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Broadcast News Archive for
June, 2001
08/06/2001
S4C TO BROADCAST LIONS’ TOUR
S4C WILL have extensive coverage of the Lions’ tour of Australia - providing a package of ‘as live’ matches and highlights programmes in peak-viewing hours for viewers in Wales and the UK. The last-m
S4C WILL have extensive coverage of the Lions’ tour of Australia - providing a package of ‘as live’ matches and highlights programmes in peak-viewing hours for viewers in Wales and the UK. The last-m
08/06/2001
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF FILM?
HAS THE future of film arrived? It's never been easier for anyone to pick up a camera and become a film-maker. But is digital video (DV) a force of empowerment for a diversity of voices in cinema? Th
HAS THE future of film arrived? It's never been easier for anyone to pick up a camera and become a film-maker. But is digital video (DV) a force of empowerment for a diversity of voices in cinema? Th
07/06/2001
BSC PUBLISH ‘CONSENTING CHILDREN?’ REPORT
THE Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) have published a report that suggests good practice does exist on the use of children in television programmes. Launching the study, Lord Dubs of Battersea
THE Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) have published a report that suggests good practice does exist on the use of children in television programmes. Launching the study, Lord Dubs of Battersea
07/06/2001
FACILITY ENGINEERS FORM TRADE ORGANISATION
THE CHIEF engineers of several leading facility companies have formed a new trade organisation to be called ChEFF (Chief Engineers of Facilities Forum). The group aims to represent the views of the U
THE CHIEF engineers of several leading facility companies have formed a new trade organisation to be called ChEFF (Chief Engineers of Facilities Forum). The group aims to represent the views of the U
07/06/2001
GRASS VALLEY GROUP RAISES $36 MILLION
GRASS Valley Group, a digital media leader, have announced that a group of investors led by a Lazard private equity affiliate has made a $36 million equity investment in the company. Terms of the fin
GRASS Valley Group, a digital media leader, have announced that a group of investors led by a Lazard private equity affiliate has made a $36 million equity investment in the company. Terms of the fin
07/06/2001
ITC APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
HUW Rossiter is to join the Independent Television Commission (ITC) as Head of Public Affairs. Currently the Head of Press and Publicity at BBC Wales, Rossiter will manage the press office team and i
HUW Rossiter is to join the Independent Television Commission (ITC) as Head of Public Affairs. Currently the Head of Press and Publicity at BBC Wales, Rossiter will manage the press office team and i
07/06/2001
RTE COMMITTED TO ACCOUNTABILITY
THE DIRECTOR-General of RTE, Bob Collins, has announced that it is no longer enough for RTE to proclaim that they give good value in return for the licence fee. Collins said: “I believe that RTE must
THE DIRECTOR-General of RTE, Bob Collins, has announced that it is no longer enough for RTE to proclaim that they give good value in return for the licence fee. Collins said: “I believe that RTE must
07/06/2001
STINK LAUNCHES SKUNK
LONDON-based production company Stink have launched Skunk, a new animation house producing music videos, commercials and short films. They hit the ground running with a commission from London creati
LONDON-based production company Stink have launched Skunk, a new animation house producing music videos, commercials and short films. They hit the ground running with a commission from London creati
07/06/2001
UNIONS URGE SUPPORT IN BBC STAFF VOTE
BECTU and the NUJ are urging support for named candidates in a BBC staff vote. The election, which is due to start on June 11, is being held for seats on the BBC Forum, a consultative council coverin
BECTU and the NUJ are urging support for named candidates in a BBC staff vote. The election, which is due to start on June 11, is being held for seats on the BBC Forum, a consultative council coverin
07/06/2001
WAM!NET ANNOUNCES NEW PRICING PLAN
WAM!NET, a leading provider of information technology and digital media solutions, have announced a new pricing plan that will reward high-volume users of their managed network and storage services.
WAM!NET, a leading provider of information technology and digital media solutions, have announced a new pricing plan that will reward high-volume users of their managed network and storage services.
06/06/2001
ELECTION WATCHERS GET ENHANCED TV SERVICES
ONDIGITAL will put television viewers in control of what they watch on Election night, with two ground-breaking services providing armchair access to all of the voting action, exclusive to ONdigital a
ONDIGITAL will put television viewers in control of what they watch on Election night, with two ground-breaking services providing armchair access to all of the voting action, exclusive to ONdigital a
06/06/2001
FAST CREATE NEW UTILITY FOR DV USERS
FAST Multimedia AG, one of the leading providers of professional editing tools have created a new utility for all DV users. FAST.DV-Player allows users to play back DV files on PCs without DV codecs
FAST Multimedia AG, one of the leading providers of professional editing tools have created a new utility for all DV users. FAST.DV-Player allows users to play back DV files on PCs without DV codecs
06/06/2001
NEW COMPETITION FOR UK FILMMAKERS
HOTDOGMAGAZINE.COM have teamed up with Rizla to find and reward the best and most creative of the UK’s independent filmmakers. Each month for a year, they will be giving away £1,000 for the most inno
HOTDOGMAGAZINE.COM have teamed up with Rizla to find and reward the best and most creative of the UK’s independent filmmakers. Each month for a year, they will be giving away £1,000 for the most inno
06/06/2001
PACE LAUNCHES NEW D3 INITIATIVES
PACE Digital Dealers of Distinction programme (d3), which support UK independent retailers in understanding and selling digital TV technology, have launched a new password protected website. The site
PACE Digital Dealers of Distinction programme (d3), which support UK independent retailers in understanding and selling digital TV technology, have launched a new password protected website. The site
06/06/2001
SALMON ANNOUNCES NEW EDITORIAL TRIO
PETER Salmon, Director of Sport at the BBC, has announced the appointment of three new editorial heads to the new BBC Sports structure. The appointments are Dave Gordon, Head of Major Events; Barbara
PETER Salmon, Director of Sport at the BBC, has announced the appointment of three new editorial heads to the new BBC Sports structure. The appointments are Dave Gordon, Head of Major Events; Barbara
06/06/2001
SANCTUARY ACQUIRES WESTWAY STUDIOS
SANCTUARY Studios, a division of the Sanctuary Group, have announced the acquisition of Westway Studios and Southbrook Construction from Southbrook Group. Southbrook Construction, founded in the ear
SANCTUARY Studios, a division of the Sanctuary Group, have announced the acquisition of Westway Studios and Southbrook Construction from Southbrook Group. Southbrook Construction, founded in the ear
06/06/2001
TWO WAY TV MERGER TO FORM TWO WAY TV (US)
INTERACTIVE Network and TWIN Entertainment, the joint-venture company owned equally by Interactive Network and London-based Two Way TV, are to be merged to form Two Way TV (US). After closing of the
INTERACTIVE Network and TWIN Entertainment, the joint-venture company owned equally by Interactive Network and London-based Two Way TV, are to be merged to form Two Way TV (US). After closing of the
06/06/2001
UTV PLANS FURTHER EXPANSION
SPEAKING at UTV's Annual General Meeting on June 5, Chairman John B. McGuckian highlighted UTV's achievements of the past year, which included a 13 per cent increase in group profits as well as laying
SPEAKING at UTV's Annual General Meeting on June 5, Chairman John B. McGuckian highlighted UTV's achievements of the past year, which included a 13 per cent increase in group profits as well as laying
05/06/2001
ADOBE SPONSOR 2001 YOUNG CREATIVES COMPETITION
ADOBE Systems have announced their sponsorship of the Young Creatives Competition at the 2001 Cannes International Advertising Festival, the most prestigious international advertising conference and a
ADOBE Systems have announced their sponsorship of the Young Creatives Competition at the 2001 Cannes International Advertising Festival, the most prestigious international advertising conference and a
05/06/2001
MILLAR SET TO MAKE EPIC SEQUEL
AN amateur moviemaker, who last year wowed Cannes with a film made in his bedroom for £150, is bringing Hollywood to Dundee with an ‘epic’ sequel involving a cast of thousands. ‘Episode II Oh My Dog!
AN amateur moviemaker, who last year wowed Cannes with a film made in his bedroom for £150, is bringing Hollywood to Dundee with an ‘epic’ sequel involving a cast of thousands. ‘Episode II Oh My Dog!
05/06/2001
ORAD PROVIDE FRENCH SPORTING COVERAGE
ORAD Hi-Tec Systems, a leader in TV production technology and sports broadcasting tools, have provided their Emmy award winning Sports Enhancement Products for the coverage of Roland Garros and the To
ORAD Hi-Tec Systems, a leader in TV production technology and sports broadcasting tools, have provided their Emmy award winning Sports Enhancement Products for the coverage of Roland Garros and the To
05/06/2001
REYNOLDS APPOINTED HEAD OF BBC HERITAGE
BBC Secretary, Simon Milner, has announced that Robin Reynolds has been appointed Head of BBC Heritage. He succeeds Tim Orchard who took up the post in a temporary capacity for the first part of this
BBC Secretary, Simon Milner, has announced that Robin Reynolds has been appointed Head of BBC Heritage. He succeeds Tim Orchard who took up the post in a temporary capacity for the first part of this
05/06/2001
SHOWCASE AT THE VANCOUVER FILM FESTIVAL
INDEPENDENT film and content producers looking to work with the Canadian market will have the opportunity to promote their work at a co-production event staged by The British Council at the Vancouver
INDEPENDENT film and content producers looking to work with the Canadian market will have the opportunity to promote their work at a co-production event staged by The British Council at the Vancouver
05/06/2001
SKARAMOOSH CREATE EXPRESS PROMO
SKARAMOOSH have created graphic effects for the forthcoming Heathrow Express check-in promotion featuring David Ginola. The promo presents Ginola as a Mission Impossible style secret agent being giv
SKARAMOOSH have created graphic effects for the forthcoming Heathrow Express check-in promotion featuring David Ginola. The promo presents Ginola as a Mission Impossible style secret agent being giv
05/06/2001
STORNOWAY STUDIO PREPARES FOR NEW SERIES
A NEW chapter in the story of Gaelic broadcasting has opened with the announcement that Stornoway's Seaforth House Studio is about to be fully operational again as preparations begin for a new topical
A NEW chapter in the story of Gaelic broadcasting has opened with the announcement that Stornoway's Seaforth House Studio is about to be fully operational again as preparations begin for a new topical
