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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2001
16/01/2001
FUNDING SECURED FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS
BBC Northern Ireland’s established short film scheme, Northern Lights, have secured funding for a further three years. In total eight more short films of nine minutes in duration will be commissioned
BBC Northern Ireland’s established short film scheme, Northern Lights, have secured funding for a further three years. In total eight more short films of nine minutes in duration will be commissioned
16/01/2001
INP APPOINTED TVC SALES AGENTS
LONDON based international documentary, news sales agents and independent news bureau, International News Productions (INP), have been appointed as sales agents for the award winning Televisio de Cata
LONDON based international documentary, news sales agents and independent news bureau, International News Productions (INP), have been appointed as sales agents for the award winning Televisio de Cata
16/01/2001
RED POSTS QUESTIONS FOR BAILEYS IDENTS
RED, suppliers for the television, film and digital media industries, have posted some provocative questions for new Baileys idents for Channel 4. January 10 saw the start of a new series of 'Sex And
RED, suppliers for the television, film and digital media industries, have posted some provocative questions for new Baileys idents for Channel 4. January 10 saw the start of a new series of 'Sex And
16/01/2001
SW INCREASE MEMBERSHIP FEES
The Screenwriters Workshop have raised the cost of their membership to £35.00 due to the rise in overheads and the investment they have made in obtaining and furnishing their new Screenwriter’s Centre
The Screenwriters Workshop have raised the cost of their membership to £35.00 due to the rise in overheads and the investment they have made in obtaining and furnishing their new Screenwriter’s Centre
16/01/2001
VI[Z]RT SIGN MAJOR DEAL WITH SVT
VI[Z]RT, providers of fully integrated broadcast graphics, have announced that a major deal has been signed by Sveriges Television (SVT), Sweden’s public broadcasting service, for the entire range of
VI[Z]RT, providers of fully integrated broadcast graphics, have announced that a major deal has been signed by Sveriges Television (SVT), Sweden’s public broadcasting service, for the entire range of
16/01/2001
VSC PUBLISH VIDEO VIOLENCE REPORT
LEADING Watchdog, Video Standards Council, have published a report, which states there is insufficient evidence to prove or disprove a connection between screen violence and actual violence. The rep
LEADING Watchdog, Video Standards Council, have published a report, which states there is insufficient evidence to prove or disprove a connection between screen violence and actual violence. The rep
15/01/2001
£1.4 BILLION TECHNICOLOR DEAL FINALISED
CARLTON have announced that contracts have been signed with Thomson for the proposed disposal of Technicolor for £1.4 billion. Under the terms of the transaction Thomson will pay a consideration, whi
CARLTON have announced that contracts have been signed with Thomson for the proposed disposal of Technicolor for £1.4 billion. Under the terms of the transaction Thomson will pay a consideration, whi
15/01/2001
BECTU WARN TALKS MAY BREAKDOWN
BECTU have warned that they expect talks regarding new expenses rules at the BBC to end without agreement. A final draft of the new rules are due to be sent to Unions and management have already warn
BECTU have warned that they expect talks regarding new expenses rules at the BBC to end without agreement. A final draft of the new rules are due to be sent to Unions and management have already warn
15/01/2001
GREEN LIGHT FOR 3SIXTYMEDIA
BBC Resources have been given government permission to set up a joint production facilities, 3sixtymedia, venture with Granada Media in Manchester. Chris Smith, Secretary of State for the Department
BBC Resources have been given government permission to set up a joint production facilities, 3sixtymedia, venture with Granada Media in Manchester. Chris Smith, Secretary of State for the Department
15/01/2001
MORE STARY NIGHTS FOR HANRAHAN’S
HANRAHAN’S, the Cotswolds based indie, have secured a third series of 'Stars and Their Lives', the ITV entertainment programme. The show, which was piloted on Christmas Eve 1999, featured 17 top sta
HANRAHAN’S, the Cotswolds based indie, have secured a third series of 'Stars and Their Lives', the ITV entertainment programme. The show, which was piloted on Christmas Eve 1999, featured 17 top sta
15/01/2001
MTV CONTRACTS LEAD TO BALLOT
AN INDUSTRIAL action ballot will be run at MTV after BECTU members met to discuss new contracts. BECTU members working for the Camden-based music broadcaster met on January 10, and called for the bal
AN INDUSTRIAL action ballot will be run at MTV after BECTU members met to discuss new contracts. BECTU members working for the Camden-based music broadcaster met on January 10, and called for the bal
15/01/2001
PINNACLE INTRODUCE PLATINUM PROGRAMME
PINNACLE Systems, providers of digital video tools, have announced that they are introducing a new reseller programme called The Platinum Partner Programme. The programme was designed to recognise an
PINNACLE Systems, providers of digital video tools, have announced that they are introducing a new reseller programme called The Platinum Partner Programme. The programme was designed to recognise an
15/01/2001
RT-SET ANNOUNCE RECORD REVENUES
RT-SET, (Real Time Synthesized Entertainment Technology), trading as vi[z]rt, have announced a record consolidated revenue for the year-ended December 31. The figures show a profit of £12.5 millio
RT-SET, (Real Time Synthesized Entertainment Technology), trading as vi[z]rt, have announced a record consolidated revenue for the year-ended December 31. The figures show a profit of £12.5 millio
15/01/2001
RUGBY LEAGUE REFS MIKE UP WITH DPA
SOUND Network, UK distributors for DPA microphones, have supplied a number of DPA 4061 miniature microphones to VME, the specialist sound company that handles Rugby League coverage for Sky Sport. The
SOUND Network, UK distributors for DPA microphones, have supplied a number of DPA 4061 miniature microphones to VME, the specialist sound company that handles Rugby League coverage for Sky Sport. The
15/01/2001
S4C2 NOW AVAILABLE AT WESTMINSTER
S4C2, the digital channel broadcasting proceedings live from the National Assembly, have launched a new service that allows the channel to be seen at Westminster for the first time. Huw Jones, S4C’s
S4C2, the digital channel broadcasting proceedings live from the National Assembly, have launched a new service that allows the channel to be seen at Westminster for the first time. Huw Jones, S4C’s
15/01/2001
SYNTHETIC DIMENSIONS INSTALL MAYA
SYNTHETIC Dimensions, the OFEX-listed 3D computer graphics, animation and new media company based in Wolverhampton, have announced that they have completed the installation of Maya, the modelling and
SYNTHETIC Dimensions, the OFEX-listed 3D computer graphics, animation and new media company based in Wolverhampton, have announced that they have completed the installation of Maya, the modelling and
12/01/2001
BBC RESOURCES SELECT CUSTOM CONSOLES
BBC Resources, Consulting and Projects, have selected Custom Consoles to supply four complete furniture suites for their new regional broadcasting centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Three Systemtwo hei
BBC Resources, Consulting and Projects, have selected Custom Consoles to supply four complete furniture suites for their new regional broadcasting centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Three Systemtwo hei
12/01/2001
BBC’S ‘WEAKEST LINK’ FORGES STRONG TIES
THE BBC have confirmed that they have signed deals with television companies in Australia, France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, Israel, Portugal, India and also with US network NBC to scr
THE BBC have confirmed that they have signed deals with television companies in Australia, France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, Israel, Portugal, India and also with US network NBC to scr
12/01/2001
CEO OF TELEWEST TO JOIN QXL BOARD
QXL, the online auction company, have announced the appointment of Adam Singer, Group Chief Executive of Telewest Communications, who will be joining their Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Direct
QXL, the online auction company, have announced the appointment of Adam Singer, Group Chief Executive of Telewest Communications, who will be joining their Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Direct
12/01/2001
CNN EXPANDS LONDON OPERATIONS
CNN are continuing expansion of their European programming with the launch of three new daily business shows in February. Richard Quest will be joining the network’s London headquarters from the BBC
CNN are continuing expansion of their European programming with the launch of three new daily business shows in February. Richard Quest will be joining the network’s London headquarters from the BBC
12/01/2001
IMAGINE GRAPHICS AT VIDEOFORUM
COMPUTER display technology and digital video systems specialists, Imagine Graphics, are showing a number of hardware and software products on their stand at February 2001’s VideoForum Exhibition. I
COMPUTER display technology and digital video systems specialists, Imagine Graphics, are showing a number of hardware and software products on their stand at February 2001’s VideoForum Exhibition. I
12/01/2001
ITC PUBLISH REPORT ON ITV NETWORKING
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published their annual report on Channel 3 networking arrangements for 1999. The seventh annual report includes details of the in-house and independen
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published their annual report on Channel 3 networking arrangements for 1999. The seventh annual report includes details of the in-house and independen
12/01/2001
MORE PROGRAMMES FOR ONDIGITAL
ONDIGITAL have announced that Nickelodeon and Paramount will be showing more top comedy and children’s television programmes. Viewers will be able to watch a line up of popular entertainment includin
ONDIGITAL have announced that Nickelodeon and Paramount will be showing more top comedy and children’s television programmes. Viewers will be able to watch a line up of popular entertainment includin
12/01/2001
NPA AND SW MATCH UP FOR NEW PROJECT
The New Producers Alliance (NPA) and the Screenwriters Workshop (SW) have teamed up for networking nights on a project called Match. The project aims to develop a closer understanding of how writers
The New Producers Alliance (NPA) and the Screenwriters Workshop (SW) have teamed up for networking nights on a project called Match. The project aims to develop a closer understanding of how writers
12/01/2001
ZONE VISION LAUNCH ON KOSMOS-TV
ZONE Vision, the London-based thematic channel producers and distributors, are launching the channel Reality TV and adult-oriented erotic channel Private Blue in Russia on multichannel operators Kosmo
ZONE Vision, the London-based thematic channel producers and distributors, are launching the channel Reality TV and adult-oriented erotic channel Private Blue in Russia on multichannel operators Kosmo
