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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2001
22/03/2001
FILM PRIZE FOR YSGOL DAVID HUGHES
FOUR pupils from Ysgol David Hughes, Porthaethwy, who won first prize in the Wales Cinema Day Schools Competition recently received their award. The school's team, Sheena Brookwell, Glesni Haf, Llio
FOUR pupils from Ysgol David Hughes, Porthaethwy, who won first prize in the Wales Cinema Day Schools Competition recently received their award. The school's team, Sheena Brookwell, Glesni Haf, Llio
22/03/2001
NIFC ANNOUNCE EASTER FILM SCHOOL
THIS year marks the fifth anniversary of the Northern Ireland Film Commission’s (NIFC) highly successful Easter Film School. An intensive introduction for prospective new entrants to the film industr
THIS year marks the fifth anniversary of the Northern Ireland Film Commission’s (NIFC) highly successful Easter Film School. An intensive introduction for prospective new entrants to the film industr
22/03/2001
PACE ACQUIRE XCOM FOR £18 MILLION
PACE Micro Technology have acquired leading digital television technology company, Xcom Multimedia Communications SA, (Xcom), for an initial consideration of £18.1 million, to be satisfied by the issu
PACE Micro Technology have acquired leading digital television technology company, Xcom Multimedia Communications SA, (Xcom), for an initial consideration of £18.1 million, to be satisfied by the issu
22/03/2001
POSITIVE RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER
THE Government’s proposal for a new single regulator for communications, an Office of Communications (OFCOM), has received overwhelming support from respondents. Independent consultants, David Graham
THE Government’s proposal for a new single regulator for communications, an Office of Communications (OFCOM), has received overwhelming support from respondents. Independent consultants, David Graham
22/03/2001
SMITH REAPPOINTS CHAIRMAN OF ARTS COUNCIL
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has announced that Granada Chairman Gerry Robinson has been reappointed to the Chairmanship of the Arts Council of England. His appointment will run for three years unti
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has announced that Granada Chairman Gerry Robinson has been reappointed to the Chairmanship of the Arts Council of England. His appointment will run for three years unti
22/03/2001
SURPRISE TIMESHIFT FOR PRODUCTION SHOW 2002
IN a surprise move the organisers of The Production Show have announced a strategic shift in the timing of the 2002 event. Aiming for greater exposure in terms of previews and promotions, show organi
IN a surprise move the organisers of The Production Show have announced a strategic shift in the timing of the 2002 event. Aiming for greater exposure in terms of previews and promotions, show organi
22/03/2001
TEKTRONIX LAUNCH NEW PICTURE QUALITY ANALYSER
TEKTRONIX have launched their new product Tektronix PQA300. The new Picture Quality Analyser, based on the Emmy award-winning PQA200 is a single channel analysis system that provides complete in-dept
TEKTRONIX have launched their new product Tektronix PQA300. The new Picture Quality Analyser, based on the Emmy award-winning PQA200 is a single channel analysis system that provides complete in-dept
21/03/2001
BBC MAKE KEY COMMUNICATION APPOINTMENTS
THE BBC Communications department have announced the appointment of several key positions to their in-house publicity department. Under the ‘One BBC’ plan announced by Greg Dyke, all of the BBC’s com
THE BBC Communications department have announced the appointment of several key positions to their in-house publicity department. Under the ‘One BBC’ plan announced by Greg Dyke, all of the BBC’s com
21/03/2001
HTV WEST SEEK NAKED DIY RECRUITS
BRISTOL based HTV West are putting together a brand new DIY series scheduled to be screened later in the year. ‘Naked DIY’ will focus on self-build homes, how to achieve that perfect property and wha
BRISTOL based HTV West are putting together a brand new DIY series scheduled to be screened later in the year. ‘Naked DIY’ will focus on self-build homes, how to achieve that perfect property and wha
21/03/2001
IPK BROADCAST SYSTEMS WIN PORTUGUESE CONTRACT
IPK Broadcast Systems have announced the award of a contract to install new four-channel continuity suite and control equipment in the headquarters of Radio Television Portugal in Lisbon. IPK said th
IPK Broadcast Systems have announced the award of a contract to install new four-channel continuity suite and control equipment in the headquarters of Radio Television Portugal in Lisbon. IPK said th
21/03/2001
ITC PROPOSALS AIM TO SPEED DIGITAL UPTAKE
The ITC have set out the financial terms that will be offered to the remaining seven ITV licensees, if they choose to apply to renew their analogue television licence for the ten-year period beginning
The ITC have set out the financial terms that will be offered to the remaining seven ITV licensees, if they choose to apply to renew their analogue television licence for the ten-year period beginning
21/03/2001
NEW ARTS ONLINE SERVICE SET TO LAUNCH
BBC News Online are creating a new arts, entertainment and showbiz platform for up to the minute news, views, analysis and in depth reporting on film, music, theatre, television and radio, games and n
BBC News Online are creating a new arts, entertainment and showbiz platform for up to the minute news, views, analysis and in depth reporting on film, music, theatre, television and radio, games and n
21/03/2001
NFTS SCOOP FIRST PRIZE FOR KODAK COMMERCIAL
AT the recent Kodak Student Film Awards in Hemel Hampstead, George Amponsah and his team from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in Beaconsfield won overall first prize with a commercial f
AT the recent Kodak Student Film Awards in Hemel Hampstead, George Amponsah and his team from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in Beaconsfield won overall first prize with a commercial f
21/03/2001
RED CREATE A SENSE OF 'WELLBEING'
LONDON-based creative facility Red have linked up with FutureBrand English&Pockett to complete the identity package for newly launched network Wellbeing the joint venture between Boots and Granada Med
LONDON-based creative facility Red have linked up with FutureBrand English&Pockett to complete the identity package for newly launched network Wellbeing the joint venture between Boots and Granada Med
21/03/2001
WADDELL’S LAUNCH MAJOR PROGRAMME TRIO
THE MONTHS of March and April will see the launch of three brand new programmes developed and produced by Brian Waddell Productions Limited (BWPL) of Holywood in Northern Ireland. BWPL Chairman and M
THE MONTHS of March and April will see the launch of three brand new programmes developed and produced by Brian Waddell Productions Limited (BWPL) of Holywood in Northern Ireland. BWPL Chairman and M
20/03/2001
ALIAS|WAVEFRONT APPOINTS NEW MARKETING MANAGER
ALIAS|WAVEFRONT UK have recruited Richard Love as their new marketing manager for Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa (NEMEA). Based at the company's UK office, Love has joined Alias|Wavefront fr
ALIAS|WAVEFRONT UK have recruited Richard Love as their new marketing manager for Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa (NEMEA). Based at the company's UK office, Love has joined Alias|Wavefront fr
20/03/2001
BECTU SUPPORTS SKILLSET AS INDEPENDENT NTO
BECTU wants Skillset to retain their independent remit as the audio-visual industry's lead training body. The union's comment came after a government consultation paper on National Training Organisat
BECTU wants Skillset to retain their independent remit as the audio-visual industry's lead training body. The union's comment came after a government consultation paper on National Training Organisat
20/03/2001
HAMLET MONITOR THE PRODUCTION SHOW
AT The Production Show 2001 Hamlet Video International exhibited the very latest in multi-format video and audio monitoring with the Adept, LCD Scope (pictured), Digi Scope and Monitor Scope. They al
AT The Production Show 2001 Hamlet Video International exhibited the very latest in multi-format video and audio monitoring with the Adept, LCD Scope (pictured), Digi Scope and Monitor Scope. They al
20/03/2001
MCGOVERN TO SPEAK AT CELTIC FILM & TV FESTIVAL
RENOWNED writer Jimmy McGovern will be joining the Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) to celebrate the Frank Copplestone Evening and the Frank Copplestone First Time Directors award on March 2
RENOWNED writer Jimmy McGovern will be joining the Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) to celebrate the Frank Copplestone Evening and the Frank Copplestone First Time Directors award on March 2
20/03/2001
NMTT TO PRODUCE THEMED SHORT FILMS
NEW Media Technology Training (NMTT) have announced that they will produce and distribute 5 x 5-minute films on the theme of foreign nationals living in Ireland. These films will be post produced at
NEW Media Technology Training (NMTT) have announced that they will produce and distribute 5 x 5-minute films on the theme of foreign nationals living in Ireland. These films will be post produced at
20/03/2001
PRUDENTIAL SIGN FOR KIT’S INTERACTIVE TV SERVICE
INSURANCE giants Prudential have joined Kingston Communications broadband interactive TV portal, KIT. Offering financial advice and information direct to viewers, Prudential are featured on KIT's Hom
INSURANCE giants Prudential have joined Kingston Communications broadband interactive TV portal, KIT. Offering financial advice and information direct to viewers, Prudential are featured on KIT's Hom
20/03/2001
RED’S SONY PLAYSTATION AD SCOOPS AWARD
A COMMERCIAL posted at Red for Sony's Playstation has scooped two Bronze Awards at the BTAA (British Television Advertising Awards). ‘Chat Room’ produced by Paul Weiland Film Company for TBWA London,
A COMMERCIAL posted at Red for Sony's Playstation has scooped two Bronze Awards at the BTAA (British Television Advertising Awards). ‘Chat Room’ produced by Paul Weiland Film Company for TBWA London,
20/03/2001
SMOKE & MIRRORS REFLECT ON AWARDS WINS
HIGH-end post production facility Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) have won a range of top awards at the prestigious Creative Circle and British Television Advertising Awards. Smoke & Mirrors picked up top awar
HIGH-end post production facility Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) have won a range of top awards at the prestigious Creative Circle and British Television Advertising Awards. Smoke & Mirrors picked up top awar
16/03/2001
AVID|DS VERSION 4.0 DEMONSTRATED AT PRODUCTION SHOW
AVID have exhibited Avid|DS Version 4.0 at the Production Show 2001, where the system was praised for its performance, feature improvements and time-saving capabilities. This major release contains m
AVID have exhibited Avid|DS Version 4.0 at the Production Show 2001, where the system was praised for its performance, feature improvements and time-saving capabilities. This major release contains m
16/03/2001
ITV TO LAUNCH DIGITAL SATELLITE SERVICES
ITV have announced that they have signed a deal with satellite group, Societe Europeenne des Satellites (SES), to launch digital satellite services. The ten-year deal means that 16 regional ITV chann
ITV have announced that they have signed a deal with satellite group, Societe Europeenne des Satellites (SES), to launch digital satellite services. The ten-year deal means that 16 regional ITV chann
