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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2000
17/11/2000
BOURNEMOUTH GAIN QUANTEL ACCREDITATION
QUANTEL have announced that the Bournemouth Media School have acquired accreditation to offer training on Quantel equipment within their media course. The school have had strong links with the indust
QUANTEL have announced that the Bournemouth Media School have acquired accreditation to offer training on Quantel equipment within their media course. The school have had strong links with the indust
17/11/2000
EXTREME SPORTS CHANNEL RUN WORLD GAMES
THE first ever televised World Extreme Games are taking place on December 1 to 3 in Melbourne. The games, which are being run by the UK-based Extreme Sports Channel, promises a packed schedule over t
THE first ever televised World Extreme Games are taking place on December 1 to 3 in Melbourne. The games, which are being run by the UK-based Extreme Sports Channel, promises a packed schedule over t
17/11/2000
GARDAM MAKES INDIES A TOP PRIORITY
TIM GARDAM, Channel 4 Director of Programmes has said his top priority at the moment is to establish relationships with independent producers. At Channel 4’s Pact open day held this week Gardam revea
TIM GARDAM, Channel 4 Director of Programmes has said his top priority at the moment is to establish relationships with independent producers. At Channel 4’s Pact open day held this week Gardam revea
17/11/2000
MANAGEMENT BUY OUT QUADRANT VISUAL SOLUTIONS
QUADRANT Visual Solutions have been subject to a recent management buy out which heralds the beginning of a new era for one of the UK’s AV companies. The new management team is well known throughout
QUADRANT Visual Solutions have been subject to a recent management buy out which heralds the beginning of a new era for one of the UK’s AV companies. The new management team is well known throughout
17/11/2000
MARKETING APPOINTMENTS AT MCMILLAN
ONE of the UK’s leading broadcast and AV specialists, McMillan, have announced two new appointments to the company’s marketing team based at McMillan’s head office in Abroath. Both appointees come fr
ONE of the UK’s leading broadcast and AV specialists, McMillan, have announced two new appointments to the company’s marketing team based at McMillan’s head office in Abroath. Both appointees come fr
17/11/2000
REAR WINDOW LOOK FORWARD
REAR Window Television (RWTV) providers of microwave link technology on hire to Producers and Broadcasters, have been set up with the aim of taking their services direct to the industry. RWTV have be
REAR Window Television (RWTV) providers of microwave link technology on hire to Producers and Broadcasters, have been set up with the aim of taking their services direct to the industry. RWTV have be
17/11/2000
RUSHES ANNOUNCE ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE
RUSHES, one of Europe’s special effects and post-production houses, have announced the opening of their online booking service, Rushes Online. This new service allows clients to order their specific
RUSHES, one of Europe’s special effects and post-production houses, have announced the opening of their online booking service, Rushes Online. This new service allows clients to order their specific
17/11/2000
SONY ROADSHOW PROJECTS DIGITAL INDUSTRY
SONY Broadcast and Professional UK in association with Digital Projection, Apple UK and other media partners are hosting a five-venue roadshow throughout November and December The joint roadshow comm
SONY Broadcast and Professional UK in association with Digital Projection, Apple UK and other media partners are hosting a five-venue roadshow throughout November and December The joint roadshow comm
17/11/2000
THE FUTURE OF FILM COMES TO BELFAST
BELFAST has been chosen as one of only five UK cities to host a groundbreaking roadshow, backed by the DTI, which is revealing the potential for digital technology to revolutionise all aspects of the
BELFAST has been chosen as one of only five UK cities to host a groundbreaking roadshow, backed by the DTI, which is revealing the potential for digital technology to revolutionise all aspects of the
16/11/2000
BBC APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
THE BBC have announced the appointment of Sally Osman as Head of Communications. Director of Marketing & Communications Matthew Bannister (pictured) said: “Having looked both externally and internal
THE BBC have announced the appointment of Sally Osman as Head of Communications. Director of Marketing & Communications Matthew Bannister (pictured) said: “Having looked both externally and internal
16/11/2000
BBC RESOURCES NET ONNET PROJECT
BBC Resources Design and Interactive division have created all the user interfaces for ONdigital’s recently launched ONnet internet TV service. The BBC’s design solution was applied across the ONnet
BBC Resources Design and Interactive division have created all the user interfaces for ONdigital’s recently launched ONnet internet TV service. The BBC’s design solution was applied across the ONnet
16/11/2000
DATE SET FOR GRAPHICS & VIRTUAL STUDIO CONFERENCE
ACCESS Conferences International have announced the dates for the second annual Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios Conference, to be held at the Mandarin Oriental, London on the January 29 and 30, 2
ACCESS Conferences International have announced the dates for the second annual Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios Conference, to be held at the Mandarin Oriental, London on the January 29 and 30, 2
16/11/2000
DELAY ON APPROVAL FOR BBC TECHNOLOGY
THE DELAY in approval for BBC Technology Limited, a subsidiary company of BBC Resources, apparently rests at the feet of the BBC. The Corporation have not yet submitted their final proposals to Cultu
THE DELAY in approval for BBC Technology Limited, a subsidiary company of BBC Resources, apparently rests at the feet of the BBC. The Corporation have not yet submitted their final proposals to Cultu
16/11/2000
GOODLAND HEADS UP NTL INTERACTIVE SERVICES
NTL, have promoted Bill Goodland to the post of Director of Interactive Services. This post was previously under the brief of Group Managing Director of Interactive Services Jeremy Thorp. Amid specu
NTL, have promoted Bill Goodland to the post of Director of Interactive Services. This post was previously under the brief of Group Managing Director of Interactive Services Jeremy Thorp. Amid specu
16/11/2000
ITC CONSULT ON SIMPLIFIED AIRTIME SALES RULES
THE ITC have published a consultation paper seeking comments on new simplified rules for airtime sales arrangements, and whether new rules are required to prohibit certain types of share deals. The m
THE ITC have published a consultation paper seeking comments on new simplified rules for airtime sales arrangements, and whether new rules are required to prohibit certain types of share deals. The m
16/11/2000
ITN'S CATHERWOOD REJOINS ITV NEWS
ITN’s Andrea Catherwood is to rejoin the ITV news team in January 2001. She will be one of ITV’s top News Correspondents, working on a range of home and foreign stories as well as undertaking some ne
ITN’s Andrea Catherwood is to rejoin the ITV news team in January 2001. She will be one of ITV’s top News Correspondents, working on a range of home and foreign stories as well as undertaking some ne
16/11/2000
NTL EXPAND TRAVEL CHANNEL WITH BRAND NAMES
NTL have signed up UK travel companies Thomas Cook, Co-op Travelcare and Go airlines for their interactive Travel Channel. The deal with NTL's new partners will enable viewers to find the best in bar
NTL have signed up UK travel companies Thomas Cook, Co-op Travelcare and Go airlines for their interactive Travel Channel. The deal with NTL's new partners will enable viewers to find the best in bar
16/11/2000
SAGITTA RECEIVE ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION
SAGITTA, providers of Storage Area Networks (SAN) solutions, have gained the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 quality control certification at their first attempt. Andy Norma
SAGITTA, providers of Storage Area Networks (SAN) solutions, have gained the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 quality control certification at their first attempt. Andy Norma
16/11/2000
SKY NEWS ANNOUNCE DEAL WITH YAHOO
SKY NEWS based in Isleworth have announced a content distribution deal with the internet company, Yahoo UK! & Ireland. The content deal means that Sky News will provide daily news to Yahoo! News. The
SKY NEWS based in Isleworth have announced a content distribution deal with the internet company, Yahoo UK! & Ireland. The content deal means that Sky News will provide daily news to Yahoo! News. The
16/11/2000
VIDEOSONICS INSTALL SECOND THX DUBBING THEATRE
UK STUDIO design consultancy Munro Associates have completed a second, THX-approved film dubbing theatre for Videosonics, one of London’s premier audio post-production companies. Videosonics’ new The
UK STUDIO design consultancy Munro Associates have completed a second, THX-approved film dubbing theatre for Videosonics, one of London’s premier audio post-production companies. Videosonics’ new The
15/11/2000
ALLI LEAVES AS CARLTON RESTRUCTURES
CARLTON Communications have confirmed a major restructure within the company, and the departure of Lord Waheed Alli, current Managing Director of Carlton Productions. Lord Alli took over Carlton’s te
CARLTON Communications have confirmed a major restructure within the company, and the departure of Lord Waheed Alli, current Managing Director of Carlton Productions. Lord Alli took over Carlton’s te
15/11/2000
JAY FILM MAKES KEN LOACH FILM DEBUT
MANAGING Director Joanna Urwin of Newcastle upon Tyne based Jay Film & Video found real life imitating art when she was asked to produce a corporate video for the latest Ken Loach film. Using the wor
MANAGING Director Joanna Urwin of Newcastle upon Tyne based Jay Film & Video found real life imitating art when she was asked to produce a corporate video for the latest Ken Loach film. Using the wor
15/11/2000
LONDON PRODUCTION MANAGERS GET ‘SIX OF THE BEST’
A SKILLSET funded training programme with FT2 has successfully launched the career of six new Production Manager Trainees. The first six Production Manager Trainees fresh from the new 30-week scheme
A SKILLSET funded training programme with FT2 has successfully launched the career of six new Production Manager Trainees. The first six Production Manager Trainees fresh from the new 30-week scheme
15/11/2000
LONG SHOTS FESTIVAL SEEKS ENTRIES
LONG SHOTS, the University of Glasgow Film Festival, are seeking new short films for February's festival to be held at the Gilmorehill Centre in Glasgow. A selection of the best films made by student
LONG SHOTS, the University of Glasgow Film Festival, are seeking new short films for February's festival to be held at the Gilmorehill Centre in Glasgow. A selection of the best films made by student
15/11/2000
OPENTV INSTALL 11 MILLION STB’S WORLDWIDE
OPENTV, the interactive television and media solutions company, have announced that their OpenTV 'middleware' is now installed in more than 11 million digital set-top boxes (STBs) worldwide. Deployme
OPENTV, the interactive television and media solutions company, have announced that their OpenTV 'middleware' is now installed in more than 11 million digital set-top boxes (STBs) worldwide. Deployme
