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Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2001
25/04/2001
FAIRLIGHT FAME ON BRIGET JONES’S DIARY
FAIRLIGHT'S FAME 2 integrated workstation has been used to produce the 5.1 surround pop music mixes on the high profile soundtrack for ‘Bridget Jones's Diary’ at London based Out of Eden. The 48 trac
FAIRLIGHT'S FAME 2 integrated workstation has been used to produce the 5.1 surround pop music mixes on the high profile soundtrack for ‘Bridget Jones's Diary’ at London based Out of Eden. The 48 trac
25/04/2001
GRANADA AND CARLTON TO ALIGN ITV AND ONDIGITAL
CARLTON Communications and Granada have announced proposals for a new partnership to align ITV and ONdigital - creating an integrated free-to-air, pay television and online media business. Harnessing
CARLTON Communications and Granada have announced proposals for a new partnership to align ITV and ONdigital - creating an integrated free-to-air, pay television and online media business. Harnessing
25/04/2001
ITV UNVEIL NEW SPORTS CHANNEL
A NEW pay TV sports channel that will offer the very best in European club football and revolutionise domestic coverage for millions of fans has been unveiled by ITV. The new ITV Sport Channel repres
A NEW pay TV sports channel that will offer the very best in European club football and revolutionise domestic coverage for millions of fans has been unveiled by ITV. The new ITV Sport Channel repres
25/04/2001
PACE APPOINT NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
PACE Micro Technology have appointed Nigel Stacey as the company’s new Operations Director. Stacey, who will be responsible for Pace’s worldwide purchasing, distribution and manufacturing operations,
PACE Micro Technology have appointed Nigel Stacey as the company’s new Operations Director. Stacey, who will be responsible for Pace’s worldwide purchasing, distribution and manufacturing operations,
25/04/2001
SMITH AND BYERS SIGNAL BOOST FOR DIGITAL TV
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith and Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers have announced that they will help more viewers have the chance to join the digital TV revolution. They have written to br
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith and Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers have announced that they will help more viewers have the chance to join the digital TV revolution. They have written to br
24/04/2001
BBC AWARD CONTRACT TO ATG SPECTRUM
ATG Spectrum, independent broadcast system integrators, have been awarded a prestigious contract by the BBC to design and build a new Multi-Channel Transmission Area at Television Centre in London. T
ATG Spectrum, independent broadcast system integrators, have been awarded a prestigious contract by the BBC to design and build a new Multi-Channel Transmission Area at Television Centre in London. T
24/04/2001
CHANNEL 4 LEAD THE GAME
CHANNEL 4 have selected Scottish mobile entertainment company Digital Bridges to lead their first venture into the WAP entertainment market. The Channel have been outspoken in their determination to
CHANNEL 4 have selected Scottish mobile entertainment company Digital Bridges to lead their first venture into the WAP entertainment market. The Channel have been outspoken in their determination to
24/04/2001
DTS UNVEIL NEW SUBTITLING SYSTEM
DTS, one of the leaders in digital audio for cinema, pro-audio, consumer products and broadcasting, have unveiled the new DTS-CSS Cinema Subtitling System. The new DTS-CSS Cinema Subtitling System is
DTS, one of the leaders in digital audio for cinema, pro-audio, consumer products and broadcasting, have unveiled the new DTS-CSS Cinema Subtitling System. The new DTS-CSS Cinema Subtitling System is
24/04/2001
ITC WELCOME STATEMENTS MADE BY BROADCASTERS
THE ITC have welcomed the publication of the first statements of programme policy by ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The statements set out how broadcasters will carry out their public service commitme
THE ITC have welcomed the publication of the first statements of programme policy by ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The statements set out how broadcasters will carry out their public service commitme
24/04/2001
MCMILLAN ANNOUNCE EXHIBITION IN DUBLIN
MCMILLAN, one of the leading audio visual, broadcast professional and content creation specialists, are holding an exhibition in Dublin highlighting the benefits of McMillan's value added service. Th
MCMILLAN, one of the leading audio visual, broadcast professional and content creation specialists, are holding an exhibition in Dublin highlighting the benefits of McMillan's value added service. Th
24/04/2001
NEW TALENT GAIN INTERACTIVE MEDIA NVQ
Wales’ leading film, television and new media industry training provider, Cyfle, had their commitment to the development of talented young people recognised with the presentation of certificates to th
Wales’ leading film, television and new media industry training provider, Cyfle, had their commitment to the development of talented young people recognised with the presentation of certificates to th
24/04/2001
REDWOOD STUDIOS INSTALL DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE
REDWOOD Studios have recently installed a Mackie D8B digital mixing console, now being used to make a DVD version of the Python film classic ‘Jabberwocky’. Directed by Terry Gillam, the film's stars
REDWOOD Studios have recently installed a Mackie D8B digital mixing console, now being used to make a DVD version of the Python film classic ‘Jabberwocky’. Directed by Terry Gillam, the film's stars
24/04/2001
THE HIVE TRIUMPH IN CANADA
Fatboy Slim’s ‘Demons’ promo has come up trumps for London company The Hive by winning the award for Best Effects in a Music Video at the Vancouver Effects and Animation Festival (VEAF). The promo,
Fatboy Slim’s ‘Demons’ promo has come up trumps for London company The Hive by winning the award for Best Effects in a Music Video at the Vancouver Effects and Animation Festival (VEAF). The promo,
23/04/2001
BBC FAVOUR SOUNDFIELD SURROUND
BBC Bristol have purchased the SoundField MKV System to add to the BBC’s growing collection of SoundField Microphone Systems. The MKV is used for outside broadcast work and internally at the drama st
BBC Bristol have purchased the SoundField MKV System to add to the BBC’s growing collection of SoundField Microphone Systems. The MKV is used for outside broadcast work and internally at the drama st
23/04/2001
BBC R&D AND LSI LOGIC WIN QUEEN’S AWARD
BBC Research & Development (R&D) and LSI Logic, designers and manufacturers of communications and storage semiconductors, have received the Queen’s Award for Industry in the category of Innovation for
BBC Research & Development (R&D) and LSI Logic, designers and manufacturers of communications and storage semiconductors, have received the Queen’s Award for Industry in the category of Innovation for
23/04/2001
HTV NOT TO PURSUE WRU TV RIGHTS FOR NEXT SEASON
HTV have announced that they will not be pursuing the WRU TV rights for next season for commercial reasons. HTV said: The available rights were not detailed enough to form a commercial business plan.
HTV have announced that they will not be pursuing the WRU TV rights for next season for commercial reasons. HTV said: The available rights were not detailed enough to form a commercial business plan.
23/04/2001
INTERESTING TELEVISION FINISH FIRST STAGE OF VIDEO
INTERESTING Television, the Warwick-based video production company, have just completed the first stage of a multi-media presentation for Elegant Days, corporate hospitality and entertainment speciali
INTERESTING Television, the Warwick-based video production company, have just completed the first stage of a multi-media presentation for Elegant Days, corporate hospitality and entertainment speciali
23/04/2001
QUANTEL UNVEIL MAJOR ADVANCES AT NAB
QUANTEL have unveiled major advances in both their newsroom and workstation product lines at this year’s NAB. There are demonstrations of a live newsroom environment based on Quantel’s Clipbox Studio
QUANTEL have unveiled major advances in both their newsroom and workstation product lines at this year’s NAB. There are demonstrations of a live newsroom environment based on Quantel’s Clipbox Studio
23/04/2001
SCOTTISH SCREEN ANNOUNCE GALLOWAY CHALLENGE
SCOTTISH Screen have announced that the second Galloway Video Challenge will take place in South West Scotland in September 2001. The event is an innovative video making competition with participants
SCOTTISH Screen have announced that the second Galloway Video Challenge will take place in South West Scotland in September 2001. The event is an innovative video making competition with participants
23/04/2001
SKILLSET ANNOUNCE INDUSTRY INVESTMENT IN TRAINING
THE latest industry investment in training has been announced by Skillset, the National Training Organisation. Nearly £300,000 of industry money will be distributed with 50 courses benefiting. TV wri
THE latest industry investment in training has been announced by Skillset, the National Training Organisation. Nearly £300,000 of industry money will be distributed with 50 courses benefiting. TV wri
23/04/2001
WESTON WINS THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUND OSCAR
GLADIATOR’S Sound Man Ken Weston has won the battle for the coveted sound Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. Weston used Audio radio mics on ‘Gladiator’ not to mention scores of other films over hi
GLADIATOR’S Sound Man Ken Weston has won the battle for the coveted sound Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. Weston used Audio radio mics on ‘Gladiator’ not to mention scores of other films over hi
20/04/2001
BBC RESOURCES WIN TRIO OF ACCOLADES
BBC Resources have won a trio of accolades at the Vancouver Effects and Animation Festival and Digital Media Trade Show 2001. The post production awards were presented at the Plaza of Nations Discove
BBC Resources have won a trio of accolades at the Vancouver Effects and Animation Festival and Digital Media Trade Show 2001. The post production awards were presented at the Plaza of Nations Discove
20/04/2001
DISCREET DELIVER ON THEIR PROMISES
AT NAB Discreet will demonstrate on screen, on air, and on line content creation solutions for broadcast, post-production, games, animation and web media markets. Pleased with their solid track recor
AT NAB Discreet will demonstrate on screen, on air, and on line content creation solutions for broadcast, post-production, games, animation and web media markets. Pleased with their solid track recor
20/04/2001
FOOTBALL DOCUMENTARIES KICK OFF IN BELFAST
TWO major commissions for football-focused documentaries for broadcast on Channel 4 have been awarded to independent television production companies in Belfast. Hot Shot Films and Double Band Films h
TWO major commissions for football-focused documentaries for broadcast on Channel 4 have been awarded to independent television production companies in Belfast. Hot Shot Films and Double Band Films h
20/04/2001
HTV SELECT CUSTOM CONSOLES
HTV have selected Custom Consoles to provide a fully customised suite of furniture for Studio 2 at HTV Wales in Cardiff. With only a limited space available in studio 2, particular attention had to b
HTV have selected Custom Consoles to provide a fully customised suite of furniture for Studio 2 at HTV Wales in Cardiff. With only a limited space available in studio 2, particular attention had to b
