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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2005
26/10/2005
ADS Tech launch Instant TV Deluxe
ADS Tech (www.adstech.com), a leader in consumer video editing solutions, has announced the launch of the Instant TV Deluxe, an external TV tuner, video capture, and editing device that offers unprece
ADS Tech (www.adstech.com), a leader in consumer video editing solutions, has announced the launch of the Instant TV Deluxe, an external TV tuner, video capture, and editing device that offers unprece
26/10/2005
BBC Films scores well at British Independent Film Awards
BBC Films co-productions scored well in the nominations for this year's British Independent Film Awards (BIFA’s). At the top is ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’ which received eight nominations: Best British
BBC Films co-productions scored well in the nominations for this year's British Independent Film Awards (BIFA’s). At the top is ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’ which received eight nominations: Best British
26/10/2005
Blackmagic Design announce DeckLink Extreme with PCI Express
Blackmagic Design announced DeckLink Extreme with PCI Express (PCIe) compatibility with the new Power Macintosh G5 systems. DeckLink Extreme PCIe is a PCI Express version of Blackmagic Design's famou
Blackmagic Design announced DeckLink Extreme with PCI Express (PCIe) compatibility with the new Power Macintosh G5 systems. DeckLink Extreme PCIe is a PCI Express version of Blackmagic Design's famou
26/10/2005
Front Porch Digital expands Teleclub’s video archive
Front Porch Digital (FPD), the broadcast and media division of Incentra Solutions, announced today that it is expanding Swiss broadcaster Teleclub’s digital video archive with transcoding capabilities
Front Porch Digital (FPD), the broadcast and media division of Incentra Solutions, announced today that it is expanding Swiss broadcaster Teleclub’s digital video archive with transcoding capabilities
26/10/2005
Harris completes acquisition of Leitch
Harris Corporation and Leitch Technology Corporation announced that Harris has completed its previously announced acquisition of Leitch following approval by Leitch shareholders and Court approval of
Harris Corporation and Leitch Technology Corporation announced that Harris has completed its previously announced acquisition of Leitch following approval by Leitch shareholders and Court approval of
26/10/2005
ON-AIR Systems appoints regional sales manager
ON-AIR Systems Ltd, international developer of broadcast automation systems and playout services, is again reinforcing its sales team with the appointment of Eric Augereau as its newest regional sales
ON-AIR Systems Ltd, international developer of broadcast automation systems and playout services, is again reinforcing its sales team with the appointment of Eric Augereau as its newest regional sales
26/10/2005
Research shows piracy is of increasing concern
Digital Play‚ a new research report released today, shows casual piracy is of increasing concern for the entertainment industry, with consistency of approach to content protection becoming a strategic
Digital Play‚ a new research report released today, shows casual piracy is of increasing concern for the entertainment industry, with consistency of approach to content protection becoming a strategic
26/10/2005
Top line-up for the Seagate Foyle Film Festival
Pop superstar Andrea Corr will launch this year’s Seagate Foyle Film Festival, now firmly established as one of Northern Ireland’s main cultural events. The dark-haired songstress, lead singer and ly
Pop superstar Andrea Corr will launch this year’s Seagate Foyle Film Festival, now firmly established as one of Northern Ireland’s main cultural events. The dark-haired songstress, lead singer and ly
25/10/2005
BBC World Service announces 'biggest transformation in 70 years'
BBC World Service is to launch a television news and information service in the Arabic language for the Middle East as part of a wide ranging restructure of the international broadcaster, it was annou
BBC World Service is to launch a television news and information service in the Arabic language for the Middle East as part of a wide ranging restructure of the international broadcaster, it was annou
25/10/2005
Fremantlemedia sells the latest reality hits to Scandinavia
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has sold a slate of top US reality, lifestyle and factual programming to leading Scandinavi
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has sold a slate of top US reality, lifestyle and factual programming to leading Scandinavi
25/10/2005
New £3 million interactive gallery to open at NMPFT
The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television in Bradford has announced that Experience TV, a new £3 million interactive gallery exploring the world of television, will open in Summer 2006.
The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television in Bradford has announced that Experience TV, a new £3 million interactive gallery exploring the world of television, will open in Summer 2006.
25/10/2005
New Twin Head Tripod Mount from Hague Camera Supports
The New Twin Head Tripod Mount from Hague Camera Supports enables two video heads to be mounted to one tripod, making it ideal for a two camera shoot where space is limited. One operator can use one
The New Twin Head Tripod Mount from Hague Camera Supports enables two video heads to be mounted to one tripod, making it ideal for a two camera shoot where space is limited. One operator can use one
25/10/2005
Pinnacle release new TVCenter software
Pinnacle Systems has announced the release of Pinnacle TVCenter, the software that powers its entry-level PCTV internal and external range of products. Amongst other features, Pinnacle TVCenter allo
Pinnacle Systems has announced the release of Pinnacle TVCenter, the software that powers its entry-level PCTV internal and external range of products. Amongst other features, Pinnacle TVCenter allo
25/10/2005
Pioneer to make ‘Challenger’ drama
Leading UK independent Pioneer Productions has been commissioned by Channel 4 in the UK and National Geographic Channel in the US to produce ‘Challenger’, a drama-documentary telling the true story of
Leading UK independent Pioneer Productions has been commissioned by Channel 4 in the UK and National Geographic Channel in the US to produce ‘Challenger’, a drama-documentary telling the true story of
25/10/2005
Pro-Bel acquires Vistek
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing switchers, signal processing, master control, automation and workflow technologies, has announced the acquisition of Vistek Electronics Limite
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing switchers, signal processing, master control, automation and workflow technologies, has announced the acquisition of Vistek Electronics Limite
25/10/2005
Telairity Semiconductor appoints new CFO
Telairity Semiconductor, a provider of solutions for high definition (HD) broadcast-quality video applications, has announced that John Wilhoite has joined its executive team as Chief Financial Office
Telairity Semiconductor, a provider of solutions for high definition (HD) broadcast-quality video applications, has announced that John Wilhoite has joined its executive team as Chief Financial Office
24/10/2005
Arqiva tees off with TWI on the 2005 Golf Open Championships
Arqiva was central to TWI’s international golf coverage of both the 2005 Women's Weetabix Open and The Open Championship. For the events, Arqiva provided Occasional Mobile services (SNG) with both si
Arqiva was central to TWI’s international golf coverage of both the 2005 Women's Weetabix Open and The Open Championship. For the events, Arqiva provided Occasional Mobile services (SNG) with both si
24/10/2005
BBC Scotland freelance recognition
BECTU have hailed the recognition of freelance staff working at BBC Scotland as a "major breakthrough". This makes BECTU the only union recognised for freelance staff by BBC Scotland. Until now BBC
BECTU have hailed the recognition of freelance staff working at BBC Scotland as a "major breakthrough". This makes BECTU the only union recognised for freelance staff by BBC Scotland. Until now BBC
24/10/2005
BBC shortlists four sites for Manchester move
Four possible sites have been identified in Manchester and Salford as part of the BBC drive to find a home outside of London for several departments and channels. A progress report on the BBC's plan,
Four possible sites have been identified in Manchester and Salford as part of the BBC drive to find a home outside of London for several departments and channels. A progress report on the BBC's plan,
24/10/2005
Celtic Film and Television Festival submission deadline nears
The Celtic Film and Television Festival heads to Falmouth, Cornwall in 2006 and next years' festival will take place from Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 March 2006. But the deadline for submissions is fas
The Celtic Film and Television Festival heads to Falmouth, Cornwall in 2006 and next years' festival will take place from Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 March 2006. But the deadline for submissions is fas
24/10/2005
Club night for media industry at Umbaba
On Wednesday October 26 there will be a special one off event for the film, music and media industries at Umbaba, a brand new nightclub, restaurant and bar situated in the heart of Soho and located on
On Wednesday October 26 there will be a special one off event for the film, music and media industries at Umbaba, a brand new nightclub, restaurant and bar situated in the heart of Soho and located on
24/10/2005
HSL buys Soft-LED for ‘X-Factor’
Leading UK lighting rental house HSL Productions has invested in 150 square metres of Main Light Industry’s fabulous Soft-LED LED drape. This goes straight out on Fremantle Media’s new ‘X-Factor’ ser
Leading UK lighting rental house HSL Productions has invested in 150 square metres of Main Light Industry’s fabulous Soft-LED LED drape. This goes straight out on Fremantle Media’s new ‘X-Factor’ ser
24/10/2005
Sony launches new Bravia rear projection TV
October has seen the introduction of an exciting new Bravia rear projection television from Sony. These new models offer a flat screen TV experience that produces bright, natural images that are easy
October has seen the introduction of an exciting new Bravia rear projection television from Sony. These new models offer a flat screen TV experience that produces bright, natural images that are easy
24/10/2005
Sundance Digital Selects STAR
Sundance Digital has been selected by STAR, a leading media and entertainment company in Asia, to furnish a large-scale, multichannel automation system for their broadcast facility in Hong Kong. STAR
Sundance Digital has been selected by STAR, a leading media and entertainment company in Asia, to furnish a large-scale, multichannel automation system for their broadcast facility in Hong Kong. STAR
21/10/2005
BSkyB scoops up Easynet for £211m
BSkyB has scooped up Internet Service Providor Easynet in a deal worth £211 million. The purchase is part of an acquisition drive following a £1 billion bond issue by BSkyB earlier this year and give
BSkyB has scooped up Internet Service Providor Easynet in a deal worth £211 million. The purchase is part of an acquisition drive following a £1 billion bond issue by BSkyB earlier this year and give
