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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2000
06/11/2000
RTE APPOINT WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT
RTE have appointed Carole Coleman as their Washington Correspondent with effect form January 1, 2001. Coleman, originally from Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, joined RTE on a freelance basis in 1
RTE have appointed Carole Coleman as their Washington Correspondent with effect form January 1, 2001. Coleman, originally from Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, joined RTE on a freelance basis in 1
06/11/2000
SKILLSET HELP SHAPE 'WORKING ON IT' SERIES
SKILLSET have had a key part in the development and production of a ‘Working in IT’ series for the BBC 2 Learning Zone, which will broadcast during November. Dinah Caine, Chief Executive of Skillset,
SKILLSET have had a key part in the development and production of a ‘Working in IT’ series for the BBC 2 Learning Zone, which will broadcast during November. Dinah Caine, Chief Executive of Skillset,
06/11/2000
TELEVISION'S POWERFUL INFLUENCE ON CHILDREN
ACCORDING to new research, ‘Copycat Kids?’, published by the ITC, television has a secondary, but powerful, influence on children. The report showed that sport, pop music, computer games, ‘hanging ou
ACCORDING to new research, ‘Copycat Kids?’, published by the ITC, television has a secondary, but powerful, influence on children. The report showed that sport, pop music, computer games, ‘hanging ou
06/11/2000
TELEWEST INTRODUCE VIRTUAL SHOPPING MALL
TELEWEST Communications, providers of multi-channel television, have announced that over 150 high street brands are available on their interactive TV platform. Digital TV viewers can now browse the U
TELEWEST Communications, providers of multi-channel television, have announced that over 150 high street brands are available on their interactive TV platform. Digital TV viewers can now browse the U
03/11/2000
BSKYB ON TRACK FOR FIVE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS
BSKYB have announced they are ahead of schedule on their target to net five million subscribers. Announcing their results for the quarter ending September 30, 2000, BSkyB have stated they had now ach
BSKYB have announced they are ahead of schedule on their target to net five million subscribers. Announcing their results for the quarter ending September 30, 2000, BSkyB have stated they had now ach
03/11/2000
CHANNEL FOUR INDY FUND REAPS SUCCESS
CHANNEL Four’s Indy Fund productions have won four major awards this year. These include the RTS Sports Award for an investigation into Olympic Corruption, Industrial society, Campaigner Of The Year
CHANNEL Four’s Indy Fund productions have won four major awards this year. These include the RTS Sports Award for an investigation into Olympic Corruption, Industrial society, Campaigner Of The Year
03/11/2000
EDRIC AUDIO VISUAL APPOINT HARDING
EDRIC Audio Visual have appointed Joe Harding (pictured) as Head of Production, after recently winning his first commission to produce gardening inserts for the ‘Gloria’ show on Channel Five for Pears
EDRIC Audio Visual have appointed Joe Harding (pictured) as Head of Production, after recently winning his first commission to produce gardening inserts for the ‘Gloria’ show on Channel Five for Pears
03/11/2000
GENESIS MEDIA CREATE TWO NEW DIVISIONS
CARDIFF-based television and video production company Genesis Media Group, have created two new divisions. Their new publishing division, Genesis Books, have published their first book ‘Black Pearls’
CARDIFF-based television and video production company Genesis Media Group, have created two new divisions. Their new publishing division, Genesis Books, have published their first book ‘Black Pearls’
03/11/2000
ITC PUBLISH AUDIENCE SHARE QUARTERLY REPORT
THE ITC have published their sixteenth quarterly report on television audience share figures. The share figures are the ITC’s determination of audience share in order to establish the licensees that
THE ITC have published their sixteenth quarterly report on television audience share figures. The share figures are the ITC’s determination of audience share in order to establish the licensees that
03/11/2000
NFTS BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED
FILMS Minister Janet Anderson has announced the re-appointment of four members of the 19-strong Board of Governors at the National Film and Television School (NFTS). The re-appointed members are: Tim
FILMS Minister Janet Anderson has announced the re-appointment of four members of the 19-strong Board of Governors at the National Film and Television School (NFTS). The re-appointed members are: Tim
03/11/2000
NTL TO CUT 1300 JOBS OVER 15 MONTHS
NTL have announced that 1300 jobs will be lost over the next 15 months following a consolidation review carried out over the past 18 months. It is expected that backroom and support functions as well
NTL have announced that 1300 jobs will be lost over the next 15 months following a consolidation review carried out over the past 18 months. It is expected that backroom and support functions as well
03/11/2000
TELEWEST BUY EUROBELL FOR £200 MILLION
TELEWEST Communications, the UK-based digital media and telecoms group, are to extend their UK cable network with the acquisition of Eurobell from Deutsche Telekom for £200 million. The total conside
TELEWEST Communications, the UK-based digital media and telecoms group, are to extend their UK cable network with the acquisition of Eurobell from Deutsche Telekom for £200 million. The total conside
03/11/2000
THE HIVE SHAPE ‘TOMORROW’S WORLD’ TITLES
LONDON-based 3D animation house the Hive have reshaped the opening titles of BBC One’s ‘Tomorrow’s World’, with new futuristic designs. The Hive created a new and futuristic home for ‘Tomorrow’s Worl
LONDON-based 3D animation house the Hive have reshaped the opening titles of BBC One’s ‘Tomorrow’s World’, with new futuristic designs. The Hive created a new and futuristic home for ‘Tomorrow’s Worl
02/11/2000
ANDERSON SPEAKS OUT AT CONFERENCE
AT THE Viewers Conference on Children and Television, Broadcasting Minister, Janet Anderson, said that broadcasters and makers of children’s TV should face up to their responsibilities and make progra
AT THE Viewers Conference on Children and Television, Broadcasting Minister, Janet Anderson, said that broadcasters and makers of children’s TV should face up to their responsibilities and make progra
02/11/2000
ATG SPECTRUM MAKE SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
ATG Spectrum, Broadcast Systems integrators, have made two senior appointments as a result of the company’s recent expansion. David Whitaker has joined as Project Manager after seven years as Project
ATG Spectrum, Broadcast Systems integrators, have made two senior appointments as a result of the company’s recent expansion. David Whitaker has joined as Project Manager after seven years as Project
02/11/2000
BBFC RESPOND TO R18 CONSULTATION PAPER
THE British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have published their response to the Home Office consultation paper on the regulation of ‘R18’ videos. The Board stated that they share the Home Offic
THE British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have published their response to the Home Office consultation paper on the regulation of ‘R18’ videos. The Board stated that they share the Home Offic
02/11/2000
CARLTON LAUNCH CITV INTERACTIVE
CITV will enter a new era early next year with the launch of a CITV interactive service. The interactive content and advertising will be designed, produced and sold by Carlton Active for ITV. Starti
CITV will enter a new era early next year with the launch of a CITV interactive service. The interactive content and advertising will be designed, produced and sold by Carlton Active for ITV. Starti
02/11/2000
FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
THE 13th Budweiser Foyle Film Festival, which will run from November 10 to 19, have announced a programme packed with premieres, shorts, classics, cultural cinema, masterclasses, industry focused work
THE 13th Budweiser Foyle Film Festival, which will run from November 10 to 19, have announced a programme packed with premieres, shorts, classics, cultural cinema, masterclasses, industry focused work
02/11/2000
FREELANCERS TO HAVE THEIR SAY IN AV SURVEY
SKILLSET are to launch one of the biggest surveys of freelancers in the audio-visual industries this week. Skillset are surveying freelancers in the industry in an attempt to discover work patterns
SKILLSET are to launch one of the biggest surveys of freelancers in the audio-visual industries this week. Skillset are surveying freelancers in the industry in an attempt to discover work patterns
02/11/2000
INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING LAUNCHES ON ITV
CARLTON Active have announced the commercial launch of their new interactive advertising services on ITV. The announcement followed a recent pilot project at the launch of their first interactive tel
CARLTON Active have announced the commercial launch of their new interactive advertising services on ITV. The announcement followed a recent pilot project at the launch of their first interactive tel
02/11/2000
MORRIS APPOINTED ITC DIRECTOR OF POLICY
THE ITC have appointed Dominic Morris to the new position of Director of Policy. Morris will report directly to Chief Executive Patricia Hodgson. Currently Controller of Policy Development at the BBC
THE ITC have appointed Dominic Morris to the new position of Director of Policy. Morris will report directly to Chief Executive Patricia Hodgson. Currently Controller of Policy Development at the BBC
02/11/2000
QUANTEL SUPPLY QVC WITH CUSTOM SOLUTION
QVC, the home shopping network channel have chosen Quantel to provide a custom-built, server-based integrated post and production solution to record, archive, edit and transmit as much as 15 hours of
QVC, the home shopping network channel have chosen Quantel to provide a custom-built, server-based integrated post and production solution to record, archive, edit and transmit as much as 15 hours of
02/11/2000
TREBLE GOLD FOR CRAFT AT THE MILL
THE MILL, London-based digital visual effects facility, have scooped three Gold Awards at the British Television Advertising Craft Awards, held at the Royal Lancaster Gate Hotel in Hyde Park on Novemb
THE MILL, London-based digital visual effects facility, have scooped three Gold Awards at the British Television Advertising Craft Awards, held at the Royal Lancaster Gate Hotel in Hyde Park on Novemb
02/11/2000
UPPER CLASS COMMERCIALS POST AT RUSHES
NEW Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Upper Class’ Big Seat commercials were post produced at Rushes, one of Europe’s special effects and post production houses. The four commercials feature Malcolm McLaren, Marian
NEW Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Upper Class’ Big Seat commercials were post produced at Rushes, one of Europe’s special effects and post production houses. The four commercials feature Malcolm McLaren, Marian
01/11/2000
'IMAGINABLE!' - CINEMA DAY FOR WALES
THE DEVELOPMENT Centre for the Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Wales, Bangor have announced they will be celebrating Cinema Day in January 2001, with 'Imaginable!', thanks to the sup
THE DEVELOPMENT Centre for the Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Wales, Bangor have announced they will be celebrating Cinema Day in January 2001, with 'Imaginable!', thanks to the sup
