Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2008
23/04/2008
Eyeheight Reports Highly Successful NAB 2008 Convention
Eyeheight has reported a highly successful NAB 2008 Convention with exceptionally good international attendance and a high level of interest in the company's range of multi-definition and 2K dual-link
Eyeheight has reported a highly successful NAB 2008 Convention with exceptionally good international attendance and a high level of interest in the company's range of multi-definition and 2K dual-link
23/04/2008
Invisibles Hits Small Screen
Filmed in Ireland and Northern Ireland with assistance from both Northern Ireland Screen and the Irish Government, a new BBC TV drama comes to the small screen on 1 May. The Invisibles is a new comed
Filmed in Ireland and Northern Ireland with assistance from both Northern Ireland Screen and the Irish Government, a new BBC TV drama comes to the small screen on 1 May. The Invisibles is a new comed
23/04/2008
Panther Signed By Jango
A global provider of high-performance content delivery services, Panther Express, has announced that it has been selected to provide rich media and audio delivery services for Jango.com Jango is a fa
A global provider of high-performance content delivery services, Panther Express, has announced that it has been selected to provide rich media and audio delivery services for Jango.com Jango is a fa
23/04/2008
Pharos Reports High Interest In Mediator At NAB
A leading communications company, Pharos, has reported a high level of interest in its Mediator desktop content management system among broadcasters and service providers attending the NAB 2008 Conven
A leading communications company, Pharos, has reported a high level of interest in its Mediator desktop content management system among broadcasters and service providers attending the NAB 2008 Conven
23/04/2008
Second Series Of 'Outnumbered' For BBC One
Filming has begun on a second series of 'Outnumbered', the comedy from Hat Trick Productions for BBC One. It is said to capture family life in a way not seen before at all and is "most deliciously ch
Filming has begun on a second series of 'Outnumbered', the comedy from Hat Trick Productions for BBC One. It is said to capture family life in a way not seen before at all and is "most deliciously ch
23/04/2008
TV One Task's New Format Converter
A company that specialises in video, audio and multimedia processing equipment is promoting its newest format converter, the 1T-FC-326. TV One's new equipment allows the user to take either of two HD
A company that specialises in video, audio and multimedia processing equipment is promoting its newest format converter, the 1T-FC-326. TV One's new equipment allows the user to take either of two HD
23/04/2008
Zone Reality Sets Up 'Stupid Laws' For Pilot
Zone Reality, one of Chello Zone's highly successful thematic channels, has commissioned UK indie Rival Media to produce a pilot for an innovative reality series 'Stupid Laws'. The announcement was m
Zone Reality, one of Chello Zone's highly successful thematic channels, has commissioned UK indie Rival Media to produce a pilot for an innovative reality series 'Stupid Laws'. The announcement was m
22/04/2008
Eurosport To Launch HD With Thomson
Thomson has announced that it is contributing to Eurosport's launch of its leading pan-European sports TV channel in high definition. Available in May, it will be aired from its main all-digital broa
Thomson has announced that it is contributing to Eurosport's launch of its leading pan-European sports TV channel in high definition. Available in May, it will be aired from its main all-digital broa
22/04/2008
FreeviewHDTM Launches In New Zealand With MHEG-5 Technology From S&T
Strategy & Technology (S&T), specialists in interactive TV playout systems and MHEG-5 middleware, has announced that it has extended its relationship with New Zealand free-to-air platform Freeview. S&
Strategy & Technology (S&T), specialists in interactive TV playout systems and MHEG-5 middleware, has announced that it has extended its relationship with New Zealand free-to-air platform Freeview. S&
22/04/2008
LipSync Creates VFX For 'Flashbacks Of A Fool'
LipSync Post has extended its impressive credit list of VFX work on feature films, by completing VFX and scanning for the forthcoming film 'Flashbacks Of A Fool'. Joe Scot, played by Daniel Craig ('C
LipSync Post has extended its impressive credit list of VFX work on feature films, by completing VFX and scanning for the forthcoming film 'Flashbacks Of A Fool'. Joe Scot, played by Daniel Craig ('C
22/04/2008
MotorhomesUK Enters Broadcasting World
MotorhomesUK has exploded into the world of broadcasting in a big way. They are providing a completely individual service to the broadcasting industry by providing luxury motor homes for all occasio
MotorhomesUK has exploded into the world of broadcasting in a big way. They are providing a completely individual service to the broadcasting industry by providing luxury motor homes for all occasio
22/04/2008
Not To Scale Help Honda Launch New Digital Campaign
New Best Friend's Welden + Kennedy London turned to Not To Scale and Directors National TV to help create the launch film for the new Honda, 'Drive Every Drop' digital campaign. Supporting Honda's n
New Best Friend's Welden + Kennedy London turned to Not To Scale and Directors National TV to help create the launch film for the new Honda, 'Drive Every Drop' digital campaign. Supporting Honda's n
22/04/2008
Salt And Alcove Agree Mutual First Look Deal
London-based sales and finance entity The Salt Company has inked a reciprocal first look agreement with London-LA-Dubai-based production and finance entity Alcove Entertainment. As part of the new d
London-based sales and finance entity The Salt Company has inked a reciprocal first look agreement with London-LA-Dubai-based production and finance entity Alcove Entertainment. As part of the new d
22/04/2008
Sky Movies Launch New Movie Show, '35mm'
Sky Movies have announced the launch of '35mm', a brand new, half-hour movie news show. Hosted by Mark Dolan ('Balls Of Steel', 'The Richard Taylor Interviews', 'The Last Word'), the weekly show will
Sky Movies have announced the launch of '35mm', a brand new, half-hour movie news show. Hosted by Mark Dolan ('Balls Of Steel', 'The Richard Taylor Interviews', 'The Last Word'), the weekly show will
22/04/2008
Thomson Launches MediaFUSE
Thomson has launched the Thomson Grass Valley MediaFUSE Content Re-Purposing and Multi-Distribution System. MediaFUSE is an end-to-end suite of automated tools featuring a new software architecture t
Thomson has launched the Thomson Grass Valley MediaFUSE Content Re-Purposing and Multi-Distribution System. MediaFUSE is an end-to-end suite of automated tools featuring a new software architecture t
22/04/2008
Tunnel Post Purchases Digital Vision's Film Master
Digital Vision, a leading provider of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, has announced that Los Angeles based Tunnel Post has purchased its Film Master grading and fi
Digital Vision, a leading provider of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, has announced that Los Angeles based Tunnel Post has purchased its Film Master grading and fi
22/04/2008
UK Filmmakers Win £50,000 Prize
Director Jan Dunn and Producer Elaine Wickham took the grand prize at the London Independent Film Festival over the weekend for their feature film 'Ruby Blue', which stars Bob Hoskins as a man accused
Director Jan Dunn and Producer Elaine Wickham took the grand prize at the London Independent Film Festival over the weekend for their feature film 'Ruby Blue', which stars Bob Hoskins as a man accused
21/04/2008
'Knocked Up' Writer In Residence At Huston
Hollywood writer and producer Evan Goldberg is to teach at NUI Galway as part of the Huston School of Film & Digital Media Writers in Residence Programme. Goldberg has worked on films 'Superbad' and
Hollywood writer and producer Evan Goldberg is to teach at NUI Galway as part of the Huston School of Film & Digital Media Writers in Residence Programme. Goldberg has worked on films 'Superbad' and
21/04/2008
BAFTA Success For Harry Hill
Comedian Harry Hill scooped two awards at last night's Bafta Television Awards. Hill won the awards for Best Entertainment Performance and Best Entertainment Programme for his ITV show 'Harry Hill's
Comedian Harry Hill scooped two awards at last night's Bafta Television Awards. Hill won the awards for Best Entertainment Performance and Best Entertainment Programme for his ITV show 'Harry Hill's
21/04/2008
Colour Confidence Announces Launch of ColorMunki
Colour Confidence, the independent colour management specialist, has confirmed the arrival of the first stocks of the new ColorMunki from X-Rite. As the exclusive distributor for the ColorMunki range
Colour Confidence, the independent colour management specialist, has confirmed the arrival of the first stocks of the new ColorMunki from X-Rite. As the exclusive distributor for the ColorMunki range
21/04/2008
Coogan, Cash And Mealey Bring Some Sunshine To BBC One
Filming has begun on 'Sunshine', a three-part BBC comedy drama, which is written by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey and stars Steve Coogan. 'Sunshine' will be shown on BBC One in the autumn. The series w
Filming has begun on 'Sunshine', a three-part BBC comedy drama, which is written by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey and stars Steve Coogan. 'Sunshine' will be shown on BBC One in the autumn. The series w
21/04/2008
ITN Commits To Install Pro-Bel's MCM Control And Monitoring System
ITN, one of the world's leading independent news and multimedia content companies, has committed to purchase and install leading-edge infrastructure management technology from Pro-Bel for its London h
ITN, one of the world's leading independent news and multimedia content companies, has committed to purchase and install leading-edge infrastructure management technology from Pro-Bel for its London h
21/04/2008
Rushes Scoop Gold Medal At New York Festivals
Rushes have announced a Gold Medal win at this year's New York Festivals innovative Advertising Awards. The Awards Gala, held on April 18 in New York, saw the London post house scoop top prize in th
Rushes have announced a Gold Medal win at this year's New York Festivals innovative Advertising Awards. The Awards Gala, held on April 18 in New York, saw the London post house scoop top prize in th
21/04/2008
Skillset, Channel 4 And The Research Centre Train TV's Creative Leaders
Skillset has announced that it is partnering with Channel 4 and The Research Centre (TRC) to provide television producers with the managerial and leadership skills required to become Series Producers.
Skillset has announced that it is partnering with Channel 4 and The Research Centre (TRC) to provide television producers with the managerial and leadership skills required to become Series Producers.
21/04/2008
Vinten Radamec Closes Major Deal In Saudi Arabia
First Gulf Company (FGC), the contractors behind the ambitious project to begin HD broadcasts from the Holy Cities in time for Hajj, December 2008, signed a deal for a total of 31 Vinten Radamec robot
First Gulf Company (FGC), the contractors behind the ambitious project to begin HD broadcasts from the Holy Cities in time for Hajj, December 2008, signed a deal for a total of 31 Vinten Radamec robot