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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2000
20/10/2000
ITC CHAIRMAN SLATES BBC FOR NEWS DECISION
SIR ROBIN Biggam, Chairman of the ITC, slated the BBC at a recent ITC Dinner in Birmingham. Sir Robin (pictured) accused the BBC of doing “a disservice to the concept of public service broadcasting”
SIR ROBIN Biggam, Chairman of the ITC, slated the BBC at a recent ITC Dinner in Birmingham. Sir Robin (pictured) accused the BBC of doing “a disservice to the concept of public service broadcasting”
20/10/2000
NTL STAFF SEEK FAIRER PAY STRUCTURE
A SURVEY of BECTU members at NTL has revealed that over 66 per cent are concerned about pay differentials. The Union conducted the survey after NTL signed a new recognition agreement earlier this yea
A SURVEY of BECTU members at NTL has revealed that over 66 per cent are concerned about pay differentials. The Union conducted the survey after NTL signed a new recognition agreement earlier this yea
20/10/2000
TEKTRONIX RECEIVE SIXTH EMMY AWARD
TEKTRONIX, providers of video test, measurement and monitoring technology, have received their sixth Emmy award for ‘Outstanding achievement in television sciences technology’. The award was given in
TEKTRONIX, providers of video test, measurement and monitoring technology, have received their sixth Emmy award for ‘Outstanding achievement in television sciences technology’. The award was given in
20/10/2000
THE HIVE CREATES KILLER GRAPHICS FOR ‘POISONED’
THE HIVE, a Soho-based high-end 3D animation company, have created 3D content and a 30-second title sequence for ‘Poisoned’. Based on true-life stories, the new Channel 4 documentary series explores
THE HIVE, a Soho-based high-end 3D animation company, have created 3D content and a 30-second title sequence for ‘Poisoned’. Based on true-life stories, the new Channel 4 documentary series explores
20/10/2000
VIDEO-JOURNALISTS WANTED FOR NEW MEDIA SERVICE
A HEREFORD company is seeking video-journalists and videographers for a new service. The company, Actionstream, which produces streaming media for the internet, say the move is in response to increas
A HEREFORD company is seeking video-journalists and videographers for a new service. The company, Actionstream, which produces streaming media for the internet, say the move is in response to increas
19/10/2000
A MILLION WATCH IRISH EDITION OF ‘MILLIONAIRE’
OVER a million viewers watched the first Irish edition of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ on RTE One. When Gay Byrne put the first questions to contestant Des O’Connor at 7.30pm, 1,220,000 people all
OVER a million viewers watched the first Irish edition of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ on RTE One. When Gay Byrne put the first questions to contestant Des O’Connor at 7.30pm, 1,220,000 people all
19/10/2000
BLAND CLAIMS NEWS AT TEN IS IN VIEWERS’ BEST INTERESTS
BBC Chairman Sir Christopher Bland delivering a speech to an audience of opinion formers in Belfast said the decision to move the BBC One News from nine to ten o’clock was taken in the best interests
BBC Chairman Sir Christopher Bland delivering a speech to an audience of opinion formers in Belfast said the decision to move the BBC One News from nine to ten o’clock was taken in the best interests
19/10/2000
ENFORCED REDUNDANCIES ON CARDS FOR BBC
BECTU have revealed that BBC London Operations management are still planning enforced redundancies in a number of areas. Particularly at risk are Studio Resource Managers (SRMs), Studio Operation Man
BECTU have revealed that BBC London Operations management are still planning enforced redundancies in a number of areas. Particularly at risk are Studio Resource Managers (SRMs), Studio Operation Man
19/10/2000
FOOTBALLS BIGGEST SIGNING FROM ONDIGITAL
ONSPORT1, ONdigitals sports channel, have introduced a sign language commentary for top UEFA Champions League football matches. Marcel Hirschman, the person responsible for the idea, will provide sig
ONSPORT1, ONdigitals sports channel, have introduced a sign language commentary for top UEFA Champions League football matches. Marcel Hirschman, the person responsible for the idea, will provide sig
19/10/2000
HTV CAMERAS BARRED FROM BY-ELECTION
HTV'S cameras have been barred from filming the counting of a ballot for a crucial Bristol city by-election. The Council House’s main hall is already booked for another function, so the ballot boxes
HTV'S cameras have been barred from filming the counting of a ballot for a crucial Bristol city by-election. The Council House’s main hall is already booked for another function, so the ballot boxes
19/10/2000
NEW SUBTITLING SYSTEM FOR BBC WORLDWIDE
SCREEN Subtitling Systems, in conjunction with Globecast, are to install a Hebrew transcode subtitling system for BBC Worldwide. Screen subtitling Systems' (Screen) DVB solutions will be used to extr
SCREEN Subtitling Systems, in conjunction with Globecast, are to install a Hebrew transcode subtitling system for BBC Worldwide. Screen subtitling Systems' (Screen) DVB solutions will be used to extr
19/10/2000
NTL STOP NEGOTIATIONS FOR FA PREMIER LEAGUE RIGHTS
NTL have announced they have been unable to agree final terms regarding the UK pay-per-view TV rights package with the Football Association Premier League, and negotiations have now ceased. Barclay K
NTL have announced they have been unable to agree final terms regarding the UK pay-per-view TV rights package with the Football Association Premier League, and negotiations have now ceased. Barclay K
19/10/2000
ONDIGITAL CHOOSE ADDITIONAL QUARTZ ROUTING
QUARTZ Electronics have been chosen by ONdigital to provide part of a backup transmission system. The system, due to be installed in early November, will include a Quartz routing system encompassing
QUARTZ Electronics have been chosen by ONdigital to provide part of a backup transmission system. The system, due to be installed in early November, will include a Quartz routing system encompassing
19/10/2000
TODD-AO POST ‘NEVER NEVER’ FOR COMPANY PICTURES
TODD-AO's post facilities and film laboratory were used during the post-production of the Channel 4's drama ‘Never Never' produced by Company Pictures. Todd-AO processed nearly 95,000 feet of Super 1
TODD-AO's post facilities and film laboratory were used during the post-production of the Channel 4's drama ‘Never Never' produced by Company Pictures. Todd-AO processed nearly 95,000 feet of Super 1
18/10/2000
BBC MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS NEW DIVISION?
BECTU and the BBC met recently to discuss the proposed restructuring of the Marketing and Communications Division. According to the Union the new division will be London-based, with Regions being par
BECTU and the BBC met recently to discuss the proposed restructuring of the Marketing and Communications Division. According to the Union the new division will be London-based, with Regions being par
18/10/2000
BFI APPOINT TWO NEW MEMBERS
THE BRITISH Film Institute (bfi) have appointed two Member Governors to their Board of Governors following an election among the bfi membership. Ray Deahl, who is serving his second term as a Member
THE BRITISH Film Institute (bfi) have appointed two Member Governors to their Board of Governors following an election among the bfi membership. Ray Deahl, who is serving his second term as a Member
18/10/2000
BFI TO AWARD SUTHERLAND TROPHY AT LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
THE BRITISH Film Institute (bfi) will be awarding the Sutherland Trophy on the closing night of the Regus London Film Festival (RFLL) on November 16 at the Odeon, Leicester Square. Shortlisted films
THE BRITISH Film Institute (bfi) will be awarding the Sutherland Trophy on the closing night of the Regus London Film Festival (RFLL) on November 16 at the Odeon, Leicester Square. Shortlisted films
18/10/2000
BLITZ VISION HELPS CHRISTMAS COME EARLY
BLITZ Vision recently held a major contract to stage W H Smith’s Christmas audio and visual (AV) merchandise showcase for their store managers. West Media Events produced the events and appointed Bli
BLITZ Vision recently held a major contract to stage W H Smith’s Christmas audio and visual (AV) merchandise showcase for their store managers. West Media Events produced the events and appointed Bli
18/10/2000
CINEMAGIC 2000 LAUNCH FESTIVAL EVENTS PROGRAMME
CINEMAGIC 2000 have launched the programme of events for their World Screen Entertainment Festival at UGC Cinemas, Dublin Road, Belfast, which will run from November 30 to December 10. This year will
CINEMAGIC 2000 have launched the programme of events for their World Screen Entertainment Festival at UGC Cinemas, Dublin Road, Belfast, which will run from November 30 to December 10. This year will
18/10/2000
DTI CLEAR WAY FOR MAJOR UK STUDIO MERGER
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry have cleared the way for a possible merger of the Pinewood and Shepperton studios. Former Head of Channel 4, Grade became Chairman of Pinewood in February after b
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry have cleared the way for a possible merger of the Pinewood and Shepperton studios. Former Head of Channel 4, Grade became Chairman of Pinewood in February after b
18/10/2000
DVD GROWS WHILE VHS STAYS ON THE SHELF
A NEW report has been released by Screen Digest, examining what the next three years hold in store for consumers and companies in the home video market. The report reveals that the UK has the world’s
A NEW report has been released by Screen Digest, examining what the next three years hold in store for consumers and companies in the home video market. The report reveals that the UK has the world’s
18/10/2000
LFVDA SELECT SIX AWARD WINNERS
THE LONDON Film and Video Development Agency (LFVDA) received a total of 117 applications for this year’s London Artists Film and Video Production Awards (LAF). A spokesperson for the LFVDA said: “Th
THE LONDON Film and Video Development Agency (LFVDA) received a total of 117 applications for this year’s London Artists Film and Video Production Awards (LAF). A spokesperson for the LFVDA said: “Th
18/10/2000
MATROX AND ADOBE LAUNCH DV ACADEMY IN UK
MATROX Video Products Group and Adobe Systems have announced the UK launch of the first permanent Matrox/Adobe DV academy. For the first time UK video enthusiasts can see the realtime functionality o
MATROX Video Products Group and Adobe Systems have announced the UK launch of the first permanent Matrox/Adobe DV academy. For the first time UK video enthusiasts can see the realtime functionality o
18/10/2000
RTS SCOTLAND LAUNCH WINTER SEASON
THE ROYAL Television Society in Scotland have launched a programme of events for the winter season, giving members and non-members the opportunity to meet industry figures from a variety of discipline
THE ROYAL Television Society in Scotland have launched a programme of events for the winter season, giving members and non-members the opportunity to meet industry figures from a variety of discipline
18/10/2000
WESTERN DIGITAL ANNOUNCE NEW SUBSIDIARY
WESTERN Digital have announced the formation of their new subsidiary, Keen Personal Media (Keen PM). The new company will provide interactive broadband software, services and hardware for television-
WESTERN Digital have announced the formation of their new subsidiary, Keen Personal Media (Keen PM). The new company will provide interactive broadband software, services and hardware for television-
