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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2000
08/12/2000
EXTREME SPORTS CHANNEL EXPANDS TO RUSSIA
UPCtv have today announced that Extreme Sports Channel, the sports service, is to broadcast in Russia. Kosmos-TV, a Russian multichannel television operator, will commence the distribution of Extre
UPCtv have today announced that Extreme Sports Channel, the sports service, is to broadcast in Russia. Kosmos-TV, a Russian multichannel television operator, will commence the distribution of Extre
08/12/2000
HTV PLANS WELSH WINTER SUCCESS
HTV Wales’ programmes have experienced one of their most successful years, and the launch of their Christmas and winter schedule aims to firmly maintain their position as the most-watched channel in W
HTV Wales’ programmes have experienced one of their most successful years, and the launch of their Christmas and winter schedule aims to firmly maintain their position as the most-watched channel in W
08/12/2000
IPK BROADCAST WILL KEEP IN TUNE
IAN KINLOCH and Co (IPK) of Reading, Berkshire, have been awarded the contract to install and commission part of the new facility for ‘The Box Music Television Channel’ situated near Oxford Street, Lo
IAN KINLOCH and Co (IPK) of Reading, Berkshire, have been awarded the contract to install and commission part of the new facility for ‘The Box Music Television Channel’ situated near Oxford Street, Lo
08/12/2000
LONDON SEES TURKISH FILM FESTIVAL
THE 8th London Turkish Film Festival has commenced at the Rio in East London, with an expanded two-week format that includes a short film and independent strand, discussions and regional screenings.
THE 8th London Turkish Film Festival has commenced at the Rio in East London, with an expanded two-week format that includes a short film and independent strand, discussions and regional screenings.
08/12/2000
RTE SEEK LICENCE FEE INCREASE
RTE have made a submission to the Irish Government seeking a £50 increase in the licence fee to cover additional costs of digital investment and the introduction of new channels. Ireland's state broa
RTE have made a submission to the Irish Government seeking a £50 increase in the licence fee to cover additional costs of digital investment and the introduction of new channels. Ireland's state broa
08/12/2000
YES TV WELCOME HONG KONG CONFIRMATION
YES Television, service providers for interactive television, have welcomed the confirmation of their Domestic Pay Television Programme Service License by the Hong Kong government. The license will a
YES Television, service providers for interactive television, have welcomed the confirmation of their Domestic Pay Television Programme Service License by the Hong Kong government. The license will a
07/12/2000
BBC BOARD OF GOVERNORS ACCOUNT FOR BUSINESS
THE BBC Board of Governors recently published their account of business at their November meeting. The Governors discussed the BBC’s long-term budget strategy, including the allocation of spending ac
THE BBC Board of Governors recently published their account of business at their November meeting. The Governors discussed the BBC’s long-term budget strategy, including the allocation of spending ac
07/12/2000
BBC ONE OFFERS VIEWERS A FAMILY PARTY
GIANTS from the worlds of comedy, prehistory and the cinema are the key ingredients of a rich Christmas schedule on BBC One, and it is to run for almost two weeks in a £42 million season of programmes
GIANTS from the worlds of comedy, prehistory and the cinema are the key ingredients of a rich Christmas schedule on BBC One, and it is to run for almost two weeks in a £42 million season of programmes
07/12/2000
BSKYB TO CO-OPERATE WITH COMPETITION INQUIRY
FOLLOWING the announcement by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that they are to conduct an inquiry into BSkyB under the Competition Act, a spokesman for the company noted the transition of their curre
FOLLOWING the announcement by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that they are to conduct an inquiry into BSkyB under the Competition Act, a spokesman for the company noted the transition of their curre
07/12/2000
FILM COUNCIL ALLOCATE LOTTERY MONEY
THE FILM Council have announced the final selection of films awarded Lottery money under the Council’s interim financing structure. The total amount of Lottery money awarded to franchise films and sh
THE FILM Council have announced the final selection of films awarded Lottery money under the Council’s interim financing structure. The total amount of Lottery money awarded to franchise films and sh
07/12/2000
FURTHER EXPANSION AT EUROTEK IRELAND
EUROTEK Ireland, professional and broadcast equipment distributors, have recently appointed three new staff members to help in their continued growth. The new staff are Cindy Rahman, Jenni Brennan, a
EUROTEK Ireland, professional and broadcast equipment distributors, have recently appointed three new staff members to help in their continued growth. The new staff are Cindy Rahman, Jenni Brennan, a
07/12/2000
MARANTZ ON COURSE FOR SUCCESS AT LIPA
THE LIVERPOOL Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) have purchased four Marantz PMD650 Portable Minidisc Recorders for use in conjunction with their in-house radio and video facilities. The PMD650s wi
THE LIVERPOOL Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) have purchased four Marantz PMD650 Portable Minidisc Recorders for use in conjunction with their in-house radio and video facilities. The PMD650s wi
07/12/2000
NEW INITIATIVE FOR EUROPEAN FILM PROJECTS
THE EUROPEAN Film Institute (EIKK), based in Germany are launching a new initiative, entitled EUR*USA, aimed at improving collaboration between filmmakers from Europe and the US. The new initiative i
THE EUROPEAN Film Institute (EIKK), based in Germany are launching a new initiative, entitled EUR*USA, aimed at improving collaboration between filmmakers from Europe and the US. The new initiative i
07/12/2000
PACT APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
PACT, the trade body for independent television and feature film production companies, have announced the appointment of John McVay as Chief Executive. McVay will succeed Shaun Williams, who leaves P
PACT, the trade body for independent television and feature film production companies, have announced the appointment of John McVay as Chief Executive. McVay will succeed Shaun Williams, who leaves P
07/12/2000
STUDIO BOOSTS FILM FACILITIES IN BELFAST
A NEW feature film based on the best selling novel ‘Puckoon’, by comic writer Spike Milligan, is currently filming at Northern Ireland’s new film studio facility, the Paint Hall Studios in Belfast. ‘
A NEW feature film based on the best selling novel ‘Puckoon’, by comic writer Spike Milligan, is currently filming at Northern Ireland’s new film studio facility, the Paint Hall Studios in Belfast. ‘
07/12/2000
VINTEN BROADCAST IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA
VINTEN pedestals found themselves in front of the cameras recently instead of supporting them when part of an episode in the Discovery Channel series ‘Pure Invention’ was filmed at the company’s Bury
VINTEN pedestals found themselves in front of the cameras recently instead of supporting them when part of an episode in the Discovery Channel series ‘Pure Invention’ was filmed at the company’s Bury
06/12/2000
BBC ENGAGE NEW CREATIVE AGENCIES
BBC Marketing & Communications have appointed Abbot Mead Vickers.BBDO, Duckworth Finn Grubb Waters and Fallon to their new advertising agency roster. The agencies will work with the BBC teams in M&C
BBC Marketing & Communications have appointed Abbot Mead Vickers.BBDO, Duckworth Finn Grubb Waters and Fallon to their new advertising agency roster. The agencies will work with the BBC teams in M&C
06/12/2000
BBC ONE UNVEILS DRAMA DRIVEN £158M SEASON
NINE new drama titles headline an ambitious £158 million winter schedule as BBC One continues their drive to develop the originality of the new look channel. The increased volume, amounting to more t
NINE new drama titles headline an ambitious £158 million winter schedule as BBC One continues their drive to develop the originality of the new look channel. The increased volume, amounting to more t
06/12/2000
CARLTON & MEDIA PRO LAUNCH JOINT VENTURE
CARLTON Communications, UK commercial broadcasters, and Media Pro, one of Spain’s premier independent production companies, have announced a joint venture called MediaCarlton to make Spanish dramas an
CARLTON Communications, UK commercial broadcasters, and Media Pro, one of Spain’s premier independent production companies, have announced a joint venture called MediaCarlton to make Spanish dramas an
06/12/2000
EQUITY SCOTLAND DIRECTORY GOES ONLINE
EQUITY have published a live internet-based casting directory of actors based in Scotland. The online directory, established with European sourced funding, means that casting directors can access the
EQUITY have published a live internet-based casting directory of actors based in Scotland. The online directory, established with European sourced funding, means that casting directors can access the
06/12/2000
FILM 2000 'CINEVERSITY' ADOPTS WORLD THEME
THE ONGOING 'Cineversity' programme organised this year by the University of Ulster centres on the theme of world cinema. The programme of events has so far included screenings, discussions and semin
THE ONGOING 'Cineversity' programme organised this year by the University of Ulster centres on the theme of world cinema. The programme of events has so far included screenings, discussions and semin
06/12/2000
LAST CALL FOR NORTHERN LITES SUBMISSIONS
THE DEADLINE for submissions under BBC Northern Ireland’s extended commitment to short films made in Northern Ireland, the Northern Lites scheme, is December 15, 2000. Three live action short films a
THE DEADLINE for submissions under BBC Northern Ireland’s extended commitment to short films made in Northern Ireland, the Northern Lites scheme, is December 15, 2000. Three live action short films a
06/12/2000
OFT CONDUCT INQUIRY INTO BSKYB PAY-TV
THE Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are to conduct an inquiry under the auspices of the Competition Act into BSkyB’s activities regarding wholesale pay-tv. The move follows an OFT review of undertakings
THE Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are to conduct an inquiry under the auspices of the Competition Act into BSkyB’s activities regarding wholesale pay-tv. The move follows an OFT review of undertakings
06/12/2000
PATHE PASSES FILM COUNCIL REVIEW
THE FILM Council have announced that after an intensive review they have agreed the continuation of Pathe’s film franchise. Originally awarded in 1997 by the Arts Council of England, the franchise is
THE FILM Council have announced that after an intensive review they have agreed the continuation of Pathe’s film franchise. Originally awarded in 1997 by the Arts Council of England, the franchise is
06/12/2000
RUDAS STUDIOS ORDER QUANTEL IQ
RUDAS Studios, a Dusseldorf-based post production facility house, will be the first in Europe to install the iQ, Quantel’s platform for co-operative content creation. Quantel’s iQ platform introduces
RUDAS Studios, a Dusseldorf-based post production facility house, will be the first in Europe to install the iQ, Quantel’s platform for co-operative content creation. Quantel’s iQ platform introduces
