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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2001
08/03/2001
FAIRLIGHT RECEIVE SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING AWARD
FAIRLIGHT ESP, manufacturers and marketers of digital audio recording, editing and mixing systems, have been awarded a Scientific and Engineering Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienc
FAIRLIGHT ESP, manufacturers and marketers of digital audio recording, editing and mixing systems, have been awarded a Scientific and Engineering Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienc
08/03/2001
LAST CALL FOR WELSH SHORT FILMS
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have announced that the BAFTA Cymru Short Film Award is open to Welsh productions only and the closing date for entries is March 30. To qualify, films must have sub
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have announced that the BAFTA Cymru Short Film Award is open to Welsh productions only and the closing date for entries is March 30. To qualify, films must have sub
08/03/2001
PICARDY ANNOUNCE FOUR SEPARATE DIVISIONS
SCOTTISH production company, Picardy Media Group, have announced that they are dividing the group into four separate divisions – Infinite Blue, Picardy Post, TV Commercials, and Waterfront Sound. Inf
SCOTTISH production company, Picardy Media Group, have announced that they are dividing the group into four separate divisions – Infinite Blue, Picardy Post, TV Commercials, and Waterfront Sound. Inf
08/03/2001
SCOTTISH SCREEN LAUNCH OPENING SHOT 2001
SCOTTISH Screen have announced that Opening Shot 2001, a course for new drama screenwriters, will be held from May 25 to 27 2001 at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. The course is open to new or establish
SCOTTISH Screen have announced that Opening Shot 2001, a course for new drama screenwriters, will be held from May 25 to 27 2001 at The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool. The course is open to new or establish
08/03/2001
SKY NEWS ALLOWS VIEWERS TO HAVE THEIR SAY
SKY News offered a unique interactive Budget coverage which allowed viewers to have their say. As Gordon Brown delivered his Budget statement, Sky News gave viewers an unprecedented amount of instant
SKY News offered a unique interactive Budget coverage which allowed viewers to have their say. As Gordon Brown delivered his Budget statement, Sky News gave viewers an unprecedented amount of instant
07/03/2001
BBC APPOINT BENSON JOINT DIRECTOR
THE BBC have announced Glewyn Benson as their Joint Director of Factual and Learning. Benson has been acting in the role since the appointment of Lorraine Heggessey to Controller of BBC One at the en
THE BBC have announced Glewyn Benson as their Joint Director of Factual and Learning. Benson has been acting in the role since the appointment of Lorraine Heggessey to Controller of BBC One at the en
07/03/2001
DIGITAL ISLAND MAKE DEAL WITH GRANADA BROADBAND
DIGITAL Island, the leading providers of managed Internet infrastructure, continued to expand their relationships with leading media and entertainment companies through an agreement with Granada Broad
DIGITAL Island, the leading providers of managed Internet infrastructure, continued to expand their relationships with leading media and entertainment companies through an agreement with Granada Broad
07/03/2001
FILM COUNCIL APPOINT KAR AS SENIOR EXECUTIVE
THE Film Council's New Cinema Fund have announced that they have appointed Himesh Kar as Senior Executive with responsibility for culturally diverse issues within the UK film industry. Previously a
THE Film Council's New Cinema Fund have announced that they have appointed Himesh Kar as Senior Executive with responsibility for culturally diverse issues within the UK film industry. Previously a
07/03/2001
GREEN SPEAKS OUT AT CARLTON'S AGM
CARLTON Communications Plc, one of the UK’s leading commercial broadcasters, held their Annual General Meeting in London on March 1. Chairman of Carlton Communications, Michael Green, said: “2000 was
CARLTON Communications Plc, one of the UK’s leading commercial broadcasters, held their Annual General Meeting in London on March 1. Chairman of Carlton Communications, Michael Green, said: “2000 was
07/03/2001
KINGSTON ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF NEW DIVISION
KINGSTON MediaStream, the advanced satellite communications service providers of the Kingston Communications Group, have announced the formation of a new division to service the enterprise sector. In
KINGSTON MediaStream, the advanced satellite communications service providers of the Kingston Communications Group, have announced the formation of a new division to service the enterprise sector. In
07/03/2001
OPENTV ANNOUNCE ITV SERVICE PLATFORM SUITE
OPENTV, the world's leading interactive television (iTV) and media solutions company, have announced their iTV Service Platform Suite, an integrated turnkey software solution intended to give network
OPENTV, the world's leading interactive television (iTV) and media solutions company, have announced their iTV Service Platform Suite, an integrated turnkey software solution intended to give network
07/03/2001
RLYL TO DEMONSTRATE NEW SOLUTION
RED Lorry Yellow Lorry (RLYL), the Soho-based full-service support company, are demonstrating the benefits of a full Storage Area Network-based solution at this year’s Production Show in Olympia. The
RED Lorry Yellow Lorry (RLYL), the Soho-based full-service support company, are demonstrating the benefits of a full Storage Area Network-based solution at this year’s Production Show in Olympia. The
07/03/2001
TELEWEST PARTNER WITH SIT-UP
TELEWEST Communications, the leading broadband communications group, are going into partnership with sit-up Ltd, in a deal that creates a new force in TV home shopping. The two groups are to combine
TELEWEST Communications, the leading broadband communications group, are going into partnership with sit-up Ltd, in a deal that creates a new force in TV home shopping. The two groups are to combine
07/03/2001
TRUBY TO HOLD WORKSHOP IN LONDON
JOHN Truby, one of America’s leading experts in screenwriting and story craft, is to hold a two-day workshop on Advanced Story Structure in London on March 10 to 11. The script school offers a refres
JOHN Truby, one of America’s leading experts in screenwriting and story craft, is to hold a two-day workshop on Advanced Story Structure in London on March 10 to 11. The script school offers a refres
06/03/2001
ABBEY ROAD INSTALL NEW SSL J SERIES CONSOLE
LONDON’S famed Abbey Road Studios have recently installed an SL 9096 J Series SuperAnalogue console in Studio Three. The 96-channel console, the largest J Series in the capital, is fully equipped for
LONDON’S famed Abbey Road Studios have recently installed an SL 9096 J Series SuperAnalogue console in Studio Three. The 96-channel console, the largest J Series in the capital, is fully equipped for
06/03/2001
BBC RELEASE ELECTION PROGRAMME GUIDELINES
THE BBC have released a document which sets out guidance for BBC programme-makers during the forthcoming General Election. Endorsed by the BBC’s executive committee and the Governors, the guidelines,
THE BBC have released a document which sets out guidance for BBC programme-makers during the forthcoming General Election. Endorsed by the BBC’s executive committee and the Governors, the guidelines,
06/03/2001
CARLTON ACTIVE COMPLETE MANAGEMENT TEAM
CARLTON Active, the division of Carlton Television responsible for the development of interactive programming and advertising, have announced the completion of their management team appointments. Jan
CARLTON Active, the division of Carlton Television responsible for the development of interactive programming and advertising, have announced the completion of their management team appointments. Jan
06/03/2001
DIGITAL VISION RELEASE ROYALTY FREE ‘ARC’ CD
DIGITAL Vision, London based publishers and producers of royalty free imagery, have begun spring 2001 with the release of ‘Arc’, a 30 CD title collection dedicated to nature photography. The titles
DIGITAL Vision, London based publishers and producers of royalty free imagery, have begun spring 2001 with the release of ‘Arc’, a 30 CD title collection dedicated to nature photography. The titles
06/03/2001
FILM MINISTER TO ADDRESS COPYRIGHT EVENT
GOVERNMENT Minister Janet Anderson will speak at a union-backed conference dealing with creative rights in broadcasting on March 14. Anderson, Minister for Tourism, Film, and Broadcasting at the Depa
GOVERNMENT Minister Janet Anderson will speak at a union-backed conference dealing with creative rights in broadcasting on March 14. Anderson, Minister for Tourism, Film, and Broadcasting at the Depa
06/03/2001
FRANCKE TO STEP DOWN AFTER FIFTH FESTIVAL
LIZZIE Francke, Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), is to step down after this year's Festival in August - her fifth as Artistic Director. Francke said: "The last f
LIZZIE Francke, Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), is to step down after this year's Festival in August - her fifth as Artistic Director. Francke said: "The last f
06/03/2001
MCD AUCTIONS VIDEO EQUIPMENT SALE
THE next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment by MCD Auctions is to be held at the NEC Harlequins RFC, Chertsey Road, Twickenham on March 21. The lots can be viewed and the eq
THE next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment by MCD Auctions is to be held at the NEC Harlequins RFC, Chertsey Road, Twickenham on March 21. The lots can be viewed and the eq
06/03/2001
NEW APPOINTMENT AT PICARDY MEDIA GROUP
GLASGOW based Picardy Media Group (PMG) have announced the appointment of James Stewart as their new Sales and Marketing Director. Based at the company's Glasgow headquarters, Stewart will lead sales
GLASGOW based Picardy Media Group (PMG) have announced the appointment of James Stewart as their new Sales and Marketing Director. Based at the company's Glasgow headquarters, Stewart will lead sales
06/03/2001
XEROX SET TO BROADCAST VIA KINGSTON MEDIASTREAM
KINGSTON MediaStream, the advanced satellite communications services division of the Kingston Communications Group, have announced that Xerox Europe will migrate the broadcast of their business televi
KINGSTON MediaStream, the advanced satellite communications services division of the Kingston Communications Group, have announced that Xerox Europe will migrate the broadcast of their business televi
05/03/2001
LIP SYNC POST CHOOSE QUARTZ ROUTERS
A RANGE of Quartz Q6400 digital and analogue audio routers with controllers have been chosen by Soho-based video post-production company, Lip Sync, for installation at their new premises in Wardour St
A RANGE of Quartz Q6400 digital and analogue audio routers with controllers have been chosen by Soho-based video post-production company, Lip Sync, for installation at their new premises in Wardour St
05/03/2001
MINISTER TOASTS YORKSHIRE FILM SUCCESS
FILM Minister Janet Anderson said at the opening of the Bradford Film Festival: "Film making in the regions is alive and kicking, especially in Yorkshire." Speaking to film makers on the Festival's o
FILM Minister Janet Anderson said at the opening of the Bradford Film Festival: "Film making in the regions is alive and kicking, especially in Yorkshire." Speaking to film makers on the Festival's o
