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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2002
18/10/2002
LaCie release autonomous CD duplication unit
LaCie have unveiled their new two-in-one CD duplicator, capable of burning a full CD in less than 3.5 minutes without the need for a computer. Versatility is key for the LaCie Dupli U&I 40x, as it c
LaCie have unveiled their new two-in-one CD duplicator, capable of burning a full CD in less than 3.5 minutes without the need for a computer. Versatility is key for the LaCie Dupli U&I 40x, as it c
18/10/2002
New screen agency for Yorkshire formed
A new regional agency supporting the film industry in the Yorkshire and the Humber areas has been formed. Screen Yorkshire will work to ensure the best environment for both industry and audiences and
A new regional agency supporting the film industry in the Yorkshire and the Humber areas has been formed. Screen Yorkshire will work to ensure the best environment for both industry and audiences and
18/10/2002
Screenwriting competition winners to be broadcast on C4
The 20 shortlisted scripts from Channel 4’s new talent finding initiative in the West Midlands, 'ideasfactory live: screenplay', are now online at <A HREF= 'http://www.channel4.com/ideasfactory' TARGE
The 20 shortlisted scripts from Channel 4’s new talent finding initiative in the West Midlands, 'ideasfactory live: screenplay', are now online at <A HREF= 'http://www.channel4.com/ideasfactory' TARGE
18/10/2002
Special effects conference dates announced
The BKSTS 'Special & Visual FX' conference will this year be held from November 22 - 24 in the National Film Theatre and at the bfi London IMAX Cinema. The event promises to provide a unique insight
The BKSTS 'Special & Visual FX' conference will this year be held from November 22 - 24 in the National Film Theatre and at the bfi London IMAX Cinema. The event promises to provide a unique insight
18/10/2002
TGV supply crucial TV Norge studio
The Norwegian national broadcaster, TV Norge, are using a new studio built around the Thomson Grass Valley (TGV) Digital News Production Solution to support their entire news production process, from
The Norwegian national broadcaster, TV Norge, are using a new studio built around the Thomson Grass Valley (TGV) Digital News Production Solution to support their entire news production process, from
17/10/2002
Channel 4 confirm 200 jobs to go in shake-up
Channel 4 have confirmed a wide-ranging shake-up will result in 200 job losses, including casualties in upper management. The cuts are part of a programme to reduce operating expenses, and are expect
Channel 4 have confirmed a wide-ranging shake-up will result in 200 job losses, including casualties in upper management. The cuts are part of a programme to reduce operating expenses, and are expect
17/10/2002
dB Broadcast build new control room for QVC
dB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire-based systems integrator, has completed work on a new control room for QVC, Britain's leading electronic retailer. Finished in September 2002 and commissioned the fol
dB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire-based systems integrator, has completed work on a new control room for QVC, Britain's leading electronic retailer. Finished in September 2002 and commissioned the fol
17/10/2002
Granada threatened with union backlash
The backlash against Carlton and Granada's merger plans has begun. BECTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Morrissey is threatening that the union will oppose the merger plan unless certain assurance
The backlash against Carlton and Granada's merger plans has begun. BECTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Morrissey is threatening that the union will oppose the merger plan unless certain assurance
17/10/2002
ITC publish study of 'Television in the Nations and Regions'
The ITC have published 'Television in the Nations and Regions', a new report on television broadcasting and production outside London. The study brings together recent ITC research into viewers' opi
The ITC have published 'Television in the Nations and Regions', a new report on television broadcasting and production outside London. The study brings together recent ITC research into viewers' opi
17/10/2002
NI film industry concerned at loss of devolved Government
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission, Colin Anderson, has warned that recent events in local government could have a serious impact on the local film industry. Speaking
The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission, Colin Anderson, has warned that recent events in local government could have a serious impact on the local film industry. Speaking
17/10/2002
Northern Ireland chosen as location for £5 million movie
A £5 million film is to commence shooting in Northern Ireland on Friday October 18. Shooting for four weeks in Belfast and Glenarm in County Antrim, before relocating to the Isle of Man, 'The Great C
A £5 million film is to commence shooting in Northern Ireland on Friday October 18. Shooting for four weeks in Belfast and Glenarm in County Antrim, before relocating to the Isle of Man, 'The Great C
17/10/2002
OpenTV's UK operation will face cutbacks
The global restructuring of OpenTV will affect the interactive television company's UK operation, but details of the fate of individual offices have not yet been disclosed. OpenTV, who employ around
The global restructuring of OpenTV will affect the interactive television company's UK operation, but details of the fate of individual offices have not yet been disclosed. OpenTV, who employ around
17/10/2002
Quartz appoint UK Sales Account Manager
Routing and Master Control specialist Quartz Electronics have appointed Victor Porter (pictured) UK Sales Account Manager. Porter is now responsible for prospecting and increasing sales, as well as
Routing and Master Control specialist Quartz Electronics have appointed Victor Porter (pictured) UK Sales Account Manager. Porter is now responsible for prospecting and increasing sales, as well as
17/10/2002
Welsh film 'Soul Crew' gets go ahead
Sgrîn have revealed that the film 'Soul Crew', developed by 4 Way Wales, will receive £20,000 in development funds from the Welsh Lottery. The Soul Crew, originally written by Welshmen Tony Rivers an
Sgrîn have revealed that the film 'Soul Crew', developed by 4 Way Wales, will receive £20,000 in development funds from the Welsh Lottery. The Soul Crew, originally written by Welshmen Tony Rivers an
16/10/2002
Avolites launch Diamond 4 Elite console
Avolites have launched the latest console in their Diamond 4 Series, the D4 Elite. The console is streamlined to offer the maximum power and functionality in the minimum physical space, recognising t
Avolites have launched the latest console in their Diamond 4 Series, the D4 Elite. The console is streamlined to offer the maximum power and functionality in the minimum physical space, recognising t
16/10/2002
Broadcast Technology release BTL 3000 DTV modules
Broadcast Technology have announced the immediate availability of the new BTL 3000 series of modular digital television equipment with a wide range of applications in terrestrial, satellite and cable
Broadcast Technology have announced the immediate availability of the new BTL 3000 series of modular digital television equipment with a wide range of applications in terrestrial, satellite and cable
16/10/2002
Dantz software chosen by Maxtor for new line of external hard drives
Dantz Development Corporation, a global provider of backup and restore software, have announced the inclusion of their award-winning Dantz Retrospect‚ Express backup software with the new Maxtor Perso
Dantz Development Corporation, a global provider of backup and restore software, have announced the inclusion of their award-winning Dantz Retrospect‚ Express backup software with the new Maxtor Perso
16/10/2002
Film Council appoint 'arthouse tsar'
Former FilmFour deputy chief executive Peter Buckingham has been appointed as head of the Film Council's new distribution and exhibition fund. Designed to boost the exhibition of arthouse films in th
Former FilmFour deputy chief executive Peter Buckingham has been appointed as head of the Film Council's new distribution and exhibition fund. Designed to boost the exhibition of arthouse films in th
16/10/2002
Further ITV merger details revealed
The merger of ITV network giants Carlton Communications & Granada looks like it will finally go ahead. The fusion of ITV's big two will create the largest commercial television production company in
The merger of ITV network giants Carlton Communications & Granada looks like it will finally go ahead. The fusion of ITV's big two will create the largest commercial television production company in
16/10/2002
Network Electronics expert to speak at SMPTE New York
Ronny Sletteng, Senior Specialist Optical Systems for Network Electronics, will be a featured speaker at SMPTE New York's October 16 conference, titled "Optical Fibre Modules For Constructing Televisi
Ronny Sletteng, Senior Specialist Optical Systems for Network Electronics, will be a featured speaker at SMPTE New York's October 16 conference, titled "Optical Fibre Modules For Constructing Televisi
16/10/2002
The Machine Room go 'Naked in Blackpool'
The Machine Room, the Soho-based full-service post facility, has recently posted the titles on a new series called ‘Naked in Blackpool’, for Pacific Television. The six 60-minute programmes examine
The Machine Room, the Soho-based full-service post facility, has recently posted the titles on a new series called ‘Naked in Blackpool’, for Pacific Television. The six 60-minute programmes examine
16/10/2002
UK/European co-production wins at Hollywood Film Festival
The UK and European made film 'Villa Des Roses' was awarded Best Feature Film at the 6th annual Hollywood Film Festival. A European co-production between Belgium, the UK, Luxembourg and The Netherla
The UK and European made film 'Villa Des Roses' was awarded Best Feature Film at the 6th annual Hollywood Film Festival. A European co-production between Belgium, the UK, Luxembourg and The Netherla
15/10/2002
Avid editing systems to support MPEG IMX
Avid Technology Europe are to support cutting edge compression system MPEG IMX in the next version of the Avid Xpress, Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony software, scheduled to ship at the end of t
Avid Technology Europe are to support cutting edge compression system MPEG IMX in the next version of the Avid Xpress, Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony software, scheduled to ship at the end of t
15/10/2002
BBC deny Formula One interest
BBC Sport have denied reports they are preparing a £175m bid to retrieve Formula One coverage from ITV in 2005. The speculation comes in the wake of the corporation's disappointing failure to secure
BBC Sport have denied reports they are preparing a £175m bid to retrieve Formula One coverage from ITV in 2005. The speculation comes in the wake of the corporation's disappointing failure to secure
15/10/2002
Glasgow indie on the move
Increased production and a growing creative team have prompted Glasgow indie Caledonia Sterne & Wyld to move to larger offices in time for the company’s 10th anniversary. CS&W’s new city centre head
Increased production and a growing creative team have prompted Glasgow indie Caledonia Sterne & Wyld to move to larger offices in time for the company’s 10th anniversary. CS&W’s new city centre head
