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ESC 2011: The world's biggest TV screen in Düsseldorf

We are used to having some sort of world records or at least to showcase the latest technology - remember the spidercam? or the fog screen? -  in the Eurovision and Düsseldorf is no exception. ARD will turn the Thyssen-Haus in the centre as the world biggest TV-screen where the semifinals and the final will be projected into it's 6.300 meter square facade. More than 30 projectors will be used along with light and 3D effects to make it look as good as possible. The building is visible in most parts of the city and if the weather is good you can enjoy Eurovision hundreds of meters away.... The Thyssen-Haus was built in 1957-60 and it is 84 meters high. Thanks to Daniel Motiño Camúñez for information

Fogscreen in financial trouble

The Finnish invention fogscreen was launched big time in Helsinki 2007 Eurovision opening act ( here ) and those who attended the welcome party were able to try it themselves in Finlandiatalo. The company's adventures in America have not been really good as the company's turnover has dropped 80% from over 3 million euros to just 584.000. Just a couple of years ago the company was growing in a fast space. The net sales resulted last year 1,7 loss.