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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2001
31/08/2001
APPLETON SHOOTS FEATURE FILM IN IRELAND
Assistance from the Northern Ireland Film Commission (NIFC) with funding, sourcing locations and crew encouraged Belfast director, Dudi Appleton, to shoot his feature film directional debut in Norther
Assistance from the Northern Ireland Film Commission (NIFC) with funding, sourcing locations and crew encouraged Belfast director, Dudi Appleton, to shoot his feature film directional debut in Norther
31/08/2001
CLEAR CUT PICTURES INSTALL A FURTHER EIGHT AVID SUITES
CLEAR CUT Pictures have installed a further eight Avid suites at their West London facility following a recent contract win from Channel 4. The new systems were supplied and installed by McMillan's S
CLEAR CUT Pictures have installed a further eight Avid suites at their West London facility following a recent contract win from Channel 4. The new systems were supplied and installed by McMillan's S
31/08/2001
FILM INDUSTRY INVEST OVER £1 MILLION IN TRAINING
THE FILM industry has now invested over £1 million into training through the Skills Investment Fund (SIF). A total of 60 productions based in the UK or in receipt of UK public funding have contribute
THE FILM industry has now invested over £1 million into training through the Skills Investment Fund (SIF). A total of 60 productions based in the UK or in receipt of UK public funding have contribute
31/08/2001
REALITY TV INCREASES TRANSMISSION HOURS
REALITY TV, the action-packed channel has increased its transmission hours to 24 hours a day from 1 September. The joint venture channel, owned by London-based channel providers, Zone Vision and Amst
REALITY TV, the action-packed channel has increased its transmission hours to 24 hours a day from 1 September. The joint venture channel, owned by London-based channel providers, Zone Vision and Amst
31/08/2001
TOMAS DUFFY NAMED NEW CEO OF NET INSIGHT
NET Insight, a leading provider of advanced real-time broadband infrastructure technology, have announced that Tomas Duffy has been appointed CEO. Tomas Duffy, born in 1955, was previously a member
NET Insight, a leading provider of advanced real-time broadband infrastructure technology, have announced that Tomas Duffy has been appointed CEO. Tomas Duffy, born in 1955, was previously a member
31/08/2001
TRAVELLING CINEMA TAKES TO THE ROAD
THE EXPRESSION ‘moving pictures’ takes on a whole new meaning as Northern Ireland’s first travelling cinema takes to the road. The 100-seater Cinemobile will make its premier debut in Aughnacloy, Co
THE EXPRESSION ‘moving pictures’ takes on a whole new meaning as Northern Ireland’s first travelling cinema takes to the road. The 100-seater Cinemobile will make its premier debut in Aughnacloy, Co
31/08/2001
WORTMAN APPOINTED HIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CG animation facility The Hive have continued their programme of expansion by recruiting Nick Wortman as New Business Development Manager. Wortman had spent two years at Molinaire in the position of
CG animation facility The Hive have continued their programme of expansion by recruiting Nick Wortman as New Business Development Manager. Wortman had spent two years at Molinaire in the position of
31/08/2001
XL VIDEO ON THIRD ROBBIE TOUR
XL Video were once again live video provider for the incredibly successful Robbie Williams summer stadium tour. It’s the third Robbie tour for XL, and the video system was supplied via Blink TV. XL
XL Video were once again live video provider for the incredibly successful Robbie Williams summer stadium tour. It’s the third Robbie tour for XL, and the video system was supplied via Blink TV. XL
30/08/2001
BULLDOG SHOWCASE NEW SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AT IBC
The Bulldog Group, the 2001 Market Engineering Leadership Award Winner according to Frost and Sullivan, will announce the rollout of Bulldog Three.Zero and a suite of software applications to key indu
The Bulldog Group, the 2001 Market Engineering Leadership Award Winner according to Frost and Sullivan, will announce the rollout of Bulldog Three.Zero and a suite of software applications to key indu
30/08/2001
EMOTION TO LAUNCH NEW SOFTWARE FEATURES AT IBC
eMOTION, have announced a new feature within MediaPartner 4.0 that allows the delivery and viewing of media files on a handheld, wireless device. Demonstrations of this capability can be seen at the
eMOTION, have announced a new feature within MediaPartner 4.0 that allows the delivery and viewing of media files on a handheld, wireless device. Demonstrations of this capability can be seen at the
30/08/2001
MACINTYRE APPOINTED CEO OF SCOTTISH SCREEN
STEVE MCINTYRE has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Screen. MacIntyre, 46, has been Head of Production Development at Scottish Screen for three years and before that was Chief Execu
STEVE MCINTYRE has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Screen. MacIntyre, 46, has been Head of Production Development at Scottish Screen for three years and before that was Chief Execu
30/08/2001
PINNACLE LAUNCH BROADCAST EDITING SOLUTIONS AT IBC
AT IBC 2001 Pinnacle Systems will be showing Broadcast and Professional Editing Solutions in ‘live’ situations so visitors can see how the products work in different configurations. Alongside the we
AT IBC 2001 Pinnacle Systems will be showing Broadcast and Professional Editing Solutions in ‘live’ situations so visitors can see how the products work in different configurations. Alongside the we
30/08/2001
PIONEER UNVEIL ‘PUREVISION’ AT IFA
IN A MOVE to reaffirm the company as one of the leading providers of cutting-edge visual products, Pioneer GB have unveiled their new portfolio of sleek wide screen ‘PureVision’ consumer plasma TVs at
IN A MOVE to reaffirm the company as one of the leading providers of cutting-edge visual products, Pioneer GB have unveiled their new portfolio of sleek wide screen ‘PureVision’ consumer plasma TVs at
30/08/2001
PRODUCERS TO SELECT BRITISH SHORT SCREENPLAY
THE BRITISH Short Screenplay competition have announced that the award winning producer of 'The Crying Game' Nik Powell, the BAFTA winning producer of 'East is East' Leslee Udwin and actor Charles Dan
THE BRITISH Short Screenplay competition have announced that the award winning producer of 'The Crying Game' Nik Powell, the BAFTA winning producer of 'East is East' Leslee Udwin and actor Charles Dan
30/08/2001
SHORT FILM FACTORY SEEK FILM SUBMISSIONS
The Short Film Factory are seeking submissions of ideas for short films with a running time of up to eight and a half minutes. Ideas are required on one page of A4 and sent with an application form a
The Short Film Factory are seeking submissions of ideas for short films with a running time of up to eight and a half minutes. Ideas are required on one page of A4 and sent with an application form a
30/08/2001
ZOMBIE NATION CHOOSE VP-1
TL AUDIO based in Letchworth, Herts, have announced that Florian Senfter of Zombie Nation is one of the first high profile artists to take delivery of their new VP-1 Valve Processor. The Munich based
TL AUDIO based in Letchworth, Herts, have announced that Florian Senfter of Zombie Nation is one of the first high profile artists to take delivery of their new VP-1 Valve Processor. The Munich based
29/08/2001
‘GAS ATTACK’ RECEIVES THE MICHAEL POWELL AWARD
THE MICHAEL Powell Award for ‘Best New British Feature’ was given to ‘Gas Attack’ directed by former actor and theatre director Kenny Glenaan in Edinburgh on August 26 at the end of this year's Edinbu
THE MICHAEL Powell Award for ‘Best New British Feature’ was given to ‘Gas Attack’ directed by former actor and theatre director Kenny Glenaan in Edinburgh on August 26 at the end of this year's Edinbu
29/08/2001
ADOBE ANNOUNCE AVAILABILITY OF NEW SOFTWARE
ADOBE SYSTEMS, one of the leaders in Network Publishing, recently announced the availability of Adobe Acrobat Approval 5.0 software. The software is a new member of the Acrobat product family that al
ADOBE SYSTEMS, one of the leaders in Network Publishing, recently announced the availability of Adobe Acrobat Approval 5.0 software. The software is a new member of the Acrobat product family that al
29/08/2001
ATTWELL LEAVES 5 TO SET UP OWN COMPANY
MICHAEL ATTWELL, Channel 5's Senior Programme Controller, is leaving the station to set up his own production company. The company will have a two year-output deal with Channel 5. Attwell said: "I f
MICHAEL ATTWELL, Channel 5's Senior Programme Controller, is leaving the station to set up his own production company. The company will have a two year-output deal with Channel 5. Attwell said: "I f
29/08/2001
CARLTON WESTCOUNTRY TV INSTALL QUANTEL SYSTEM
CARLTON WESTCOUNTRY TV are updating their Plymouth, UK, news and sports production facilities as part of a planned overhaul of all the station’s facilities. The new system is based around the same Qu
CARLTON WESTCOUNTRY TV are updating their Plymouth, UK, news and sports production facilities as part of a planned overhaul of all the station’s facilities. The new system is based around the same Qu
29/08/2001
PIONEER GB LAUNCH NEW 50-INCH SCREEN
PIONEER GB have announced that they will launch their new 50-inch PDP-503MXE aimed at the industrial and corporate markets. The new screen includes two innovative technologies – Waffle Rib Structure
PIONEER GB have announced that they will launch their new 50-inch PDP-503MXE aimed at the industrial and corporate markets. The new screen includes two innovative technologies – Waffle Rib Structure
29/08/2001
POCKET GUIDE TO IBC AVAILABLE AS DOWNLOAD
FOR ALL users of handheld devices IBC are offering an extensive free guide to IBC 2001 to download onto your Palm or Pocket PC. Included is a full list of Exhibitors with their stand details and a fl
FOR ALL users of handheld devices IBC are offering an extensive free guide to IBC 2001 to download onto your Palm or Pocket PC. Included is a full list of Exhibitors with their stand details and a fl
29/08/2001
STUDY SHOWS BRITISH VIEWERS ARE DEPENDENT ON TV
A RADIO Times study of the nation’s attitudes to television suggests British viewers are becoming increasingly dependent on their sets – but may feel uncomfortable admitting so. 54 per cent of the po
A RADIO Times study of the nation’s attitudes to television suggests British viewers are becoming increasingly dependent on their sets – but may feel uncomfortable admitting so. 54 per cent of the po
29/08/2001
TRAVIS TO HOLD FIRST SEMINAR IN LONDON’S WEST END
MARK W. Travis, one of the best-known and highly respected lecturers and teachers of film directing is to hold his first UK based seminar 'The Director's Journey' on September 22 and 23 in London’s We
MARK W. Travis, one of the best-known and highly respected lecturers and teachers of film directing is to hold his first UK based seminar 'The Director's Journey' on September 22 and 23 in London’s We
28/08/2001
BAA AWARDS EVENING TO BE HELD IN LONDON
THE awards evening of the fourth bi-annual British Animation Awards (BAA) will be held in London in March next year. As before, BAA will include a wide range of categories from Best Comedy Series thr
THE awards evening of the fourth bi-annual British Animation Awards (BAA) will be held in London in March next year. As before, BAA will include a wide range of categories from Best Comedy Series thr
