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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2000
18/09/2000
UTV SAY ADVERTISING REVENUE SLOWING
UTV SAY ADVERTISING REVENUE SLOWING Ulster TV are warning that the strong growth in advertising revenues at ITV over the last six months is unlikely to be sustained into the next quarter. UTV, one o
UTV SAY ADVERTISING REVENUE SLOWING Ulster TV are warning that the strong growth in advertising revenues at ITV over the last six months is unlikely to be sustained into the next quarter. UTV, one o
15/09/2000
ARI EXPAND DVD PRODUCTION WITH SPRUCE
ABBEY Road Interactive (ARI), the pioneering multimedia production division of Abbey Road Studios, have expanded their DVD authoring capabilities by installing the DVDMaestro authoring system from Spr
ABBEY Road Interactive (ARI), the pioneering multimedia production division of Abbey Road Studios, have expanded their DVD authoring capabilities by installing the DVDMaestro authoring system from Spr
15/09/2000
BBC RESOURCES REORDER FROM CUSTOM CONSOLES
CUSTOM Consoles, a leading technical furniture manufacturer, have announced a repeat order from BBC Resources, London Operations. Following the completion of an order for studio TC10 (pictured), BBC
CUSTOM Consoles, a leading technical furniture manufacturer, have announced a repeat order from BBC Resources, London Operations. Following the completion of an order for studio TC10 (pictured), BBC
15/09/2000
BFI SET DATE FOR SUTHERLAND TROPHY AWARD
THE BRITISH Film Institute (BFI) will award the 25th Sutherland Trophy on the closing night of the Regus London Film Festival on November 16 at the Odeon Leicester Square. Twelve films from around th
THE BRITISH Film Institute (BFI) will award the 25th Sutherland Trophy on the closing night of the Regus London Film Festival on November 16 at the Odeon Leicester Square. Twelve films from around th
15/09/2000
DIGITAL IMAGES OPT FOR DIGITAL VISION
DIGITAL Images, a DVD production development company, have become the first in Europe to choose Digital Vision’s high-definition MPEG encoding and compression system. Managing Director of Digital Ima
DIGITAL Images, a DVD production development company, have become the first in Europe to choose Digital Vision’s high-definition MPEG encoding and compression system. Managing Director of Digital Ima
15/09/2000
DIRECTORS BACK MORE TALKS ON RIGHTS
MEMBERS of BECTU and the Directors Guild of Great Britain (DGGB) met recently to hear reports on negotiations with industry employers regarding directors’ rights. Negotiations following the Union and
MEMBERS of BECTU and the Directors Guild of Great Britain (DGGB) met recently to hear reports on negotiations with industry employers regarding directors’ rights. Negotiations following the Union and
15/09/2000
ITC APPOINT PROGRAMME OFFICER
CHRIS Banatvala, Senior Political Producer for Channel Four News has been appointed as the ITC’s Programme Officer with a special responsibility for news and current affairs programmes. Banatvala joi
CHRIS Banatvala, Senior Political Producer for Channel Four News has been appointed as the ITC’s Programme Officer with a special responsibility for news and current affairs programmes. Banatvala joi
15/09/2000
PIXELMETRIX SCOOP PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
PIXELMETRIX have won the prestigious Peter Wayne Award at IBC 2000, for their DVStation Digital Video Monitoring System. The DVStation monitors quality output in multi channel television. The award,
PIXELMETRIX have won the prestigious Peter Wayne Award at IBC 2000, for their DVStation Digital Video Monitoring System. The DVStation monitors quality output in multi channel television. The award,
15/09/2000
SIT-UP.COM PARTNER WITH ATG SPECTRUM
ATG SPECTRUM have been chosen as sit-up.com’s partner for the design and installation of their new broadcast facility in Acton, London. The first channel to be broadcast, bid-up.tv, will be a ‘fast p
ATG SPECTRUM have been chosen as sit-up.com’s partner for the design and installation of their new broadcast facility in Acton, London. The first channel to be broadcast, bid-up.tv, will be a ‘fast p
15/09/2000
SKY ONE AND FOX KIDS DISAGREE
A DISAGREEMENT has arisen between British Sky Broadcasting (BskyB) channels Sky One and Fox Kids following Sky One’s decision to make a move into children’s programming. Sky One General Manager David
A DISAGREEMENT has arisen between British Sky Broadcasting (BskyB) channels Sky One and Fox Kids following Sky One’s decision to make a move into children’s programming. Sky One General Manager David
14/09/2000
BSKYB SECOND LEITCH VR DIGITAL VIDEO SERVER
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting (BskyB) have specified a second Leitch VR digital video server to expand the production capacity of their Enhanced Sports coverage at Isleworth in London. Whilst on-air the
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting (BskyB) have specified a second Leitch VR digital video server to expand the production capacity of their Enhanced Sports coverage at Isleworth in London. Whilst on-air the
14/09/2000
CAMERON PRESENTATIONS NEW TAPECHECK
GLASGOW Company Cameron Presentations have announced the development of the RTI 4000 series TapeCheck evaluator and cleaner for Beta SP, Digi Beta and SX tapes. Managing Director Chris Cameron said:
GLASGOW Company Cameron Presentations have announced the development of the RTI 4000 series TapeCheck evaluator and cleaner for Beta SP, Digi Beta and SX tapes. Managing Director Chris Cameron said:
14/09/2000
HEGGESSEY IS FIRST FEMALE BBC ONE CONTROLLER
BBC’s Director of Television Mark Thompson has announced the appointment of Lorraine Heggessey, as Controller of BBC One. Heggessey (pictured), who will take up the post on November 1, will be the fi
BBC’s Director of Television Mark Thompson has announced the appointment of Lorraine Heggessey, as Controller of BBC One. Heggessey (pictured), who will take up the post on November 1, will be the fi
14/09/2000
INITIATIVE FOR FOUR PRODUCTION COMPANIES
FOUR Northern Ireland based production companies have announced that they are to benefit from a new initiative launched by LEDU, the small Business Agency for Northern Ireland, and UK broadcaster Chan
FOUR Northern Ireland based production companies have announced that they are to benefit from a new initiative launched by LEDU, the small Business Agency for Northern Ireland, and UK broadcaster Chan
14/09/2000
METAWAVE APPOINT NEW UK SALES MANAGER
METAWAVE Video Systems have announced the appointment of Keith Lucas as UK Sales Manager. Jennie Evans, Metawave Sales and Marketing Director, said: "Keith’s arrival comes not a moment too soon. We r
METAWAVE Video Systems have announced the appointment of Keith Lucas as UK Sales Manager. Jennie Evans, Metawave Sales and Marketing Director, said: "Keith’s arrival comes not a moment too soon. We r
14/09/2000
MICROSOFT SELECT VISIONTECH TECHNOLOGY
VISIONTECH’s ‘Kfir’ chip has been selected by Microsoft WebTV Networks for incorporation in their Ultimate TV set-top boxes. VisionTech’s Kfir encoder compresses and decompresses MPEG-2 digital video
VISIONTECH’s ‘Kfir’ chip has been selected by Microsoft WebTV Networks for incorporation in their Ultimate TV set-top boxes. VisionTech’s Kfir encoder compresses and decompresses MPEG-2 digital video
14/09/2000
NTL SECURE £8 MILLION IN NEW CONTRACTS
NTL have announced new contracts in the UK worth £8 million with a number of television companies. The contracts with QVC, Discovery and Universal include the integration of interactive services into
NTL have announced new contracts in the UK worth £8 million with a number of television companies. The contracts with QVC, Discovery and Universal include the integration of interactive services into
14/09/2000
NTL UNITE UK AND IRELAND WITH NEW SERVICE
NTL are to offer broadcasters in Ireland, mainland UK and beyond, access to the first independently managed, fully redundant video-over-fibre contribution service between Dublin, Belfast and London.
NTL are to offer broadcasters in Ireland, mainland UK and beyond, access to the first independently managed, fully redundant video-over-fibre contribution service between Dublin, Belfast and London.
14/09/2000
PINNACLE SYSTEMS APPOINT ONLINE RESELLER
PINNACLE Systems have appointed online reseller channel 365Marketplace as the supplier of their HollywoodFX video effects software for Northern Europe. 365Marketplace is part of the 365Digitalmedia S
PINNACLE Systems have appointed online reseller channel 365Marketplace as the supplier of their HollywoodFX video effects software for Northern Europe. 365Marketplace is part of the 365Digitalmedia S
14/09/2000
SALMON APPOINTED AS BBC DIRECTOR OF SPORT
THE BBC have appointed Peter Salmon as their first Director of Sport. Salmon will be a member of the BBC’s new Executive Committee, this is the first time that sport has been represented at this leve
THE BBC have appointed Peter Salmon as their first Director of Sport. Salmon will be a member of the BBC’s new Executive Committee, this is the first time that sport has been represented at this leve
14/09/2000
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE ANNOUNCE £25M FOR INDUSTRY
SCOTTISH Enterprise are to invest up to £25million in the development of the country’s creative industries over the next five years. Ian Ritchie, Scottish Enterprise Board Member, said: "Scotland ha
SCOTTISH Enterprise are to invest up to £25million in the development of the country’s creative industries over the next five years. Ian Ritchie, Scottish Enterprise Board Member, said: "Scotland ha
14/09/2000
SNELL AND WILCOX NEW DIGITAL VIDEO PLATFORM
SNELL and Wilcox have announced the development of the world's first end-to-end optimised digital video platform, produced in partnership with US company Equator Technologies. Professor David Youlton
SNELL and Wilcox have announced the development of the world's first end-to-end optimised digital video platform, produced in partnership with US company Equator Technologies. Professor David Youlton
14/09/2000
TWO NEW PROMOTIONS AT GRANADA FACTUAL
GRANADA Television have announced two key promotions from within their factual programme division. Restructuring will create two separate controller roles for current affairs and documentaries at Gra
GRANADA Television have announced two key promotions from within their factual programme division. Restructuring will create two separate controller roles for current affairs and documentaries at Gra
14/09/2000
VINTEN AND INTERSENSE MOVE VIRTUAL REALITY
VINTEN, providers of camera supports, and InterSense, developers in precision motion tracking technology, have formed a partnership to create innovative solutions in the form of the next generation ‘s
VINTEN, providers of camera supports, and InterSense, developers in precision motion tracking technology, have formed a partnership to create innovative solutions in the form of the next generation ‘s
13/09/2000
AUTODESK DIVISION ANNOUNCE NEW LEADERSHIP
DISCREET, a division of Autodesk, Inc have announced the appointment of Paul Lypaczewski as their Executive Vice President. In his new post Lypaczewski will manage all aspects of Discreet’s worldwide
DISCREET, a division of Autodesk, Inc have announced the appointment of Paul Lypaczewski as their Executive Vice President. In his new post Lypaczewski will manage all aspects of Discreet’s worldwide
