Here's what's topping our collective wish list for this year.

1. Like in the movie Minority Report, Daniel F. wants to use hand gestures to control his computer, using the Leap Motion controller.

2. As a fan of Frank Gehry, Rakesh admires this photograph because it shows the famous architect putting his own creation through its paces. Who knew that Gehry designed and built desks earlier in his career?

3. Chris is fired up about getting an Induction Burner, so he can cook like an Iron Chef.

4. Wishing she could fly, Adrienne wants to soar above water with the Flyboard. (Check out the demonstration video!)

5. Nestor wants to run freely with these wireless earbuds.

6. Zack is all about the Book Book, which consolidates your iPhone and wallet, with a vintage touch.

7. Rob likes the Wasp Injector Knife, which can be used for diving, hunting or just attacking a watermelon.

8. Michael B. wants the blazing Asus gaming ultrabook, so he can play all the latest video games.

9. All Daniel M. wanted this year was a wireless mouse and keyboard... and he got it!

10. Because Gayan enjoys photography in his spare time, he's eyeing this really nice Canon camera.

11. If money were no object, Joel would splurge and get a monkey in a fitted winter coat. (Not sold in stores.)

12. Aaron fantasizes about commuting to work at SnapStream in the 2013 SRT Viper.

13. Nestor wants to give his iPhone the best protection with a gorilla glass case.

14. There's something about putting a pen to paper... or to a screen! Michael C. would kill for Wacom's interactive pen display.

15. Rachel wants to kick up her feet and let the Roomba take care of cleaning her apartment.

16. What Rene wants is legen—wait for it—dary! The official How I Met Your Mother suitjamas, in smooth grey silk. Totally work appropriate.

17. Josie's phone battery is always running low, so she wants some kind of external charger to make it last.

18. Rakesh also wants this magical unicorn mask, for unclear reasons. (He wants to make us laugh?)

What are you wishing for? From all of us at SnapStream, we wish you a happy, healthy holiday season and new year!

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New! SnapStream 5.7 expands TV monitoring capabilities

November 30 2012 by Rachel Abbott

By human nature, we all love new things: The rush of adopting the latest technology. The smell of a new car. The opening night at the movies.

The excitement of a new release of SnapStream.

Today we're rolling out 5.7, which expands the scope of recording, searching and managing TV from your Web browser. Schedule your upgrade with our support team to gain access to these useful, new features:

1. Display search results by TV show

A new user-level setting allows you to auto-collapse search results by TV show, creating a macro view of all mentions. In this example, the results are collapsed by TV show, displaying an overview of where the search term Obama appears. Click the arrows to expand the results.

TV search results collapsed

Alternatively, you can opt to display the results in the expanded view, so it's easier to see every individual mention within every show. In this example, SnapStream drills into the first result, News Nation, to identify every mention of the search term Obama in that program.

TV search results expanded

2. Create a saved search filter

At the user level, save a default search filter to refine the displayed TV search results. For example, you could exclude clips or ShowSqueezed files from showing up in your searches. Combine any of SnapStream's search filters, such as DATE, CATEGORY, CHANNEL, TITLE, FILE TYPE, etc. See the help file for a complete list.

 

3. ShowSqueeze to a new format, QuickTime

In addition to the H.264 and WMV codecs, ShowSqueeze supports the QuickTime format (.mov). We recommend transcoding to reduce file sizes, which thereby increases archive depth.

4. Implement new Workflows

Since Workflows were first released in SnapStream 5.4, we have continued to add new, versatile options. In 5.7, we implemented the following:

New Triggers

ShowSqueeze Finished - Initiate a Workflow once a transcode completes.

Only When Run Manually - Create Workflows to run on demand, from the TV Library, as a series of saved actions.

New Filter

Clips - Create Workflows that only apply to files that are clips.

New Actions

Export Item - Export a copy of a TV file outside of SnapStream's environment, with the option to include or exclude closed captioning. For instance, export clips to a third-party transcoding application.

Transcode to QuickTime - As explained above in #3.

5. Schedule time-based guide recordings

In 5.7, we introduce a new alternative for recording multiple segments of a channel, throughout the day. Once you select the time period and the channel desired, SnapStream will display all of the upcoming programs to be recorded during that time, in relation to the latest program guide data.

Here's a time-based guide recording on CNN from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Create time-based guide recordings

6. Receive emails out of the box

In 5.7, SnapStream.net takes over all email service responsibilities, to remove the administrative step of setting up SMTP. Important features like TV Alerts and system notifications work without any pre-configuration.

SnapStream.net email service

7. Play out SDI with new, improved controls

Manage SDI playout with controls to pause, seek and stop. Edit the playlist to remove or reorder recordings.

 

Ready to get started?

Contact sales@snapstream.com or 1-877-762-7787.

Ready to upgrade to 5.7?

Contact support@snapstream.com or 1-877-696-3674.

 

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Re-purposing TV content in today's clip culture

November 07 2012 by Rachel Abbott

Because TV is our world, we are very excited to exhibit at Content and Communications World, November 14 - 15, at booth #856.

SnapStream enables TV show creatives to easily search TV and incorporate TV clips into their programs. Shows like The Soup, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report all tap into SnapStream's endless supply of up-to-the-minute pop culture and news clips.

This is the time we live in: the "clip culture."

Video clips are suddenly everywhere. They have jumped from the Internet and splattered all over TV. Talk shows, entertainment/comedy shows and even hard-hitting news programs have all added TV clips into the mix of writing and production.


How do they do it?

SnapStream provides broadcasters with the TV recording and search technology to reliably capture and re-purpose TV content.

You have The View re-broadcasting and commenting about what was said on Fox News; CNN reporting on a skit from Saturday Night Live; and E! News recapping Jersey Shore and all the latest episodes of reality TV.

Because of how easy it is to create a TV clip and play out to SDI, all of these shows have embraced the clip culture. And we have to admit, we think it's pretty cool how the landscape of TV is changing before our eyes.

With fair use, The Daily Show (and all shows) can embed and comment on any content, from any network. So now, TV is this amazingly interconnected ecosystem. Does it remind of you something? (The Web!)

In short, we love supporting and cultivating this fresh new format of TV, so please join us at CCW in New York City next week:

Make an appointment with SnapStream >>

We will demonstrate the core features for TV and film production:

 

 

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Cultivating a proactive approach to TV monitoring in Canadian government

October 31 2012 by Rachel Abbott

Since SnapStream is headed to Ottawa for GTEC next week, let's take a look at how government agencies can operate proactively when it comes to media relations.

In the spirit of parliamentary democracy, the Government of Canada recognizes the importance of journalists in providing the public with news and information, according to its Communications Policy. Therefore, all institutions are required to:

  • Cultivate proactive relations with the media.
  • Operate and respond effectively in a 24-hour media environment.
  • Reach and inform the media on issues of importance to decision-makers and the public, even on short notice.

How can institutions work to meet these objectives?

Monitoring the television media (and really, all forms of media) is the first step in opening the lines of communication. If the organization doesn't have its ears open or its antennas up, then it can't effectively respond to or inform the public (via the media).

In alignment with the need to respond to the media quickly, entities like The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have adopted SnapStream at many of their branches. Notably, SnapStream is also widely deployed in various aspects of the U.S. government, because it provides the following abilities:

Plain and simple, SnapStream's core features deliver government officials with the most practical, reliable solution for managing the media, and managing it better. So folks, this is why we are going to GTEC Nov. 6 - 7: to help spread the aid of our technology across Canada.

Schedule an appointment with us at booth 1112

or drop by to discuss your TV monitoring goals at your convenience. Reference the map below so you know where to find us!

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New release! SnapStream 5.6 has arrived.

October 12 2012 by Rachel Abbott

In the newest release of SnapStream, we added new features and made core improvements to deliver the strongest and most reliable TV search experience, yet.

+ We added muscle to our Mac version.

The Web Player for Mac supports viewing of in-progress TV recordings, which is a game-changer for TV monitoring on OS X.

+ We added more options for Workflows.

You can delay tasks, like ShowSqueeze, to occur a certain number of days later. This is what we call a new trigger in Workflows.

+ We remodeled the TV Library.

You can sort recordings by date and channel to locate and play the content you want much faster.

+ We improved how you set Recording Priorities.

You can drag and drop your job priorities on the fly, to make quick changes.

+ We made things more speedy, in general.

Enjoy faster page loads and fewer clicks to get to your common tasks.

+ We make it easy to upgrade.

Contact SnapStream's expert support team to schedule your upgrade to 5.6. See what else is new in version 5.

support@snapstream.com
+1 (877) 696-3674

+ We love new users.

Contact our Sales Engineers to get started with SnapStream today.

sales@snapstream.com
+1 (877) 762-7787

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Dear Teachers, TV Makes Kids Happy

August 15 2012 by Rachel Abbott

Remember the days when your teacher would roll in a TV cart from the school library?

You knew what that meant. TV in the classroom = awesome. The day's lesson was about to come alive through video.

When we spotted this picture on George Takei's Facebook page the other day, it made us smile, because it represents a significant trend in education. And we put our own little spin on it.


Video, while not a new medium, continues to excite students in new ways. It's the fact that rich video is available anywhere and everywhere, from YouTube to mobile devices. It's because TV is always fresh, relevant and relatable. Once you have the classroom engaged, the real learning truly begins. We know video is a powerful and dynamic teaching tool, because more and more schools are streaming TV to the classroom with SnapStream's technology.

 

One SnapStream sits in your school's media center (not actually wheeled around). Teachers then log in from their computers and play recordings (or clips) on their projectors or TVs. See how engaged and connected your class will be when you show them the Curiosity rover landing on Mars or the latest presidential debate.

Just lose the cart and DVD player/VCR. It's not very 2012.

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News Parody Lights Up TV in Europe, the Middle East and Asia

August 14 2012 by Rachel Abbott

Before I began researching the news comedy programs outside the U.S., I had no idea what the world had in store. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has inspired so many TV shows and spin-offs worldwide, that the initial query of "who are they?" evolved into a four-part series. (See posts 1, 2 and 3.) Right on key, the Foreign Policy in Focus recently wrote about the Global Stewarts, too.

We have learned that comedy and politics are tightly integrated, not just at home, but abroad. It's been good to pop out of our own "cable TV bubble" and to see how the international crowd entertains, from living rooms in South America to Israel. In today's final batch of shows, you'll see that every nation's comedic style reflects the social and political culture of the population. Comedy is how people make sense of, poke holes in, and cope with the critical, and oftentimes trivial, events gripping their daily lives.


Heute-Show

About: The Heute-Show is a straight-up German adaptation of The Daily Show hosted by Oliver Welke. Meaning "today show," Heute-Show is a nightly half-hour news comedy program that mock reports on current issues in the political landscape of Germany, as well as international news. If you're fluent in German, you can enjoy watching a full episode featured above. Viel Spaß!

Where: Cologne, Germany; Channel ZDF

First Aired: 2009

Fun Fact: Anchorman Oliver Welke also co-wrote a book called heute-show with a writer from the TV series, Morten Bold.

Al-Bernameg

About: Born out of the Egyptian revolution and Syrian uprising of 2011, grassroots Al-Bernameg has become a political tour de force and nationwide television sensation. Literally "The Program," Al-Bernameg began as a viral phenom on YouTube, gaining millions of viewers under the title The B+ Show. Host Bassem Youssef says he was inspired by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Ten episodes later, ONTV offered to take Youssef into broadcast production three times a week, making national history as the first show of its kind. Youssef also became the first media personality to successfully transition from a YouTube Show to broadcast television.

Where: Cairo, Egypt; ONTV

First Aired: 2011

Fun Fact: Before emerging as a TV star, Dr. Bassem Youssef was known as the cardiothoracic surgeon who helped wounded Tahrir Square protesters after the Battle of the Camel. Clearly, he's certified to dissect "the heart of politics" using his own razor-sharp wit.

Parazit

About: Parazit is a Persian-language satirical TV show hosted by two Iranian ex-pats, Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi. The weekly half-hour show, which originally aired as a 10-minute segment, has now developed a mass following with Iranian audiences. Directly influenced by The Daily Show, Parazit pokes fun at the absurdities of life in the Islamic republic, giving audiences an outlet from their oppressive government. Parazit translates to "static," which references the Iranian government's attempts to jam foreign satellite programming.

Enjoy a full episode with English subtitles, courtesy of Parazit's YouTube channel.

Where: Parazit airs on Voice of America, which airs overseas to Iran via satellite, the Internet and bootleg DVDs. Since the show is broadcast from the United States, it is able to bypass the government's strict censorship.

First Aired: 2008

Fun Fact: The hosting duo, Hosseini and Arabi, made a guest appearance on The Daily Show in January 2011.

Eretz Nehederet

About: Eretz Nehederet (ארץ נהדרת), which means "A Wonderful Country" in Hebrew, is Israel's smash hit spoof news show. Every Friday night, Israeli audiences tune in to enjoy the show's political satire as a welcome source of comic relief. Eretz Nehederet reflects the nation's current affairs, institutions and leaders, with an irreverent style similar to The Daily Show. Host Eyal Kitzis, often compared to Jon Stewart and Ali G, works alongside the country's brightest comedians to make one of the most watched and influential shows on Israeli TV.

Click above to watch the skit, Angry Birds Peace Treaty, which conveniently uses English plus subtitles to translate all of the squawking.

Where: Tel Aviv, Israel; Channel 2

First Aired: 2003

Fun Fact: Eretz Nehederet airs on Friday night (the Sabbath), which means no TV for observant Jews. But, because of the show's permeative effect on Israel's popular culture, a religious lawmaker successfully got the station to air repeats of the show during the week.

If I Were Prime Minister

About: If I Were Prime Minister of Japan (太田光の私が総理大臣になったら…秘書田中) is a prime-time news satire show starring Hikari Ōta, a standup comedian who gives his take on running the country, in a country where direct political satire is considered taboo. Acting as Prime Minister, Ōta begins every show with a radical manifesto that will somehow bring bring peace to Japan and/or the rest of the world. The guests of the day then heatedly debate both sides, lampooning Japan's typical political debate shows. The New York Times wrote about how Ōta is pushing the boundaries of political satire in Japan, saying that he is the closest thing the country has to Jon Stewart.

It seems that content is blocked from the U.S., so I couldn't find a clip to share with you.

Where: Tokyo, Japan; Nippon TV

First Aired: 2006

Fun Fact: Despite the extreme nature of the show, Ōta steers clear of certain topics, such as the imperial family and North Korea, because of the complexities and a general lack of public understanding.

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Medley of Fake News "Daily Shows" in Canada, the UK and Australia

August 02 2012 by Rachel Abbott

Because laughter is the best medicine, here's your next dosage of satirical TV programs. Today's Rx of "newstainment" shows includes the most hilarious pundits of Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. British comedy standards run especially high, because they're the ones responsible for television's satire boom in the '60s (as explained in my first post earlier this week.) Writer's warning: Side effects may include side-splitting abdominal pains, acute cackling, involuntary snorting and severe shortness of breath.


This Hour Has 22 Minutes

About: This Hour Has 22 Minutes is recognized as Canada's comedic institution. Referred to as 22 Minutes, the show skewers Canadian politics with news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Cathy Jones, one of the original hosts, co-anchors the program with Mark Critch, Shaun Majumder and Susan Kent. The clip featured above spoofs the Alberta election and underscores how differently similar the competing political parties are in reality.

Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; CBC

First Aired: 1993

Fun Fact: The name of the show is a parody of This Hour Has Seven Days, a CBC newsmagazine from the 1960s; the "22 Minutes" refers to the fact that a half-hour TV programs is typically 22 minutes long with eight minutes of commercials.

Rick Mercer Report

About: Hosted by comedian Rick Mercer, the weekly half-hour show often prods at Canadian politics with a combination of parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. The show's format is comparable to This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. On the Mercer Report, Rick Mercer is perhaps most famously known for The Rant, a tongue-in-cheek, "streeter-style" monologue about current issues, set in a graffitied alley. Check out Rick's rant about the heart-wrenching problems schoolchildren face today, in the clip featured above.

Where: Toronto, Canada; CBC

First Aired: 2004

Fun Fact: Rick Mercer was one of the original hosts on 22 Minutes from 1992 to 2001.

Week Thus Far

About: Entering its fourth season, Week Thus Far, is a newcomer to late-night. The show's format includes a mock news desk segment, similar to SNL's Weekend Update, where it satirizes all sorts of issues that impact Canadians and their communities. The program is hosted by comedian Dan Huen and his co-host Ben Walker. The show has a raw, uncut feel to it, because it's filmed in front of a live studio audience at King's Head Pub. Thanks to YouTube's longer video limits, you can enjoy not just a snippet, but the entire episode. Click the big play button, doh!

Where: Manitoba, Canada; Shaw TV

First Aired: 2011

Fun Fact: Week Thus Far, abbreviated as WTF, even has an official drinking game for viewers, which is admittedly appropriate for a show produced out of a pub.

Have I Got News for You

About: Have I Got News For You has managed to stay fresh and funny for over two decades. With 43 complete seasons to its name, Have I Got News for You pioneered the panel TV show format in British comedy. Each week, two guests join team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to ridicule the news stories of the past week. Since 2002, guest hosts have rotated on a weekly basis, instead of having a permanent host. The selected clip from the 2012 season shows English actor Benedit Cumberbatch kicking off the show with true-blue British humour.

Where: United Kingdom; BBC One

First Aired: 1990

Fun Fact: The show received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 British Comedy Awards.

Russell Howard's Good News

About: Russell Howard's Good News is a British smash-hit comedy and topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard. Howard performs a stand-up routine on the week's news, peppered with sketches and special guests who have been recently prominent in the media. The content seems to skew towards the follies of entertainment and pop culture, rather than politics, targeting audiences of the YouTube generation in a similar fashion to Tosh.0 and The Soup in the U.S.

First Aired: 2009

Where: United Kingdom; BBC Three

Fun Fact: One of the regular show segments is called Mystery Guest, where a surprise guest is brought in and Russell has to guess why he or she had been in the news that week.

Ten O'Clock Live

About: In launching 10 O'Clock Live, British television executives sought to replicate the successful, culture-defining formats of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and That Was The Week That Was. Hosts Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne and David Mitchell bring a witty, informative and wry take on the week's news, events and current affairs.

First Aired: 2011

Where: United Kingdom; Channel 4

Fun Fact: Take a guess at what time the show airs.

Good News Week

About: On Good News Week, hosts Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins and Claire Hooper decipher, dissect, deconstruct and completely misrepresent the news of the week. Good News Week draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opens with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points.

First Aired: 1996

Where: Australia; Network Ten

Fun Fact: Good News Week was on hiatus from 2001 - 2007. The U.S. Writer's Strike in '07 resulted in a short supply of American programs, which led to the demand for a fateful revival of the show.

Stay tuned, next we're traveling to exotic locales in Europe, Asia and the Middle East to round out our exploration of news satire shows around the world.

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The Daily Show equivalents in South America and Italy

July 31 2012 by Rachel Abbott

Following up on yesterday's post: We're exploring international TV shows equivalent to The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, in terms of their cultural significance and satirical style. To kick off our trip around the world, let's take a look at the funniest fake news TV shows of South America and Italy, where everyone loves Tarantino movies and double entendres. As awesome as descriptions are, it's even more telling to watch the clips!

Caiga Quien Caiga

About: Caiga Quien Caiga, translated to "Whoever May Fall," is the big front-runner on the world stage, having won an International Emmy for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment in 2010. Also known as CQC, this Argentine TV show is a weekly news mashup that injects current affairs, show business and sports with humor and irony. When you watch the clip featured above, you'll get the futuristic, rock-concert vibe right away. CQC has also been adapted in Spain, France, Chile, Italy, Brazil, Portugal, and briefly in Israel and the Netherlands. The hosts vary from country to country, but in Argentina, they are Juan di Natale and Guillermo López.

Where: Argentina et al; Canal 13.

First Aired: 1995

Fun Fact: All presenters on the show wear trademark black suits and sunglasses, inspired by Quentin Tarantino's movie Reservoir Dogs.

Custe o Que Custar

About: Custe O Que Custar, translated to "Whatever It Takes," rounds up weekly events in politics, the arts and sports with a satirical slant. The show, also known as CQC, is directly modeled after its successful counterpart, Caiga Quien Caiga. In the episode featured above, in the Política segment (15:45), the "reporter" appears to be hounding various public officials with ridiculous, off-the-wall questions. Even without speaking Portuguese, you can get the flavor and context! They're known for adding humor with superimposed thought bubbles, graphics and sound effects. The hosts are Rafael Cortez, Felipe Andreoli, Oscar Filho, Monica Iozzi, Mauricio Meirelles and João Pedro Carvalho.

Where: São Paulo, Brazil; Band Network

First Aired: 2008

Fun Fact: Really, who knew Reservoir Dogs was so influential in South America?

Le Iene

About: Le Iene, translated to "The Hyenas," is another adaptation of CQC. The show features comedic sketches and reports covering political affairs and consumer issues. One of the show's most popular recurring sketches, besides the mock news reporting, is the "double interview," in which two people are asked the same questions. Their answers are then edited together on a split screen, so that they answer one after the other. You can watch an example of the intervista doppia in the clip above. The current hosts are Ilary Blasi, Enrico Brignano and Claudio Amendola.

Where: Italy; Italia 1

First Aired: 1997

Fun Fact: Le Iene was also the release name in Italy for the film Reservoir Dogs. And you guessed it: all the presenters on the show don the signature black suits, white shirts and black ties prescribed by the movie.

Striscia la notizia

About: Striscia la notizia literally translates to "the news slithers" in Italian, but more accurately means "strip the news." Stricia airs right before the regular news, which gives it the perfect stronghold to sneer at government corruption and rip scams to shreds. The show is hosted by Ezio Greggio, Enzo Iacchetti, Michelle Hunziker, and the comedy duo of Ficarra and Picone. One of the show's segments can be translated to "the new monsters," and it shows the best and worst of TV, using clips and witty commentary, kind of like The Soup on E!. Watch the clip above for an example.

Where: Italy; Canale 5

First Aired: 1988

Fun Fact: The term striscia has a variety of double meanings which relate to the show's editorial voice: cocaine, which conveys excitement; comic strips, which are funny; and snakes, which are sly.

Come back to SnapStream's blog to learn about the comedy news TV shows of Canada and the United Kingdom.

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