Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2012
20/01/2012
Ridley Scott And YouTube Launch Online Film Festival
YouTube has announced that it will launch an online film festival, which will see ten finalists sent to the Venice Film Festival. English filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott has joined forces with the video s
YouTube has announced that it will launch an online film festival, which will see ten finalists sent to the Venice Film Festival. English filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott has joined forces with the video s
20/01/2012
Snell Get Ready For BVE
Snell, like many other industry players, are getting ready to show a wealth of equipment at the upcoming BVE event. The digital media technology company are set to show solutions for live production,
Snell, like many other industry players, are getting ready to show a wealth of equipment at the upcoming BVE event. The digital media technology company are set to show solutions for live production,
20/01/2012
Wireless Home Video Devices Become A 'Must-Have'
Wi-Fi has become the next "must- have" feature on entertainment devices: according to recent research it is no longer "a nice extra" but a function that consumers expect. It is understood that almost
Wi-Fi has become the next "must- have" feature on entertainment devices: according to recent research it is no longer "a nice extra" but a function that consumers expect. It is understood that almost
19/01/2012
ARRI Gets 17th Academy Award Of Merit
A manufacturer of motion picture cameras and lighting equipment is to be rewarded with their 17th Academy Award of Merit this time to honor one of their film recorders. ARRI has announced that the Ac
A manufacturer of motion picture cameras and lighting equipment is to be rewarded with their 17th Academy Award of Merit this time to honor one of their film recorders. ARRI has announced that the Ac
19/01/2012
Call Made For Action On UK Film Policy
A report on 'The Future of British Film’ has inspired warnings that a “huge job” is at hand to deliver the proposals and call for proof that it can be put into action. According to an article by Scre
A report on 'The Future of British Film’ has inspired warnings that a “huge job” is at hand to deliver the proposals and call for proof that it can be put into action. According to an article by Scre
19/01/2012
Ecstasy At Glasgow Film's Festival Debut
A film adaptation based on a book written by the author of Trainspotting is set for its UK debut during the Glasgow Film Festival in February. Scottish author Irvine Welsh's book Ecstasy was the main
A film adaptation based on a book written by the author of Trainspotting is set for its UK debut during the Glasgow Film Festival in February. Scottish author Irvine Welsh's book Ecstasy was the main
19/01/2012
HHB To Reveal 'Audio Loudness' Solutions At BVE
Broadcast audio technology specialists HHB Communications will be highlighting a comprehensive range of professional audio loudness tools during the BVE London show. As new loudness standards gain tr
Broadcast audio technology specialists HHB Communications will be highlighting a comprehensive range of professional audio loudness tools during the BVE London show. As new loudness standards gain tr
19/01/2012
Kodak File For Bankruptcy Protection
Kodak, the company that invented the hand-held camera and helped bring back some of the first pictures from the moon, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The US-based company has made the move in a
Kodak, the company that invented the hand-held camera and helped bring back some of the first pictures from the moon, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The US-based company has made the move in a
19/01/2012
New HD Video Cable From Canford At BVE
Canford to unveil new sizes in their installation cable range at the upcoming BVE event adding them to an already long list of exhibitors set to showcase new equipment to the UK during the show. The
Canford to unveil new sizes in their installation cable range at the upcoming BVE event adding them to an already long list of exhibitors set to showcase new equipment to the UK during the show. The
19/01/2012
Rental Provides Access To High-Speed Camera Technology
Instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology has added the i-SPEED 3 camera to its rental fleet of testing and monitoring instruments. By offering the device for hire, Ashtead is making the technol
Instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology has added the i-SPEED 3 camera to its rental fleet of testing and monitoring instruments. By offering the device for hire, Ashtead is making the technol
19/01/2012
Samsung Set To Invest £27bn In Expansion
Samsung have announced that they plan to invest a record amount of £27bn this year to expand its various businesses. It is understood the tech-titan will invest in the upgrade of its factories and eq
Samsung have announced that they plan to invest a record amount of £27bn this year to expand its various businesses. It is understood the tech-titan will invest in the upgrade of its factories and eq
19/01/2012
SGO To Sponsor BVE 3D Theatre
SGO has announced that, once again, it is a key sponsor of the 3D Revolution Theatre at BVE at London's Earls Court from 14 – 16 February. With the reputation as the most powerful DI and Stereo 3D p
SGO has announced that, once again, it is a key sponsor of the 3D Revolution Theatre at BVE at London's Earls Court from 14 – 16 February. With the reputation as the most powerful DI and Stereo 3D p
19/01/2012
UK Must Support Copyright Law
A call to support UK copyright laws has been made in a bid to protect investment funds and the value of the video entertainment industry. The British Video Association has said: “It is imperative tha
A call to support UK copyright laws has been made in a bid to protect investment funds and the value of the video entertainment industry. The British Video Association has said: “It is imperative tha
18/01/2012
Artist Complaints Exaggerated
It has been reported that cinema goers in the UK launched a string of complaints when they discovered Oscar favourite, The Artist, was a silent movie: But Is this exaggerated? The Artist is being ti
It has been reported that cinema goers in the UK launched a string of complaints when they discovered Oscar favourite, The Artist, was a silent movie: But Is this exaggerated? The Artist is being ti
18/01/2012
Aspen Media Unveil 4MinX Location Recorder At BVE
Visitors to Aspen Media’s stand D50 at BVE will see the 4MinX, the long awaited multitrack location recorder and mixer from Paris based AETA. 4MinX is a sturdy, portable digital recorder that records
Visitors to Aspen Media’s stand D50 at BVE will see the 4MinX, the long awaited multitrack location recorder and mixer from Paris based AETA. 4MinX is a sturdy, portable digital recorder that records
18/01/2012
Autocue To Showcase Workflow Solutions
Autocue has given Regional Film and Video the run down on what to expect from them at BVE London in 2012- with an emphasis on their new production and newsroom workflow solution. The company will sho
Autocue has given Regional Film and Video the run down on what to expect from them at BVE London in 2012- with an emphasis on their new production and newsroom workflow solution. The company will sho
18/01/2012
Downton Abbey Movie Rumoured
Gossip around the water cooler is that ITV’s British drama, Downton Abbey, could be Hollywood bound. The show won a major TV award at Golden Globes at the weekend and according to a report in The Su
Gossip around the water cooler is that ITV’s British drama, Downton Abbey, could be Hollywood bound. The show won a major TV award at Golden Globes at the weekend and according to a report in The Su
18/01/2012
Instinctive Films To Set Up UK Base
A Berlin-based company is getting set to launch a UK office and promises a wealth of British films in 2012, it has been reported. According to Screen Daily Instinctive Films will open an office in Lo
A Berlin-based company is getting set to launch a UK office and promises a wealth of British films in 2012, it has been reported. According to Screen Daily Instinctive Films will open an office in Lo
18/01/2012
ITV Reveal New Reality Show
A UK broadcaster has commissioned a new 'X-Factor' style show that will see journalists battle it out for a contract. TwoFour, a TV producer, digital agency and technology provider rolled into one, h
A UK broadcaster has commissioned a new 'X-Factor' style show that will see journalists battle it out for a contract. TwoFour, a TV producer, digital agency and technology provider rolled into one, h
18/01/2012
Pro Audio Launch New Racking System
Professional audio and AV suppliers and racking specialists Pro Audio Stash (PAS) have launched a new racking system. The R8010 19-inch Slide-and-Rotate racking system has been designed to provide ul
Professional audio and AV suppliers and racking specialists Pro Audio Stash (PAS) have launched a new racking system. The R8010 19-inch Slide-and-Rotate racking system has been designed to provide ul
18/01/2012
Studio Expands DI Capabilities With Mistika
SGO have announced that Annapurna Studios has expanded its DI operation with the acquisition of a second Mistika system at its Hyderabad-based location to expand and future-proof the facility. The n
SGO have announced that Annapurna Studios has expanded its DI operation with the acquisition of a second Mistika system at its Hyderabad-based location to expand and future-proof the facility. The n
18/01/2012
TSL Reveals BVE Focus
Celebrating its 25th anniversary and a string of projects in the UK, Middle East and beyond TSL are getting set to head to the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) in February. Exhibiting on stand H26 the comp
Celebrating its 25th anniversary and a string of projects in the UK, Middle East and beyond TSL are getting set to head to the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) in February. Exhibiting on stand H26 the comp
18/01/2012
War Horse Nominated For A BAFTA
Framestore’s feature film visual effects have once again received attention from BAFTA in the form of a ‘Special Visual Effects’ nomination, this time for work on Spielberg’s War Horse. This BAFTA n
Framestore’s feature film visual effects have once again received attention from BAFTA in the form of a ‘Special Visual Effects’ nomination, this time for work on Spielberg’s War Horse. This BAFTA n
17/01/2012
AC-ET Showcase Next Gen Technologies
A.C. Entertainment Technologies has been showing off its portfolio of LED, lighting and video control technologies from leading manufacturers during a workshop. The company recently hosted a workshop
A.C. Entertainment Technologies has been showing off its portfolio of LED, lighting and video control technologies from leading manufacturers during a workshop. The company recently hosted a workshop
17/01/2012
BAFTA 2012 Shortlist Unveiled
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have announced the nominations for this year’s BAFTA awards only days after the Golden Globes. Scottish film-maker Lynne Ramsay and actress Til
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have announced the nominations for this year’s BAFTA awards only days after the Golden Globes. Scottish film-maker Lynne Ramsay and actress Til