That evening's show is being transmitted live by satellite to 68 screens in Britain, as well as 20 more in Europe, and it will be shown, after a five-hour time delay, in 33 cinemas in America.

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National receives the feeds live (by satellite) or recorded (by hard drive) from Fathom Entertainment, which produces events for movie chains across the country.

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The 1970 World Cup in Mexico was a technicolored spectacle, brought live to millions of television screens by satellite technology and featuring a virtuoso performance by a Brazilian team considered the greatest in football history.

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U.S.A., made its nationwide premiere in August 2008, the film was followed up by a live panel discussion, broadcast via satellite.

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