Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2001
14/11/2001
EC&O SPREAD THE LOAD OF RIGGING
AS part of an on-going strategic review of the services offered to clients, Earls Court and Olympia (EC&O) have announced new arrangements for the provision of rigging services in their venues. Foll
AS part of an on-going strategic review of the services offered to clients, Earls Court and Olympia (EC&O) have announced new arrangements for the provision of rigging services in their venues. Foll
14/11/2001
EXTENSIS APPOINT SCANDANAVIAN AND BENELUX BUSINESS MANAGER
EXTENSIS have announced the appointment of Lars Thunstrom to the role of Scandinavian and Benelux Business Manager. This new role involves the day-to-day management of key distributors, dealers, part
EXTENSIS have announced the appointment of Lars Thunstrom to the role of Scandinavian and Benelux Business Manager. This new role involves the day-to-day management of key distributors, dealers, part
14/11/2001
MERLIN COMMUNICATIONS BOUGHT FOR £95 MILLION
MERLIN Communications have announced that the company have been acquired by Vosper Thornycroft Holdings (VT) for £95 million. VT are one of the leading civil and defence contractors focusing on supp
MERLIN Communications have announced that the company have been acquired by Vosper Thornycroft Holdings (VT) for £95 million. VT are one of the leading civil and defence contractors focusing on supp
14/11/2001
THE MILL SCOOPS PRIZE AT THE LIA AWARDS
THE MILL, London's Oscar winning digital effects facility, have won the Best Post Production award at this year’s London International Advertising Awards, held at The Charlotte Street Hotel, London on
THE MILL, London's Oscar winning digital effects facility, have won the Best Post Production award at this year’s London International Advertising Awards, held at The Charlotte Street Hotel, London on
13/11/2001
BBC CHILDREN IN NEED GOES INTERACTIVE
BBC Children In Need is going televisually interactive this year for the first time in its history, allowing millions of television viewers with digital TV access to donate to the charity from the com
BBC Children In Need is going televisually interactive this year for the first time in its history, allowing millions of television viewers with digital TV access to donate to the charity from the com
13/11/2001
BBC R&D RECOGNISED FOR WORK ON DIGITAL TELEVISION
A TEAM from Spectrum Planning Group, BBC Research & Development (R&D) were recognised for their work on digital television at the RTS Southern Centre Awards. The team, based at Kingswood Warren, shar
A TEAM from Spectrum Planning Group, BBC Research & Development (R&D) were recognised for their work on digital television at the RTS Southern Centre Awards. The team, based at Kingswood Warren, shar
13/11/2001
BECTU CHALLENGE BBC PENSION CUTS
BECTU are to challenge BBC plans to cut the pension rights of redundant staff. The union has been given notice that the Corporation is to end a special formula which enhances pensions of staff who e
BECTU are to challenge BBC plans to cut the pension rights of redundant staff. The union has been given notice that the Corporation is to end a special formula which enhances pensions of staff who e
13/11/2001
CHYRON DCC INTERACTS IN ‘BANZAI’ CONTENT
CHYRON Corporation have announced that Channel 4 are using their Digital Content Controller (DCC) to control playout of interactive content for the new series of ‘Banzai’. The installation of the DCC
CHYRON Corporation have announced that Channel 4 are using their Digital Content Controller (DCC) to control playout of interactive content for the new series of ‘Banzai’. The installation of the DCC
13/11/2001
HARRIS INSTALLS ADC-100 SYSTEM AT ALPHA TV
HARRIS Corporation have installed a Harris Automation ADC-100 system at Alpha TV, one of the major private broadcasters in Greece. The new system, which supports 12 channels in the initial installat
HARRIS Corporation have installed a Harris Automation ADC-100 system at Alpha TV, one of the major private broadcasters in Greece. The new system, which supports 12 channels in the initial installat
13/11/2001
ITV REGULATOR REASSURES UNIONS
THE ITC have said that there will be no slide in ITV's regional obligations. At a meeting with the Federation of Entertainment unions, the ITC said that their current talks with ITV bosses were aimed
THE ITC have said that there will be no slide in ITV's regional obligations. At a meeting with the Federation of Entertainment unions, the ITC said that their current talks with ITV bosses were aimed
13/11/2001
ROYAL EVENT FOR CAMERON PRESENTATIONS
IT is a particularly busy time for CDs at Cameron Presentations. A variety of projects were on hand, from MPEG1 video encoding to powerpoint content; the CD replicators and printers never stopped.
IT is a particularly busy time for CDs at Cameron Presentations. A variety of projects were on hand, from MPEG1 video encoding to powerpoint content; the CD replicators and printers never stopped.
13/11/2001
UNIONS OPPOSE CUTS AT ITN
UNIONS at ITN will not accept cuts in quality or jobs as a result of a new ITV contract. ITN announced on November 12 that they were seeking volunteers for redundancy following the cut of more than
UNIONS at ITN will not accept cuts in quality or jobs as a result of a new ITV contract. ITN announced on November 12 that they were seeking volunteers for redundancy following the cut of more than
12/11/2001
BBC AND LS TRILLIUM GOES LIVE
THE ground-breaking property partnership between the BBC and Land Securities Trillium (LS Trillium) goes live on November 12, 2001. Under the terms of the agreement, the freehold for the BBC White Ci
THE ground-breaking property partnership between the BBC and Land Securities Trillium (LS Trillium) goes live on November 12, 2001. Under the terms of the agreement, the freehold for the BBC White Ci
12/11/2001
BBC BREAKS NEW GROUND IN DVD PRODUCTION
BBC Technology have overcome the challenge of demonstrating Interactive television, without the need for a live satellite broadcast, for the BBC’s ‘Walking With Beasts’ documentary series, first showi
BBC Technology have overcome the challenge of demonstrating Interactive television, without the need for a live satellite broadcast, for the BBC’s ‘Walking With Beasts’ documentary series, first showi
12/11/2001
BECTU MEMBERS REJECT SPIN-OFF OF B&P DEPARTMENT
BECTU members have rejected the proposed spin-off of the BBC's Broadcast and Presentation department. In a ballot nearly 90 per cent of BECTU members in BBC Broadcast and Presentation (B&P) have reje
BECTU members have rejected the proposed spin-off of the BBC's Broadcast and Presentation department. In a ballot nearly 90 per cent of BECTU members in BBC Broadcast and Presentation (B&P) have reje
12/11/2001
CANOPUS ANNOUNCE AVAILABILITY OF MEDIAEDGE IN THE UK
IN an effort to broaden their line of MPEG-based products for high quality video distribution, Canopus, the manufacturers of award-winning, non-linear video editing products for video professionals an
IN an effort to broaden their line of MPEG-based products for high quality video distribution, Canopus, the manufacturers of award-winning, non-linear video editing products for video professionals an
12/11/2001
DB BROADCAST WIN CONTRACT WITH BBC TECHNOLOGY
DB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire based systems integrators, have won a large competitive contract with BBC Technology, Consulting and Projects for the refurbishment of the combined production and visi
DB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire based systems integrators, have won a large competitive contract with BBC Technology, Consulting and Projects for the refurbishment of the combined production and visi
12/11/2001
IEE INTRODUCE MULTIMEDIA SEMINAR
A seminar on ‘Multimedia communications in the 21st Century – Winners and Losers?’, is to take place at Savoy Place in London on December 10, 2001. The seminar will provide the opportunity to hear th
A seminar on ‘Multimedia communications in the 21st Century – Winners and Losers?’, is to take place at Savoy Place in London on December 10, 2001. The seminar will provide the opportunity to hear th
12/11/2001
NI MEDIA CAREERS INFORMATION DAY IN BELFAST
The NI Media Careers Information Day is to take place at Whitla Hall, Queens University in Belfast on November 14, 2001. The information day is a new initiative to help anyone interested in working i
The NI Media Careers Information Day is to take place at Whitla Hall, Queens University in Belfast on November 14, 2001. The information day is a new initiative to help anyone interested in working i
12/11/2001
SKILLSET SPONSOR SHIFTING SANDS CONFERENCE
SKILLSET have announced that they are sponsoring Shifting Sands, the ninth annual Salford Television Conference to be held at the Lowry Centre, Salford Quays on November 28, 2001. Organised by PACT a
SKILLSET have announced that they are sponsoring Shifting Sands, the ninth annual Salford Television Conference to be held at the Lowry Centre, Salford Quays on November 28, 2001. Organised by PACT a
09/11/2001
BECTU SUPPORT MEDIA CAREERS INFORMATION DAY
BECTU are supporting the London Media Careers Information Day on November 19. The day is open to anyone wanting to find out about working in television, film, radio print and multimedia. Over 35 e
BECTU are supporting the London Media Careers Information Day on November 19. The day is open to anyone wanting to find out about working in television, film, radio print and multimedia. Over 35 e
09/11/2001
BRITISH ANIMATION AWARDS DEADLINE NEARS
THE 4th British Animation Awards are to take place in March next year and the deadline for entries closes on November 30, 2001. The ceremony will feature 19 awards covering a wide range of British an
THE 4th British Animation Awards are to take place in March next year and the deadline for entries closes on November 30, 2001. The ceremony will feature 19 awards covering a wide range of British an
09/11/2001
LFA TO OPEN IN A REFURBISHED CHURCH
ONE of Britain’s first full-time independent film schools are to open in a refurbished Victorian church in Fulham Broadway, SW6. The London Film Academy (LFA) will answer the growing demand of stude
ONE of Britain’s first full-time independent film schools are to open in a refurbished Victorian church in Fulham Broadway, SW6. The London Film Academy (LFA) will answer the growing demand of stude
09/11/2001
PINNACLE STRENGTHEN POSITION IN THE MIDDLE EAST
PINNACLE Systems, producers of a range of digital and broadcast video tools, are strengthening their position in the Middle East as they add Saudi TV, VideoCairo SAT in Egypt and NEW TV of Lebanon to
PINNACLE Systems, producers of a range of digital and broadcast video tools, are strengthening their position in the Middle East as they add Saudi TV, VideoCairo SAT in Egypt and NEW TV of Lebanon to
09/11/2001
SKILLSET LAUNCH HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING CAMPAIGN
SKILLSET have launched a freelance health and safety training campaign. £100,000 is being invested in the campaign which is supported by BECTU. The money will be used to fund a number of activities t
SKILLSET have launched a freelance health and safety training campaign. £100,000 is being invested in the campaign which is supported by BECTU. The money will be used to fund a number of activities t