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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2000
23/08/2000
SWISS TV STATION SELECTS SSL
TELEVISION Suisse Romande of Geneva recently completed its three-year search for a suitable large-format digital broadcast console when it selected an Aysis Air from Oxford-based SSL. Installed in a
TELEVISION Suisse Romande of Geneva recently completed its three-year search for a suitable large-format digital broadcast console when it selected an Aysis Air from Oxford-based SSL. Installed in a
23/08/2000
UCI UNVEILS NEW UK CINEMA CONCEPT
UNITED Cinemas International UK (UCI) has unveiled plans to revamp their brand strategy to differentiate its cinemas from other cinema chains in the UK market. The concept called ‘thefilmworks’ has
UNITED Cinemas International UK (UCI) has unveiled plans to revamp their brand strategy to differentiate its cinemas from other cinema chains in the UK market. The concept called ‘thefilmworks’ has
22/08/2000
BBC CONSIDERS SPONSORSHIP
THE BBC is understood to be considering plans to launch a new business dedicated to commercial sponsorship. The move is believed to be just one after a number of initiatives designed to plug a fundin
THE BBC is understood to be considering plans to launch a new business dedicated to commercial sponsorship. The move is believed to be just one after a number of initiatives designed to plug a fundin
22/08/2000
CARLTON SELLS CLASSIC FILMS TO CHINA
CARLTON International UK has sold Chinese Broadcaster CCTV6 a package of 15 films at an estimated cost of £100,000. The films include classic and contemporary titles and range from ‘Boys From Brazil’
CARLTON International UK has sold Chinese Broadcaster CCTV6 a package of 15 films at an estimated cost of £100,000. The films include classic and contemporary titles and range from ‘Boys From Brazil’
22/08/2000
CHANNEL 4 CREW FACE ESPIONAGE CHARGE
A FOUR-MAN team working on a Channel 4 documentary on African affairs have been charged in a Liberian court with espionage and criminal design. In a hearing held yesterday a four-man film crew includ
A FOUR-MAN team working on a Channel 4 documentary on African affairs have been charged in a Liberian court with espionage and criminal design. In a hearing held yesterday a four-man film crew includ
22/08/2000
CHANNEL 5 TO SEEK CENSORSHIP LAW CHANGE
SENIOR Channel 5 executive, Adam Perry, will this week use the Edinburgh International Film Festival as a platform to protest against British censorship law. Perry plans to screen films containing se
SENIOR Channel 5 executive, Adam Perry, will this week use the Edinburgh International Film Festival as a platform to protest against British censorship law. Perry plans to screen films containing se
22/08/2000
DUBLIN FUTURETV IN VIDEO-ON-DEMAND DEAL
FUTURETV, the Dublin-based interactive TV company, is to expand its Irish operations following a deal to provide content for a UK video-on-demand (VoD) service. Public operator Kingston Interactive T
FUTURETV, the Dublin-based interactive TV company, is to expand its Irish operations following a deal to provide content for a UK video-on-demand (VoD) service. Public operator Kingston Interactive T
22/08/2000
GRANADA MEDIA GROUP STRENGTHENS POSITION
Granada Media’s recent acquisition of United News and Media (UNM) has significantly strengthened the company's position in the UK broadcasting sector. Granada Media bought the television assets of ri
Granada Media’s recent acquisition of United News and Media (UNM) has significantly strengthened the company's position in the UK broadcasting sector. Granada Media bought the television assets of ri
22/08/2000
LARGEST AERIAL FILMING PROJECT IN WALES
IN ONE of the largest aerial filming projects ever in the country, Andy Brice Productions is currently filming around Wales using a specially equipped helicopter. Recorded in over 300 locations, the
IN ONE of the largest aerial filming projects ever in the country, Andy Brice Productions is currently filming around Wales using a specially equipped helicopter. Recorded in over 300 locations, the
22/08/2000
NEW ITC HEAD FOR SCOTLAND
THE INDEPENDENT Television Commission have appointed Alan Stewart regional head for their Scottish Operation. He succeeds Brian Marjoribanks who retires from the post after 17 years service with the
THE INDEPENDENT Television Commission have appointed Alan Stewart regional head for their Scottish Operation. He succeeds Brian Marjoribanks who retires from the post after 17 years service with the
22/08/2000
PRO-BEL SUPPLIES TO GERMAN TV STATION
UK Routing system manufacturer PRO-BEL’s German distributor, Delta Systems, has carried out a major installation in Germany at the public television station of Radio Bremen. The German distributor ba
UK Routing system manufacturer PRO-BEL’s German distributor, Delta Systems, has carried out a major installation in Germany at the public television station of Radio Bremen. The German distributor ba
22/08/2000
RTE CLINCHES SIX NATIONS RUGBY DEAL
IRISH broadcaster RTE, has announced details of a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union, for rugby coverage over the next two seasons. Under the new contract RTE Television will broadcast
IRISH broadcaster RTE, has announced details of a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union, for rugby coverage over the next two seasons. Under the new contract RTE Television will broadcast
22/08/2000
RTI LAUNCH NEW ADVISOR SYSTEM AT IBC
RTI/LIPSNER will launch the new Advisor Motion Picture Scratch Detection System at IBC 2000. The Proline 5100 cleaner and evaluator for DVCPRO and DVCAM and DV cassettes has increased its presence wi
RTI/LIPSNER will launch the new Advisor Motion Picture Scratch Detection System at IBC 2000. The Proline 5100 cleaner and evaluator for DVCPRO and DVCAM and DV cassettes has increased its presence wi
22/08/2000
SMPTE SPONSORS TUTORIAL AT IBC2000
SMPTE is to sponsor a Pre-Show Tutorial explaining relevant internet technology, business practice and opportunities at the IBC2000. Charles Jablonski, President of SMPTE and VP Network Operations of
SMPTE is to sponsor a Pre-Show Tutorial explaining relevant internet technology, business practice and opportunities at the IBC2000. Charles Jablonski, President of SMPTE and VP Network Operations of
22/08/2000
TELEWEST SIGNS UP FOR BBC DIGITAL
TELEWEST Communications announced today that they have signed a deal with the BBC for the licence fee funded BBC digital channels. The deal will see BBC's digital output carried on Telewest’s Active
TELEWEST Communications announced today that they have signed a deal with the BBC for the licence fee funded BBC digital channels. The deal will see BBC's digital output carried on Telewest’s Active
21/08/2000
AWARD FOR TOP REGIONAL CAMERAMAN
VINNY Cunningham, who films the hugely popular Ulster Television (UTV) series ‘Lesser Spotted Ulster’ has been given an accolade by his peers. He has been awarded a Certificate of Merit for his work
VINNY Cunningham, who films the hugely popular Ulster Television (UTV) series ‘Lesser Spotted Ulster’ has been given an accolade by his peers. He has been awarded a Certificate of Merit for his work
21/08/2000
CALL FOR DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL BIDS
THE DEPARTMENT for Education & Employment (DfEE) has asked Granada Media, BBC and Anglia to band together and come up with a joint proposal to run its new digital channel. The DfEE has put off granti
THE DEPARTMENT for Education & Employment (DfEE) has asked Granada Media, BBC and Anglia to band together and come up with a joint proposal to run its new digital channel. The DfEE has put off granti
21/08/2000
CELTIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ROUND FOUR
A TOTAL of £50,650 was awarded to Welsh and Irish companies in the fourth round of the Celtic Development Fund. The fund was set up last year to provide funding for the development of television co-p
A TOTAL of £50,650 was awarded to Welsh and Irish companies in the fourth round of the Celtic Development Fund. The fund was set up last year to provide funding for the development of television co-p
21/08/2000
DVD SET TO OUST VHS WITHIN FIVE YEARS
DVD will replace VHS videocassettes as the home entertainment standard within the next five years, according to a new report by US market research firm Strategy Analytics. The report predicts that sh
DVD will replace VHS videocassettes as the home entertainment standard within the next five years, according to a new report by US market research firm Strategy Analytics. The report predicts that sh
21/08/2000
INDUSTRY TRAINING IN SCOTLAND
SCOTTISH Executive sponsored film agency, Scottish Screen, began a series of training seminars at the 54th Edinburgh International Film Festival this week. Running from August 18 to 27, the seminars
SCOTTISH Executive sponsored film agency, Scottish Screen, began a series of training seminars at the 54th Edinburgh International Film Festival this week. Running from August 18 to 27, the seminars
21/08/2000
IRISH COMPANY ANIMATES MADONNA VIDEO
IRISH animation company, Monster Animation & Design, has recently added work on a top music video to its list of credits. The company recently signed a contract to work on the animation section of Ma
IRISH animation company, Monster Animation & Design, has recently added work on a top music video to its list of credits. The company recently signed a contract to work on the animation section of Ma
21/08/2000
LACIE UNVEILS 9.4GB FIREWIRE DVD-RAM DRIVE
LACIE has confirmed that it will be showcasing its new DVD-RAM FireWire drive at Apple Expo Europe, in September 2000. The new LaCie DVD-RAM 94 rewriteable DVD drive offers an impressive capacity of
LACIE has confirmed that it will be showcasing its new DVD-RAM FireWire drive at Apple Expo Europe, in September 2000. The new LaCie DVD-RAM 94 rewriteable DVD drive offers an impressive capacity of
21/08/2000
NEW CHANNEL 4 SLOT SEEKS TALENT
UK Broadcaster Channel 4’s late night and drama departments are collaborating on the launch of a co-funded drama strand that will see 10x30 minute low-cost projects aired before Christmas. Under the
UK Broadcaster Channel 4’s late night and drama departments are collaborating on the launch of a co-funded drama strand that will see 10x30 minute low-cost projects aired before Christmas. Under the
21/08/2000
OMNEON EXPANDS EUROPEAN TEAM
OMNEON Video Networks has appointed Nallathamby Hari as manager of regional development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)region. Omneon Video Networks provide network and storage infrastr
OMNEON Video Networks has appointed Nallathamby Hari as manager of regional development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)region. Omneon Video Networks provide network and storage infrastr
21/08/2000
PARTNERSHIP SIGNALS SCOTTISH FILM BOOST
SCOTTISH company Makar Productions have announced a new partnership with London based Parallax Pictures. Parallax, already one of the most prolific filmmakers in Scotland, will now use Makar’s Edinb
SCOTTISH company Makar Productions have announced a new partnership with London based Parallax Pictures. Parallax, already one of the most prolific filmmakers in Scotland, will now use Makar’s Edinb
