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Broadcast News Archive for
February, 2001
08/02/2001
WINDMILL LANE NOTCHES UP CHANNEL 4 COUP
WINDMILL Lane have been brought in by BAFTA award-winner Damian O'Donnell (East Is East) to work on the new Mike Figgis project for Film Four. O'Donnell has been brought in to direct the behind-the-s
WINDMILL Lane have been brought in by BAFTA award-winner Damian O'Donnell (East Is East) to work on the new Mike Figgis project for Film Four. O'Donnell has been brought in to direct the behind-the-s
07/02/2001
BSKYB REACH FIVE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS
BSKYB have announced that they have achieved their five-million subscriber target early as the company reports 5,051,000 subscribers for the six months ended December, 31 2000. Tony Ball, Chief Execu
BSKYB have announced that they have achieved their five-million subscriber target early as the company reports 5,051,000 subscribers for the six months ended December, 31 2000. Tony Ball, Chief Execu
07/02/2001
CCG TAKE OVER ONE OF GRAMPIAN’S STUDIOS
COMATAIDH Craolaidh Gaidhlig, (Gaelic Broadcasting Committee), have taken over the lease of a television studio in Stornoway formerly operated by Grampian Television. The building is owned by the loc
COMATAIDH Craolaidh Gaidhlig, (Gaelic Broadcasting Committee), have taken over the lease of a television studio in Stornoway formerly operated by Grampian Television. The building is owned by the loc
07/02/2001
CHYRON DEMONSTRATE KEY PRODUCTS AT VIDEOFORUM
CHYRON Corporation, providers of broadcast technology, demonstrated products and services from all four of their divisions at the VideoForum at Wembley. Chyron’s Pro-Bel Division demonstrated product
CHYRON Corporation, providers of broadcast technology, demonstrated products and services from all four of their divisions at the VideoForum at Wembley. Chyron’s Pro-Bel Division demonstrated product
07/02/2001
DYKE ANNOUNCES INCREASED PROGRAMMING BUDGET
BBC Director-General, Greg Dyke, has announced to BBC staff that he plans to increase the programming budget by 24 per cent by the end of 2002/3. So far the increase in spending has been comparativel
BBC Director-General, Greg Dyke, has announced to BBC staff that he plans to increase the programming budget by 24 per cent by the end of 2002/3. So far the increase in spending has been comparativel
07/02/2001
GRASS VALLEY ANNOUNCE MEDIA AREA NETWORK
THE GRASS Valley Group have announced a Media Area Network (MAN) real-time shared-storage option. The MAN option for the Emmy award-winning Profile XP Media Platform simultaneously provides users acc
THE GRASS Valley Group have announced a Media Area Network (MAN) real-time shared-storage option. The MAN option for the Emmy award-winning Profile XP Media Platform simultaneously provides users acc
07/02/2001
MCMILLAN INSTALL AVID SYSTEM FOR NTEGRITY
MCMILLAN, broadcast specialists, have recently installed a high-end Avid Symphony Universal System for Ntegrity. Formed by Ian Sutherland, one of Britain’s top television drama editors, Ntegrity have
MCMILLAN, broadcast specialists, have recently installed a high-end Avid Symphony Universal System for Ntegrity. Formed by Ian Sutherland, one of Britain’s top television drama editors, Ntegrity have
07/02/2001
PACE ACQUIRE DIGITAL TV COMPANY XCOM
PACE Micro Technology have acquired digital television technology company, Xcom Multimedia Communications (Xcom), for an initial consideration of £18.1 million, to be satisfied by the issue 2,635,418
PACE Micro Technology have acquired digital television technology company, Xcom Multimedia Communications (Xcom), for an initial consideration of £18.1 million, to be satisfied by the issue 2,635,418
07/02/2001
SUCCESS FOR WELSH SHORT FILMS IN FRANCE
WALES scored a resounding success at the recent short film festival at Clermont-Ferrand, France. At the closing ceremony it was announced that the film ‘Showdown’ won the audience award in the new in
WALES scored a resounding success at the recent short film festival at Clermont-Ferrand, France. At the closing ceremony it was announced that the film ‘Showdown’ won the audience award in the new in
07/02/2001
TSL ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS
UK BROADCAST systems integrators, Television Systems Ltd (TSL), are augmenting their Board following several years of expansion at the company. The two founding directors, Brian Cuff and David MacGre
UK BROADCAST systems integrators, Television Systems Ltd (TSL), are augmenting their Board following several years of expansion at the company. The two founding directors, Brian Cuff and David MacGre
07/02/2001
U2 PROMO POSTED AT RED
RED, the Soho-based creative facility, used Henry and flame to post the video for U2's latest single 'Stuck in a moment you can't get out of'. Directed by Kevin Godley of The Artists Company, the pro
RED, the Soho-based creative facility, used Henry and flame to post the video for U2's latest single 'Stuck in a moment you can't get out of'. Directed by Kevin Godley of The Artists Company, the pro
06/02/2001
BBC NEWS 24 SELECT GRASS VALLEY PROFILE
BBC NEWS 24, the continuous news channel which uses Profile server technology, have completed a three-month pilot archive project with the help of an additional Profile video file server provided by t
BBC NEWS 24, the continuous news channel which uses Profile server technology, have completed a three-month pilot archive project with the help of an additional Profile video file server provided by t
06/02/2001
BERTELSMANN ACQUIRES 30 PER CENT OF RTL GROUP
CHANNEL 5 owner, the RTL Group, have announced that media giant Bertelsmann are to acquire the 30 per cent stake of RTL held by GBL through their majority company Electrafina. The acquisition will be
CHANNEL 5 owner, the RTL Group, have announced that media giant Bertelsmann are to acquire the 30 per cent stake of RTL held by GBL through their majority company Electrafina. The acquisition will be
06/02/2001
CHANNEL 4 TO LAUNCH 4 VENTURES LTD
CHANNEL 4 have confirmed their intention to launch a newly incorporated company, 4 Ventures Limited, to manage all of their commercial activities outside the core terrestrial channel. The new company
CHANNEL 4 have confirmed their intention to launch a newly incorporated company, 4 Ventures Limited, to manage all of their commercial activities outside the core terrestrial channel. The new company
06/02/2001
IQ MAKES UK DEBUT AT QUANTEL ROADSHOW
THE QUANTEL iQ will be on show for the first time in the UK at the Langham Hilton in London on February 19 and 20. A series of ‘Quantel Inviting’ roadshows will offer an informal look at iQ and Quant
THE QUANTEL iQ will be on show for the first time in the UK at the Langham Hilton in London on February 19 and 20. A series of ‘Quantel Inviting’ roadshows will offer an informal look at iQ and Quant
06/02/2001
MYTVS ANNOUNCE SOUTH COAST RSL PLANS
THE FIRST day of the VideoForum conference in London saw the announcement of MyTVs' plans for the installation of a Restricted Service License (RSL) station covering Southampton, Portsmouth and Bourne
THE FIRST day of the VideoForum conference in London saw the announcement of MyTVs' plans for the installation of a Restricted Service License (RSL) station covering Southampton, Portsmouth and Bourne
06/02/2001
PINNACLE ANNOUNCE ADOBE PREMIERE UPGRADE
PINNACLE Systems have announced an upgrade scheme for their DC and DV products, now optimised for Adobe’s Premiere 6.0 software. Pinnacle customers who have purchased any of a range of products betwe
PINNACLE Systems have announced an upgrade scheme for their DC and DV products, now optimised for Adobe’s Premiere 6.0 software. Pinnacle customers who have purchased any of a range of products betwe
06/02/2001
QUARTZ ACQUIRE METAWAVE RANGE
QUARTZ Electronics have announced a major expansion of their product range with the acquisition of the design and production rights to the full range of Metawave routing systems. Metawave's 256x256 a
QUARTZ Electronics have announced a major expansion of their product range with the acquisition of the design and production rights to the full range of Metawave routing systems. Metawave's 256x256 a
06/02/2001
ROOT6 GETS THE BOX ON AIR
EMAP owned interactive music television channel, The Box, are relocating from Kensington to new studios within the Performance Network’s Winsley Street headquarters. The move entails the creation of
EMAP owned interactive music television channel, The Box, are relocating from Kensington to new studios within the Performance Network’s Winsley Street headquarters. The move entails the creation of
06/02/2001
SSL INTRODUCE CLASSIC SL 4000 CONSOLE
SOLID State Logic have announced the introduction of a special 'Classic' configuration of their successful mixing console, the SL 4000. The Classic designation includes the latest sonic improvements
SOLID State Logic have announced the introduction of a special 'Classic' configuration of their successful mixing console, the SL 4000. The Classic designation includes the latest sonic improvements
06/02/2001
ZONE VISION ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE
UK BASED Zone Vision, one of the leading broadcasters and distributors of thematic channels in Europe, have entered into a joint venture with Showtime Networks, providers of television in the US, to l
UK BASED Zone Vision, one of the leading broadcasters and distributors of thematic channels in Europe, have entered into a joint venture with Showtime Networks, providers of television in the US, to l
05/02/2001
ALL SET FOR VIDEOFORUM 2001
VIDEOFORUM, billed as the most stimulating creative video event in the UK, is set to begin on February 6 to the 8 in Hall 1, Wembley. As ever, VideoForum will be brimming with the latest technologies
VIDEOFORUM, billed as the most stimulating creative video event in the UK, is set to begin on February 6 to the 8 in Hall 1, Wembley. As ever, VideoForum will be brimming with the latest technologies
05/02/2001
ARTEM U-BOAT GUNS ARE A BIT OF AN ENIGMA
SPECIAL effects house Artem have completed a commission to make two replica U-boat guns for the new £30 million wartime thriller, Enigma. The film is based on Robert Harris' bestseller about the code
SPECIAL effects house Artem have completed a commission to make two replica U-boat guns for the new £30 million wartime thriller, Enigma. The film is based on Robert Harris' bestseller about the code
05/02/2001
BRAZIER APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF FSI
FILMLAB, one of a select group of companies manufacturing equipment for the film and television market, have appointed Chris Brazier as Director of Filmlab Systems International (FSI). Brazier has ov
FILMLAB, one of a select group of companies manufacturing equipment for the film and television market, have appointed Chris Brazier as Director of Filmlab Systems International (FSI). Brazier has ov
05/02/2001
CARLTON INTERNATIONAL SIGN SLATE OF DEALS
CARLTON International, part of the Carlton Communications group, have signed a slate of deals in Australia confirming the territory as a key market for quality British drama, Hollywood movies and top
CARLTON International, part of the Carlton Communications group, have signed a slate of deals in Australia confirming the territory as a key market for quality British drama, Hollywood movies and top
