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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2001
18/10/2001
INDIGOVISION LAUNCH NEW VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
INDIGOVISION Group have announced the launch of their Mainstream video technology. Mainstream, the first MPEG4 codec developed for the semiconductor industry will add advanced video capabilities to
INDIGOVISION Group have announced the launch of their Mainstream video technology. Mainstream, the first MPEG4 codec developed for the semiconductor industry will add advanced video capabilities to
18/10/2001
ITC CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR INTERIM LEGISLATION
THE Government should introduce interim legislation to give the Independent Television Commission (ITC) the flexibility to influence the imbalance in the broadcasting ecology, the ITC's Chairman Sir R
THE Government should introduce interim legislation to give the Independent Television Commission (ITC) the flexibility to influence the imbalance in the broadcasting ecology, the ITC's Chairman Sir R
18/10/2001
ITV UNIONS SEEK URGENT TALKS WITH GRANADA
ITV Unions are seeking urgent talks with Granada on a proposed wage freeze. At a Granada union stewards meeting to discuss the prospects for a wage freeze across the company are calling for an urgent
ITV Unions are seeking urgent talks with Granada on a proposed wage freeze. At a Granada union stewards meeting to discuss the prospects for a wage freeze across the company are calling for an urgent
18/10/2001
KODAK CALL FOR SHORT FILMS
Kodak are inviting short films to be submitted to the Kodak Short Film Showcase which will be held in November at BAFTA in London. Makers of shortlisted films will be invited to the event, where they
Kodak are inviting short films to be submitted to the Kodak Short Film Showcase which will be held in November at BAFTA in London. Makers of shortlisted films will be invited to the event, where they
18/10/2001
SKY LAUNCH PLAY-ALONG COMPETITION
SKY SPORTS LAUNCH FIRST PLAY-ALONG FOOTBALL COMPETITION AS PART of Sky's expanding interactive service, Sky Sports will launch the world’s first play-along football prediction competition on October
SKY SPORTS LAUNCH FIRST PLAY-ALONG FOOTBALL COMPETITION AS PART of Sky's expanding interactive service, Sky Sports will launch the world’s first play-along football prediction competition on October
17/10/2001
AMEK MEDIA 51 SINGS SWEDISH SKYLARK
AMEK, the British-based manufacturers of professional audio mixing consoles and signal processing devices, have supplied a Media 51 multi-format analogue console to Skylark Studios in Sweden, for th
AMEK, the British-based manufacturers of professional audio mixing consoles and signal processing devices, have supplied a Media 51 multi-format analogue console to Skylark Studios in Sweden, for th
17/10/2001
DIGITAL VIEWERS TO RECEIVE BBC REGIONAL NEWS
DIRECTOR-General Greg Dyke has announced that Digital Satellite viewers across England are to receive their regional news services on BBC One for the first time. Two-thirds of the country will get th
DIRECTOR-General Greg Dyke has announced that Digital Satellite viewers across England are to receive their regional news services on BBC One for the first time. Two-thirds of the country will get th
17/10/2001
IBC APPOINTS 2002 CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
Martin Salter has been appointed Chairman of the IBC2002 Conference Committee. Salter has worked closely with IBC for many years and has been a member of the Conference Committee since 1998. He has s
Martin Salter has been appointed Chairman of the IBC2002 Conference Committee. Salter has worked closely with IBC for many years and has been a member of the Conference Committee since 1998. He has s
17/10/2001
IMAGINE INSTALLS AVID SYMPHONY
IMAGINE, Northern England’s first and still the only, totally nonlinear post production company have installed AVID's top end finishing system the AVID Symphony. Garry Cosgrove, imagines Sales Direct
IMAGINE, Northern England’s first and still the only, totally nonlinear post production company have installed AVID's top end finishing system the AVID Symphony. Garry Cosgrove, imagines Sales Direct
17/10/2001
MOONSTONE TO HOLD SCREENWRITERS LAB
MOONSTONE International have announced that they are to hold a second Screenwriters' Lab in Italy between April 29 and May 5, 2002. The lab is opened to experienced screenwriters with completed featu
MOONSTONE International have announced that they are to hold a second Screenwriters' Lab in Italy between April 29 and May 5, 2002. The lab is opened to experienced screenwriters with completed featu
17/10/2001
S4C WINS CHARTER MARK AWARD FOR SECOND TIME
S4C have retained their Charter Mark Award for excellence in public service for another three years. This year the Judging Panel concluded that S4C continues to provide exceptionally high quality s
S4C have retained their Charter Mark Award for excellence in public service for another three years. This year the Judging Panel concluded that S4C continues to provide exceptionally high quality s
17/10/2001
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA RECEIVE EMMY
BROADCAST & Network Solutions of Thomson multimedia have announced that they have been awarded a Scientific and Technological Emmy Award for "pioneering developments in shared video-data storage syste
BROADCAST & Network Solutions of Thomson multimedia have announced that they have been awarded a Scientific and Technological Emmy Award for "pioneering developments in shared video-data storage syste
17/10/2001
VIEWERCOM APPOINT SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT
VIEWERCOM, the recently launched subsidiary of Reflec, have announced the appointment of John C. Larkinson as their Senior Consultant for the North Americas. Larkinson’s is the fifth recent appointme
VIEWERCOM, the recently launched subsidiary of Reflec, have announced the appointment of John C. Larkinson as their Senior Consultant for the North Americas. Larkinson’s is the fifth recent appointme
16/10/2001
3D IMAGING PRESENTATIONS TO BE HELD IN EDINBURGH
THE Canadian High Commission, together with Arius3D, are inviting members of the public to presentations being held at Edinburgh College of Art on November 6, 2001. The free presentations will descri
THE Canadian High Commission, together with Arius3D, are inviting members of the public to presentations being held at Edinburgh College of Art on November 6, 2001. The free presentations will descri
16/10/2001
4MC COMPLETES ‘URBAN GOTHIC’ SERIES II
‘Urban Gothic’, the series that dragged British horror out of Hammer Museum and on to the city streets returns to Channel 5 on October 22 with nine brand new episodes. Post production on the critical
‘Urban Gothic’, the series that dragged British horror out of Hammer Museum and on to the city streets returns to Channel 5 on October 22 with nine brand new episodes. Post production on the critical
16/10/2001
ADOBE UPDATES PREMIERE LE FOR OEM DISTRIBUTION
ADOBE Systems, one of the leaders in network publishing, have announced that Adobe Premiere 6 LE, a limited edition version of Adobe's award-winning digital video editing software, will be sold with t
ADOBE Systems, one of the leaders in network publishing, have announced that Adobe Premiere 6 LE, a limited edition version of Adobe's award-winning digital video editing software, will be sold with t
16/10/2001
BBC NEWS, ITN AND SKY NEWS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT
BBC News, ITN and Sky News have issued a joint statement following the meeting in Downing Street on October 15 concerning national broadcast coverage in relation to the Afghan crisis. The statement m
BBC News, ITN and Sky News have issued a joint statement following the meeting in Downing Street on October 15 concerning national broadcast coverage in relation to the Afghan crisis. The statement m
16/10/2001
DATES FOR JUNIOR DUBLIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED
The 12th Junior Dublin Festival is to take place from November 18 to December 4, and is sponsored by UCI Cinemas, Coolock and Tallaght, and the Irish Film Centre (IFC). The festival is an internation
The 12th Junior Dublin Festival is to take place from November 18 to December 4, and is sponsored by UCI Cinemas, Coolock and Tallaght, and the Irish Film Centre (IFC). The festival is an internation
16/10/2001
KELLOGG’S SECURE DEAL WITH CHANNEL 4
Kellogg's have signed a deal with Channel 4 securing the sponsorship rights for the daytime quiz show, 'Countdown', for their All-Bran brand. The deal represents Kellogg's first terrestrial sponsorsh
Kellogg's have signed a deal with Channel 4 securing the sponsorship rights for the daytime quiz show, 'Countdown', for their All-Bran brand. The deal represents Kellogg's first terrestrial sponsorsh
16/10/2001
MCMILLAN APPOINT TWO NEW DIRECTORS
ONE of the leading AV and Broadcast specialists McMillan have announced the expansion of their Board following the appointment of two new Directors. Effective from November 1, 2001 Kay Gilmour and Ma
ONE of the leading AV and Broadcast specialists McMillan have announced the expansion of their Board following the appointment of two new Directors. Effective from November 1, 2001 Kay Gilmour and Ma
16/10/2001
THE LIGHTHOUSE RECEIVE FUNDING FROM SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
THE Lighthouse have received funding from Scottish Enterprise to promote the creative industries in Scotland under the banner Creative Scotland. As part of this initiative The Lighthouse are proposin
THE Lighthouse have received funding from Scottish Enterprise to promote the creative industries in Scotland under the banner Creative Scotland. As part of this initiative The Lighthouse are proposin
15/10/2001
BBC TO CLOSE GRAPHIC DESIGN IN BIRMINGHAM
PROPOSALS have been made to close the Graphic Design department at BBC Birmingham. BECTU say that BBC management made the proposal because of the loss of internal work at Birmingham and the reduction
PROPOSALS have been made to close the Graphic Design department at BBC Birmingham. BECTU say that BBC management made the proposal because of the loss of internal work at Birmingham and the reduction
15/10/2001
BECTU ISSUE TRAVEL ADVICE FOR COMMERCIALS FREELANCES
COMMERCIALS freelances are advised to limit working time in a travel time dispute. Freelance BECTU members who work on commercials are advised not to work more than 4.5 hours overtime, or past midnig
COMMERCIALS freelances are advised to limit working time in a travel time dispute. Freelance BECTU members who work on commercials are advised not to work more than 4.5 hours overtime, or past midnig
15/10/2001
CHANNEL 4 APPOINT NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
CHANNEL 4 have appointed Anmar Kawash as Chief Operating Officer of 4 Ventures. He will join the company in October from UBS Warburg, where until recently he was the Chief Operating Officer. Kawash
CHANNEL 4 have appointed Anmar Kawash as Chief Operating Officer of 4 Ventures. He will join the company in October from UBS Warburg, where until recently he was the Chief Operating Officer. Kawash
15/10/2001
FIVE SCOTTISH FILMS NOMINATED FOR BIFA’S
THE nominations for this year's British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) have been announced and three films which shot in Glasgow recently have garnered five nominations. In the category of ‘Best Achi
THE nominations for this year's British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) have been announced and three films which shot in Glasgow recently have garnered five nominations. In the category of ‘Best Achi
