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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2000
13/10/2000
BOOTS & GRANADA TO LAUNCH HEALTH TV CHANNEL
THE BOOTS Company PLC and Granada Media have announced the formation of a new, independent internet and broadband company designed to be Britain’s e-business for health, beauty and well-being. The ne
THE BOOTS Company PLC and Granada Media have announced the formation of a new, independent internet and broadband company designed to be Britain’s e-business for health, beauty and well-being. The ne
13/10/2000
CHICKEN RUN TIPPED FOR TOP AWARD
SMTV’s ‘Chicken Run’ and ‘Teletubbies’ are among this year’s nominations for the British Academy Children’s Film and Television Awards. A host of children’s TV and film favourites are set to go head
SMTV’s ‘Chicken Run’ and ‘Teletubbies’ are among this year’s nominations for the British Academy Children’s Film and Television Awards. A host of children’s TV and film favourites are set to go head
13/10/2000
CHRIS AKERS BUYS INTO EXTREME GROUP
EXTREME Group Limited have announced that Chris Akers has acquired a five per cent stake in the Extreme, and has agreed to become the company's Executive Chairman. Extreme, which recently launched th
EXTREME Group Limited have announced that Chris Akers has acquired a five per cent stake in the Extreme, and has agreed to become the company's Executive Chairman. Extreme, which recently launched th
13/10/2000
DUNCAN APPOINTED TO HEAD UP AXIS ANIMATION
VIS Entertainment have strengthened their senior management team with the appointment of Rory Duncan as Divisional Manager of their digital animation studio, Axis Animation. Axis Animation provide a
VIS Entertainment have strengthened their senior management team with the appointment of Rory Duncan as Divisional Manager of their digital animation studio, Axis Animation. Axis Animation provide a
13/10/2000
FINELINE MEDIA FINANCE STRENGTHEN SALES TEAM
BROADCAST finance specialists, Fineline Media Finance, have announced two new appointments to strengthen their sales team. Both Tracey Richardson and Simon Goode have joined the company as sales exec
BROADCAST finance specialists, Fineline Media Finance, have announced two new appointments to strengthen their sales team. Both Tracey Richardson and Simon Goode have joined the company as sales exec
13/10/2000
SKY MOVE TO FILL NINE O'CLOCK NEWS VACUUM
SKY NEWS have created a new half-hour news bulletin to fill the 9pm news vacuum left by the BBC’s decision to move their main late evening news programme to 10pm. Nick Pollard, Head of Sky News, said
SKY NEWS have created a new half-hour news bulletin to fill the 9pm news vacuum left by the BBC’s decision to move their main late evening news programme to 10pm. Nick Pollard, Head of Sky News, said
13/10/2000
SKY WELCOMES DECISION ON CONTROL OF BIB
BskyB have welcomed the decision by the Department of Trade and Industry to allow the company to take control of British Interactive Broadcasting (BiB). Responding to the announcement, a spokesman fo
BskyB have welcomed the decision by the Department of Trade and Industry to allow the company to take control of British Interactive Broadcasting (BiB). Responding to the announcement, a spokesman fo
13/10/2000
TIVO HIRES MATTHEW ZINN AS VICE PRESIDENT
TIVO, creators of the personal television service, have hired Matthew Zinn as their Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. Zinn will oversee the company’s legal issues, governmen
TIVO, creators of the personal television service, have hired Matthew Zinn as their Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer. Zinn will oversee the company’s legal issues, governmen
12/10/2000
BBC VERSUS ITC - WHO DOES THE NEWS BETTER?
THE ONGOING battle over the news between the BBC and ITV has been aggravated again this week by the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) decision on ITV’s Television news claim. The advertisement
THE ONGOING battle over the news between the BBC and ITV has been aggravated again this week by the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) decision on ITV’s Television news claim. The advertisement
12/10/2000
BFC CURRY FAVOUR ON TRADE MISSION TO INDIA
BRITISH Film Commission (BFC) representatives will be joining the Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce on a seven-day trade mission to India in a bid to strengthen their growing relationship with the Ind
BRITISH Film Commission (BFC) representatives will be joining the Mid-Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce on a seven-day trade mission to India in a bid to strengthen their growing relationship with the Ind
12/10/2000
FINAL WHISTLE FOR ARBLASTER'S RUN AT HTV
HTV West’s Head of Sport, Roland Arblaster, is retiring at the end of this month after a career spanning more than 48 years in journalism. Moving to Bristol, Arblaster set up the South West News Serv
HTV West’s Head of Sport, Roland Arblaster, is retiring at the end of this month after a career spanning more than 48 years in journalism. Moving to Bristol, Arblaster set up the South West News Serv
12/10/2000
INTEL EXPAND TO EUROPE FOR STREAMING MEDIA
INTEL Internet Media Services, manufacturers of computer, networking and communications products, have announced that they have expanded their global network for audio and video streaming services int
INTEL Internet Media Services, manufacturers of computer, networking and communications products, have announced that they have expanded their global network for audio and video streaming services int
12/10/2000
RE-RUN OF QUESTIONABLE BBC TECHNOLOGY BALLOT
A UNION ballot of members regarding new BBC company, BBC Technology Limited, has been abandoned to allow the vote to be taken again. The decision to scrap the first ballot, which came only hours befo
A UNION ballot of members regarding new BBC company, BBC Technology Limited, has been abandoned to allow the vote to be taken again. The decision to scrap the first ballot, which came only hours befo
12/10/2000
SMITH BACKS DIGITAL CINEMA ROADSHOW
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has given his support to the launch of the world’s first electronic cinema roadshow. Smith highlighted the potential impact of the latest cutting edge digital technolog
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has given his support to the launch of the world’s first electronic cinema roadshow. Smith highlighted the potential impact of the latest cutting edge digital technolog
12/10/2000
VINTEN VISION HEADS AWARDED SEAL OF APPROVAL
VINTEN Broadcast, designers and manufacturers of camera supports, have been awarded seals of approval for the Vision 100 and Vision 250 pan and tilt heads at the Guild of Television Cameramen Awards o
VINTEN Broadcast, designers and manufacturers of camera supports, have been awarded seals of approval for the Vision 100 and Vision 250 pan and tilt heads at the Guild of Television Cameramen Awards o
12/10/2000
WOMEN IN FILM AND TV SUMMIT HELD IN UK
FILM Minister Janet Anderson will host the first ever international summit of the Women in Film and TV network to take place outside of the United States. Writers, producers, directors, actors and te
FILM Minister Janet Anderson will host the first ever international summit of the Women in Film and TV network to take place outside of the United States. Writers, producers, directors, actors and te
11/10/2000
BBC ONLINE VICTORY CLIPS ‘CYBERFLYERS’ WINGS
THE BBC have won an international ruling that regains the domain name www.bbcnews.com for the corporation. Previous registrants 'cyberflyers' were using the domain name to draw business for gambling
THE BBC have won an international ruling that regains the domain name www.bbcnews.com for the corporation. Previous registrants 'cyberflyers' were using the domain name to draw business for gambling
11/10/2000
BNCS REACHES OUT FOR NEW HEIGHTS
BBC Resources have secured a major contract with broadband communications company, United Pan-European Communications (UPCtv [EuroHITS]) in Amsterdam for their Broadcast Network Control System (BNCS)
BBC Resources have secured a major contract with broadband communications company, United Pan-European Communications (UPCtv [EuroHITS]) in Amsterdam for their Broadcast Network Control System (BNCS)
11/10/2000
CHANGES TO PERFORMERS' WORK PERMITS
WITH effect from October 1, the work permit rules governing supplementary employment for performers with valid work permits has changed. The revision means that an actor who has been given a role in
WITH effect from October 1, the work permit rules governing supplementary employment for performers with valid work permits has changed. The revision means that an actor who has been given a role in
11/10/2000
CHANNEL 4 ANNOUNCE DIGITAL E4 DEAL WITH NTL
CHANNEL 4 and NTL have signed a three-year distribution deal that will see Channel 4’s digital entertainment channel, E4, included in NTL’s digitalplus line up. When E4 launches in January 2001, it w
CHANNEL 4 and NTL have signed a three-year distribution deal that will see Channel 4’s digital entertainment channel, E4, included in NTL’s digitalplus line up. When E4 launches in January 2001, it w
11/10/2000
IN-MOVIES SHORT FILM SCRIPT COMPETITION
THE OCTOBER 31 deadline for the in-movies.co.uk ‘short-film script’ competition launched at the Edinburgh Film Festival is fast approaching. The company aims to find and fund a talented new filmmaker
THE OCTOBER 31 deadline for the in-movies.co.uk ‘short-film script’ competition launched at the Edinburgh Film Festival is fast approaching. The company aims to find and fund a talented new filmmaker
11/10/2000
JACKSON LEAVES BBC FOR GRANADA AUSTRALIA
GRANADA Media have announced the appointment of Paul Jackson as Managing Director of Granada Australia and Chief Executive of Red Heart Productions, the Australian company jointly owned by Granada and
GRANADA Media have announced the appointment of Paul Jackson as Managing Director of Granada Australia and Chief Executive of Red Heart Productions, the Australian company jointly owned by Granada and
11/10/2000
STALLED NEGOTIATIONS ON SCOTTISH MEDIA PAY
NEGOTIATIONS on new pay and conditions at Scottish and Grampian TV have ground to a halt. Members at the two ITV companies, both owned by Scottish Media, have rejected a final offer from management.
NEGOTIATIONS on new pay and conditions at Scottish and Grampian TV have ground to a halt. Members at the two ITV companies, both owned by Scottish Media, have rejected a final offer from management.
11/10/2000
TREVES TO DELIVER VLV CONFERENCE KEYNOTE
VANNI Treves, Chairman of Channel 4 Television, will give the keynote speech at the opening session of ‘Voice of the Listener and Viewer’ (VLV) autumn conference. At the conference ‘Public Service Br
VANNI Treves, Chairman of Channel 4 Television, will give the keynote speech at the opening session of ‘Voice of the Listener and Viewer’ (VLV) autumn conference. At the conference ‘Public Service Br
11/10/2000
UNION MEMBERS TO VOTE ON 3SIXTYMEDIA OFFER
BECTU union members affected by the creation of Granada Media and BBC joint company ‘3sixtymedia’ are to hold a mass meeting on October 18. At the meeting, management’s full offer on terms, for those
BECTU union members affected by the creation of Granada Media and BBC joint company ‘3sixtymedia’ are to hold a mass meeting on October 18. At the meeting, management’s full offer on terms, for those
