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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2005
09/11/2005
Eleven honours for Red Bee Media
Red Bee Media, formerly BBC Broadcast, has started life under its new name by taking away a Gold from last week's British Television Advertising Craft (BTAC) Awards and 10 awards from Promax UK. “It’
Red Bee Media, formerly BBC Broadcast, has started life under its new name by taking away a Gold from last week's British Television Advertising Craft (BTAC) Awards and 10 awards from Promax UK. “It’
09/11/2005
Global 'progress' campaign continues for Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker continues its global campaign theme of ‘personal progress’ and has launched the latest in a series of innovative films promoting the world’s best selling Scotch whisky brand. ‘Painting
Johnnie Walker continues its global campaign theme of ‘personal progress’ and has launched the latest in a series of innovative films promoting the world’s best selling Scotch whisky brand. ‘Painting
09/11/2005
HDTV leader Evertz acquires Quartz
Canadian company Evertz has entered the master control market through the acquisition of Quartz Electronics Ltd., a privately held company headquartered in Reading, with over 450 master control channe
Canadian company Evertz has entered the master control market through the acquisition of Quartz Electronics Ltd., a privately held company headquartered in Reading, with over 450 master control channe
09/11/2005
New head of business development for blue
blue, part of the VTR Group, has bolstered its management team with new head of business development, Rachael Dudley. Dudley brings 14 years’ broadcast experience to the blue team. Most recently she
blue, part of the VTR Group, has bolstered its management team with new head of business development, Rachael Dudley. Dudley brings 14 years’ broadcast experience to the blue team. Most recently she
09/11/2005
Pinewood Shepperton buy three more VCubes
Pinewood Shepperton Studios have equipped their dubbing studios with three more of Merging Technologies’ highly successful VCube hard disk video player/recorder systems. This brings the total number
Pinewood Shepperton Studios have equipped their dubbing studios with three more of Merging Technologies’ highly successful VCube hard disk video player/recorder systems. This brings the total number
08/11/2005
AP Television News appoints new Head of Archives
AP Television News has bolstered its video archive business by appointing a new head, the former Managing Director of a main rival. Alwyn Lindsey, 37, will spearhead further growth in video archives
AP Television News has bolstered its video archive business by appointing a new head, the former Managing Director of a main rival. Alwyn Lindsey, 37, will spearhead further growth in video archives
08/11/2005
BBC to trial HD broadcasts in 2006
The BBC is to trial broadcasts of high definition (HD) television in 2006. In the limited technical trials, it is planned to simulcast highlights of BBC One's peaktime schedule in HD on satellite and
The BBC is to trial broadcasts of high definition (HD) television in 2006. In the limited technical trials, it is planned to simulcast highlights of BBC One's peaktime schedule in HD on satellite and
08/11/2005
Double take for XL Video on ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
XL Video UK supplied video projection to Tim Saward’s lively and innovative production of “Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Make Mine a Double”, staged at theBROADWAY, Barking, by the Leytonstone-based Woodhouse
XL Video UK supplied video projection to Tim Saward’s lively and innovative production of “Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Make Mine a Double”, staged at theBROADWAY, Barking, by the Leytonstone-based Woodhouse
08/11/2005
Manfrotto focuses on the ENG lens market
Manfrotto is breaking further into the professional ENG lens market with the launch of a three-strong range of zoom remote controls. The 524 range uses the same popular pan handle design of the 523PR
Manfrotto is breaking further into the professional ENG lens market with the launch of a three-strong range of zoom remote controls. The 524 range uses the same popular pan handle design of the 523PR
08/11/2005
Mike Bryan joins Sat-Comm
Sat-Comm has announced that Siemens Business Services Project Manager Mike Bryan is to join the management team and will head up a newly expanded Projects Department. The new role as Head of Projec
Sat-Comm has announced that Siemens Business Services Project Manager Mike Bryan is to join the management team and will head up a newly expanded Projects Department. The new role as Head of Projec
08/11/2005
New dual power supply DAC from AKM
Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM), a leading supplier of audio ICs for professional and consumer markets, has introduced the low-cost AK4340, a dual power supply DAC with a built-in line amplifier for D
Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM), a leading supplier of audio ICs for professional and consumer markets, has introduced the low-cost AK4340, a dual power supply DAC with a built-in line amplifier for D
08/11/2005
Reef wins new commission for hit BBC Two series
Reef Television has won a new commission for its successful BBC Two Daytime show ‘Sun, Sea & Bargain Spotting’ – complete with a new presenter, Angela Rippon. The 15 x 60’ series combines shopping, a
Reef Television has won a new commission for its successful BBC Two Daytime show ‘Sun, Sea & Bargain Spotting’ – complete with a new presenter, Angela Rippon. The 15 x 60’ series combines shopping, a
08/11/2005
The Dozier Center opts for SSL consoles
The Dozier Center, a world-class performing arts center on the outskirts of Atlanta, will soon take delivery of two Solid State Logic C200 digital production consoles. The C200 consoles will join the
The Dozier Center, a world-class performing arts center on the outskirts of Atlanta, will soon take delivery of two Solid State Logic C200 digital production consoles. The C200 consoles will join the
07/11/2005
‘In Like Flynn’ to begin filming in Belfast
Producer Dominic Wright has confirmed the Irish feature film ‘In Like Flynn’ has been greenlit and will commence production later this month. Top names attached to the project include UK actors Iain
Producer Dominic Wright has confirmed the Irish feature film ‘In Like Flynn’ has been greenlit and will commence production later this month. Top names attached to the project include UK actors Iain
07/11/2005
Date announced for 26th awards of the London Film Critics’ Circle
Awards bestowed by the London Film Critics’ Circle to recognise and encourage talent and creativity in film are to be presented at a star-studded, charity ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London on
Awards bestowed by the London Film Critics’ Circle to recognise and encourage talent and creativity in film are to be presented at a star-studded, charity ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London on
07/11/2005
Gaelic film to open English Festival
A Gaelic film, ‘Moladh da Bheinn’ (In Praise of Two Mountains), has been chosen to open the prestigious Kendal Mountain Festival on Saturday November 12, 2005. It will be shown twice more the follow
A Gaelic film, ‘Moladh da Bheinn’ (In Praise of Two Mountains), has been chosen to open the prestigious Kendal Mountain Festival on Saturday November 12, 2005. It will be shown twice more the follow
07/11/2005
Gillian Anderson wins IFTA Pantene Best International Actress Award 2005
Irish audiences have crowned Gillian Anderson the Pantene Best International Actress for this year’s Irish Film & Television Awards. Anderson has been awarded the title by Irish fans for her recent pe
Irish audiences have crowned Gillian Anderson the Pantene Best International Actress for this year’s Irish Film & Television Awards. Anderson has been awarded the title by Irish fans for her recent pe
07/11/2005
New Head of Television Current Affairs for BBC
The BBC's Director of News, Helen Boaden, has announced that George Entwistle will be the corporation's new Head of Television Current Affairs. George Entwistle, currently the Executive Editor, Topic
The BBC's Director of News, Helen Boaden, has announced that George Entwistle will be the corporation's new Head of Television Current Affairs. George Entwistle, currently the Executive Editor, Topic
07/11/2005
Ofcom agrees terms for a Gaelic digital channel
Ofcom has announced an agreement with Scottish TV and Grampian TV to aid the establishment of the proposed Gaelic digital television channel by 2007. The regulator has agreed a contribution towards a
Ofcom has announced an agreement with Scottish TV and Grampian TV to aid the establishment of the proposed Gaelic digital television channel by 2007. The regulator has agreed a contribution towards a
07/11/2005
Robe launches LEDBlinder 196 LT and LEDBlinder 148 LT
Robe has pioneered the launch of an LED version of the legendary 8-Lite Molefey unit - the LEDBlinder 196 LT. This and the brand new 4-lite version – the LEDBlinder148 - launched at PLASA 05, will b
Robe has pioneered the launch of an LED version of the legendary 8-Lite Molefey unit - the LEDBlinder 196 LT. This and the brand new 4-lite version – the LEDBlinder148 - launched at PLASA 05, will b
07/11/2005
Seagate Foyle Film Festival to help promote creative careers
Anyone interested in a career in films, television or creative technologies will be given the opportunity to learn more about these industries during the 18th Seagate Foyle Film Festival which runs in
Anyone interested in a career in films, television or creative technologies will be given the opportunity to learn more about these industries during the 18th Seagate Foyle Film Festival which runs in
04/11/2005
'Chicken Little' to debut in Disney Digital 3D
Walt Disney Pictures is offering moviegoers a glimpse into the future of theatrical exhibition with the debut of ‘Chicken Little’ in Disney Digital 3D. Disney Digital 3D, presented exclusively in Dol
Walt Disney Pictures is offering moviegoers a glimpse into the future of theatrical exhibition with the debut of ‘Chicken Little’ in Disney Digital 3D. Disney Digital 3D, presented exclusively in Dol
04/11/2005
BSkyB shares fall as subscriber figures disappoint investors
BSkyB shares fell back 39p to 488p today, as the satellite TV leader reported disappointing figures in its quarterly report. With only 57,000 new customers added in the three months July – September,
BSkyB shares fell back 39p to 488p today, as the satellite TV leader reported disappointing figures in its quarterly report. With only 57,000 new customers added in the three months July – September,
04/11/2005
Government announces 'seven steps' to boost creative sector
Creative Industries Minister James Purnell has spelt out Government plans to help make Britain the world's creative hub. The Creative Economy Programme will join together cultural institutions, polic
Creative Industries Minister James Purnell has spelt out Government plans to help make Britain the world's creative hub. The Creative Economy Programme will join together cultural institutions, polic
04/11/2005
Ikegami release HC-500 & HC-500W 12 bit dockable camera range
The HC-500 and HC-500W are the latest in the line of Ikegami portable dockable cameras, replacing the popular HC-400 series. The new HC-500 series of cameras are compatible with all the accessories f
The HC-500 and HC-500W are the latest in the line of Ikegami portable dockable cameras, replacing the popular HC-400 series. The new HC-500 series of cameras are compatible with all the accessories f
