Broadcast News Archive for
            March, 2009
        
        
                
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            'Imagination To Creation' Theme Continues With Array Of Products At NAB 2009
                        
                        
FOR-A's mission since 2005, characterised by its long-standing "Imagination to Creation" theme, has been focused on bringing products and technologies to market in response to specific customer demand
                    FOR-A's mission since 2005, characterised by its long-standing "Imagination to Creation" theme, has been focused on bringing products and technologies to market in response to specific customer demand
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            California Media Engineering Joins OpenGear Platform
                        
                        
Ross Video and California Media Engineering has officially announced their partnership to expand the openGear terminal equipment platform. California Media Engineering designs, manufactures and suppo
                    Ross Video and California Media Engineering has officially announced their partnership to expand the openGear terminal equipment platform. California Media Engineering designs, manufactures and suppo
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            Compact To Collect Australasian Rights Revenue For BBC Worldwide
                        
                        
Compact has announced that it has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, for representation of its secondary and tertiary rights in Australasia. This makes Compact the excl
                    Compact has announced that it has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, for representation of its secondary and tertiary rights in Australasia. This makes Compact the excl
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            Griff Rhys Jones Awards The National Film And Television School With A Civic Trust Commendation
                        
                        
Presenter and author Griff Rhys Jones has presented the National Film and Television School (NFTS) by Glenn Howells Architects with a commendation in this year's Civic Trust Awards. Jones presented a
                    Presenter and author Griff Rhys Jones has presented the National Film and Television School (NFTS) by Glenn Howells Architects with a commendation in this year's Civic Trust Awards. Jones presented a
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            LV7330 Rasteriser Introduced
                        
                        
A simple, lightweight and ultra compact 1U half-rack sized instrument, the LV7330 Rasteriser, has been launched by Leader. The depth and weight are reduced by about 40% compared with the previous mod
                    A simple, lightweight and ultra compact 1U half-rack sized instrument, the LV7330 Rasteriser, has been launched by Leader. The depth and weight are reduced by about 40% compared with the previous mod
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            Mob Signs Hollywood Director For Commercials
                        
                        
The British-born Hollywood director, producer and writer, Paul W.S. Anderson, has joined the commercials' roster at The Mob Film Company ( www.mobfilm
                    The British-born Hollywood director, producer and writer, Paul W.S. Anderson, has joined the commercials' roster at The Mob Film Company ( www.mobfilm
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            QuStream To Launch 3Gen Ocelot At NAB 2009
                        
                        
QuStream Corporation will showcase new additions to the Ocelot range on Stand N3421 at NAB 2009. QuStream have announced the QuStream Ocelot 3GEN, a high performance 3G video router in a compact pack
                    QuStream Corporation will showcase new additions to the Ocelot range on Stand N3421 at NAB 2009. QuStream have announced the QuStream Ocelot 3GEN, a high performance 3G video router in a compact pack
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            Star Wars Return To Elstree Studios With A Musical Spectacular
                        
                        
Elstree Studios is welcoming back Star Wars, this time with Star Wars: A Musical Journey. The Star Wars Saga and The O2 will bring the two together as never before in Star Wars: A Musical Journey whi
                    Elstree Studios is welcoming back Star Wars, this time with Star Wars: A Musical Journey. The Star Wars Saga and The O2 will bring the two together as never before in Star Wars: A Musical Journey whi
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            TV3 Credits Jünger Audio For Improving Viewers' Listening
                        
                        
New Zealand's largest commercial television station, TV3, has installed 10 Jünger Audio LEVEL MAGIC processors in its final programme chain to help balance audio levels across its 'Freeview' terrestri
                    New Zealand's largest commercial television station, TV3, has installed 10 Jünger Audio LEVEL MAGIC processors in its final programme chain to help balance audio levels across its 'Freeview' terrestri
                        31/03/2009
                        
                            UK Broadcast Firms Get A Head Start For The NAB Show
                        
                        
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is equipping UK broadcast companies with the information and tools needed to get the most out of attending the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 20 - 23. On April 6, a WebEx
                    UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is equipping UK broadcast companies with the information and tools needed to get the most out of attending the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 20 - 23. On April 6, a WebEx
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            10th Planet Announces First Use Of DVD Sequr Copy Protection
                        
                        
10th Planet has announced the first use of DVD Sequr Copy Protection on replicated DVD. The system has been used on high profile content in the US under the Fortium Technology brand, but has until no
                    10th Planet has announced the first use of DVD Sequr Copy Protection on replicated DVD. The system has been used on high profile content in the US under the Fortium Technology brand, but has until no
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            Body In Balance Concludes German DVD Distribution Contract
                        
                        
The UK and Europe's leading Yoga and Wellness channel, Body in Balance (BiB), has entered into an agreement to distribute DVD and CD product in Germany, Austria and Switzerland through Rough Trade Dis
                    The UK and Europe's leading Yoga and Wellness channel, Body in Balance (BiB), has entered into an agreement to distribute DVD and CD product in Germany, Austria and Switzerland through Rough Trade Dis
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            EX3 Adapts To V-Lok
                        
                        
Following demand from their customers and worldwide network of dealers, UK-based Hawk-Woods have just launched a V-Lok adaptor for the popular Sony PMW-EX3 camera. Known as the VL-EX3, this new adapa
                    Following demand from their customers and worldwide network of dealers, UK-based Hawk-Woods have just launched a V-Lok adaptor for the popular Sony PMW-EX3 camera. Known as the VL-EX3, this new adapa
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            Fairlight's Constellation XCS Makes Major Inroads Into The Australian Post Industry
                        
                        
Australian film and television post production facilities are capitalising on the power and flexibility of Fairlight's new Constellation XCS console, which was launched to much critical acclaim at las
                    Australian film and television post production facilities are capitalising on the power and flexibility of Fairlight's new Constellation XCS console, which was launched to much critical acclaim at las
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            Film Skills New Entrants Scheme Launched By Four Corners
                        
                        
There's news this week of an innovative eight-month scheme which aims to offer six people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to train for a freelance career in film at assistant level. The ed
                    There's news this week of an innovative eight-month scheme which aims to offer six people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to train for a freelance career in film at assistant level. The ed
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            FME Announces First Look Deal With Shameless Creator Paul Abbott
                        
                        
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced that they have confirmed a first look deal with multi-award-winning writer, creator and producer Paul Abbott. The three-year deal was brokered by Freman
                    FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced that they have confirmed a first look deal with multi-award-winning writer, creator and producer Paul Abbott. The three-year deal was brokered by Freman
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            ITV Global Entertainment Takes Road Trip With MTV
                        
                        
ITV Global Entertainment has secured multi-territory sales deals for MTV series Old Skool and has also announced a new distribution deal for How's Your News?, from South Park creators Trey Parker and
                    ITV Global Entertainment has secured multi-territory sales deals for MTV series Old Skool and has also announced a new distribution deal for How's Your News?, from South Park creators Trey Parker and
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            Premiers Boost Film Festival Success 
                        
                        
International cinema as well as UK and local premiers are all featuring in this year's Jameson Belfast Film Festival, which is now well underway. There are more than 130 screenings and special events
                    International cinema as well as UK and local premiers are all featuring in this year's Jameson Belfast Film Festival, which is now well underway. There are more than 130 screenings and special events
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            Slumdog Director Wins Further Accolade
                        
                        
A major awards ceremony last night saw several stars of the British film world dominating the prestigious event. The Jameson Empire Awards brought together Hollywood actors and small screen personali
                    A major awards ceremony last night saw several stars of the British film world dominating the prestigious event. The Jameson Empire Awards brought together Hollywood actors and small screen personali
                        30/03/2009
                        
                            Twist & Shout In Australia And Asia With Zodiak Entertainment
                        
                        
Zodiak Entertainment, part of De Agostini Group, has announced the conclusion of license deals in Asian territories and a brand new option in Australia for its innovative music format Twist & Shout.
                    Zodiak Entertainment, part of De Agostini Group, has announced the conclusion of license deals in Asian territories and a brand new option in Australia for its innovative music format Twist & Shout.
                        27/03/2009
                        
                            Codemasters Speeds Worldwide Delivery Of Game Builds With Aspera
                        
                        
The video game developer and publisher behind the Bafta award-winning Race Driver: GRID, Codemasters, has implemented Aspera high-speed file transfer software to enable fast, secure and reliable trans
                    The video game developer and publisher behind the Bafta award-winning Race Driver: GRID, Codemasters, has implemented Aspera high-speed file transfer software to enable fast, secure and reliable trans
                        27/03/2009
                        
                            Codex Digital Aims To Eradicate Tape 'Workflow Roadblocks'
                        
                        
Codex Digital is set to arrive at NAB 2009 in an upbeat mood with its media recording products ensconced on a variety of flagship broadcast and motion picture productions, and a new product combinatio
                    Codex Digital is set to arrive at NAB 2009 in an upbeat mood with its media recording products ensconced on a variety of flagship broadcast and motion picture productions, and a new product combinatio
                        27/03/2009
                        
                            CTIA Welcomes Scott Bergmann As New VP Of Regulatory Affairs
                        
                        
CTIA - The Wireless Association has announced that Scott Bergmann will be joining the wireless industry trade group as the new Assistant Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Having served in several
                    CTIA - The Wireless Association has announced that Scott Bergmann will be joining the wireless industry trade group as the new Assistant Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Having served in several
                        27/03/2009
                        
                            Director Rob Cohen To Present Keynote At 2009 NAB Show
                        
                        
Rob Cohen, director and producer of numerous blockbuster hits including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, XXX and The Fast and the Furious, will be a keynote speaker at the 2009 NAB Show in Las V
                    Rob Cohen, director and producer of numerous blockbuster hits including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, XXX and The Fast and the Furious, will be a keynote speaker at the 2009 NAB Show in Las V
                        27/03/2009
                        
                            Escape Studios Announce V-Ray Course
                        
                        
If you want a career in visualisation, then you'll need to be completely proficient in using one of the most celebrated rendering tools on the market, V-Ray. And who better to teach you than acclaimed
                    If you want a career in visualisation, then you'll need to be completely proficient in using one of the most celebrated rendering tools on the market, V-Ray. And who better to teach you than acclaimed














