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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2000
13/12/2000
ITC SUPPORT 'DOUBLE DIVIDEND' APPROACH
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has welcomed Government plans to secure a double-dividend, both economic and cultural, from developments in the communications sector. The ITC supports the
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has welcomed Government plans to secure a double-dividend, both economic and cultural, from developments in the communications sector. The ITC supports the
13/12/2000
ITV CONSOLIDATION IS A STEP NEARER
THE MAIN ITV companies including Granada, Carlton and many of the regional Channel 3 licensees have welcomed the proposed reforms in the Communications White Paper. Granada Media in their response to
THE MAIN ITV companies including Granada, Carlton and many of the regional Channel 3 licensees have welcomed the proposed reforms in the Communications White Paper. Granada Media in their response to
13/12/2000
PAINT HALL STUDIOS LAUNCHED
A MAJOR new studio facility for the film and television industry has been launched in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Paint Hall Studios provides a new studio development as an entirely self-contained
A MAJOR new studio facility for the film and television industry has been launched in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Paint Hall Studios provides a new studio development as an entirely self-contained
13/12/2000
S4C GIVE SEAL OF APPROVAL TO WHITE PAPER
Welsh independent broadcaster, S4C, have welcomed the publication of the Government’s Communications White Paper. Huw Jones, S4C’s Chief Executive, said: “The White Paper gives a seal of approval to
Welsh independent broadcaster, S4C, have welcomed the publication of the Government’s Communications White Paper. Huw Jones, S4C’s Chief Executive, said: “The White Paper gives a seal of approval to
12/12/2000
ADOBE PREMIERE 6.0 EDITING SOFTWARE ANNOUNCED
ADOBE Systems has announced a new version of the company's award-winning digital video editing software, Adobe Premiere. Adobe say that with the release of Premiere 6.0 video professionals can quickl
ADOBE Systems has announced a new version of the company's award-winning digital video editing software, Adobe Premiere. Adobe say that with the release of Premiere 6.0 video professionals can quickl
12/12/2000
BBC FUND NEW DIGITAL CHANNELS
THE BBC have revealed the money to supplement their proposed new children’s channels will in part come from the increase in the licence fee earlier this year. The BBC Board of Governors have agreed t
THE BBC have revealed the money to supplement their proposed new children’s channels will in part come from the increase in the licence fee earlier this year. The BBC Board of Governors have agreed t
12/12/2000
BSKYB EXTEND DIGITAL TV OFFERING
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting (Sky), have extended their array of television based e-commerce and online applications with the launch of digital text featuring on-screen interactive betting. Following som
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting (Sky), have extended their array of television based e-commerce and online applications with the launch of digital text featuring on-screen interactive betting. Following som
12/12/2000
KIMBER AND CHIDGEY ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
ORLANDO Kimber and David Chidgey have announced that they are now working together as KNEKT, a new strategic marketing and communications consultancy for high quality companies manufacturing and suppl
ORLANDO Kimber and David Chidgey have announced that they are now working together as KNEKT, a new strategic marketing and communications consultancy for high quality companies manufacturing and suppl
12/12/2000
MCMILLAN INSTALL AVID FACILITIES FOR PEAKVIEWING
MCMILLAN, broadcast, AV and communication specialists are installing a new state-of-the-art post production facility that will constitute one of the largest Avid-equipped facilities in the UK. The in
MCMILLAN, broadcast, AV and communication specialists are installing a new state-of-the-art post production facility that will constitute one of the largest Avid-equipped facilities in the UK. The in
12/12/2000
TOP HONOUR FOR BBC’S DAVID COLEMAN
BBC Presenter and Commentator, David Coleman, has been presented with the highest honour of the Olympic movement, the Olympic Order, by IOC President Juan-Antonio Samaranch. Coleman has covered 19 Ol
BBC Presenter and Commentator, David Coleman, has been presented with the highest honour of the Olympic movement, the Olympic Order, by IOC President Juan-Antonio Samaranch. Coleman has covered 19 Ol
12/12/2000
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MILLS
SIR John Mills was the subject of a new film containing unscreened footage filmed by him on his own 16mm camera. Award-winning Director Marcus Dillistone shot the film ‘Moving Memories’, which includ
SIR John Mills was the subject of a new film containing unscreened footage filmed by him on his own 16mm camera. Award-winning Director Marcus Dillistone shot the film ‘Moving Memories’, which includ
12/12/2000
VIEWERS’ VOICE IS LOUD AND CLEAR
MOVES to give licence payers a better deal in the digital age became a reality with the first meeting of the Viewers’ Panel. Culture Secretary, Chris Smith, said: “Digital Television has got off to a
MOVES to give licence payers a better deal in the digital age became a reality with the first meeting of the Viewers’ Panel. Culture Secretary, Chris Smith, said: “Digital Television has got off to a
12/12/2000
WHITE PAPER SETS UP SINGLE MULTIMEDIA WATCHDOG
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has announced the setting up of a single Communications regulator to oversee the converging sectors of broadcast and communications. Smith said that the Office of Commun
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has announced the setting up of a single Communications regulator to oversee the converging sectors of broadcast and communications. Smith said that the Office of Commun
11/12/2000
‘STREET’ PROMO SHOT ON SONY HD
SONY’S high definition HDW-F900 HDCAM camcorder, supplied by Sony through the hire and crewing department of Metro Broadcast, was used to shoot a promo of ‘Coronation Street’. Paul Braithwaite, ITV’s
SONY’S high definition HDW-F900 HDCAM camcorder, supplied by Sony through the hire and crewing department of Metro Broadcast, was used to shoot a promo of ‘Coronation Street’. Paul Braithwaite, ITV’s
11/12/2000
BBC TO LAUNCH NEW SPORTS CHANNEL
PETER Salmon, BBC Director of Sport, has confirmed that the corporation are in negotiations with a number of commercial partners regarding a new digital Sports channel. The Sports channel, a long hel
PETER Salmon, BBC Director of Sport, has confirmed that the corporation are in negotiations with a number of commercial partners regarding a new digital Sports channel. The Sports channel, a long hel
11/12/2000
CARLTON SELL TECHNICOLOR FOR £1.43 BILLION
CARLTON Communications Plc have confirmed that they have reached an agreement in principle with Thomson Multimedia on the sale of Technicolor for £1.43 billion. Under the terms of the agreement Carlt
CARLTON Communications Plc have confirmed that they have reached an agreement in principle with Thomson Multimedia on the sale of Technicolor for £1.43 billion. Under the terms of the agreement Carlt
11/12/2000
IRISH COMPANIES CREATE REALITY TV FORMATS
NORTHERN Ireland based TV company, Extreme Production, and Dublin’s web portal Oxygen have announced their intention to work together on a variety of 'Reality TV' formats. Managing Director of Extrem
NORTHERN Ireland based TV company, Extreme Production, and Dublin’s web portal Oxygen have announced their intention to work together on a variety of 'Reality TV' formats. Managing Director of Extrem
11/12/2000
MARANTZ ADD DVD TO STUDIOLINE
MARANTZ Professional Studio have added a top flight rack-mountable DVD to their range, to provide the same standard of reliability and service for the replay of either digital DVD or audio CD. The DV
MARANTZ Professional Studio have added a top flight rack-mountable DVD to their range, to provide the same standard of reliability and service for the replay of either digital DVD or audio CD. The DV
11/12/2000
PRO-BEL ANNOUNCE MAJOR APPOINTMENTS
PRO-BEL have announced two significant new appointments, Steve Hathaway (pictured) has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing, previously held by David Ward who has now been appointed a
PRO-BEL have announced two significant new appointments, Steve Hathaway (pictured) has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing, previously held by David Ward who has now been appointed a
11/12/2000
SUBMISSIONS INVITED FOR TONY DOYLE BURSARY
BBC Northern Ireland Drama are inviting submissions from writers with an Irish background to take part in the Tony Doyle Bursary, which was recently launched at The Verbal Arts Centre, Derry. The aim
BBC Northern Ireland Drama are inviting submissions from writers with an Irish background to take part in the Tony Doyle Bursary, which was recently launched at The Verbal Arts Centre, Derry. The aim
11/12/2000
VFG CREATE LOCAL BROADCASTING TV STATIONS
VFG, the UK’s broadcast video and film facilities group, have announced they have formed a new company, Local Broadcasting Group (LBG), which will create a new group of local television stations broad
VFG, the UK’s broadcast video and film facilities group, have announced they have formed a new company, Local Broadcasting Group (LBG), which will create a new group of local television stations broad
08/12/2000
ASPEN INTRODUCE NEW PRODUCT RANGE
ASPEN Electronics, USA, manufacturers of NiMH/NiCD batteries, ROQ Series Chargers/Dischargers and Power Units, have introduced a new range of products and accessories. The new products, available fro
ASPEN Electronics, USA, manufacturers of NiMH/NiCD batteries, ROQ Series Chargers/Dischargers and Power Units, have introduced a new range of products and accessories. The new products, available fro
08/12/2000
BBC WORLDWIDE LICENCE SAFECAST DRM
MACROVISION UK, developers and marketers of copy protection, rights management and electronic license management, have announced that BBC Worldwide will license Macrovision’s SAFECAST DRM technology t
MACROVISION UK, developers and marketers of copy protection, rights management and electronic license management, have announced that BBC Worldwide will license Macrovision’s SAFECAST DRM technology t
08/12/2000
DB BROADCAST LAUNCH DETECTOR MODULE
CAMBRIDGESHIRE based systems integrator dB Broadcast have announced the launch of a number of new products, including a real-time SDV Hawkeye detector module (B047). The unit can monitor two independ
CAMBRIDGESHIRE based systems integrator dB Broadcast have announced the launch of a number of new products, including a real-time SDV Hawkeye detector module (B047). The unit can monitor two independ
08/12/2000
EVERYMAN PRESENTS ‘FILM CLUB’ BID
OWNERS of Everyman cinema in Hampstead are making a £1 million bid to turn the venue into a film club. The proposal for the ‘film club’ would involve the retention of their independent programming fl
OWNERS of Everyman cinema in Hampstead are making a £1 million bid to turn the venue into a film club. The proposal for the ‘film club’ would involve the retention of their independent programming fl
