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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2000
17/10/2000
ANTON BAUER RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
ANTON Bauer have received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in technological advancement. The award was given specifically for their
ANTON Bauer have received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in technological advancement. The award was given specifically for their
17/10/2000
BBC SIGN UP TRIO OF TECHNICAL PROJECTS
BBC CONSULTING and Projects (CP) division are project managing the building works and technical installation of three multimedia sites in London, Kent and Leeds. The new facilities in Kent and London
BBC CONSULTING and Projects (CP) division are project managing the building works and technical installation of three multimedia sites in London, Kent and Leeds. The new facilities in Kent and London
17/10/2000
DUBLIN'S IMAX CINEMA CLOSES DOORS
DUBLIN’S 370-seat IMAX cinema, operated by the Belfast-based Sheridan Group, recently closed its doors at short notice. The closure has been blamed on low audience turn out and a lack-lustre range of
DUBLIN’S 370-seat IMAX cinema, operated by the Belfast-based Sheridan Group, recently closed its doors at short notice. The closure has been blamed on low audience turn out and a lack-lustre range of
17/10/2000
FREUDENSTEIN APPOINTED AS BSKYB CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) have announced that Richard Freudenstein has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Freudenstein will report to Chief Executive Tony Ball wit
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) have announced that Richard Freudenstein has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Freudenstein will report to Chief Executive Tony Ball wit
17/10/2000
GLEESON JOINS BBC BOARD OF GOVERNORS
DERMOT Gleeson has joined the BBC's Board of Governors, taking the post previously held by Adrian White whose appointment expires on October 31. Sir Richard Eyre has also been re-appointed to the Boa
DERMOT Gleeson has joined the BBC's Board of Governors, taking the post previously held by Adrian White whose appointment expires on October 31. Sir Richard Eyre has also been re-appointed to the Boa
17/10/2000
NTL TRIALS NEW BROADBAND PACKAGE
NTL are conducting a commercial trial of a new broadband access package in several parts of the country. A cross-section of regular NTL users from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Hertfordshire, Be
NTL are conducting a commercial trial of a new broadband access package in several parts of the country. A cross-section of regular NTL users from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Hertfordshire, Be
17/10/2000
ONDIGITAL NETS MORE CUSTOMERS ADDS MORE FILMS
ONIGITAL have announced that they have 896,000 customer subscribers from 16 October 2000. The figure for the quarter ending on 30 September 2000 was 878,000 was more than double the figure of 411,00
ONIGITAL have announced that they have 896,000 customer subscribers from 16 October 2000. The figure for the quarter ending on 30 September 2000 was 878,000 was more than double the figure of 411,00
17/10/2000
S4C JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
S4C have announced that Catrin Bryn Roberts and Ian Edwards are the winners of this year’s Journalism Scholarships. S4C’s Journalism Scholarships, awarded annually, enable two post-graduate students
S4C have announced that Catrin Bryn Roberts and Ian Edwards are the winners of this year’s Journalism Scholarships. S4C’s Journalism Scholarships, awarded annually, enable two post-graduate students
17/10/2000
SADiE DEMONSTRATE AES31 FORMAT AT AES
SADiE UK, manufacturers of professional digital and audio equipment, have participated in the first public demonstration of AES31 at the recent AES Exhibition in Los Angeles. As one of the instigator
SADiE UK, manufacturers of professional digital and audio equipment, have participated in the first public demonstration of AES31 at the recent AES Exhibition in Los Angeles. As one of the instigator
17/10/2000
TWO WAY TV PLAY NEW ONDIGITAL CHANNEL
ONDIGITAL are to add a new Two Way TV channel of interactive games and entertainment to their service from January 2001. An all-new, Two Way TV games channel will replace the current ONgames One serv
ONDIGITAL are to add a new Two Way TV channel of interactive games and entertainment to their service from January 2001. An all-new, Two Way TV games channel will replace the current ONgames One serv
17/10/2000
VTV INTEGRATE GVG EDITING SOLUTIONS
LONDON-based sports production company, VTV, have integrated a combination of Grass Valley Group’s (GVG) production tools for use during coverage of the ongoing Paralympics in Sydney. For the BBC com
LONDON-based sports production company, VTV, have integrated a combination of Grass Valley Group’s (GVG) production tools for use during coverage of the ongoing Paralympics in Sydney. For the BBC com
16/10/2000
BILLY ELLIOTT WINS TWO NEW AWARDS
THE number one box office hit ‘Billy Elliot’, which was partly funded with Lottery money has won the ‘Golden Hitchcock’ and the 'Audience Award' at the 10th Festival du Films Britannique de Dinard, a
THE number one box office hit ‘Billy Elliot’, which was partly funded with Lottery money has won the ‘Golden Hitchcock’ and the 'Audience Award' at the 10th Festival du Films Britannique de Dinard, a
16/10/2000
ITC ISSUE FORMAL WARNING TO GRANADA
THE ITC have issued a formal warning to Granada following a ruling that ‘Coronation Street’ had plugged the book ‘Weatherfield Yesterday’. During one of the soap's episodes the character Ken Barlow pu
THE ITC have issued a formal warning to Granada following a ruling that ‘Coronation Street’ had plugged the book ‘Weatherfield Yesterday’. During one of the soap's episodes the character Ken Barlow pu
16/10/2000
LAST CALL FOR CELTIC FESTIVAL ENTRIES
THE CELTIC Film and Television Festival (CFTF) are welcoming entries for their 22nd Festival in Truro, Cornwall to be held from March 28 to 31, 2001. Organisers say that while there has been an high
THE CELTIC Film and Television Festival (CFTF) are welcoming entries for their 22nd Festival in Truro, Cornwall to be held from March 28 to 31, 2001. Organisers say that while there has been an high
16/10/2000
NEW BBC DEAL PUTS SNOOKER IN THE PINK
THE BBC have signed a deal with the World Snooker Association (WSA) that will see the game remain on terrestrial television for at least the next six years. WSA Chairman, Mark Wildman, said: “We are
THE BBC have signed a deal with the World Snooker Association (WSA) that will see the game remain on terrestrial television for at least the next six years. WSA Chairman, Mark Wildman, said: “We are
16/10/2000
NEW WINESKIN FOR GOD CHANNEL’S BIRTHDAY
COFOUNDERS of the God Channel Rory and Wendy Alec have launched their new digital image in the form of GOD digital on the channel’s fifth birthday. At the ministry’s live fifth birthday edition of ‘B
COFOUNDERS of the God Channel Rory and Wendy Alec have launched their new digital image in the form of GOD digital on the channel’s fifth birthday. At the ministry’s live fifth birthday edition of ‘B
16/10/2000
NTL RESTRUCTURES FOR CONVERGENT TECHNOLOGY
NTL have restructured their technology department with the appointment of Peter Black as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the UK and Ireland. The creation of the new strategic role of
NTL have restructured their technology department with the appointment of Peter Black as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the UK and Ireland. The creation of the new strategic role of
16/10/2000
PIERCE BROSNAN TO PRODUCE FILM IN IRELAND
JAMES Bond star, Pierce Brosnan, has announced that he is planning to shoot a feature film in Ireland next year. The film will be produced by his own company Irish Dreamtime and will be directed by B
JAMES Bond star, Pierce Brosnan, has announced that he is planning to shoot a feature film in Ireland next year. The film will be produced by his own company Irish Dreamtime and will be directed by B
16/10/2000
PINNACLE SYSTEMS CHOOSE ATTO TECHNOLOGY
ATTO Technology, manufacturers of Fibre Channel and SCSI solutions, have announced that Pinnacle Systems, providers of desktop and consumer computer video and editing products, have selected the ATTO
ATTO Technology, manufacturers of Fibre Channel and SCSI solutions, have announced that Pinnacle Systems, providers of desktop and consumer computer video and editing products, have selected the ATTO
16/10/2000
S4C ANNOUNCE GRANADA ENTERPRISE DEAL
S4C International have announced their appointment of Granada Enterprises as their airtime and sponsorship sales agents for 2001. This formalises the continuation of an existing contract held by TSM
S4C International have announced their appointment of Granada Enterprises as their airtime and sponsorship sales agents for 2001. This formalises the continuation of an existing contract held by TSM
16/10/2000
SHEFFIELD INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY C4 INTERVIEW
SHEFFIELD International Documentary Festival (SIDF) have announced Emmy award winning journalist Lowell Bergman will be the subject of this year’s Channel 4 interview. Bergman’s battle against corpor
SHEFFIELD International Documentary Festival (SIDF) have announced Emmy award winning journalist Lowell Bergman will be the subject of this year’s Channel 4 interview. Bergman’s battle against corpor
16/10/2000
VIVENDI GROUP SELL HOLDING IN BSKYB
VIVENDI the franchise media and telecoms group have agreed to sell their 22.7 per cent holding in BSkyB. The share sale has been made in order that Vivendi can receive approval for their £66 billion
VIVENDI the franchise media and telecoms group have agreed to sell their 22.7 per cent holding in BSkyB. The share sale has been made in order that Vivendi can receive approval for their £66 billion
16/10/2000
VLV SEMINAR CONSIDERS BBC EDUCATION
FOLLOWING proposals for radical changes in the provision of schools and further education, Michael Stevenson, Joint Director BBC Factual and Learning, will be attending the ‘Voice of The Listener’ sem
FOLLOWING proposals for radical changes in the provision of schools and further education, Michael Stevenson, Joint Director BBC Factual and Learning, will be attending the ‘Voice of The Listener’ sem
13/10/2000
AUSTRALIA GOES DIGITAL WITH CJDS DAL
AUSTRALIAN broadcaster Network Ten, one of the three national commercial free-to-air networks, have chosen CJDS DAL presentation automation for their new digital TV service. The decision, which foll
AUSTRALIAN broadcaster Network Ten, one of the three national commercial free-to-air networks, have chosen CJDS DAL presentation automation for their new digital TV service. The decision, which foll
13/10/2000
BANNISTER ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO QUIT BBC
MATTHEW Bannister has announced his resignation from his post of Director of Marketing and Communications at the BBC. Bannister will step down from his post at the end of the year. While he has appar
MATTHEW Bannister has announced his resignation from his post of Director of Marketing and Communications at the BBC. Bannister will step down from his post at the end of the year. While he has appar
