TWICE - February 23, 2004

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced the final nominees in 12 categories for the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers (DTV Academy) Awards on behalf of the more than 200 members of the DTV Academy, honoring achievements in all aspects of HDTV during 2003. The DTV Academy Awards presentation will be held during CEA's Eighth Annual HDTV Summit: Partnership,...

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