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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2000
24/11/2000
SKY NEWS STRENGTHENS HOME NEWS TEAM
SKY News have strengthened their home news coverage with the appointment of Phil Wardman as Head of Home News. The move follows the announcement that Michael Wilson has left the newsdesk to take up a
SKY News have strengthened their home news coverage with the appointment of Phil Wardman as Head of Home News. The move follows the announcement that Michael Wilson has left the newsdesk to take up a
24/11/2000
STAR TV LAUNCH TWO NEW ASIAN CHANNELS
STAR TV has announced the mid-January launch of STAR Plus and STAR News on BSkyB’s Digital Platform. STAR News will be the first India focused 24-hour news channel in the UK. The channel has a track
STAR TV has announced the mid-January launch of STAR Plus and STAR News on BSkyB’s Digital Platform. STAR News will be the first India focused 24-hour news channel in the UK. The channel has a track
24/11/2000
VTR POACH TOP FLAME MAN FROM RUSHES
VTR, one of London’s leading post production house have secured the services of Flame and Inferno operator Crawford Reilly from the start of December. Reilly formerly with rival facility ‘Rushes’ has
VTR, one of London’s leading post production house have secured the services of Flame and Inferno operator Crawford Reilly from the start of December. Reilly formerly with rival facility ‘Rushes’ has
23/11/2000
BFC DELEGATION RETURN FROM INDIA
A DELEGATION of regional officials representing the British Film Commission (BFC) have recently returned from a visit to Bombay. The visit, made in a bid to attract Indian filmmakers to Britain, saw
A DELEGATION of regional officials representing the British Film Commission (BFC) have recently returned from a visit to Bombay. The visit, made in a bid to attract Indian filmmakers to Britain, saw
23/11/2000
CAMSEAT PROVIDES CLEAR SIGHT OF GOAL
THE Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation have purchased two Camseat 360 P for use at the recent Asia Cup Football tournament. Produced by Camseat, based in Pembrokeshire, the camera platforms with an in
THE Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation have purchased two Camseat 360 P for use at the recent Asia Cup Football tournament. Produced by Camseat, based in Pembrokeshire, the camera platforms with an in
23/11/2000
CHANNEL 4 GAIN INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AWARD
CHANNEL 4 have become the first major UK broadcaster to gain the Government’s coveted Investors in People (IIP) award. Reinforcing the Channel’s reputation in training and development within the medi
CHANNEL 4 have become the first major UK broadcaster to gain the Government’s coveted Investors in People (IIP) award. Reinforcing the Channel’s reputation in training and development within the medi
23/11/2000
FINISHING SCHOOL ADD COMMOTION TRAINING
UK Company Pinnacle have announced that ‘Commotion’, their video and film effects solution, is now on the curriculum at the Finishing School, the new training centre for the National Film & Television
UK Company Pinnacle have announced that ‘Commotion’, their video and film effects solution, is now on the curriculum at the Finishing School, the new training centre for the National Film & Television
23/11/2000
GEE BROADCAST INCITE SALES SUCCESS
FOLLOWING the release of the latest Incite software Gee Broadcast have reported significant sales in the UK After evaluating the features of the Matrox Digisuite-based Incite editing systems offered
FOLLOWING the release of the latest Incite software Gee Broadcast have reported significant sales in the UK After evaluating the features of the Matrox Digisuite-based Incite editing systems offered
23/11/2000
HHB SUPPLY NEW DOLBY SYSTEMS TO BFV
LONDON company HHB Communications have supplied a quantity of Dolby DP562, 569, 571 and 572 codecs to Broadcast Film & Video (BFV). The order is part of a major capital investment at the Bristol-base
LONDON company HHB Communications have supplied a quantity of Dolby DP562, 569, 571 and 572 codecs to Broadcast Film & Video (BFV). The order is part of a major capital investment at the Bristol-base
23/11/2000
INTERVIDEO AND INTEL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
INTERVIDEO, developers of PC video and audio software, have announced that they have partnered with Intel, based in Swindon, UK, to bring interactive high definition television viewing to consumers.
INTERVIDEO, developers of PC video and audio software, have announced that they have partnered with Intel, based in Swindon, UK, to bring interactive high definition television viewing to consumers.
23/11/2000
KAPLINSKY BRIGHTENS SUNRISE SKY NEWS
NATASHA Kaplinsky will begin presenting Sky News’ Sunrise programme from November 29. Kaplinsky, who has been presenting LNN’s ‘London Tonight’ and ‘London Today’, will take over as co-presenter of S
NATASHA Kaplinsky will begin presenting Sky News’ Sunrise programme from November 29. Kaplinsky, who has been presenting LNN’s ‘London Tonight’ and ‘London Today’, will take over as co-presenter of S
23/11/2000
MPEG SPECIALIST JOINS DIGI-BOX
PRODUCT Distributors Digi-Box have announced that Richard Reis, formerly with Rhode and Schwarz has joined their team as a test measurement specialist. Reis (pictured) has a wealth of experience prov
PRODUCT Distributors Digi-Box have announced that Richard Reis, formerly with Rhode and Schwarz has joined their team as a test measurement specialist. Reis (pictured) has a wealth of experience prov
23/11/2000
NATIONS AND REGIONS CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON TALENT
THIS year's 'Television from the Nations and Regions' Conference will take place on November 29 at the Lowry Centre, Salford, Manchester. The theme of this year's conference will be Talent, how it ca
THIS year's 'Television from the Nations and Regions' Conference will take place on November 29 at the Lowry Centre, Salford, Manchester. The theme of this year's conference will be Talent, how it ca
23/11/2000
OXTEL IMAGESTORES SELECTED BY TVE
SPANISH national public broadcaster TVE has installed a further eight Imagestore Master controls and channel branding systems from Oxtel. Neil Sharpe, Marketing Manager at Oxtel, the Oxforshire based
SPANISH national public broadcaster TVE has installed a further eight Imagestore Master controls and channel branding systems from Oxtel. Neil Sharpe, Marketing Manager at Oxtel, the Oxforshire based
23/11/2000
QUARTZ ROUTERS CHOSEN FOR TELEGENIC OBS
UK based outside broadcast specialist Telegenic have purchased two Quartz Q128 routers for installation in its T1 12-camera OB scanner vehicle. The installation forms part of a newly completed 'roof-
UK based outside broadcast specialist Telegenic have purchased two Quartz Q128 routers for installation in its T1 12-camera OB scanner vehicle. The installation forms part of a newly completed 'roof-
23/11/2000
SAGITTA LAUNCH NEW SUPPORT PACKAGES
SAGITTA Performance Systems, who develop, design, and install turnkey storage and Storage Area Networks (SAN) for broadcast and other sectors, have launched a new range of support packages. Grouped u
SAGITTA Performance Systems, who develop, design, and install turnkey storage and Storage Area Networks (SAN) for broadcast and other sectors, have launched a new range of support packages. Grouped u
23/11/2000
UTV TO ACQUIRE CORK-BASED COUNTY MEDIA
UTV have announced the proposed acquisition of County Media, a radio broadcasting business based in Cork, Ireland, for IR£28.5 million. In addition, UTV will assume liability for the net debt in Coun
UTV have announced the proposed acquisition of County Media, a radio broadcasting business based in Cork, Ireland, for IR£28.5 million. In addition, UTV will assume liability for the net debt in Coun
22/11/2000
BBC ORDERS THREE GVG KALYPSO UNITS
THE BBC have ordered three Grass Valley Group (GVG) Kalypso Video Production Centre units for their regional news operations in Leeds, Tunbridge Wells and London. It is expected that the new units sh
THE BBC have ordered three Grass Valley Group (GVG) Kalypso Video Production Centre units for their regional news operations in Leeds, Tunbridge Wells and London. It is expected that the new units sh
22/11/2000
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS ANNOUNCE WINNERS
BRIEF Encounters the annual short film festival recently held in Bristol have announced this year’s award winners. This year three new awards were introduced to the festival. The ‘Five Minute Pathe A
BRIEF Encounters the annual short film festival recently held in Bristol have announced this year’s award winners. This year three new awards were introduced to the festival. The ‘Five Minute Pathe A
22/11/2000
DB BUILD AVID EDIT SUITES FOR MERIDIAN
CAMBRIDGESHIRE-based systems house, dB Broadcast, have built two new Avid edit suites for Meridian Broadcasting. The suites will be used during Meridian’s coverage of the BT Global Challenge, one of
CAMBRIDGESHIRE-based systems house, dB Broadcast, have built two new Avid edit suites for Meridian Broadcasting. The suites will be used during Meridian’s coverage of the BT Global Challenge, one of
22/11/2000
DISCREET APPOINT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DISCREET, developers of systems and software for visual effects, 3D animation, editing and broadcast, have appointed Tim Weston as Business Development Manager for advanced system products. Based at
DISCREET, developers of systems and software for visual effects, 3D animation, editing and broadcast, have appointed Tim Weston as Business Development Manager for advanced system products. Based at
22/11/2000
HHB LAUNCH NEW MD PORTADISC RECORDER
LONDON based HHB Communications have announced the launch of their new portable MD recorder, the Portadisc. The new unit is fully featured with a flexible range of powering options. Based around a pr
LONDON based HHB Communications have announced the launch of their new portable MD recorder, the Portadisc. The new unit is fully featured with a flexible range of powering options. Based around a pr
22/11/2000
MAXON’S PACKAGE FOR HUNGRY CREATIVES
MAXON Computers, developers of 3D content tools, have announced a new software bundle to whet the appetite of creatives. The Production Suite bundle’s Maxon’s award-winning CINEMA 4D XL 6, the client
MAXON Computers, developers of 3D content tools, have announced a new software bundle to whet the appetite of creatives. The Production Suite bundle’s Maxon’s award-winning CINEMA 4D XL 6, the client
22/11/2000
ROWLAND TAKES UP NEW POST AT BBC
ALAN Yentob, BBC Director of Drama, Entertainment and Children’s, has moved to “focus and strengthen the management of the production powerhouse” with the appointment of Jan Rowland as Chief Operating
ALAN Yentob, BBC Director of Drama, Entertainment and Children’s, has moved to “focus and strengthen the management of the production powerhouse” with the appointment of Jan Rowland as Chief Operating
22/11/2000
SAVILLE AUDIO VISUAL NOTCH UP SECOND WIN
SAVILLE Audio Visual have received the ‘Audio Visual Dealer of the Year’ award for the second year running at the second AV Industry awards. With turnover up by 20% at £26 million, the award recognis
SAVILLE Audio Visual have received the ‘Audio Visual Dealer of the Year’ award for the second year running at the second AV Industry awards. With turnover up by 20% at £26 million, the award recognis
