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Broadcast News Archive for
July, 2001
18/07/2001
FILMLINK’S HATFIELD HOUSE STARS IN ‘TOMB RAIDER’
‘TOMB RAIDER’ which has been screening in cinemas from on July 7 stars the Hertfordshire location Hatfield House in the role of Lara Croft’s house. Filmlink were originally approached two years ago i
‘TOMB RAIDER’ which has been screening in cinemas from on July 7 stars the Hertfordshire location Hatfield House in the role of Lara Croft’s house. Filmlink were originally approached two years ago i
18/07/2001
KINOFILM SUMMER SHORTS SHOWCASE ON JULY 19
KINOFILM WILL be presenting ‘Summer Shorts 2001’ on Thursday July 19 at the Manchester Cornerhouse Cinema at 6.00pm. A selection of short films from Kinofilm 2001 from the 6th International Short Fil
KINOFILM WILL be presenting ‘Summer Shorts 2001’ on Thursday July 19 at the Manchester Cornerhouse Cinema at 6.00pm. A selection of short films from Kinofilm 2001 from the 6th International Short Fil
18/07/2001
PINEWOOD IS TELEVISION’S STRONGEST LINK
PINEWOOD STUDIOS television complex is doubling in size with the creation of a second fully digital television studio after clinching a deal to house the production of more than 200 episodes of BBC En
PINEWOOD STUDIOS television complex is doubling in size with the creation of a second fully digital television studio after clinching a deal to house the production of more than 200 episodes of BBC En
18/07/2001
TYRONE PRODUCTIONS APPOINT NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TYRONE Productions, one of Ireland’s largest independent television companies, have announced the appointment of Siun Ni Raghallaigh as Chief Executive. Raghallaigh, formerly Managing Director of TG4
TYRONE Productions, one of Ireland’s largest independent television companies, have announced the appointment of Siun Ni Raghallaigh as Chief Executive. Raghallaigh, formerly Managing Director of TG4
18/07/2001
VINTEN DONATE TWO CAMERA TRIPODS TO COLLEGE
VINTEN BROADCAST have donated two Vision camera tripods, each worth around £2,000 to the Faculty of Creative Media and Performing Arts at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds. Ray Robertson, Head of
VINTEN BROADCAST have donated two Vision camera tripods, each worth around £2,000 to the Faculty of Creative Media and Performing Arts at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds. Ray Robertson, Head of
17/07/2001
ALIAS WAVEFRONT RELEASE CONFERENCE DETAILS
ALIAS WAVEFRONT, one of the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, have released conference details and online registration information for their upcoming annual Alias Wavefront Global U
ALIAS WAVEFRONT, one of the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, have released conference details and online registration information for their upcoming annual Alias Wavefront Global U
17/07/2001
AVID EUROPE STRENGTHENS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
AVID TECHNOLOGY Europe are making several announcements concerning senior management changes at their International Head Office based within Pinewood Studios, Bucks. Avid have announced the appointme
AVID TECHNOLOGY Europe are making several announcements concerning senior management changes at their International Head Office based within Pinewood Studios, Bucks. Avid have announced the appointme
17/07/2001
CHAIRMAN LEAVES CCG
MATTHEW MacIver will relinquish his position as Chairman of Comataidh Craolaidh Gaidhlig (Gaelic Broadcasting Committee) on August 14 2001. He has held this position since January 1995 and has been a
MATTHEW MacIver will relinquish his position as Chairman of Comataidh Craolaidh Gaidhlig (Gaelic Broadcasting Committee) on August 14 2001. He has held this position since January 1995 and has been a
17/07/2001
CHRYSALIS GROUP ANNOUNCE RE-BRANDING
THE CHRYSALIS Group have announced that following their recent restructuring of their UK television division, Chrysalis Visual Entertainment, is to be re-branded Chrysalis TV Group. Mick Pilsworth, C
THE CHRYSALIS Group have announced that following their recent restructuring of their UK television division, Chrysalis Visual Entertainment, is to be re-branded Chrysalis TV Group. Mick Pilsworth, C
17/07/2001
COMPUTERS UNLIMITED SCOOP PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
EXTENSIS PRODUCTS Group have announced that Computers Unlimited, have for the second year in succession, won their European Distributors of the Year Award for outstanding performance in sales and mark
EXTENSIS PRODUCTS Group have announced that Computers Unlimited, have for the second year in succession, won their European Distributors of the Year Award for outstanding performance in sales and mark
17/07/2001
FILM COUNCIL ANNOUNCE £1.262 MILLION FUNDING
THE FILM Council's Lottery-backed Development Fund have announced £1.262 million funding in their first round of slate deals to support six UK companies working on a range of film projects. In additi
THE FILM Council's Lottery-backed Development Fund have announced £1.262 million funding in their first round of slate deals to support six UK companies working on a range of film projects. In additi
17/07/2001
JOINT BBC/S4C FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR WELSH RUGBY COVERAGE
BBC WALES, S4C and the Welsh Rugby Union, have announced a new five-year television deal for Welsh club rugby. The new contract means the two broadcasters share the broadcasting rights equally to all
BBC WALES, S4C and the Welsh Rugby Union, have announced a new five-year television deal for Welsh club rugby. The new contract means the two broadcasters share the broadcasting rights equally to all
17/07/2001
KIT NEWS SERVICE WINS NATIONAL MEDIA AWARD
THE FIRST on-demand news service to be launched on KIT, the East Yorkshire broadband television service from Kingston Communications, has picked up a national award for breaking new ground. Calendar
THE FIRST on-demand news service to be launched on KIT, the East Yorkshire broadband television service from Kingston Communications, has picked up a national award for breaking new ground. Calendar
16/07/2001
BAL BROADCAST LAUNCH RANGE OF CONVERTERS
BAL BROADCAST have a range of self-contained converters for low-cost conversion of Serial Digital Video (SDV) to Beta SP standard and composite for monitoring. The BALSAC Serial to Analogue Converter
BAL BROADCAST have a range of self-contained converters for low-cost conversion of Serial Digital Video (SDV) to Beta SP standard and composite for monitoring. The BALSAC Serial to Analogue Converter
16/07/2001
CARDIFF COMPANY TAKES OVER THE VIDEO SHOW
THE VIDEO Show, the trade exhibition and conference for TV, video and media professionals held each year at The Winter Gardens Exhibition Centre, Weston-super-mare, has been taken over by the Welsh-ba
THE VIDEO Show, the trade exhibition and conference for TV, video and media professionals held each year at The Winter Gardens Exhibition Centre, Weston-super-mare, has been taken over by the Welsh-ba
16/07/2001
DE LUXE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION MOVE AGREED
A RELOCATION package linked to the De Luxe Video Distribution move to Enfield has been agreed. A union team has concluded talks with De Luxe Video Distribution over their move from Park Royal in Lond
A RELOCATION package linked to the De Luxe Video Distribution move to Enfield has been agreed. A union team has concluded talks with De Luxe Video Distribution over their move from Park Royal in Lond
16/07/2001
EUROPE DIRECTS ON DIGITAL
TWO IMPORTANT Directives for European Union creators have recently been adopted. The Directive adapting copyright to the digital environment received ministerial approval in April. This introduces n
TWO IMPORTANT Directives for European Union creators have recently been adopted. The Directive adapting copyright to the digital environment received ministerial approval in April. This introduces n
16/07/2001
ITC PUBLISH REVISED GUIDANCE NOTE ON FLASHING IMAGES
THE INDEPENDENT Television Commission (ITC) have published a revised Guidance Note for licensees on flashing images and regular patterns in television. First introduced by the ITC in 1994, the Guidan
THE INDEPENDENT Television Commission (ITC) have published a revised Guidance Note for licensees on flashing images and regular patterns in television. First introduced by the ITC in 1994, the Guidan
16/07/2001
ITV SPORT CHANNEL SIGNS CARRIAGE DEAL
ITV SPORT Channel has signed a carriage deal with NTL, one of the largest cable TV companies in the UK, bringing another two million potential subscribers to the channel. The channel, which launches
ITV SPORT Channel has signed a carriage deal with NTL, one of the largest cable TV companies in the UK, bringing another two million potential subscribers to the channel. The channel, which launches
16/07/2001
LADBROKES AND BSKYB FORM AGREEMENT
LADBROKES, the betting and gaming division of Hilton Group, and BSkyB have reached an agreement to form a 50:50 joint venture to develop and operate a fixed-odds and pools betting business linked to S
LADBROKES, the betting and gaming division of Hilton Group, and BSkyB have reached an agreement to form a 50:50 joint venture to develop and operate a fixed-odds and pools betting business linked to S
16/07/2001
PACE DEMONSTRATES NEW GAMES PLATFORM
PACE MICRO Technology have demonstrated the integration of Friendly Giants games onto their current generation cable home gateways. The games, aimed at mainstream audiences, can provide broadcasters
PACE MICRO Technology have demonstrated the integration of Friendly Giants games onto their current generation cable home gateways. The games, aimed at mainstream audiences, can provide broadcasters
13/07/2001
BBC SCOTLAND TO USE AVID UNITY MEDIANET
BBC SCOTLAND will be using Avid Unity MediaNet, Avid's shared storage and network system, and three Media Composer 9000 editing and finishing systems, in their on-location post-production unit at the
BBC SCOTLAND will be using Avid Unity MediaNet, Avid's shared storage and network system, and three Media Composer 9000 editing and finishing systems, in their on-location post-production unit at the
13/07/2001
EUROPEAN PITCH POINT CALL FOR SCRIPTWRITERS
THE EUROPEAN pitch point will again be the forum enabling professional scriptwriters to present their projects to an international audience of producers, distributors and commissioning editors during
THE EUROPEAN pitch point will again be the forum enabling professional scriptwriters to present their projects to an international audience of producers, distributors and commissioning editors during
13/07/2001
FIRST FILM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTIONS 2001
The First Film Foundation have announced that they are now accepting submissions for New Directions 2001. Established in 1991, New Directions is the premier short film showcase for new British film m
The First Film Foundation have announced that they are now accepting submissions for New Directions 2001. Established in 1991, New Directions is the premier short film showcase for new British film m
13/07/2001
FRAMESTORE ADD SPARKLE TO VODAFONE COMMERCIAL
FRAMESTORE have added the sparkle to Vodafone’s latest commercial where things are not what they seem. The fully animated 3D spot, directed by Mic Graves through Studio AKA for BMP DDB, features two
FRAMESTORE have added the sparkle to Vodafone’s latest commercial where things are not what they seem. The fully animated 3D spot, directed by Mic Graves through Studio AKA for BMP DDB, features two
