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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2000
03/10/2000
CEDAR AUDIO LAUNCH NEW NOISE SUPPRESSOR
CAMBRIDGE-based company Cedar Audio have announced the launch of their DNS1000 Dynamic Noise Suppressor, a free standing unit designed for audio post, live broadcast and forensic audio. The unit off
CAMBRIDGE-based company Cedar Audio have announced the launch of their DNS1000 Dynamic Noise Suppressor, a free standing unit designed for audio post, live broadcast and forensic audio. The unit off
03/10/2000
MAJOR TECHNICOLOR EXPANSION IN CANADA
TECHNICOLOR, the wholly owned subsidiary of UK-based Carlton Communications Plc, have announced that they are offering to buy Montreal-based Groupe Covitec for £27 million. Gropue Covitec is Quebec’s
TECHNICOLOR, the wholly owned subsidiary of UK-based Carlton Communications Plc, have announced that they are offering to buy Montreal-based Groupe Covitec for £27 million. Gropue Covitec is Quebec’s
03/10/2000
NEW FEATURE TO PREMIER AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
THE LATEST feature film from Newcastle-based Amber Collective, ‘Like Father’, will be premiered at the London Film Festival with screenings on November 14 and 15. Funded by the BBC and the Arts Counc
THE LATEST feature film from Newcastle-based Amber Collective, ‘Like Father’, will be premiered at the London Film Festival with screenings on November 14 and 15. Funded by the BBC and the Arts Counc
03/10/2000
NEW FILM TRAINING SCHEME FOR SCOTLAND
SCOTTISH Company Antoine Films have received more than 200 entries for their ‘8½’ competition, a new film training, development and production scheme for Scottish filmmakers. The scheme will produce
SCOTTISH Company Antoine Films have received more than 200 entries for their ‘8½’ competition, a new film training, development and production scheme for Scottish filmmakers. The scheme will produce
03/10/2000
NTL AND UNIVERSAL LAUNCH NEW FILM CHANNEL
CABLE Television operator NTL Inc and Universal Studios Networks, the global entertainment group, have announced a joint venture to launch a new UK film channel called ‘The Studio’. It will be a 50-5
CABLE Television operator NTL Inc and Universal Studios Networks, the global entertainment group, have announced a joint venture to launch a new UK film channel called ‘The Studio’. It will be a 50-5
03/10/2000
PINEWOOD TELEVISON OPT FOR STUDER D950 M2
THE Television Division of Pinewood Studios, one of Europe's leading studio complexes, has acquired a Studer D950 M2 Digital Mixing System for their first dedicated television facility. The new 825
THE Television Division of Pinewood Studios, one of Europe's leading studio complexes, has acquired a Studer D950 M2 Digital Mixing System for their first dedicated television facility. The new 825
03/10/2000
PINNACLE LAUNCH 'STUDIO ONLINE' FOR INTERNET VIDEO
PINNACLE Systems have announced Studio OnLine, one of the first products to offer a complete integrated solution for capturing, editing and sharing video over the Internet. Pinnacle systems developed
PINNACLE Systems have announced Studio OnLine, one of the first products to offer a complete integrated solution for capturing, editing and sharing video over the Internet. Pinnacle systems developed
03/10/2000
POLITICAL PUNCHBAG RETURNS TO HTV WEST
BUILDING on the success of last year’s series, ‘Punchbag’ returns with a new late-night series on October 5, as part of HTV West’s political coverage of the region. Bob Constantine, HTV West’s politi
BUILDING on the success of last year’s series, ‘Punchbag’ returns with a new late-night series on October 5, as part of HTV West’s political coverage of the region. Bob Constantine, HTV West’s politi
03/10/2000
RADIO TIMES HITS SMALL SCREENS THROUGH ONNET
RADIO Times has signed a deal to provide branded television listings, viewing choices and programme-related content for the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) of ONdigital’s internet service, ONnet. EP
RADIO Times has signed a deal to provide branded television listings, viewing choices and programme-related content for the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) of ONdigital’s internet service, ONnet. EP
03/10/2000
TASCAM ANNOUNCE NEW DIGITAL RECORDER
WATFORD company Tascam are now shipping their new DA-98HR 8-track DTRS format digital recorder. Designed primarily for professional music recording, broadcast and film post-production, the DA-98HR re
WATFORD company Tascam are now shipping their new DA-98HR 8-track DTRS format digital recorder. Designed primarily for professional music recording, broadcast and film post-production, the DA-98HR re
02/10/2000
GPO FILM UNIT RECEIVES BLUE PLAQUE
THE GPO Film Unit, creators of the acclaimed film ‘Night Mail’ have been honoured with an English heritage Blue plaque at their former studios in Blackheath, London. Founded under the leadership of J
THE GPO Film Unit, creators of the acclaimed film ‘Night Mail’ have been honoured with an English heritage Blue plaque at their former studios in Blackheath, London. Founded under the leadership of J
02/10/2000
LINE UP PRODUCE EMOTIVE SPORT SOLUTION
LINE UP Communications, one of the UK’s top ten full service business communications agencies have produced a new video for UK Sport, promoting their Lottery-funded World Class Performance Programme.
LINE UP Communications, one of the UK’s top ten full service business communications agencies have produced a new video for UK Sport, promoting their Lottery-funded World Class Performance Programme.
02/10/2000
MEDIA-BASED MILLENIUM AWARDS FROM BBC AND ITN
A MILLENIUM Awards Scheme set up to enable individuals from black and ethnic minorities to implement media-based projects in their local communities has been praised by Culture Secretary Chris Smith.
A MILLENIUM Awards Scheme set up to enable individuals from black and ethnic minorities to implement media-based projects in their local communities has been praised by Culture Secretary Chris Smith.
02/10/2000
MIRANDA LAUNCH NEW OPERATIONS GROUP
MIRANDA Technologies, developers of digital video and audio interfaces for the broadcast, post production and audio visual markets, have announced that they are forming a new Operations Group. The ne
MIRANDA Technologies, developers of digital video and audio interfaces for the broadcast, post production and audio visual markets, have announced that they are forming a new Operations Group. The ne
02/10/2000
NEW FILM PRODUCTION INITIATIVE LAUNCHED
A BRAND new short film and script development initiative has been launched representing a major investment in film production in the South West. The South West Production Fund is an initiative establ
A BRAND new short film and script development initiative has been launched representing a major investment in film production in the South West. The South West Production Fund is an initiative establ
02/10/2000
NTL BRINGS TV GUIDE BACK DOWN TO EARTH
NTL have launched the UK’s first and free of charge Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) on digital terrestrial TV. In conjunction with interactive TV software technology providers Strategy & Technolog
NTL have launched the UK’s first and free of charge Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) on digital terrestrial TV. In conjunction with interactive TV software technology providers Strategy & Technolog
02/10/2000
PINNACLE GO DIGITAL WITH PCTV
PINNACLE Systems have announced PCTV Sat, the latest addition to their successful computer TV tuner range. PCTV will provide digital TV and radio in CD quality on a PC or a TV, enabling users to have
PINNACLE Systems have announced PCTV Sat, the latest addition to their successful computer TV tuner range. PCTV will provide digital TV and radio in CD quality on a PC or a TV, enabling users to have
02/10/2000
RADIO TIMES LAUNCH INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO FILMS
RADIO Times are to launch an interactive online guide to films, past and present. Based on the ‘Radio Times Guide to Films’ book also launching in October, The Radio Times Film website at www.radioti
RADIO Times are to launch an interactive online guide to films, past and present. Based on the ‘Radio Times Guide to Films’ book also launching in October, The Radio Times Film website at www.radioti
02/10/2000
SPIDER-EYE ENTICES VIEWERS TO STAY TUNED
SPIDER-EYE Ltd, leading 2D and 3D animation service in London have used Cambridge Animation Systems Animo software to create television commercials aimed at enticing channel surfers. Spider-Eye produ
SPIDER-EYE Ltd, leading 2D and 3D animation service in London have used Cambridge Animation Systems Animo software to create television commercials aimed at enticing channel surfers. Spider-Eye produ
02/10/2000
TELEWEST DRIVES DOWN COST OF DIGITAL LIVING
TELEWEST Communications, leading broadband cable communications operator, have announced a new range of digital television and phone packages. The new digital ‘Starter’ package starts at £9 per month
TELEWEST Communications, leading broadband cable communications operator, have announced a new range of digital television and phone packages. The new digital ‘Starter’ package starts at £9 per month
02/10/2000
ULTIMATEFILM LAUNCHES MOBILE DIARYPLUS
ULTIMATEFILM.COM have announced a service called, DiaryPlus, a desktop based application providing booking facilities for broadcasters and production companies. The service is the first of its kind i
ULTIMATEFILM.COM have announced a service called, DiaryPlus, a desktop based application providing booking facilities for broadcasters and production companies. The service is the first of its kind i
