ABOUT
COIN-OP TV: Video Game Industry, People and Events!
COIN-OP TV LIVE is a weekly talk show about the video game industry, people and events with hosts, Robert Welkner and Hailey Bright. The show utilizes new media and technology to update the talk show formula by incorporating a live chat room audience, live video interviews across the world via Skype and trivia with viewers using Twitter.
Host, Robert Welkner, an authority on video games, brings his considerable wealth of knowledge to the show. He reports on the gaming industry and puts his own spin on gaming news during the first half of the show, then is joined by an in-studio guest for the second half.
Co-host, Hailey Bright, balances out the show with her charm and energy. She monitors the live chat rooms and relays their questions on the air. Hailey is also the location host for events and segments.
Both hosts have become Internet celebrities with articles, photographs and interviews about them all over the web. Robert is a regular contributor to GameRoom Magazine and an award-winning filmmaker. He produced COIN-OP TV DVD Volume 1 (rated 4 stars on FilmThreat.com) and Volume 2, which are both currently selling on Amazon.com. Hailey had a breakout year in 2009; she was featured as IGN.com’s ‘Babe of the Day’ in January, interviewed for Spike TV and named one of the ‘Hottest Women of the Web’ by G4tv.
COIN-OP TV LIVE airs every Thursday at
8PM PST / 11PM EST on www.TheStream.TV!
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BRIAN GRAMO (left) is the founder and Executive Producer of TheStream.TV network. With a background in production and computer tech – Brian has developed a network built around a variety of show content for people of all walks of life to enjoy. TheStream.TV has over fifteen original shows that air weekly Monday through Friday. Brian also developed the website and acts as technical director of all of the shows. Also pictured (right) is Alex Gonzales, set and background designer for COIN-OP TV LIVE.
CYNDEE SAN LUIS (host COIN-OP TV) moved from Chicago to Los Angeles and has quickly made her mark as an actress and on-camera talent. She produces and hosts regular shows for cable television and models as well. Cyndee’s a self-proclaimed avid learner/Internet junkie who graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA. She continues taking classes like Spanish and tennis for fun.
(http://www.myspace.com/cyndee)
RENEE was the IM girl over the summer in 2007 and fit in perfectly to our mix of madness. She has now moved on to bigger and better things but will always be known as the gal who kept the IMs and chat room flowing! Renee’s background in broadcasting includes reporting for TGDaily.com and West Media, and producing and reporting for Torrance CitiCABLE. In her spare time, Renee loves to travel, surf, and snowboard.
on August 24th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Hello-
I am the deputy managing editor for Vending Times, a New York-based magazine that covers the coin-op industry. We work with and cover companies that currently produce arcade cames (and any other coin-op machines), as well as most trade associations ( such as the American Amusement Machine Association, the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industries, the International Flipper Finball Assocation, etc.) involved with the industry.
The magazine is more than 45 years old, and we have a very solid knowledge base regarding the history of video games; many of my colleagues, who have been involved in the industry much longer than I, are invaluable resources if one wanted to know anything about games, developers and other notable figures, etc.
I am unsure if you are aware of the publication, but I suggest that you visit our website if you are intruiged. The pop-culture aspect of arcade games is of great interest to us (and me personally); feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments or random tidbits of information you wish to share. Outside of the magazine, I am on myspace – myspace.com/larisajayne – and can be easily contacted there as well.
Best regards,
Larisa Shewczyk
on December 23rd, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Hi Rob:
Kudos for bring Hailey onboard as your IM host. She really adds value to your show. Wishing you continued success in 2008 !!
Robert
on October 19th, 2008 at 4:38 am
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on January 9th, 2009 at 5:30 am
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on January 24th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
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