Broadcast News Archive for August, 2007
07/08/2007 Pixel Power To Launch LogoVision At IBC 2007
Pixel Power is using IBC 2007 to launch LogoVision SD, a new, standard definition only version of its innovative channel branding device. LogoVision SD can be field upgraded to an HD/SD switchable ver

07/08/2007 Red Planet Pictures Searches For Screenwriting Stars
Red Planet Pictures is showing an ongoing commitment to finding new screenwriting talent by creating an annual prize for the best and the brightest. The judging panel will consist of Tony Jordan, Juli

07/08/2007 Vinten To Showcase Exciting Innovations At IBC
Vinten will be reinforcing their industry-leading reputation at IBC 2007 with upgrades to some familiar favourites as well as showcasing some exciting new innovations. Highlights will include: <

06/08/2007 'Kings' Reigns At Directors Finders Series 2007
The Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, in association with the Directors Guild of America, has announced the winner of the Directors Finders Series 2007 as 'Kings' directed by Tom Collins. Kings will

06/08/2007 £500,000 For Independent Local Cinemas To Improve Access And Facilities
Independent cinemas across the UK will be able to apply for Lottery funding to update their buildings, improve facilities and boost access for audiences with sensory impairments, the UK Film Council h

06/08/2007 Award-winning sE2200a Smashes Through 15,000 Sales
Since arriving on the scene in 2004 sE’s 2200a condenser mic has taken the recording world by storm. The mic has now found a home in thousands of studios, from semi-pro project set-ups right up to ama

06/08/2007 Emap And VCM Announce Major New Show
Emap Media and VCM Events have announced details of a major new exhibition to be held in London next year. Broadcast LIVE & VideoForum 2008 will be held from January 30 to February 1 at Earls Court 2.

06/08/2007 Granada International Acquires First Series Of 'The May Lee Show'
Leading international distributor, Granada International, has acquired the first series of the brand new weekly Asian talk show, ‘The May Lee Show’. The 13 x one-hour series is currently in producti

06/08/2007 Off The Fence Announce Deals In Spain And Portugal
Ellen Windemuth, Managing Director at Off the Fence has announced a range of significant deals in Spain and Portugal for a wide selection of factual programming. Natura in Spain has acquired a packag

06/08/2007 Pixel Power To Launch Pixel Promo DJ At IBC 2007
At IBC2007 Pixel Power is launching Pixel Promo DJ, a software application which manages a network of Clarity graphics devices to create a highly automated, multi-channel branding solution. Pixel Pr

06/08/2007 Rycote Moves To Larger Premises To Accomodate Growing Business
Rycote has moved to a brand new premises in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Known as the industry standard in pro-audio windshielding and shock mounting systems, Rycote is now based in a new, larger buildin

03/08/2007 Brighton TV Secures Contract With Opus Arte UK
Leading facilities house, Brighton TV, has secured a contract working for the internationally renowned High Definition DVD production and distribution company Opus Arte UK. Opus Arte UK, which has re

03/08/2007 IBC 2007 To Explore Broadband Distribution Of TV Content
IBC 2007 will explore technologies making broadband distribution of TV content a real and growing enterprise as the opening day theme of the convention on Sept 6. The day will offer insight and analy

03/08/2007 Narrowstep Gains Success With 'Watch India'
Internet TV company Narrowstep has achieved success with their groundbreaking Internet TV channel, Watch India. In their first month alone, Watch India has received 100,000 unique viewers, with over

03/08/2007 Portobello Film Festival Brings A Summer Of Original Film
This year’s Portobello Film Festival (1 - 21 August) brings over 700 brand new independent productions to cinemas across London. Events are taking place in various venues, including The Craze Gallery

03/08/2007 Ross Video And Sonifex Partner To Expand OpenGear Terminal Equipment
Ross Video, IBC stand 9.430 and Sonifex, IBC stand 8.561, officially announced their partnership to expand the openGear terminal equipment platform. Sonifex is a leader in audio equipment for radio, t

03/08/2007 Rushes Soho Shorts Awards Winners Announced
The ninth Rushes Soho Shorts Awards Night was held on Thursday 2 August at The Café De Paris, Piccadilly, W1. The celebrity packed awards ceremony was hosted by Terry Christian. Presenters included M

03/08/2007 Signiant To Showcase Latest Version Of Digital Media Distribution Management Suite At IBC
Signiant has announced that it will be showcasing the latest version of the Signiant Digital Media Distribution Management Suite in the new IPTV Zone at IBC 2007 (RAI, Amsterdam, September 7-11, 2007)

03/08/2007 TV One To Unveil CORIOflex System At IBC 2007
The new CORIOflex System from TV One will be unveiled to the European public for the first time at IBC. CORIOflex empowers integrators to decide the number and type of inputs, outputs and features a

02/08/2007 Autodesk Toxik 2008 Launch
Autodesk has launched Autodesk Toxik 2008, the latest version of its desktop software for feature film procedural compositing. Toxik has shaped numerous blockbuster films, including ‘Pirates of the C

02/08/2007 Barco And Vizrt Demo Integrated Backdrop Solutions At IBC 2007
At IBC 2007, Barco, Hall 1, Stand 235 and Vizrt, Hall 2, Stand 219, will demonstrate the two company’s best-of-breed backdrop solution. Vizrt and Barco recently completed the integration of Barco’s d

02/08/2007 Granada International Sale Deals In Europe
Granada International has made a raft of sales in Eastern Europe, one of the company’s targeted growth regions. A substantial drama package has been closed with TVP1 in Poland. A wide range of title

02/08/2007 Prism Sound Announce Winner Of Online Giveaway
Prism Sound, manufacturers of high-quality digital interfaces and recording equipment, have announced the winner of their recent on-line MMA-4XR four-channel mic preamp giveaway. Recording engineers

02/08/2007 Realeyez Productions Win Propeller TV Ident Competition
Croydon-based Realeyez Productions have designed the winning sting that was showcased on propeller TV, the UK's rapidly growing, national channel for film & TV talent (Sky 195) on August 1 and have wo

02/08/2007 ShowSupport Create A 'Storm' For Arctic Monkeys
Show Support supplied full video production and crew for the two Arctic Monkeys gigs at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester. Over two nights, 110,000 people enjoyed one the UK's hottest, most tal