Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2007
05/10/2007
Productionwizard.com Adds Sparkle To Production Brokering
New online recruitment and production broker, productionwizard.com, is promising to revolutionise the production industry, delivering the next step up from the traditional online production database a
New online recruitment and production broker, productionwizard.com, is promising to revolutionise the production industry, delivering the next step up from the traditional online production database a
05/10/2007
Sony Unveils MVS-8000G Series Of Production Switchers
IBC saw the unveiling of the latest addition to the highly successful MVS-8000 series of multi-format production switchers. With over 1,300 MVS family switchers currently delivered worldwide the syst
IBC saw the unveiling of the latest addition to the highly successful MVS-8000 series of multi-format production switchers. With over 1,300 MVS family switchers currently delivered worldwide the syst
05/10/2007
Three-Part BBC Two Documentary To Examine Alternative Therapies
A new three-part BBC documentary series will see Professor Kathy Sykes on a personal and scientific journey to explore three popular, and fast-growing, alternative therapies: meditation, hypnotherapy,
A new three-part BBC documentary series will see Professor Kathy Sykes on a personal and scientific journey to explore three popular, and fast-growing, alternative therapies: meditation, hypnotherapy,
04/10/2007
Diverse Shake Up Factual Division, Signing Crick And Roberts
In the first of what is tipped to be a series of strategic autumn moves, Diverse, part of Zodiak Television, has snapped up outgoing TLC Director of Development Ed Crick and Channel 4 Current Affairs
In the first of what is tipped to be a series of strategic autumn moves, Diverse, part of Zodiak Television, has snapped up outgoing TLC Director of Development Ed Crick and Channel 4 Current Affairs
04/10/2007
European Producers Opt For Sony HD
Sony’s broadcast products continue to deliver HD milestones in Europe and in July, the Tour de France was shot in HD for the first time ever and the positive experience during the tour has seen France
Sony’s broadcast products continue to deliver HD milestones in Europe and in July, the Tour de France was shot in HD for the first time ever and the positive experience during the tour has seen France
04/10/2007
Lion To Re-create Life On The Farm In Victorian Era
Lion Television has been commissioned by BBC Two to produce 'Victorian Farm', a 6x60 minute historical observational documentary series, following a team of experts who will become ‘Victorian Farmers’
Lion Television has been commissioned by BBC Two to produce 'Victorian Farm', a 6x60 minute historical observational documentary series, following a team of experts who will become ‘Victorian Farmers’
04/10/2007
Lite Alternative Tours With A Lighting Multicore System Built By VDC Trading
Keane’s recent concert at the O2 Arena in London gave stage and set lighting specialists Lite Alternative its first opportunity to try out a new lighting mulitcore system that was specifically built f
Keane’s recent concert at the O2 Arena in London gave stage and set lighting specialists Lite Alternative its first opportunity to try out a new lighting mulitcore system that was specifically built f
04/10/2007
Off The Fence Launches Joost Channels
Leading independent production and distribution company Off the Fence has partnered with Joost, the world's first broadcast-quality Internet television service, to launch two new channels via their on
Leading independent production and distribution company Off the Fence has partnered with Joost, the world's first broadcast-quality Internet television service, to launch two new channels via their on
04/10/2007
Pusan Strengthens British Asian Film Ties
The UK Film Council and UK Trade and Investment are supporting British companies attending this year’s Pusan International Film Festival in Korea comprising the Asian Film Market (AFM) and industry ev
The UK Film Council and UK Trade and Investment are supporting British companies attending this year’s Pusan International Film Festival in Korea comprising the Asian Film Market (AFM) and industry ev
04/10/2007
Satellite Television Service Branches Out
One of the industry's leading business television services, SatTV is set to further increase its presence within the market with a newly revamped website and media pack. The Satellite Evolution websi
One of the industry's leading business television services, SatTV is set to further increase its presence within the market with a newly revamped website and media pack. The Satellite Evolution websi
04/10/2007
Sony's Blu-ray Disc Technology Showcased Online By Vividas
Video streaming company Vividas has announced that it has been chosen to showcase Sony's Blu-ray ad online to support and establish the BD format in Europe. Blu-ray Disc is the next generation of opt
Video streaming company Vividas has announced that it has been chosen to showcase Sony's Blu-ray ad online to support and establish the BD format in Europe. Blu-ray Disc is the next generation of opt
03/10/2007
Canon And Vinten Win Joint Awards At IBC 2007
The revolutionary Vinten Vector 950 Active Pan & Tilt head and Canon's new DIGISUPER 100AF and DIGISUPER 86AF autofocus lenses, were awarded the coveted TV Technology Star Award and the TVB Europe 'Be
The revolutionary Vinten Vector 950 Active Pan & Tilt head and Canon's new DIGISUPER 100AF and DIGISUPER 86AF autofocus lenses, were awarded the coveted TV Technology Star Award and the TVB Europe 'Be
03/10/2007
DTS Digital Cinema Implements Philips CineFence Forensic Watermarking Technology
DTS Digital Cinema has announced that it has implemented the Philips CineFence forensic watermarking technology on its FilmStore Digital Cinema Player as part of its commitment to continue providing s
DTS Digital Cinema has announced that it has implemented the Philips CineFence forensic watermarking technology on its FilmStore Digital Cinema Player as part of its commitment to continue providing s
03/10/2007
French Government Move Forward With Nationwide Mobile TV Service
The French government is moving forward with plans for a nationwide mobile TV service based on the DVB-H and DVB-SH technologies. A soft launch of the service, based on the DVB-H standard, is expecte
The French government is moving forward with plans for a nationwide mobile TV service based on the DVB-H and DVB-SH technologies. A soft launch of the service, based on the DVB-H standard, is expecte
03/10/2007
Golden Square Posts Macmillan Cancer Support Campaign
Golden Square have collaborated with directing duo Harvey and Carolyn on a new commercial for Macmillan Cancer Support’s new campaign. Using a combination of silhouetted live action shots with comput
Golden Square have collaborated with directing duo Harvey and Carolyn on a new commercial for Macmillan Cancer Support’s new campaign. Using a combination of silhouetted live action shots with comput
03/10/2007
Messiah V Begins Filming In Belfast
Messiah V, the fifth story of the detective series has begun filming in Belfast. The BBC One network drama has been funded by Northern Ireland Screen and will transmit in winter 2008. Marc Warren (H
Messiah V, the fifth story of the detective series has begun filming in Belfast. The BBC One network drama has been funded by Northern Ireland Screen and will transmit in winter 2008. Marc Warren (H
03/10/2007
Rushes Create VFX Shots For 'Exodus'
Written and directed by Penny Woolcock as part of a larger project that involved a day of live events and the burning 'Waste Man' by Antony Gormley 'Exodus' is a contemporary re-telling of the Book of
Written and directed by Penny Woolcock as part of a larger project that involved a day of live events and the burning 'Waste Man' by Antony Gormley 'Exodus' is a contemporary re-telling of the Book of
03/10/2007
Waddell Media Ink New Deal With Fremantle Media Enterprises
One of Ireland’s biggest independents, Waddell Media (WM), producers of the Discovery US hit series 'Future Weapons', has just signed a major development deal with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME). T
One of Ireland’s biggest independents, Waddell Media (WM), producers of the Discovery US hit series 'Future Weapons', has just signed a major development deal with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME). T
03/10/2007
Zandar Predator II Series MultiViewer Wins IRDG Award
Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator and pioneer in MultiViewer systems have received the prestigious Irish Industry Research & Development Group (IRDG) R&D Project Award 2007 for their newly anno
Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator and pioneer in MultiViewer systems have received the prestigious Irish Industry Research & Development Group (IRDG) R&D Project Award 2007 for their newly anno
02/10/2007
BBC Controller Announces BBC Films Board
Jane Tranter, Controller BBC Fiction, has announced the new structure for BBC Films, and reaffirmed the BBC’s commitment to the development and production of feature films. The day to day management
Jane Tranter, Controller BBC Fiction, has announced the new structure for BBC Films, and reaffirmed the BBC’s commitment to the development and production of feature films. The day to day management
02/10/2007
BSkyB Under Spotlight As Watchdog Scrutinises ITV Stake
The Competition Commission has ruled that BSkyB’s purchase of a 17.9% stake in ITV restricts competition. The regulator, publishing provisional findings of its investigations into the stake, said it
The Competition Commission has ruled that BSkyB’s purchase of a 17.9% stake in ITV restricts competition. The regulator, publishing provisional findings of its investigations into the stake, said it
02/10/2007
Digital Jungle Uses Quantel Pablo For Visual Journey
LA-based post house, Digital Jungle Post Production recently used its new Quantel Pablo suite to help tell a story of international adventure in providing post services for the Discovery/Travel Channe
LA-based post house, Digital Jungle Post Production recently used its new Quantel Pablo suite to help tell a story of international adventure in providing post services for the Discovery/Travel Channe
02/10/2007
Investment Boost For Oakslade Studios
Oakslade Studios, one of the Midlands’ foremost film and video post production facilities, is under new management. The Warwick based facility’s new owners are already investing thousands in industry
Oakslade Studios, one of the Midlands’ foremost film and video post production facilities, is under new management. The Warwick based facility’s new owners are already investing thousands in industry
02/10/2007
Off The Fence And Rolf Ernst Form Partnership With NICK Germany
Leading independent production and distribution company Off the Fence and long-term business partner Rolf Ernst have formed a strategic partnership with NICK Germany for the broadcaster's new prime ti
Leading independent production and distribution company Off the Fence and long-term business partner Rolf Ernst have formed a strategic partnership with NICK Germany for the broadcaster's new prime ti
02/10/2007
Pitch Entertainment Group Enters As UK's No. 6
Pitch Entertainment Group, a global mobile entertainment company, founded in August 2000 by classical musician, David Warburton, has been listed 6 in the 2007 Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 lea
Pitch Entertainment Group, a global mobile entertainment company, founded in August 2000 by classical musician, David Warburton, has been listed 6 in the 2007 Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 lea