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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2001
10/08/2001
PIXEL POWER BREAK INTO FINLAND
LEADING Finnish production house, Werne, have taken delivery of the first Pixel Power character generators/graphic systems sold in Finland. The systems are comprised of two Collage 2 GX units and tw
LEADING Finnish production house, Werne, have taken delivery of the first Pixel Power character generators/graphic systems sold in Finland. The systems are comprised of two Collage 2 GX units and tw
10/08/2001
SAINSBURY AND CARLTON AGREE TO BIN TASTE NETWORK
BROADCASTER Carlton Communications and supermarket operator J Sainsbury have announced the binning of their joint television and internet venture Taste Network. The companies’ partnership venture pla
BROADCASTER Carlton Communications and supermarket operator J Sainsbury have announced the binning of their joint television and internet venture Taste Network. The companies’ partnership venture pla
10/08/2001
SIDE EFFECTS SOFTWARE FORMS AGREEMENT WITH DISNEY
SIDE Effects Software have announced that the company is expanding their ongoing relationship with Walt Disney Feature Animation. The agreement includes a significant purchase of software licenses a
SIDE Effects Software have announced that the company is expanding their ongoing relationship with Walt Disney Feature Animation. The agreement includes a significant purchase of software licenses a
09/08/2001
ALTERED IMAGES POWER UP HYPERION’S PRESENTATIONS
ALTERED Images, the fast growing London-based digital broadcast systems reseller, has just completed a major presentation equipment and installation contract for Hyperion, the business software suppli
ALTERED Images, the fast growing London-based digital broadcast systems reseller, has just completed a major presentation equipment and installation contract for Hyperion, the business software suppli
09/08/2001
BFI ORGANISE EXHIBIT OF JACK CARDIFF’S WORK
THE FILM career of Oscar winning cinematographer and director, Jack Cardiff, was celebrated by the British Film Institute and BAFTA at the end of July. Cardiff attended a special evening at BAFTA whi
THE FILM career of Oscar winning cinematographer and director, Jack Cardiff, was celebrated by the British Film Institute and BAFTA at the end of July. Cardiff attended a special evening at BAFTA whi
09/08/2001
FILM COUNCIL CREATE NEW SHORT FILM SCHEME
THE FILM Council's New Cinema Fund and FilmFour Lab have partnered up to create a number of stimulating new short film schemes to develop and nurture emerging UK filmmaking talent. As part of their c
THE FILM Council's New Cinema Fund and FilmFour Lab have partnered up to create a number of stimulating new short film schemes to develop and nurture emerging UK filmmaking talent. As part of their c
09/08/2001
GRIFFILMS CREATE BIBI
A NEW character has bounced onto the screens in Wales. Bibi, a little red ball, was created by Hywel Griffith from Griffilms one of the largest animation houses in Wales. Meirion Davies, S4C’s Commis
A NEW character has bounced onto the screens in Wales. Bibi, a little red ball, was created by Hywel Griffith from Griffilms one of the largest animation houses in Wales. Meirion Davies, S4C’s Commis
09/08/2001
I-BUS/PHOENIX TO LAUNCH COMPUTER PLATFORMS
I-BUS/PHOENIX will be exhibiting a new range of high reliability computer platforms on stand 12.311 at IBC 2001. The IBP-1 and IBP-2 high density platforms, displayed for the first time to IBC visit
I-BUS/PHOENIX will be exhibiting a new range of high reliability computer platforms on stand 12.311 at IBC 2001. The IBP-1 and IBP-2 high density platforms, displayed for the first time to IBC visit
09/08/2001
MYTV NETWORK APPOINTS NEW MD
MYTV Network, the local Portsmouth television station has a new Managing Director. Steven Harris took over as Managing Director in place of Martin Tidd who is now concentrating on developing the res
MYTV Network, the local Portsmouth television station has a new Managing Director. Steven Harris took over as Managing Director in place of Martin Tidd who is now concentrating on developing the res
09/08/2001
NEWCOMERS TO BRITISH FILM FACE DIFFICULTIES
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Networks UK Managing Director, Janet Goldsmith, has said that despite the wealth of talent in Britain, it is very difficult for newcomers to break into the film industry and funding
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Networks UK Managing Director, Janet Goldsmith, has said that despite the wealth of talent in Britain, it is very difficult for newcomers to break into the film industry and funding
09/08/2001
RTÉ ANNOUNCE NEW CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
RTÉ has announced the appointment of Conor Hayes as Chief Financial Officer. Hayes joins RTÉ from the Private Equity sector where his most recent role was as Deputy Chairman / Special Projects Direc
RTÉ has announced the appointment of Conor Hayes as Chief Financial Officer. Hayes joins RTÉ from the Private Equity sector where his most recent role was as Deputy Chairman / Special Projects Direc
08/08/2001
BBC MEDIAARC COMPLETE MOVIE FOR COMPANIES BASED IN NI
BBC MEDIAARC have completed a 60-second movie for the Northern Ireland Textiles and Apparel Association and the Irish Clothing and Textiles Alliance to promote their wares in a new fashion. A Belfast
BBC MEDIAARC have completed a 60-second movie for the Northern Ireland Textiles and Apparel Association and the Irish Clothing and Textiles Alliance to promote their wares in a new fashion. A Belfast
08/08/2001
BBC NORTH CHOOSES FAST
BBC NORTH have recently installed silver and purple FAST editing systems as part of a pioneering new transmission project. They are using silver in conjunction with Skylink by Livewire to provide a c
BBC NORTH have recently installed silver and purple FAST editing systems as part of a pioneering new transmission project. They are using silver in conjunction with Skylink by Livewire to provide a c
08/08/2001
BIBI BOUNCES ONTO TV AND THE WEB
BIBI bounced onto Web and TV, S4C and S4C Digital, on July 26 2001. Griffilms created and animated the series over the past year. Hywel Griffith, Director of Griffilms, said: “Unlike most other TV s
BIBI bounced onto Web and TV, S4C and S4C Digital, on July 26 2001. Griffilms created and animated the series over the past year. Hywel Griffith, Director of Griffilms, said: “Unlike most other TV s
08/08/2001
DGP DIGITAL BECOME UK SUBLICENSEES OF CVC
DGP Digital, a digital post-production and new media facility based in Soho, London, have announced that they have become the sole UK sub licensees of California Video Centre (CVC). CVC is a division
DGP Digital, a digital post-production and new media facility based in Soho, London, have announced that they have become the sole UK sub licensees of California Video Centre (CVC). CVC is a division
08/08/2001
FILM PRODUCERS CHOOSE LIVERPOOL AS PRIME LOCATION
A FILM partly shot in Liverpool is to go on general release at cinemas across the United Kingdom August 10 2001 – further enhancing the city’s growing reputation as the number one location for movie-m
A FILM partly shot in Liverpool is to go on general release at cinemas across the United Kingdom August 10 2001 – further enhancing the city’s growing reputation as the number one location for movie-m
08/08/2001
GO DIGITAL PILOT PROJECT LAUNCHES
GO DIGITAL, the digital neighbourhood pilot project, have announced the launch partners and the trial location in the West Midlands comprising Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and Lichfield. The aim of the
GO DIGITAL, the digital neighbourhood pilot project, have announced the launch partners and the trial location in the West Midlands comprising Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and Lichfield. The aim of the
08/08/2001
MEDIA ANTENNA SCOTLAND TO HOLD EVENTS AT THE EIFF
THE MEDIA Antenna Scotland team are holding three events at Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), exclusively for industry delegates at EIFF. The events are designed for industry professional
THE MEDIA Antenna Scotland team are holding three events at Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), exclusively for industry delegates at EIFF. The events are designed for industry professional
08/08/2001
VINTEN PROVIDE CAMERAS FOR ‘BIG BROTHER’
VINTEN WERE once again delighted to be involved with the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’. They aided in providing the public with hours of footage by supplying pan and tilt heads, tripods and pedestals
VINTEN WERE once again delighted to be involved with the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’. They aided in providing the public with hours of footage by supplying pan and tilt heads, tripods and pedestals
07/08/2001
ALTERED IMAGES COMPLETE £300,000 CONTRACT
ALTERED IMAGES, the fast growing London-based digital broadcast systems resellers, have just completed a £300,000 contract for Pearson Television, supplying and installing a dedicated production suite
ALTERED IMAGES, the fast growing London-based digital broadcast systems resellers, have just completed a £300,000 contract for Pearson Television, supplying and installing a dedicated production suite
07/08/2001
COVERA TO SHOWCASE SCREENING ROOM UPGRADES AT IBC
CONVERA, one of the leading providers of cross-lingual, multi-media, search and content management solutions, will be showcasing their latest improvements to Screening Room at IBC 2001. The Screening
CONVERA, one of the leading providers of cross-lingual, multi-media, search and content management solutions, will be showcasing their latest improvements to Screening Room at IBC 2001. The Screening
07/08/2001
FILM COUNCIL INVEST £1.5 MILLION IN NEW SCHEME
THE FILM Council's New Cinema Fund is investing £1.5 million over three years, £500,000 annually, in a new scheme to support the production of digital short films. The films will be produced and fina
THE FILM Council's New Cinema Fund is investing £1.5 million over three years, £500,000 annually, in a new scheme to support the production of digital short films. The films will be produced and fina
07/08/2001
OXFORD SCIENTIFIC FILMS TEAM UP WITH DIGITAL VISION
DIGITAL VISION, one of the world’s premier royalty free publishers, have announced that award-winning Oxford Scientific Films have joined their team of creative contributors. Oxford Scientific, with
DIGITAL VISION, one of the world’s premier royalty free publishers, have announced that award-winning Oxford Scientific Films have joined their team of creative contributors. Oxford Scientific, with
07/08/2001
S4C AND RNID TO PROVIDE SUBTITLING SERVICE
S4C AND the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) have been working closely together with a view to providing the most comprehensive subtitling service for all the channel's viewers. The RN
S4C AND the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID) have been working closely together with a view to providing the most comprehensive subtitling service for all the channel's viewers. The RN
07/08/2001
SGRIN PRESENT AT THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, are currently present at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Denbigh, which began on August 4 and runs until August 11. Sgrin are running a special competition on t
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, are currently present at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Denbigh, which began on August 4 and runs until August 11. Sgrin are running a special competition on t
