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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2001
30/03/2001
BECTU STEP UP ACTION IN BBC DISPUTE
BECTU have announced that the on-going work-to-rule campaign by BBC members, over changes in expenses rules, is being stepped up. Members have been told that they can refuse duties away from base if
BECTU have announced that the on-going work-to-rule campaign by BBC members, over changes in expenses rules, is being stepped up. Members have been told that they can refuse duties away from base if
30/03/2001
DATAVIDEO ANNOUNCE VIDEO DISC RECORDER UPDATE
DATAVIDEO have announced that V3.3 software is now installed on their VDR-3000/DV Video Disc recorder. The new software automatically burns a patent pending auto run file so that discs recorded by t
DATAVIDEO have announced that V3.3 software is now installed on their VDR-3000/DV Video Disc recorder. The new software automatically burns a patent pending auto run file so that discs recorded by t
30/03/2001
DISCOVERY OF NEW SOUNDS AT ELSTREE
ONE OF the largest online sound libraries in the world, www.sound-effects-library.com, has acquired a collection of Cinesound Sound Effects discovered in the vaults of Elstree Film Studios in Hertford
ONE OF the largest online sound libraries in the world, www.sound-effects-library.com, has acquired a collection of Cinesound Sound Effects discovered in the vaults of Elstree Film Studios in Hertford
30/03/2001
INSCRIBER ANNOUNCE SHIPPING OF IQ SYSTEM
INSCRIBER Technology have announced that Quantel are now shipping the new iQ system that integrates Inscriber's text and graphics technology into Quantel's revolutionary new platform. From the intern
INSCRIBER Technology have announced that Quantel are now shipping the new iQ system that integrates Inscriber's text and graphics technology into Quantel's revolutionary new platform. From the intern
30/03/2001
MI BROADCAST OFFER SNG-8 VIDEO AND AUDIO ROUTER
THE SNG-8 from Mi Broadcast is an 8x2 Video and Stereo Audio Routing Switcher for Transmission and Monitoring applications. Housed in a robust 1U frame the unit has an integral 115/230VAC PSU and hi
THE SNG-8 from Mi Broadcast is an 8x2 Video and Stereo Audio Routing Switcher for Transmission and Monitoring applications. Housed in a robust 1U frame the unit has an integral 115/230VAC PSU and hi
30/03/2001
OPTEX APPOINT MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
OPTEX, the North London based suppliers of Film and Broadcast Television equipment for 30 years, have announced the appointment of Jonty Brandon as their new Market Development Manager. Jonty’s caree
OPTEX, the North London based suppliers of Film and Broadcast Television equipment for 30 years, have announced the appointment of Jonty Brandon as their new Market Development Manager. Jonty’s caree
30/03/2001
OXTEL INSTALL MEDIASET MASTER CONTROL SYSTEMS
OXFORDSHIRE based company Oxtel have installed four of their Presmaster master control switcher systems for Mediaset, the Italian national terrestrial broadcaster, based in Milan. Oxtel's Presmaster
OXFORDSHIRE based company Oxtel have installed four of their Presmaster master control switcher systems for Mediaset, the Italian national terrestrial broadcaster, based in Milan. Oxtel's Presmaster
30/03/2001
UTV ANNOUNCE 20 PER CENT INCREASE IN PROFITS
UTV have announced a 20 per cent increase in their television operating profit to £14.3m, up from £11.9m last year. John McCann, Managing Director of UTV, said: "2000 has been an exceptional year for
UTV have announced a 20 per cent increase in their television operating profit to £14.3m, up from £11.9m last year. John McCann, Managing Director of UTV, said: "2000 has been an exceptional year for
29/03/2001
AF ENDORSE RTE’S CALL FOR LICENSE FEE INCREASE
IRELAND’S Audiovisual Federation (AF) has endorsed, by a majority decision, the RTE proposal to increase the TV licence fee to an average of £IR120 per annum, which is still below the European average
IRELAND’S Audiovisual Federation (AF) has endorsed, by a majority decision, the RTE proposal to increase the TV licence fee to an average of £IR120 per annum, which is still below the European average
29/03/2001
ASTON UNIVERSITY ADOPT SONY VIDEOSTORE
ASTON Media are teaming up with Sony Broadcast & Professional UK to install a Videostore 2000 server-based playout system for ‘etc’ (The Education and Training Channel). The UK’s first television lea
ASTON Media are teaming up with Sony Broadcast & Professional UK to install a Videostore 2000 server-based playout system for ‘etc’ (The Education and Training Channel). The UK’s first television lea
29/03/2001
AVITEL ANNOUNCE MOVE TO ESSEX
AVITEL Electronics, one of the longest established suppliers of equipment to the broadcast, facilities and media industries have announced that, after more than 20 years in South London, they have dec
AVITEL Electronics, one of the longest established suppliers of equipment to the broadcast, facilities and media industries have announced that, after more than 20 years in South London, they have dec
29/03/2001
BRITISH LOTTERY FUNDED FILM WINS OSCAR
A BRITISH Lottery funded short film has scored success at this year’s American Academy awards. The British-Dutch co-production ‘Father and Daughter’, co-financed with Lottery money given by the Arts
A BRITISH Lottery funded short film has scored success at this year’s American Academy awards. The British-Dutch co-production ‘Father and Daughter’, co-financed with Lottery money given by the Arts
29/03/2001
INDUSTRY REGULATORS AGREE ON CLOSER CO-OPERATION
THE FIVE communications regulators have announced an agreement to extend co-operation in line with the Government’s Communications White Paper on regulation. A new Memorandum of Understanding between
THE FIVE communications regulators have announced an agreement to extend co-operation in line with the Government’s Communications White Paper on regulation. A new Memorandum of Understanding between
29/03/2001
RUSHES COMPLETE BT EMMA COMMERCIAL
LONDON facility Rushes have completed post production on John Hillcoat's new 'Black Man on Television' BT Ethnic Minority Media Award (BT Emma) commercial. The commercial, produced by Oil Factory for
LONDON facility Rushes have completed post production on John Hillcoat's new 'Black Man on Television' BT Ethnic Minority Media Award (BT Emma) commercial. The commercial, produced by Oil Factory for
29/03/2001
SIMPLY MONEY FACES FISCAL COMPLICATIONS
THE television channel fronted by Angela Rippon, ‘Simply Money’, the UK’s first interactive digital consumer finance channel launched in January 2000, has been scrapped because of its failure to self-
THE television channel fronted by Angela Rippon, ‘Simply Money’, the UK’s first interactive digital consumer finance channel launched in January 2000, has been scrapped because of its failure to self-
29/03/2001
SSL INSTALL CONSOLE AT BBC RESOURCES
A SOLID State Logic (SSL) Avant digital film and post-production console has been installed in Dubbing 1 at Pebble Mill in Birmingham for BBC Resources, part of the largest television facilities compa
A SOLID State Logic (SSL) Avant digital film and post-production console has been installed in Dubbing 1 at Pebble Mill in Birmingham for BBC Resources, part of the largest television facilities compa
28/03/2001
ADOBE SOFTWARE USED IN ‘GLADIATOR’ EFFECTS
ADOBE Systems have announced that Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop software were used to create several of the visual effects shots for DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Studios’ ‘Gladiator’, w
ADOBE Systems have announced that Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop software were used to create several of the visual effects shots for DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Studios’ ‘Gladiator’, w
28/03/2001
BBC APPOINT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
ONE of Britain’s top young marketers, Andy Duncan, has been appointed BBC Director of Marketing and Communications. He is currently European Category Director for Unilever’s Foods and Beverages Divis
ONE of Britain’s top young marketers, Andy Duncan, has been appointed BBC Director of Marketing and Communications. He is currently European Category Director for Unilever’s Foods and Beverages Divis
28/03/2001
BBC TWO ANNOUNCE £88M SPRING SCHEDULE
BBC TWO have announced the new list of spring and summer programmes to hit our screens this year. The £88 million package includes gardening and leisure programmes, new drama from award winning write
BBC TWO have announced the new list of spring and summer programmes to hit our screens this year. The £88 million package includes gardening and leisure programmes, new drama from award winning write
28/03/2001
FRAMESTORE COMPLETE SPOT FOR CINGULAR WIRELESS
FRAMESTORE have recently completed an animated spot for Cingular Wireless through BBDO South. ‘Good Vibrations’ was directed by Markus Manninen from FrameStore and produced by Helen MacKenzie. Comp
FRAMESTORE have recently completed an animated spot for Cingular Wireless through BBDO South. ‘Good Vibrations’ was directed by Markus Manninen from FrameStore and produced by Helen MacKenzie. Comp
28/03/2001
GREG DYKE SLAMS FIFA OVER WORLD CUP 2002 RIGHTS
BBC Director-General Greg Dyke has slammed FIFA for selling the rights of World Cup 2002 to the highest bidder. Speaking to a European Union Broadcasting Conference in Brussels, Dyke branded football
BBC Director-General Greg Dyke has slammed FIFA for selling the rights of World Cup 2002 to the highest bidder. Speaking to a European Union Broadcasting Conference in Brussels, Dyke branded football
28/03/2001
ITC'S ANNUAL REPORT LOOKS TOWARD FUTURE
The ITC's recently published Annual Report for 2000 looks ahead to new Government requirements in forthcoming Communications legislation and reports on the quality and diversity of the UK’s broadcasti
The ITC's recently published Annual Report for 2000 looks ahead to new Government requirements in forthcoming Communications legislation and reports on the quality and diversity of the UK’s broadcasti
28/03/2001
MILL FILM CELEBRATE OSCAR FOR GLADIATOR
LONDON digital visual effects facility Mill Film have picked up an Oscar at the 73rd Academy Awards for ‘Best Visual Effects’ for ‘Gladiator’. Tim Burke, Mill Film’s Visual Effects Supervisor on ‘Gla
LONDON digital visual effects facility Mill Film have picked up an Oscar at the 73rd Academy Awards for ‘Best Visual Effects’ for ‘Gladiator’. Tim Burke, Mill Film’s Visual Effects Supervisor on ‘Gla
28/03/2001
VIEWERCOM ALLIANCE FOR UK MARKET
UK COMPANY Viewercom, the new media subsidiary of Reflec plc and worldwide distributor of the patented chroma-key solution ‘Chromatte’, have announced a strategic alliance with integrated broadcast gr
UK COMPANY Viewercom, the new media subsidiary of Reflec plc and worldwide distributor of the patented chroma-key solution ‘Chromatte’, have announced a strategic alliance with integrated broadcast gr
27/03/2001
AGTEL WIN IVCA AWARD FOR TRAINING FILM
AGTEL enjoyed success after a major win at the International Visual Communication Association (IVCA) Awards, the “Oscars” of the Corporate Television Industry. Agtel Managing Director John Cummins an
AGTEL enjoyed success after a major win at the International Visual Communication Association (IVCA) Awards, the “Oscars” of the Corporate Television Industry. Agtel Managing Director John Cummins an
