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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2000
20/12/2000
MCMILLAN WORK WITH THE GALLERY
MCMILLAN, broadcast and communication specialists, have carried out an essential installation for Dublin based post production facility The Gallery. The Avid Media Composer Offline adds to the equipm
MCMILLAN, broadcast and communication specialists, have carried out an essential installation for Dublin based post production facility The Gallery. The Avid Media Composer Offline adds to the equipm
20/12/2000
RUSHES COMPLETE WESTLIFE’S XMAS PROMO
RUSHES, one of London’s leading post production houses, recently completed the Telecine on Westlife’s new promo for their Christmas release, ‘What Makes a Man’. Patrick Holtkamp, Producer, said: “We
RUSHES, one of London’s leading post production houses, recently completed the Telecine on Westlife’s new promo for their Christmas release, ‘What Makes a Man’. Patrick Holtkamp, Producer, said: “We
20/12/2000
SGRIN PUBLISH FIRST ANNUAL REVIEW
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have published their first Annual Review that covers the wide-ranging work undertaken by the agency. Berwyn Rowlands, Sgrin's Chief Executive, said: “The Review sho
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have published their first Annual Review that covers the wide-ranging work undertaken by the agency. Berwyn Rowlands, Sgrin's Chief Executive, said: “The Review sho
19/12/2000
AFECT FILM SCHOOL FORCED OUT OF PREMISES
AFECT, The Advancement of Film Education Charitable Trust, have been forced out of their premises, and are now in great danger of closing for good unless they can find affordable premises, or a sponso
AFECT, The Advancement of Film Education Charitable Trust, have been forced out of their premises, and are now in great danger of closing for good unless they can find affordable premises, or a sponso
19/12/2000
AMPEX DATA SYSTEMS INSTALL 50 DST SYSTEMS
AMPEX Data Systems have installed in excess of 50 broadcast near-line archive systems, claiming the lead with their DST based library systems. With recent installations at Viacom and WPTV Ampex have
AMPEX Data Systems have installed in excess of 50 broadcast near-line archive systems, claiming the lead with their DST based library systems. With recent installations at Viacom and WPTV Ampex have
19/12/2000
AUDIO GO MICRO WITH ENVOY CXIR
AUDIO LTD have launched an all new multi-frequency UHF Infra Red controlled diversity receiver, the Envoy CxiR. This new unit is the world's smallest true diversity receiver and is made to interface
AUDIO LTD have launched an all new multi-frequency UHF Infra Red controlled diversity receiver, the Envoy CxiR. This new unit is the world's smallest true diversity receiver and is made to interface
19/12/2000
BBC PROPOSE NEW WHITE CITY ‘MEDIA VILLAGE’
A MAJOR new development merging the best of broadcasting with leisure and retail opportunities has been outlined in a proposal submitted by the BBC for their White City site in Wood Lane, London. A p
A MAJOR new development merging the best of broadcasting with leisure and retail opportunities has been outlined in a proposal submitted by the BBC for their White City site in Wood Lane, London. A p
19/12/2000
ITC PUBLISH NEW TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CODE
THE ITC have announced that they have published a new streamlined and simplified Technical Performance Code. The Code sets out the standards of technical quality that ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and S4
THE ITC have announced that they have published a new streamlined and simplified Technical Performance Code. The Code sets out the standards of technical quality that ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and S4
19/12/2000
MURRAY WALKER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
ITV’S Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One, has announced that he will retire from commentating at the end of the 2001 season. Murray, 77, who has been commentating for the last 51 years on the sp
ITV’S Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One, has announced that he will retire from commentating at the end of the 2001 season. Murray, 77, who has been commentating for the last 51 years on the sp
19/12/2000
NEW SENIOR MANAGER APPOINTED AT BBC SPORT
PETER Salmon, Director of Sport at the BBC, has appointed Andrew Thompson as Head of Special Projects and Development to be responsible for a range of new initiatives in BBC Sport. Thompson, currentl
PETER Salmon, Director of Sport at the BBC, has appointed Andrew Thompson as Head of Special Projects and Development to be responsible for a range of new initiatives in BBC Sport. Thompson, currentl
19/12/2000
QUADRILLE INCREASES DVD CAPACITY
IN RESPONSE to the massive demand for DVD authoring in Scotland and the North of England, Quadrille have decided to increase their MPEG Encoding capacity by adding yet another encoder. The new MINERV
IN RESPONSE to the massive demand for DVD authoring in Scotland and the North of England, Quadrille have decided to increase their MPEG Encoding capacity by adding yet another encoder. The new MINERV
19/12/2000
SHOCKWAVE.COM AND ATOMFILMS ANNOUNCE MERGER
ATOMFilms and shockwave.com have announced that they have signed a merger agreement to create the world’s leading next generation entertainment company. The new enterprise will be the premier global
ATOMFilms and shockwave.com have announced that they have signed a merger agreement to create the world’s leading next generation entertainment company. The new enterprise will be the premier global
19/12/2000
THE MACHINE ROOM INSTALL SHADOW TELECINE
THE MACHINE Room have recently installed a Philips Shadow telecine. Fully digital, with a plug in HD solution, the Shadow Telecine unit uses a high speed CCD line array to deliver stable, high-qualit
THE MACHINE Room have recently installed a Philips Shadow telecine. Fully digital, with a plug in HD solution, the Shadow Telecine unit uses a high speed CCD line array to deliver stable, high-qualit
18/12/2000
‘GENTLEMEN’S RELISH’ POSTS AT RUSHES
RUSHES, one of Europe’s leading special effects and post-production houses, have completed several shots for the film, ‘Gentlemen’s Relish’, to be aired on New Year’s Day on BBC 1. The shots involved
RUSHES, one of Europe’s leading special effects and post-production houses, have completed several shots for the film, ‘Gentlemen’s Relish’, to be aired on New Year’s Day on BBC 1. The shots involved
18/12/2000
BANK LIVE ON TELEWEST ACTIVE DIGITAL
TELEWEST Communications, broadband media and telecom operators, have announced that Active Digital customers can access full banking services from Abbey National live through Telewest’s interactive TV
TELEWEST Communications, broadband media and telecom operators, have announced that Active Digital customers can access full banking services from Abbey National live through Telewest’s interactive TV
18/12/2000
DIGISCOPE APPOINT TWO SENIOR CONSULTANTS
DIGISCOPE, the interactive media consulting group, have appointed two new Senior Consultants to their UK operation. The two new Senior Consultants are leading new media commentator Barry Flynn and Ri
DIGISCOPE, the interactive media consulting group, have appointed two new Senior Consultants to their UK operation. The two new Senior Consultants are leading new media commentator Barry Flynn and Ri
18/12/2000
EINSTEIN CHANNEL APPOINT HEAD OF BROADCAST
EINSTEIN Channel, set to launch in January 2001 on Sky Digital, have announced the appointment of Sara Wookey as Head of Broadcast. Wookey will be responsible for scheduling and ratings delivery, as
EINSTEIN Channel, set to launch in January 2001 on Sky Digital, have announced the appointment of Sara Wookey as Head of Broadcast. Wookey will be responsible for scheduling and ratings delivery, as
18/12/2000
ENERGY FILM HAVE GONE LIVE!
Energy Film, suppliers of licensable cinematography with a vast collection of footage spanning 100 years and about every subject imaginable, have recently announced that they have gone live on the int
Energy Film, suppliers of licensable cinematography with a vast collection of footage spanning 100 years and about every subject imaginable, have recently announced that they have gone live on the int
18/12/2000
IN-MOVIES.CO.UK ANNOUNCE WINNING SCRIPT DUO
THE UK’s short film web channel, in-movies.co.uk, have announced that Sophie Weaver and Stephen Rice, the writers of ‘Between The Wars’ as the winners of their Kodak, Panavision and The Screenwriters
THE UK’s short film web channel, in-movies.co.uk, have announced that Sophie Weaver and Stephen Rice, the writers of ‘Between The Wars’ as the winners of their Kodak, Panavision and The Screenwriters
18/12/2000
NEW TIMETABLE FOR BBC DISPUTE TALKS
NEW negotiations are being set up to resolve the jobs and conditions dispute in BBC Resources. The move came during five hours of discussions between union and management following the one-day strike
NEW negotiations are being set up to resolve the jobs and conditions dispute in BBC Resources. The move came during five hours of discussions between union and management following the one-day strike
18/12/2000
PRINGLE APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SSL
SOLID State Logic (SSL) have announced the appointment of Colin Pringle as Managing Director. The appointment will become effective from January 1, 2001, and he will take over from John Jeffery, who
SOLID State Logic (SSL) have announced the appointment of Colin Pringle as Managing Director. The appointment will become effective from January 1, 2001, and he will take over from John Jeffery, who
18/12/2000
RED JOIN GROWING COMMUNITY OF CAKES USERS
UNIQUE ID Software Ltd, a company that specialises in asset tracking solutions for customers in the broadcast television, film and video post-production industries, have announced that London high-end
UNIQUE ID Software Ltd, a company that specialises in asset tracking solutions for customers in the broadcast television, film and video post-production industries, have announced that London high-end
18/12/2000
SCOTTISH MALTS WITH JVC BLEND
A NEW Mercedes-Benz OB vehicle, fully equipped with JVC D-9 recording equipment, has entered service with the Media and Learning Technology Service (MALTS) at the University of Edinburgh. MALTS have
A NEW Mercedes-Benz OB vehicle, fully equipped with JVC D-9 recording equipment, has entered service with the Media and Learning Technology Service (MALTS) at the University of Edinburgh. MALTS have
18/12/2000
SIR JOHN MILLS UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
ONE of the world's greatest and most enduring actors, Sir John Mills, is the subject of a new film containing unscreened footage filmed by the great man himself on his own 16mm camera. Award-winning
ONE of the world's greatest and most enduring actors, Sir John Mills, is the subject of a new film containing unscreened footage filmed by the great man himself on his own 16mm camera. Award-winning
15/12/2000
‘STARS IN THEIR EYES’ FINALE USES PIXEL POWER
ITV’S ‘STARS in Their Eyes’ show used Pixel Power’s Graphite system for its national live grand finale. Broadcast from Granada Television Studios, Manchester, Pixel Power’s advanced Graphite characte
ITV’S ‘STARS in Their Eyes’ show used Pixel Power’s Graphite system for its national live grand finale. Broadcast from Granada Television Studios, Manchester, Pixel Power’s advanced Graphite characte
