Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2008
27/03/2008
NME Awards Showcase Harman Pro UK And Soundcraft Vi6
Britain's 'indie Oscars', the annual NME awards, were held at the end of February in the IndigO2 nightclub at the O2 (the former Millennium Dome). The awards ceremony showcased some of Britain's best
Britain's 'indie Oscars', the annual NME awards, were held at the end of February in the IndigO2 nightclub at the O2 (the former Millennium Dome). The awards ceremony showcased some of Britain's best
27/03/2008
OB Vans Equipped With Sachtler For Olympic Games
For the 2008 Olympic Games, 13 out of 18 new OB vans will be equipped with Sachtler camera support kit. At their new studios, CCTV and Shanghai TV also rely on the approved equipment, using Sachtler f
For the 2008 Olympic Games, 13 out of 18 new OB vans will be equipped with Sachtler camera support kit. At their new studios, CCTV and Shanghai TV also rely on the approved equipment, using Sachtler f
27/03/2008
Super Sleuth Drama Begins Filming
Filming commenced in Bradford this month on Spooks: Code 9, a new drama for BBC Three from Kudos Film and Television, the producers behind Spooks and Life On Mars. The year is 2013, London has been e
Filming commenced in Bradford this month on Spooks: Code 9, a new drama for BBC Three from Kudos Film and Television, the producers behind Spooks and Life On Mars. The year is 2013, London has been e
27/03/2008
VelocixT Extends Video Streaming Family
VelocixT has announced the addition of a complete family of Live Video Streaming solutions to its current product portfolio. The Velocix Live Streaming product family includes: Velocix Live Video Stre
VelocixT has announced the addition of a complete family of Live Video Streaming solutions to its current product portfolio. The Velocix Live Streaming product family includes: Velocix Live Video Stre
27/03/2008
Wayne Young Gets Good Reception At Jampro Antennas
Jampro Antennas, a leading maker of antennas, combiners, filters and RF components used in radio and television broadcasting has announced that Wayne Young has joined the company in the newly created
Jampro Antennas, a leading maker of antennas, combiners, filters and RF components used in radio and television broadcasting has announced that Wayne Young has joined the company in the newly created
26/03/2008
Ballot Underway On BBC Deal
Continuing efforts to find other ways of shedding BBC jobs than redundancy have now seen all BBC and BBC Worldwide members receiving consultative ballot forms linked to these critical talks with the B
Continuing efforts to find other ways of shedding BBC jobs than redundancy have now seen all BBC and BBC Worldwide members receiving consultative ballot forms linked to these critical talks with the B
26/03/2008
BBC3 Upstaged By Time Delay.tv
Swearing on live TV has been keeping a specialist equipment company busy for the past two months. Time Delay.tv has been supplying the instant profanity delay equipment for BBC3's cross platform TV s
Swearing on live TV has been keeping a specialist equipment company busy for the past two months. Time Delay.tv has been supplying the instant profanity delay equipment for BBC3's cross platform TV s
26/03/2008
Booth Tackles Street Crime
Cherie Booth is to present Channel 4's forthcoming season of programmes on street crime. The wife of former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, she will also lead a new Street Weapons Commission on behalf of
Cherie Booth is to present Channel 4's forthcoming season of programmes on street crime. The wife of former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, she will also lead a new Street Weapons Commission on behalf of
26/03/2008
Chello Zone Acquires Drama From Fox
Multi-channel operator Chello Zone has acquired the cable & DTH rights to a wide selection of feature films and television series from Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. The deal will se
Multi-channel operator Chello Zone has acquired the cable & DTH rights to a wide selection of feature films and television series from Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. The deal will se
26/03/2008
Filming Resumes On 'Celestial Fantasy'
Filming has resumed in Burgundy, France on The Vintner's Luck', the hotly-anticipated new feature from writer and director Niki Caro. Caro and co-writer Joan Scheckel's film adaptation of Elizabeth K
Filming has resumed in Burgundy, France on The Vintner's Luck', the hotly-anticipated new feature from writer and director Niki Caro. Caro and co-writer Joan Scheckel's film adaptation of Elizabeth K
26/03/2008
Fremantle Makes Tracks With The Travel Channel
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced its partnership with The Travel Channel making it the exclusive international distributor for the network's original programming. The agreement provide
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced its partnership with The Travel Channel making it the exclusive international distributor for the network's original programming. The agreement provide
26/03/2008
Johannes Leonardo Launch Sporty Web Film
New agency Johannes Leonardo have recently launched Nomis Sports AG football boots with a two minute web film directed by Nexus Productions' director Woof Wan-Bau. The film takes us through the twist
New agency Johannes Leonardo have recently launched Nomis Sports AG football boots with a two minute web film directed by Nexus Productions' director Woof Wan-Bau. The film takes us through the twist
26/03/2008
Movieoke Hits Belfast
Aspiring film stars will be given the chance to showcase their talents with the launch of the Jameson Movioke competition in association with the annual Belfast Film Festival. Film talent throughout
Aspiring film stars will be given the chance to showcase their talents with the launch of the Jameson Movioke competition in association with the annual Belfast Film Festival. Film talent throughout
26/03/2008
Oireachtas To Be Channelled To The People
Irish representatives, (TD's and Senators) could be facing a high level of exposure if plans to give the Republic's Oireachtas its own dedicated TV channel the go ahead. Following the successful intr
Irish representatives, (TD's and Senators) could be facing a high level of exposure if plans to give the Republic's Oireachtas its own dedicated TV channel the go ahead. Following the successful intr
26/03/2008
RRsat Installs Ten Chyron Channel Boxes
Chyron has announced that RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. has installed ten Chyron Channel Box HD/SD-switchable channel branding and automated promo systems. RRsat is a leading provider of e
Chyron has announced that RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. has installed ten Chyron Channel Box HD/SD-switchable channel branding and automated promo systems. RRsat is a leading provider of e
21/03/2008
AKA Design Transforms Royal College Of Music Studios
The Royal College of Music in London has transformed both of its control rooms with the help of studio furniture specialist AKA Design. Avgoustos Psillas, the RCM's Studio Manager, said: "We were aim
The Royal College of Music in London has transformed both of its control rooms with the help of studio furniture specialist AKA Design. Avgoustos Psillas, the RCM's Studio Manager, said: "We were aim
21/03/2008
APT To Launch New Audio Codec For HD Radio STLs
At NAB 2008, APT will launch their new audio codec, designed specifically for HD Radio applications, the WorldCast Horizon HD. APT's Vice President North American Operations, Kevin Campbell, said: "S
At NAB 2008, APT will launch their new audio codec, designed specifically for HD Radio applications, the WorldCast Horizon HD. APT's Vice President North American Operations, Kevin Campbell, said: "S
21/03/2008
APT Welcome International Distributors To Belfast
Audio specialist APT last week welcomed over 30 of the company's international distributors to its Belfast headquarters for a four-day International Distributor Forum. Originally spun-out of the smal
Audio specialist APT last week welcomed over 30 of the company's international distributors to its Belfast headquarters for a four-day International Distributor Forum. Originally spun-out of the smal
21/03/2008
Fostex PD606 - The Choice For New Bond Movie
A leading company, Fostex have supplied the award-winning sound mixer Chris Munro with a PD606 while he works on the new James Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace'. Chris is using the state-of-the-art equi
A leading company, Fostex have supplied the award-winning sound mixer Chris Munro with a PD606 while he works on the new James Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace'. Chris is using the state-of-the-art equi
21/03/2008
Marco Bertozzi Appointed Media Director At TMP Worldwide
Marco Bertozzi has joined recruitment communication and directory advertising agency TMP Worldwide as Director of Media and Digital. This is a new role and Marco will be responsible for integrating T
Marco Bertozzi has joined recruitment communication and directory advertising agency TMP Worldwide as Director of Media and Digital. This is a new role and Marco will be responsible for integrating T
21/03/2008
MultiDyne Provides HD Fiber Links For Super Bowl XLII
MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a leading provider of fiber optics for the transport of video and audio for Broadcast & Pro A/V applications, announced today its participations and support for
MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a leading provider of fiber optics for the transport of video and audio for Broadcast & Pro A/V applications, announced today its participations and support for
21/03/2008
Protape Announce Winner Of Broadcast Live/Video Forum Competition
Protape, the London-based media supply specialist for professionals, have announced the lucky winner of the competition they ran on their web-site in January and February, and also from their stand at
Protape, the London-based media supply specialist for professionals, have announced the lucky winner of the competition they ran on their web-site in January and February, and also from their stand at
20/03/2008
Everyman Media Group Acquires Screen Cinemas
Everyman Media Group has announced the acquisition of independent cinema chain Screen Cinemas as part of ambitious expansion plans for its Everyman brand. The seven new sites will strengthen the port
Everyman Media Group has announced the acquisition of independent cinema chain Screen Cinemas as part of ambitious expansion plans for its Everyman brand. The seven new sites will strengthen the port
20/03/2008
Five Life To Be Relaunched As Fiver
Channel Five's digital channel Five Life is to be relaunched as Fiver at the end of April, it has been announced. The channel, which launched 18 months ago and features a mix of programmes including
Channel Five's digital channel Five Life is to be relaunched as Fiver at the end of April, it has been announced. The channel, which launched 18 months ago and features a mix of programmes including
20/03/2008
Formula One Returns To The BBC
Coverage of Formula One is to return to the BBC, Formula One Administration Limited and BBC Sport have announced. The five-year deal will run from 2009 to 2013 inclusive and includes exclusive rights
Coverage of Formula One is to return to the BBC, Formula One Administration Limited and BBC Sport have announced. The five-year deal will run from 2009 to 2013 inclusive and includes exclusive rights