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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2000
06/10/2000
REM DOCUMENTARY RAINDANCE PREMIERE
FIRST time directors, Andy Cronk and Deborah Hogan of Lonely Goat, a company that works on ideas for ads, television, film and the internet, have achieved a coup with footage from REM’s UP tour. The
FIRST time directors, Andy Cronk and Deborah Hogan of Lonely Goat, a company that works on ideas for ads, television, film and the internet, have achieved a coup with footage from REM’s UP tour. The
06/10/2000
SHORT FILM FUND RAISER FOR HYPE
JASON Forde of the Film Factory is inviting people to a fund raiser for the short film ‘Hype’. The event is to be held in Dublin’s Sugar Club, Leeson Street, on October 29, and the evening will consi
JASON Forde of the Film Factory is inviting people to a fund raiser for the short film ‘Hype’. The event is to be held in Dublin’s Sugar Club, Leeson Street, on October 29, and the evening will consi
06/10/2000
SONY INVEST IN £10 MILLION VILLAGE
SONY have announced a £10 million investment in a 'Sony Village' for their current sites in Baskingstoke with the aim of housing an additional 300 people. Miles Flint, President of Sony Broadcast and
SONY have announced a £10 million investment in a 'Sony Village' for their current sites in Baskingstoke with the aim of housing an additional 300 people. Miles Flint, President of Sony Broadcast and
05/10/2000
ADOBE ADDS 27 PLUG-INS TO CULT EFFECTS 1.5
ADOBE Systems have announced that they are now shipping Cycore’s Cult Effects 1.5, with the full purchase of Adobe After Effects Production Bundle. Tim Sasson, Sasson Film Design, said: “CE Paint alo
ADOBE Systems have announced that they are now shipping Cycore’s Cult Effects 1.5, with the full purchase of Adobe After Effects Production Bundle. Tim Sasson, Sasson Film Design, said: “CE Paint alo
05/10/2000
AVID TECHNOLOGY RECEIVE EMMY AWARD
AVID Technology, providers of digital media creation and distribution solutions, have announced that The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded the company an Emmy award for outstand
AVID Technology, providers of digital media creation and distribution solutions, have announced that The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded the company an Emmy award for outstand
05/10/2000
BUENA VISTA AND ITV SIGN NEW FILM AGREEMENT
BUENA Vista International (BVI-TV), the distribution arm of Walt Disney Television, have concluded a new agreement with UK broadcaster ITV for their 1999 slate of theatrical releases. Director of Pro
BUENA Vista International (BVI-TV), the distribution arm of Walt Disney Television, have concluded a new agreement with UK broadcaster ITV for their 1999 slate of theatrical releases. Director of Pro
05/10/2000
CURRENT UK CHANNEL 3 LICENCES RENEWED
THE ITC have now received formal applications from all existing Channel 3 licensees to renew their licences from 1 April 2001. These formal expressions of interest from franchises including Border, C
THE ITC have now received formal applications from all existing Channel 3 licensees to renew their licences from 1 April 2001. These formal expressions of interest from franchises including Border, C
05/10/2000
GRANADA CINEMA LISTED AS GRADE 1 BUILDING
ARTS MINISTER Alan Howarth announced yesterday his decision to ‘list’ 32 cinema buildings for the first time and upgrade eight others. Arts Minister Alan Howarth joined English Heritage Chairman, Sir
ARTS MINISTER Alan Howarth announced yesterday his decision to ‘list’ 32 cinema buildings for the first time and upgrade eight others. Arts Minister Alan Howarth joined English Heritage Chairman, Sir
05/10/2000
MERCEDES' ON CENTRE STAGE AT CHELTENHAM STUDIOS
THE NEW Mercedes Benz C-class saloon was the star in every sense of the word when it was officially launched last week at Cheltenham Film Studios. Cheltenham Film Studios shot the action packed film
THE NEW Mercedes Benz C-class saloon was the star in every sense of the word when it was officially launched last week at Cheltenham Film Studios. Cheltenham Film Studios shot the action packed film
05/10/2000
NFS SEMINAR TO FOCUS ON THE FILM SCREENPLAY
THE Northern Film School in Leeds have announced a one-day seminar in association with The Film Council on the importance of the screenplay. The West Yorkshire Playhouse will form the backdrop to a
THE Northern Film School in Leeds have announced a one-day seminar in association with The Film Council on the importance of the screenplay. The West Yorkshire Playhouse will form the backdrop to a
05/10/2000
NTL PURCHASE SCANNERS TV FACILITIES COMPANY
NTL have announced the purchase of Scanners TV, an independent television facilities company in Nottingham for an undisclosed sum. Scanners TV will become part of NTL’s Media Solutions group, which p
NTL have announced the purchase of Scanners TV, an independent television facilities company in Nottingham for an undisclosed sum. Scanners TV will become part of NTL’s Media Solutions group, which p
05/10/2000
TONSTUDIO UPGRADE STUDIO WITH SOUNDTRACS DPC-II
TONSTUDIO Holly, the sound studio with the longest history in Vienna, recently upgraded their third studio with DPC-II from UK-based Soundtracs. The console features 32 faders and a total of 152 inpu
TONSTUDIO Holly, the sound studio with the longest history in Vienna, recently upgraded their third studio with DPC-II from UK-based Soundtracs. The console features 32 faders and a total of 152 inpu
04/10/2000
BBC DENY 10 O'CLOCK NEWS ANCHOR CHANGE
THE BBC have refuted claims that they intend to approach Sir Trevor McDonald with the view to anchor the new Ten O’clock News on BBC. A BBC spokesperson said: “This is a rumour that comes up from tim
THE BBC have refuted claims that they intend to approach Sir Trevor McDonald with the view to anchor the new Ten O’clock News on BBC. A BBC spokesperson said: “This is a rumour that comes up from tim
04/10/2000
DAYTIME OFF-PEAK RATE BOOSTS UK AIRINGS
THE SUCCESSFUL one-year trial of a new ‘off-off-peak’ rate for daytime repeats on BBC television, which has seen UK-made programmes replace US imports, has been extended to include new times during th
THE SUCCESSFUL one-year trial of a new ‘off-off-peak’ rate for daytime repeats on BBC television, which has seen UK-made programmes replace US imports, has been extended to include new times during th
04/10/2000
FILM COUNCIL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
THE FILM Council have announced that their film development funds originally announced on May 2 will now be available through application from October 2. The full application process will be availabl
THE FILM Council have announced that their film development funds originally announced on May 2 will now be available through application from October 2. The full application process will be availabl
04/10/2000
IDT ANNOUNCE CREATION OF TV.TV
IDT CORPORATION, a multinational telecommunications company, have announced the creation of TV.TV, the company’s new business unit that plans to deliver high-quality entertainment and broadband to use
IDT CORPORATION, a multinational telecommunications company, have announced the creation of TV.TV, the company’s new business unit that plans to deliver high-quality entertainment and broadband to use
04/10/2000
ITN APPOINT FIRST NEW MEDIA CORRESPONDENT
ITN have appointed Fergus Sheppard as their first New Media correspondent. Previously editor of ITN Online, Sheppard took up the post yesterday and will report across the full range of ITN's output o
ITN have appointed Fergus Sheppard as their first New Media correspondent. Previously editor of ITN Online, Sheppard took up the post yesterday and will report across the full range of ITN's output o
04/10/2000
RAPID RESCHEDULE FOR BBC LATE NIGHT NEWS
THE BBC are to shift their flagship news vehicle to 10pm despite government requests not to change the schedule. The BBC’s main evening news at 9pm will move to 10pm from October 16 as part of this a
THE BBC are to shift their flagship news vehicle to 10pm despite government requests not to change the schedule. The BBC’s main evening news at 9pm will move to 10pm from October 16 as part of this a
04/10/2000
SKY NEWS ORDER FIVE PINNACLE FXDECO’S
SKY NEWS have placed an order with Pinnacle Systems, providers of digital video tools, for five FXDeko CG’s all with Rocket for Deko and ClipDeko. Four of the systems will be situated at the main Sky
SKY NEWS have placed an order with Pinnacle Systems, providers of digital video tools, for five FXDeko CG’s all with Rocket for Deko and ClipDeko. Four of the systems will be situated at the main Sky
04/10/2000
TWO WAY TV HIRES SMALL WITH SATELLITE BRIEF
SIMON Small has joined Two Way TV to co-ordinate the launch of the interactive games and entertainment channel on satellite in the UK. Small joins directly from interactive media company Digital Octo
SIMON Small has joined Two Way TV to co-ordinate the launch of the interactive games and entertainment channel on satellite in the UK. Small joins directly from interactive media company Digital Octo
04/10/2000
UNITED NEWS AND MEDIA TV INTERESTS DISCUSSED
GRANADA Media have called a meeting to discuss plans for United News and Media’s ITV interests. Senior Executives from United News and Media production and broadcasting have been called to the meetin
GRANADA Media have called a meeting to discuss plans for United News and Media’s ITV interests. Senior Executives from United News and Media production and broadcasting have been called to the meetin
04/10/2000
VIEWERS ' INCREASED ACCESS TO BBC ACCOUNTS
AN INDEPENDENT review of BBC finances published by culture Secretary Chris Smith has recommended increased access to information and a simpler presentation of BBC public accounts. The review states t
AN INDEPENDENT review of BBC finances published by culture Secretary Chris Smith has recommended increased access to information and a simpler presentation of BBC public accounts. The review states t
03/10/2000
AVID LAUNCH TRILLIGENT CLUSTER AT SME 2000
STREAMING Media Europe 2000 will see the European launch of Avid Technology’s Trilligent Cluster. The Trilligent Cluster is the industry's first turnkey streaming media server optimised to reliably d
STREAMING Media Europe 2000 will see the European launch of Avid Technology’s Trilligent Cluster. The Trilligent Cluster is the industry's first turnkey streaming media server optimised to reliably d
03/10/2000
BBC CONSULT LICENCE PAYERS ON NEW ERA SERVICE
THE BBC are to consider public views on their proposals for new licence-fee funded radio and television services with the publication of a consultation document. BBC Chairman Christopher Bland said:
THE BBC are to consider public views on their proposals for new licence-fee funded radio and television services with the publication of a consultation document. BBC Chairman Christopher Bland said:
03/10/2000
BIG BROTHER HEARS EVERYTHING WITH CINEVIDEO
BROADCAST equipment hire company Cinevideo helped Big Brother keep tabs on the ten contestants taking part in Channel 4’s TV series by supplying the multichannel radio microphone system used during th
BROADCAST equipment hire company Cinevideo helped Big Brother keep tabs on the ten contestants taking part in Channel 4’s TV series by supplying the multichannel radio microphone system used during th
