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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2001
13/03/2001
FILM COUNCIL BOOSTS ETHNIC FILM PRODUCTION
A NEW senior executive has been appointed to the Film Council’s New Cinema Fund in an effort to help stimulate growth in ethnic film production. Senior Executive Himesh Kar will have responsibility f
A NEW senior executive has been appointed to the Film Council’s New Cinema Fund in an effort to help stimulate growth in ethnic film production. Senior Executive Himesh Kar will have responsibility f
13/03/2001
OMNIBUS' MD JOINS MANAGEMENT DATA BOARD
FOLLOWING last year's merger of Leicestershire based OmniBus Systems and German company Management Data AG, Brian Paisley, Group Managing Director of OmniBus Systems, has been appointed an executive b
FOLLOWING last year's merger of Leicestershire based OmniBus Systems and German company Management Data AG, Brian Paisley, Group Managing Director of OmniBus Systems, has been appointed an executive b
13/03/2001
PICARDY VIDEO DELIVERS NEW HEALTH STRATEGY
A VIDEO produced by Picardy Media Group is being used to promote the Scottish Health Executive’s new strategy for nursing and mid-wifery, and encourage more people into these professions. The half ho
A VIDEO produced by Picardy Media Group is being used to promote the Scottish Health Executive’s new strategy for nursing and mid-wifery, and encourage more people into these professions. The half ho
13/03/2001
RUSHES POST NEW FORD FOCUS COMMERCIAL
THE NEW commercial for the Ford Focus, shot by director Pedro Romanhyi and produced by Outsider Production Company, is the latest Ford commercial to hit our screens. The commercial features a young m
THE NEW commercial for the Ford Focus, shot by director Pedro Romanhyi and produced by Outsider Production Company, is the latest Ford commercial to hit our screens. The commercial features a young m
13/03/2001
THE COMFORT ZONES SIGN DEAL WITH FINAL CUT
NEWLY launched global creative resource, The Comfort Zones, have signed an exclusive contract to represent Final Cut, a leading commercials and music video editing facility based in London and New Yor
NEWLY launched global creative resource, The Comfort Zones, have signed an exclusive contract to represent Final Cut, a leading commercials and music video editing facility based in London and New Yor
13/03/2001
UK ANIMATION SHOWCASE AND REPORT ON MISX
SELECTED UK animation companies are now profiled on-line as part of a report on animation in the UK. Media Intelligence Services eXchange (MISX) are the global online community for advertising and co
SELECTED UK animation companies are now profiled on-line as part of a report on animation in the UK. Media Intelligence Services eXchange (MISX) are the global online community for advertising and co
12/03/2001
ALTERED IMAGES BRING TURNER BROADCASTING ON-LINE
ALTERED Images, the fast growing London-based digital broadcast equipment resellers, have recently completed a major contract which is the company’s largest single project to date. The project entail
ALTERED Images, the fast growing London-based digital broadcast equipment resellers, have recently completed a major contract which is the company’s largest single project to date. The project entail
12/03/2001
AVIDPRONET LAUNCHES ‘REVIEW & APPROVAL’ SERVICE
AVIDPRONET, the Avid Technology online content, community and services portal for media creation professionals have announced the availability of their ‘Review & Approval’ service. The Review & Appr
AVIDPRONET, the Avid Technology online content, community and services portal for media creation professionals have announced the availability of their ‘Review & Approval’ service. The Review & Appr
12/03/2001
CARLTON TV FACE TWO INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
CARLTON TV faces double trouble in rows over pay in the Midlands and job cuts at HTV. One of the disputes has led to a ballot for strike action among members in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Abingdon i
CARLTON TV faces double trouble in rows over pay in the Midlands and job cuts at HTV. One of the disputes has led to a ballot for strike action among members in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Abingdon i
12/03/2001
EDIT HEAVEN AND TYRELL IN PRODUCTION HARMONY
TYRELL, specialists in creative production, storage and distribution technology, will be exhibiting new products from leading International manufacturers at The Production Show. As sole UK and Irelan
TYRELL, specialists in creative production, storage and distribution technology, will be exhibiting new products from leading International manufacturers at The Production Show. As sole UK and Irelan
12/03/2001
PIXEL POWER LAUNCH GRAPHITE 2 SYSTEM
IN a move to enhance the capabilities of the successful Graphite on air presentation graphics system, Cambridge company Pixel Power have introduced Graphite 2. Based on the company’s Collage 2 system
IN a move to enhance the capabilities of the successful Graphite on air presentation graphics system, Cambridge company Pixel Power have introduced Graphite 2. Based on the company’s Collage 2 system
12/03/2001
PRODUCTION SHOW AIMS TO CATER FOR ALL
THE Production Show 2001 is among the few events that aim to cater for just about every aspect of the industry from top film effects to interactive television and from commercials to production servic
THE Production Show 2001 is among the few events that aim to cater for just about every aspect of the industry from top film effects to interactive television and from commercials to production servic
12/03/2001
SKILLSET APPOINT THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
SKILLSET have appointed three new board members taking the total number to nine. Managing Director of Discovery Networks Europe, Joyce Taylor, Channel 4’s new Head of Human Resources, Peter Meier (pi
SKILLSET have appointed three new board members taking the total number to nine. Managing Director of Discovery Networks Europe, Joyce Taylor, Channel 4’s new Head of Human Resources, Peter Meier (pi
12/03/2001
TWO WAY TV APPOINTS CONSUMER AD AGENCY
INTERACTIVE entertainment channel Two Way TV have appointed advertising agency BDS Beechwood to launch a major consumer campaign designed to increase viewer and player numbers. Two Way TV is currentl
INTERACTIVE entertainment channel Two Way TV have appointed advertising agency BDS Beechwood to launch a major consumer campaign designed to increase viewer and player numbers. Two Way TV is currentl
09/03/2001
AIST LAUNCH NEW DV EDITING SOFTWARE
AIST have announced the launch of their entry level digital video editing and animation software, ‘MovieDVsuite for Laptops and Notebooks.’ The user requires a camera with a FireWire interface and a
AIST have announced the launch of their entry level digital video editing and animation software, ‘MovieDVsuite for Laptops and Notebooks.’ The user requires a camera with a FireWire interface and a
09/03/2001
ALTERED IMAGES OPENS IN LONDON W1
ALTERED Images, Avid premier resellers, have celebrated their fifth year by expanding into new premises in London W1. The recently opened offices in D’Arblay Street, in the heart of the West End, wil
ALTERED Images, Avid premier resellers, have celebrated their fifth year by expanding into new premises in London W1. The recently opened offices in D’Arblay Street, in the heart of the West End, wil
09/03/2001
GRANADA RESTRUCTURE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
GRANADA have announced the re-branding of their children’s department as Granada Kids and new roles for Steven Andrew and Dan Maddicott. The integration of Granada and United’s children’s departments
GRANADA have announced the re-branding of their children’s department as Granada Kids and new roles for Steven Andrew and Dan Maddicott. The integration of Granada and United’s children’s departments
09/03/2001
KINGSTON ACQUIRE MILGO HOLDINGS
KINGSTON Communications have announced the acquisition of the UK-centred operations of Milgo Holdings LLC , Milgo Solutions, from Platinum Equity LLC, Platinum, for £23.4 million on a cash and debt-fr
KINGSTON Communications have announced the acquisition of the UK-centred operations of Milgo Holdings LLC , Milgo Solutions, from Platinum Equity LLC, Platinum, for £23.4 million on a cash and debt-fr
09/03/2001
NEW DEAL ON TV DIRECTORS’ RIGHTS
BROADCASTERS have signed an agreement that recognises intellectual rights for directors. Under the deal a seven-figure sum will be paid each year to the Directors and Producers Rights Society (DPRS)
BROADCASTERS have signed an agreement that recognises intellectual rights for directors. Under the deal a seven-figure sum will be paid each year to the Directors and Producers Rights Society (DPRS)
09/03/2001
SCHNEIDER LAUNCH NEW POLARISING FILTER
SCHNEIDER Optics have announced the availability of their new 95mm Slim-Line Polarising Filter for use with Fujinon and Canon lenses. The Schneider Slim-Line Polarising Filter is designed with a thin
SCHNEIDER Optics have announced the availability of their new 95mm Slim-Line Polarising Filter for use with Fujinon and Canon lenses. The Schneider Slim-Line Polarising Filter is designed with a thin
09/03/2001
WESTWIND MEDIA SELECT SNELL & WILCOX SWITCHERS
TWICKENHAM-based Snell & Wilcox have announced the installation of two HD1010 eight-input high-definition television production switchers for US-based Westwind Media, a high-end post-production facili
TWICKENHAM-based Snell & Wilcox have announced the installation of two HD1010 eight-input high-definition television production switchers for US-based Westwind Media, a high-end post-production facili
08/03/2001
5D TO EXTEND COLLECTION OF 5D MONSTERS
PIONEERING effects developers, 5D, have announced that they are to dramatically extend their collection of 5D Monsters image-processing effects with the development of over 100 new effects. The new 5
PIONEERING effects developers, 5D, have announced that they are to dramatically extend their collection of 5D Monsters image-processing effects with the development of over 100 new effects. The new 5
08/03/2001
AMS NEVE STRENGTHEN BOARD
AMS Neve have announced a major strengthening of the AMS Neve Board. Stuart Nevison, Co-Founder of AMS, will join the Board to advise on marketing. John Lawrence, who was Chairman of Thorn EMI’s tech
AMS Neve have announced a major strengthening of the AMS Neve Board. Stuart Nevison, Co-Founder of AMS, will join the Board to advise on marketing. John Lawrence, who was Chairman of Thorn EMI’s tech
08/03/2001
BBC ONLINE PURCHASE FLIPFACTORY SOFTWARE
BBC News Online, the largest online news provider in Europe, have purchased Telestream's FlipFactory software to automate the process of encoding and delivering news content to the BBC Online web site
BBC News Online, the largest online news provider in Europe, have purchased Telestream's FlipFactory software to automate the process of encoding and delivering news content to the BBC Online web site
08/03/2001
CHANCELLOR GIVES BOOST TO UK FILM INDUSTRY
THE Film Council have welcomed the Chancellor's announcement that tax relief for film production in the UK will be extended for a further three years. The announcement was the result of extensive di
THE Film Council have welcomed the Chancellor's announcement that tax relief for film production in the UK will be extended for a further three years. The announcement was the result of extensive di
