Broadcast News Archive for
July, 2009
10/07/2009
Franz Ferdinand Rock Glastonbury With Moog Voyagers!
This year's Glastonbury Festival in the UK saw Brit rockers Franz Ferdinand headlining Saturday's bill on the prestigious Other Stage - and central to the set was their brace of Moog Voyager ‘Performe
This year's Glastonbury Festival in the UK saw Brit rockers Franz Ferdinand headlining Saturday's bill on the prestigious Other Stage - and central to the set was their brace of Moog Voyager ‘Performe
10/07/2009
Golden Squares Snares Heavyweight Producer Steph Thompson
A new, experienced producer has been signed-up by Golden Square. It has confirmed the recruitment of Steph Thompson, who brings 16 years of agency, production company and post experience to Golden Sq
A new, experienced producer has been signed-up by Golden Square. It has confirmed the recruitment of Steph Thompson, who brings 16 years of agency, production company and post experience to Golden Sq
10/07/2009
HaiVision Announce IBC 2009 Preview
HaiVision Network Video is a world leader in delivering the most advanced video networking technology and IPTV solutions. HaiVision's products are deployed worldwide within the foremost Fortune 100 co
HaiVision Network Video is a world leader in delivering the most advanced video networking technology and IPTV solutions. HaiVision's products are deployed worldwide within the foremost Fortune 100 co
10/07/2009
JimJam Takes To The Sky With Air New Zealand
Global pre-school channel JimJam, a joint venture between HIT Entertainment and Chellomedia, today announced a deal with Air New Zealand to provide an exclusive bespoke pre-school children’s channel f
Global pre-school channel JimJam, a joint venture between HIT Entertainment and Chellomedia, today announced a deal with Air New Zealand to provide an exclusive bespoke pre-school children’s channel f
10/07/2009
Lionsgate Television International Renews Agreement With Prime Television New Zealand
On the heels of one of its most successful LA Screenings markets in company history, Lionsgate Television International has renewed its long-term output agreement with Prime Television New Zealand.
On the heels of one of its most successful LA Screenings markets in company history, Lionsgate Television International has renewed its long-term output agreement with Prime Television New Zealand.
10/07/2009
Utah Scientific At IBC 2009
A leading leading specialist in analog, digital, and HDTV routing switchers, master control switchers, and related control software, Utah Scientific, is to showcase a number of products at IBC this ye
A leading leading specialist in analog, digital, and HDTV routing switchers, master control switchers, and related control software, Utah Scientific, is to showcase a number of products at IBC this ye
10/07/2009
VQ Live Now Shipping in Europe
Following a successful launch at this year's Prolight+Sound show, Tannoy's VQ LIVE is now available on mainland Europe, with a French distribution deal announced and the very first VQ LIVE systems sol
Following a successful launch at this year's Prolight+Sound show, Tannoy's VQ LIVE is now available on mainland Europe, with a French distribution deal announced and the very first VQ LIVE systems sol
09/07/2009
Cooke Optics To Present First Look At Iconic Panchro Lens At IBC 2009
At IBC 2009, Cooke Optics will unveil the first working prototype of the highly anticipated Panchro By Cooke lens. The PL mounted lens for 35mm film and digital production, which was announced at NA
At IBC 2009, Cooke Optics will unveil the first working prototype of the highly anticipated Panchro By Cooke lens. The PL mounted lens for 35mm film and digital production, which was announced at NA
09/07/2009
Frubes Ad Launched By McCann Erickson And Th1ng
Yoplait's Frozen Frubes brand has hit the small screen on TV with an animated 20-second sequence created by McCann Erickson, directed and produced by th1ng. Designed to promote the tie-up between the
Yoplait's Frozen Frubes brand has hit the small screen on TV with an animated 20-second sequence created by McCann Erickson, directed and produced by th1ng. Designed to promote the tie-up between the
09/07/2009
LIGHTIRON Digital Buys Pablo 4K S3D Colour Correction And DI System
A new file-based post production company, LIGHTIRON Digital, headquartered in Los Angeles, has purchased a Quantel Pablo 4K non-linear colour correction and DI system. LIGHTIRON will deploy the Pablo
A new file-based post production company, LIGHTIRON Digital, headquartered in Los Angeles, has purchased a Quantel Pablo 4K non-linear colour correction and DI system. LIGHTIRON will deploy the Pablo
09/07/2009
New CEO For MediaCityUK
Peel Media has appointed a new Chief Executive for MediaCityUK. Sinead Greenaway will arrive in Salford Quays to take the helm of the UK's first purpose-built creative and digital community in the au
Peel Media has appointed a new Chief Executive for MediaCityUK. Sinead Greenaway will arrive in Salford Quays to take the helm of the UK's first purpose-built creative and digital community in the au
09/07/2009
Student Aims To Save Apes On Movie-making African Expedition
A student filmmaker is going to Africa to help save endangered baboons by making educational movies for the internet. Cheryl Wagstaff, who is studying for a degree in Documentary Film and Television
A student filmmaker is going to Africa to help save endangered baboons by making educational movies for the internet. Cheryl Wagstaff, who is studying for a degree in Documentary Film and Television
09/07/2009
Tannoy Update Outdoor 'Rock' Loudspeaker
Pioneering loudspeaker manufacturer Tannoy has announced the launch of a new, updated version of its SR601 'singing rock'. The new SR601T comes with an integral transformer and anchor points for safe
Pioneering loudspeaker manufacturer Tannoy has announced the launch of a new, updated version of its SR601 'singing rock'. The new SR601T comes with an integral transformer and anchor points for safe
09/07/2009
Tipping Point Film Fund Launches
An innovative, not-for-profit fund to help finance the making of documentary films launches today in London. Tipping Point Film Fund (TPFF), supported by The Co-operative, is extending the idea of 'c
An innovative, not-for-profit fund to help finance the making of documentary films launches today in London. Tipping Point Film Fund (TPFF), supported by The Co-operative, is extending the idea of 'c
09/07/2009
WJZ-TV Chooses CinemaLive HD Display System
A leading provider of weather content and display systems to the broadcast industry, AccuWeather, has announced that WJZ-TV is now producing their weather segments with CinemaLive HD, the state-of-the
A leading provider of weather content and display systems to the broadcast industry, AccuWeather, has announced that WJZ-TV is now producing their weather segments with CinemaLive HD, the state-of-the
08/07/2009
ABC Products Gets Tripods Rolling
A new transportable tripod roller, specially designed for lightweight cranes of the MiniCrane, Traveller, Speedy and Crane 100 series, has been launched by ABC Products. This rolling spider allows po
A new transportable tripod roller, specially designed for lightweight cranes of the MiniCrane, Traveller, Speedy and Crane 100 series, has been launched by ABC Products. This rolling spider allows po
08/07/2009
Obsidian Records Wins Accolades For Its Sound Quality
Classical label Obsidian Records has been named as Label of the Year 2009 at the Prelude Classical Music Awards in the Netherlands, marking yet another success for Prism Sound's SADiE technology, whic
Classical label Obsidian Records has been named as Label of the Year 2009 at the Prelude Classical Music Awards in the Netherlands, marking yet another success for Prism Sound's SADiE technology, whic
08/07/2009
Pixel Power Chosen By Perform For High Profile Online Sports Application
A leading provider of broadcast graphics systems, Pixel Power, has supplied the first three Clarity graphics hardware and software systems to leading digital sports specialist Perform to provide live
A leading provider of broadcast graphics systems, Pixel Power, has supplied the first three Clarity graphics hardware and software systems to leading digital sports specialist Perform to provide live
08/07/2009
Prosonic Convention Pronounced A Success
Prosonic, the dBTechnologies' distributor convention, has been reported to have been a "roaring success" by organisers and visitors alike. With attendees totalling 70, last month's two-day event sho
Prosonic, the dBTechnologies' distributor convention, has been reported to have been a "roaring success" by organisers and visitors alike. With attendees totalling 70, last month's two-day event sho
08/07/2009
Rushes Soho Shorts Announces Full Festival Programme
Celebrating its 11th year, Rushes Soho Shorts Festival has announced the Official Festival programme for 2009. The non-profit event, which will take place from July 22 to 31, is recognised as one of
Celebrating its 11th year, Rushes Soho Shorts Festival has announced the Official Festival programme for 2009. The non-profit event, which will take place from July 22 to 31, is recognised as one of
08/07/2009
SIS LIVE Bring HD Facilities To Wimbledon 2009
Megahertz (MHz), the UK-based independent systems integrator, has announce that it designed and built three out of the four production vehicles that SIS LIVE used for BBC Sport's high-definition (HD)
Megahertz (MHz), the UK-based independent systems integrator, has announce that it designed and built three out of the four production vehicles that SIS LIVE used for BBC Sport's high-definition (HD)
08/07/2009
Tigress Joins Forces With Darlow Smithson
Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP), an IMG Media company, has announced a new creative partnership with Tigress Productions. This sees John Smithson, DSP's Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Direct
Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP), an IMG Media company, has announced a new creative partnership with Tigress Productions. This sees John Smithson, DSP's Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Direct
08/07/2009
Weta Digital Purchases Site Licence Of Nuk
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry ( www.thefoundry.co.uk) has announce that Weta Digital, New Zealand's premier multi-aw
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry ( www.thefoundry.co.uk) has announce that Weta Digital, New Zealand's premier multi-aw
07/07/2009
Cameron 'Would Cut Ofcom's Powers'
Conservative leader David Cameron has said that he would remove media regulator Ofcom's policy-making powers if the party were to win at the next General Election. In a speech to the Reform think tan
Conservative leader David Cameron has said that he would remove media regulator Ofcom's policy-making powers if the party were to win at the next General Election. In a speech to the Reform think tan
07/07/2009
Christie Introduces 4K DLP Cinema Produce Line
A top digital cinema projection company, Christie, has introduced the new Christie Solaria series digital cinema projectors, based on Texas Instruments industry-performed and proven DLP Cinema technol
A top digital cinema projection company, Christie, has introduced the new Christie Solaria series digital cinema projectors, based on Texas Instruments industry-performed and proven DLP Cinema technol