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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2001
17/12/2001
IFB AND RTE ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF SHORT CUTS
THE Irish Film Board (IFB) and RTÉ have announced the winners of this year's Short Cuts. Short Cuts aims to add to the range and scope of Irish short film-making and to encourage new talent in all ar
THE Irish Film Board (IFB) and RTÉ have announced the winners of this year's Short Cuts. Short Cuts aims to add to the range and scope of Irish short film-making and to encourage new talent in all ar
17/12/2001
QUARTZ ROUTER INSTALLED IN BBC TELEVISION CENTRE
A Quartz Q6400 port router, Q32 digital video routers and Q16 digital audio routers have been installed at the BBC's Stage V post-production area in the non-linear village, Television Centre, London.
A Quartz Q6400 port router, Q32 digital video routers and Q16 digital audio routers have been installed at the BBC's Stage V post-production area in the non-linear village, Television Centre, London.
17/12/2001
S4C COMMISSION PSCREATIVE TO PRODUCE ANIMATED STING
RECENTLY PSCreative were successful in being selected for the BBC Birmingham Newcomer Award as part of the Birmingham Film and Television Festival for their contribution – ‘Feathers’ directed and anim
RECENTLY PSCreative were successful in being selected for the BBC Birmingham Newcomer Award as part of the Birmingham Film and Television Festival for their contribution – ‘Feathers’ directed and anim
17/12/2001
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA ACQUIRE GRASS VALLEY GROUP
A pioneer in digital broadcast products and systems, Thomson multimedia have announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Grass Valley Group. The Grass Valley Group are recognised le
A pioneer in digital broadcast products and systems, Thomson multimedia have announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Grass Valley Group. The Grass Valley Group are recognised le
14/12/2001
BBC CHANGE SUPPLIERS OF TV LICENSING CONTRACT
THE BBC announced that Capita and AMV are the preferred suppliers to deliver the new contract to administer TV Licensing. AMV are scheduled to begin the marketing and communications activity in April
THE BBC announced that Capita and AMV are the preferred suppliers to deliver the new contract to administer TV Licensing. AMV are scheduled to begin the marketing and communications activity in April
14/12/2001
ITN ACCEPT 75 VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCIES
ITN have accepted 75 voluntary redundancy applications resulting from a new ITV contract. Unions and ITN management met on December 12 and have issued the following joint statement: ITN have accepte
ITN have accepted 75 voluntary redundancy applications resulting from a new ITV contract. Unions and ITN management met on December 12 and have issued the following joint statement: ITN have accepte
14/12/2001
MONTAGE COMPLETE POST ON ANIMATION SERIES
MONTAGE Productions have recently completed post production for a series of fifty top motion animations based on the work of the famous cartoonist Michael Leunig. The producer of the series, Deborah
MONTAGE Productions have recently completed post production for a series of fifty top motion animations based on the work of the famous cartoonist Michael Leunig. The producer of the series, Deborah
14/12/2001
ODEON TECHNICIANS ACCEPT 2.5% PAY OFFER
A PAY claim for Odeon cinema technicians has been settled by a 2.5 per cent offer. The offer, which covers technical staff working for Odeon, including ex-ABC technicians, has been accepted by a meet
A PAY claim for Odeon cinema technicians has been settled by a 2.5 per cent offer. The offer, which covers technical staff working for Odeon, including ex-ABC technicians, has been accepted by a meet
14/12/2001
OPENTV ANNOUNCE 1.4 BILLION TV GAMES PLAYED
TELEVISION and media company Static 2358TM (Static), a wholly-owned subsidiary of OpenTV have announced that 1.4 billion games have been played on the PlayJam channel during its first year of operatio
TELEVISION and media company Static 2358TM (Static), a wholly-owned subsidiary of OpenTV have announced that 1.4 billion games have been played on the PlayJam channel during its first year of operatio
14/12/2001
PACE AND OPENTV ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
PACE Micro Technology, one of the world’s largest dedicated developers of digital home gateway technology, and OpenTV one of the world’s leading interactive television companies, have announced a part
PACE Micro Technology, one of the world’s largest dedicated developers of digital home gateway technology, and OpenTV one of the world’s leading interactive television companies, have announced a part
14/12/2001
UTV GETS ANIMATED WITH CARTOONS
UTV are going animated this Christmas and New Year when well known faces like Julian Simmons, Gerry Kelly, Pamela Ballantine, Mike and Lynda among others will be transformed in all their glory into ca
UTV are going animated this Christmas and New Year when well known faces like Julian Simmons, Gerry Kelly, Pamela Ballantine, Mike and Lynda among others will be transformed in all their glory into ca
14/12/2001
ZONE VISION SIGN DEAL WITH INTERCABLE CZ
ZONE Vision, the London-based thematic channel producers and distributors, have signed a deal with Intercable CZ, one of the Czech Republic’s largest cable operators for two of their popular thematic
ZONE Vision, the London-based thematic channel producers and distributors, have signed a deal with Intercable CZ, one of the Czech Republic’s largest cable operators for two of their popular thematic
13/12/2001
A RECORD YEAR FOR IRISH FILM IN 2001
THE Irish Film Board have recently announced that nine films funded by the Board were released in Irish cinemas in 2001. The Board also confirmed that these films have taken in over £2.2 million at
THE Irish Film Board have recently announced that nine films funded by the Board were released in Irish cinemas in 2001. The Board also confirmed that these films have taken in over £2.2 million at
13/12/2001
CARPENTERS ADD AVID TOOLS
LEADING events and corporate communications specialists Carpenters have added in-house non-linear video editing to their Heathrow-based facility. Carpenters, whose clients include such high-profile c
LEADING events and corporate communications specialists Carpenters have added in-house non-linear video editing to their Heathrow-based facility. Carpenters, whose clients include such high-profile c
13/12/2001
CP CASES BUILD ON A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH
CP Cases have successfully launched a new range of aluminium cases and ProBags, tailor made for specific Sony Cameras. This range will continue to be extended over the next twelve months, the latest
CP Cases have successfully launched a new range of aluminium cases and ProBags, tailor made for specific Sony Cameras. This range will continue to be extended over the next twelve months, the latest
13/12/2001
FRAMESTORE AND CFC UNITE
EUROPE’S leading film and television digital imaging and effects team have announced the ‘next generation Framestore CFC’ - a single new company, encompassing both Framestore and the Computer Film Com
EUROPE’S leading film and television digital imaging and effects team have announced the ‘next generation Framestore CFC’ - a single new company, encompassing both Framestore and the Computer Film Com
13/12/2001
HARRIS INCREASE MIDDLE EAST PRESENCE
TO provide more responsive sales and support resources to their broadcast automation customers located in the Middle East, and especially in the United Arab Emirates, Harris Corporation have opened an
TO provide more responsive sales and support resources to their broadcast automation customers located in the Middle East, and especially in the United Arab Emirates, Harris Corporation have opened an
13/12/2001
IKEGAMI HL-DV7W DVCAM CAMCORDER
IKEGAMI'S HL-DV7W DVCAM camcorder has already proved a popular choice for many cameramen and Ikegami's reputation for performance and quality has been fully maintained with this product. The technic
IKEGAMI'S HL-DV7W DVCAM camcorder has already proved a popular choice for many cameramen and Ikegami's reputation for performance and quality has been fully maintained with this product. The technic
13/12/2001
JUICE UP YOUR PRODUCTIONS
HOLDAN are pleased to announce that they have recently been appointed as European distributor for the popular Digital Juice Jump Back series. Digital Juice are the people who make many of those great
HOLDAN are pleased to announce that they have recently been appointed as European distributor for the popular Digital Juice Jump Back series. Digital Juice are the people who make many of those great
13/12/2001
MILLER EXTEND WARRANTY
2001 has been a year of product maturity and sales growth for the Australian camera support manufacturer Miller Fluid Heads, particularly in Europe. Those of you who saw the launch of the Sprinter an
2001 has been a year of product maturity and sales growth for the Australian camera support manufacturer Miller Fluid Heads, particularly in Europe. Those of you who saw the launch of the Sprinter an
12/12/2001
CELCO ANNOUNCE NEW FURY MOTION PICTURE RECORDER
CELCO, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of motion picture digital film recording systems, have announced the new FURY Motion Picture Recorder at Siggraph 2001, and IBC 2001, Amsterdam. CELCO’
CELCO, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of motion picture digital film recording systems, have announced the new FURY Motion Picture Recorder at Siggraph 2001, and IBC 2001, Amsterdam. CELCO’
12/12/2001
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ROUTE MAP FOR DIGITAL TV
E-COMMERCE Minister Douglas Alexander and Broadcasting Minister Kim Howells have launched a three-month consultation on the management of terrestrial TV signals. The consultation document published i
E-COMMERCE Minister Douglas Alexander and Broadcasting Minister Kim Howells have launched a three-month consultation on the management of terrestrial TV signals. The consultation document published i
12/12/2001
KEATING APPOINTED CONTROLLER OF BBC FOUR
ROLY Keating, currently Controller of Arts Commissioning and Digital Channels, will become the first Controller of BBC Four, the new cultural channel that is due to launch in March 2002. Making the a
ROLY Keating, currently Controller of Arts Commissioning and Digital Channels, will become the first Controller of BBC Four, the new cultural channel that is due to launch in March 2002. Making the a
12/12/2001
LORD RYDER APPOINTED BBC VICE-CHAIRMAN
DOWNING Street have announced that Lord Richard Ryder of Wensum has been appointed Vice-Chairman of BBC. He will take up the position on January 1, 2002 for a four-year term. Downing Street also anno
DOWNING Street have announced that Lord Richard Ryder of Wensum has been appointed Vice-Chairman of BBC. He will take up the position on January 1, 2002 for a four-year term. Downing Street also anno
12/12/2001
MINISTER LAUNCHES SGRIN'S ANNUAL REVIEW
SGRIN'S second Annual Review, covering the period 2000 – 2001, was launched by the Minister for Culture, Sport and the Welsh Language, Jenny Randerson recently, at the National Assembly for Wales. Th
SGRIN'S second Annual Review, covering the period 2000 – 2001, was launched by the Minister for Culture, Sport and the Welsh Language, Jenny Randerson recently, at the National Assembly for Wales. Th
