Mercury Radio Arts, the parent company of TheBlaze, Glenn
Beck’s news, opinion & entertainment network, has purchased the building
known as The Studios at Las Colinas to serve as the network’s flagship
television and radio facility. The studio has served as the home to TheBlaze
and various network shows like Glenn Beck on a rental basis since 2012.
The 72,000 square foot facility, which will now be known as
Mercury Studios, is based in Irving ,
Texas Irving .
TheBlaze also currently leases a studio in Midtown Manhattan.
Glenn Beck said: “We are proud to call Texas
our home and be part of the local community in Irving . We are building a world-class
facility that provides TheBlaze with the highest quality talent and top of the
line production capabilities so American stories can be told to viewers across
the country.”
Joel Cheatwood, President and Chief Content Officer of
TheBlaze said: “TheBlaze has quickly built up the capacity to produce over 43
hours of original programming per week and we are excited to now have our own
multi-media base as we continue to grow.”
The exclusive provider of “Glenn Beck,” TheBlaze offers a
full slate of original news and opinion shows like “Real News,” “Wilkow!” and
“For the Record,” late night comedy like “The Wonderful World of Stu” and “B.S.
of A.,” family-friendly programming like “Liberty Treehouse” as well as
thought-provoking documentaries and original specials. TheBlaze first launched
on September 12, 2011 as GBTV and quickly grew into one of the world’s largest
online streaming networks with over 300,000 subscribers. One year later,
TheBlaze became a television network and is currently available on over 15
television operators including 5 of the top 25 in America .
Built in 1982, The Studios at Las Colinas have hosted movies
and television shows like Robocop, JFK, Silkwood, Prison Break and Walker Texas
Ranger.
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