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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2000
28/08/2000
BSKYB SIGNS WITH SONY FOR SET-TOP BOXES
BSKYB is staying a step ahead of their competitors after signing a deal with Sony to supply 200,000 set-top boxes in the run up to Christmas. The move came as their main competitor Telewest temporari
BSKYB is staying a step ahead of their competitors after signing a deal with Sony to supply 200,000 set-top boxes in the run up to Christmas. The move came as their main competitor Telewest temporari
28/08/2000
CHYRON’S NEW AND UPDATED PRODUCTS AT IBC
CHYRON’S will be launching their new and enhanced products this year at the annual IBC conference in Amsterdam. Chyron Corporation, who will be exhibiting with its subsidiary, Pro-Bel on stand number
CHYRON’S will be launching their new and enhanced products this year at the annual IBC conference in Amsterdam. Chyron Corporation, who will be exhibiting with its subsidiary, Pro-Bel on stand number
28/08/2000
GANNON TO JOIN PATHE PICTURES
MATTHEW Gannon, director of production and development at Fox Searchlight in Los Angeles, is to join UK National Lottery studio franchise Pathe Pictures as head of development. Whilst at Searchlight
MATTHEW Gannon, director of production and development at Fox Searchlight in Los Angeles, is to join UK National Lottery studio franchise Pathe Pictures as head of development. Whilst at Searchlight
28/08/2000
HINCKS SLATES INTERACTIVE PROGRAMME MAKERS
GMG Endemol creative director Tim Hincks has criticized interactive programme makers as being too boring. Speaking at the Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, Hincks said: “We should
GMG Endemol creative director Tim Hincks has criticized interactive programme makers as being too boring. Speaking at the Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, Hincks said: “We should
28/08/2000
ITV MOVE NEWS EARLIER TO 7PM
ITV is proposing to move its early evening news to 7pm in a last minute attempt to avoid a damaging court battle with television regulator the Independent Television Commission (ITC) over the demise o
ITV is proposing to move its early evening news to 7pm in a last minute attempt to avoid a damaging court battle with television regulator the Independent Television Commission (ITC) over the demise o
28/08/2000
MURDOCH SLAMS DYKE'S MACTAGGART SPEECH
CHAIRMAN and chief executive of News Corp's Asian subsidiary Star TV, James Murdoch, has dismissed the BBC director general Greg Dyke's claim that the corporation is the UK's leading global media play
CHAIRMAN and chief executive of News Corp's Asian subsidiary Star TV, James Murdoch, has dismissed the BBC director general Greg Dyke's claim that the corporation is the UK's leading global media play
28/08/2000
MYRIAD ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO DOUBLE WHAMMY
KIRK D’Amico’s international sales outfit, Myriad Pictures, has acquired international distribution rights to Tom DiCillo’s latest picture ‘Double Whammy’. The deal was completed between Myriad and t
KIRK D’Amico’s international sales outfit, Myriad Pictures, has acquired international distribution rights to Tom DiCillo’s latest picture ‘Double Whammy’. The deal was completed between Myriad and t
28/08/2000
NTL TO LAUNCH INTERACTIVE PREMIER LEAGUE SERVICE
NTL Director of Interactive Content, John Hondras, has revealed that the cable platform will definitely be producing an interactive Premier League football service, to enhance its pay-per-view footbal
NTL Director of Interactive Content, John Hondras, has revealed that the cable platform will definitely be producing an interactive Premier League football service, to enhance its pay-per-view footbal
28/08/2000
RELEASED FILM CREW TELL OF TERRIFYING ORDEAL
THE CHANNEL Four film crew released from prison in Liberia after apologising to President Charles Taylor have been telling of their terrifying ordeal in a Liberian prison. David Barrie, Tim Lambon, S
THE CHANNEL Four film crew released from prison in Liberia after apologising to President Charles Taylor have been telling of their terrifying ordeal in a Liberian prison. David Barrie, Tim Lambon, S
28/08/2000
TOY STORY 2 WINS ‘SPECIAL AWARD’
THE DIGITAL Cinema release of Toy Story 2 represented a landmark in the history of cinema exhibition. To acknowledge its leadership in this field, IBC has decided to bestow a special award to Disney’
THE DIGITAL Cinema release of Toy Story 2 represented a landmark in the history of cinema exhibition. To acknowledge its leadership in this field, IBC has decided to bestow a special award to Disney’
28/08/2000
VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TRADITIONALLY a non-audience festival, Venice has in recent times faced up to some of the problems, which made it one of the least pleasant festivals to attend. Huge crowds, very poor ticketing syste
TRADITIONALLY a non-audience festival, Venice has in recent times faced up to some of the problems, which made it one of the least pleasant festivals to attend. Huge crowds, very poor ticketing syste
28/08/2000
YOUTH WON’T PAY FOR ENHANCED TV
YOUNG viewers may not be prepared to pay for enhanced content on interactive television, a new survey reveals. The survey, which will be a concern for broadcasters wanting to create revenue streams o
YOUNG viewers may not be prepared to pay for enhanced content on interactive television, a new survey reveals. The survey, which will be a concern for broadcasters wanting to create revenue streams o
25/08/2000
ADOBE BRINGS BIG SCREEN TO IBC 2000
ADOBE is bringing the big screen to life, and weaving magic with the big stars in the film and media industry, at the IBC 2000 Show in Amsterdam. Two major attractions are Adobe After Effects and Ado
ADOBE is bringing the big screen to life, and weaving magic with the big stars in the film and media industry, at the IBC 2000 Show in Amsterdam. Two major attractions are Adobe After Effects and Ado
25/08/2000
ALL DANCING IRISH DOCUMENTARY FOR UTV
‘EMERALD SHOES’ an hour-long documentary, directed by Alan Gilsenan, will take Ulster Television (UTV) viewers on a journey through the historical origins of dancing in rural Ireland to the Broadway b
‘EMERALD SHOES’ an hour-long documentary, directed by Alan Gilsenan, will take Ulster Television (UTV) viewers on a journey through the historical origins of dancing in rural Ireland to the Broadway b
25/08/2000
AOL TIME WARNER MERGER COULD CREATE PROBLEMS
IN January, America Online (AOL) and media giants Time Warner announced their intention to merge, but rival company Disney is concerned that the merger could create problems. A spokesman for Disney s
IN January, America Online (AOL) and media giants Time Warner announced their intention to merge, but rival company Disney is concerned that the merger could create problems. A spokesman for Disney s
25/08/2000
BBC THREE AND BBC FOUR DIGITAL CHANNELS
DIRECTOR General Greg Dyke has confirmed that he wants to establish a new BBC Three and BBC Four as part of what is reported to be a seven-channel future in digital television. Although it has not ye
DIRECTOR General Greg Dyke has confirmed that he wants to establish a new BBC Three and BBC Four as part of what is reported to be a seven-channel future in digital television. Although it has not ye
25/08/2000
BECTU OUTRAGED AT PEBBLE MILL CLOSURE
BECTU has unveiled plans to fight against jobs cuts due to the closure of the two main studios in the BBC’s Birmingham base, Pebble Mill. The meeting due on September 1 with senior BBC managers was s
BECTU has unveiled plans to fight against jobs cuts due to the closure of the two main studios in the BBC’s Birmingham base, Pebble Mill. The meeting due on September 1 with senior BBC managers was s
25/08/2000
FILM MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION TRAINING
MEDIA Business School has announced the inaugural edition of MD2000, a new training programme in the marketing and distribution of theatrical films, which will take place in Seville, Spain from Octobe
MEDIA Business School has announced the inaugural edition of MD2000, a new training programme in the marketing and distribution of theatrical films, which will take place in Seville, Spain from Octobe
25/08/2000
GRANADA & BBC PROMISE BUSINESS PLAN TALKS
3SIXTYMEDIA a television facilities operation jointly owned by Granada Media and the BBC have agreed to show negotiators its business forecasts after concerns were raised by unions regarding terms and
3SIXTYMEDIA a television facilities operation jointly owned by Granada Media and the BBC have agreed to show negotiators its business forecasts after concerns were raised by unions regarding terms and
25/08/2000
IMPROVED NEW SCREENS AT IRISH FILM CENTRE
THE IFC Cinemas has officially re-opened its screening theatres following recent substantial improvements. These improvements have made the IFC Cinemas one of the most comfortable, impressive venues
THE IFC Cinemas has officially re-opened its screening theatres following recent substantial improvements. These improvements have made the IFC Cinemas one of the most comfortable, impressive venues
25/08/2000
ITV CELEBRITY SHOW MOVES UP SCHEDULE
ITV is pushing ahead with plans to commission a long-running live, teatime celebrity show from as early as next month, and is poised to offer the contract to Carlton TV. ITV controller of documentari
ITV is pushing ahead with plans to commission a long-running live, teatime celebrity show from as early as next month, and is poised to offer the contract to Carlton TV. ITV controller of documentari
25/08/2000
NEW MADE IN WALES DIRECTORY AVAILABLE
THE 2000-2001 edition of the Made in Wales Directory is now available. Once again this year, MEDIA Antenna Wales have been co-ordinating the production of the 2000-2001 edition of the hugely successf
THE 2000-2001 edition of the Made in Wales Directory is now available. Once again this year, MEDIA Antenna Wales have been co-ordinating the production of the 2000-2001 edition of the hugely successf
25/08/2000
PINNACLE SYSTEMS DV500 ADOPTED BY NFTS
Pinnacle Systems’ DV500 real-time, native DV video editing solution, has been adopted by The Finishing School the National Film and Televisions School’s (NFTS) new training centre in London. Saint Jo
Pinnacle Systems’ DV500 real-time, native DV video editing solution, has been adopted by The Finishing School the National Film and Televisions School’s (NFTS) new training centre in London. Saint Jo
25/08/2000
RELIEF AS CREW RELEASED FROM LIBERIAN PRISON
THE Channel 4 television crew arrested in Liberia on accusations of spying have been released from jail. The crew, including two Britons, a Sierre Leonean and a South African were arrested almost two
THE Channel 4 television crew arrested in Liberia on accusations of spying have been released from jail. The crew, including two Britons, a Sierre Leonean and a South African were arrested almost two
24/08/2000
BBC RESOURCES OPEN NEW HSBC ACCOUNT
BBC Resources has created a new interactive banking channel for High Street banking giant HSBC. This new service, the first of its type in the UK, goes live for account holders on BskyB’s Sky Digita
BBC Resources has created a new interactive banking channel for High Street banking giant HSBC. This new service, the first of its type in the UK, goes live for account holders on BskyB’s Sky Digita
