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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2000
06/12/2000
SMOKE AND MIRRORS APPOINT SENIOR ARTIST
SMOKE and Mirrors, high-end post-house, have announced that Robert Moggach has joined the company. Moggach has been appointed as a Senior Inferno Artist. Moggach, who joins Smoke and Mirrors from Cal
SMOKE and Mirrors, high-end post-house, have announced that Robert Moggach has joined the company. Moggach has been appointed as a Senior Inferno Artist. Moggach, who joins Smoke and Mirrors from Cal
05/12/2000
5 STAR CASES MOVE TO NEW PREMISES
5 STAR Cases, the Cambridgeshire based flight case manufacturer have moved into their new premises just outside of Wisbech, in the heart of the Fens. The company now occupy over 22,000 square feet of
5 STAR Cases, the Cambridgeshire based flight case manufacturer have moved into their new premises just outside of Wisbech, in the heart of the Fens. The company now occupy over 22,000 square feet of
05/12/2000
BBC WORLDWIDE IN MULTI-MILLION POUND DEAL
BBC Worldwide, the main commercial arm of the BBC, have announced that they have finalised a deal with US company Knowledge Chase. The multi-million pound deal sees the sale of BBC Worldwide’s BBC fo
BBC Worldwide, the main commercial arm of the BBC, have announced that they have finalised a deal with US company Knowledge Chase. The multi-million pound deal sees the sale of BBC Worldwide’s BBC fo
05/12/2000
CARLTON REPORT HIKE IN PROFITS
Carlton Communications have reported an eight per cent increase in pre-tax profits in their preliminary statement of results for the year ended September 30, 2000. Gerry Murphy, Chief Executive Offic
Carlton Communications have reported an eight per cent increase in pre-tax profits in their preliminary statement of results for the year ended September 30, 2000. Gerry Murphy, Chief Executive Offic
05/12/2000
CHASE JOINS ROOT6 SALES TEAM
AVID Premier Re-seller root6 have appointed Jayson Chase to their sales team. Chase joins following a three-year period at Tyrell where he is credited as being the most successful sales person in th
AVID Premier Re-seller root6 have appointed Jayson Chase to their sales team. Chase joins following a three-year period at Tyrell where he is credited as being the most successful sales person in th
05/12/2000
LACIE LAUNCH 75GB FIREWIRE HARD DRIVE
LACIE have announced the availability of the 75GB FireWire hard drive, the company’s latest advancement in FireWire technology. The LaCie 75GB FireWire HDD are the industry’s highest capacity FireWir
LACIE have announced the availability of the 75GB FireWire hard drive, the company’s latest advancement in FireWire technology. The LaCie 75GB FireWire HDD are the industry’s highest capacity FireWir
05/12/2000
MITIL CONVENTION TARGETS INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS
REPRESENTATIVES from national associations of independent European broadcasters have organised a convention for local and independent broadcasters and producers in Europe. The convention entitled MIT
REPRESENTATIVES from national associations of independent European broadcasters have organised a convention for local and independent broadcasters and producers in Europe. The convention entitled MIT
05/12/2000
PINNACLE AND ADOBE OFFER FREE TRAINING
PINNACLE Systems, providers of digital video tools, in partnership with Adobe, are offering free training to every purchaser of the DV500 and DC1000 purchased between November 15 and December 31. Tra
PINNACLE Systems, providers of digital video tools, in partnership with Adobe, are offering free training to every purchaser of the DV500 and DC1000 purchased between November 15 and December 31. Tra
05/12/2000
SMOKE AND MIRRORS COMPLETE TANGO COMMERCIALS
SMOKE And Mirrors’ Inferno artist Judy Roberts has completed post production on the first of a pair of new commercials for Tango. Entitled ‘Easy Way Out’, the new advertisement was directed by Daniel
SMOKE And Mirrors’ Inferno artist Judy Roberts has completed post production on the first of a pair of new commercials for Tango. Entitled ‘Easy Way Out’, the new advertisement was directed by Daniel
05/12/2000
SONY’S CINEALTA IS COMING TO DUBLIN
SONY’S CineAlta roadshow is to screen at the UCI Cinema in Dublin on December 8. CineAlta, which aims to change the way movies, commercials and quality television programmes are produced and distribu
SONY’S CineAlta roadshow is to screen at the UCI Cinema in Dublin on December 8. CineAlta, which aims to change the way movies, commercials and quality television programmes are produced and distribu
05/12/2000
THOMSON ACQUIRES PHILIPS’ PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST
ROYAL Philips Electronics of the Netherlands and Thomson Multimedia of France have reached a preliminary agreement for the purchase by Thomson of five businesses of the Philips Professional Broadcast
ROYAL Philips Electronics of the Netherlands and Thomson Multimedia of France have reached a preliminary agreement for the purchase by Thomson of five businesses of the Philips Professional Broadcast
04/12/2000
AYSIS AIRS TO A BILLION PEOPLE AT MUSIC AWARDS
TIM Sumerhayes of London-based Sanctuary Mobiles had the daunting task of mixing the live Countdown show on the Team Jelbe console at the MTV Europe Music Awards that were staged recently in Stockholm
TIM Sumerhayes of London-based Sanctuary Mobiles had the daunting task of mixing the live Countdown show on the Team Jelbe console at the MTV Europe Music Awards that were staged recently in Stockholm
04/12/2000
BBC APOLOGISES TO ITV FOR 'MILLIONAIRE' SLUR
THE BBC have apologised to the ITV Network Centre following press coverage of the final episode of ‘One Foot in the Grave’ and the first million pound winner on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ The a
THE BBC have apologised to the ITV Network Centre following press coverage of the final episode of ‘One Foot in the Grave’ and the first million pound winner on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ The a
04/12/2000
IFTA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
A GLITTERING array of stars from the world of Irish film and television were in Belfast on December 3 for this year’s Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Belfast-
A GLITTERING array of stars from the world of Irish film and television were in Belfast on December 3 for this year’s Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Belfast-
04/12/2000
LIP SYNC POST EXPAND WITH AMS NEVE
LIP Sync Post, an established post production facility in the heart of Soho, London, are expanding with the opening of a new facility at Dean Street that will boast ten AMS Neve systems. The latest i
LIP Sync Post, an established post production facility in the heart of Soho, London, are expanding with the opening of a new facility at Dean Street that will boast ten AMS Neve systems. The latest i
04/12/2000
LONDON RESOURCES STRIKE AT BBC
BECTU say that hundreds of members in BBC London Resources responded to the call for 24-hour stoppage on Saturday December 2. The members are involved in a dispute over cuts in jobs and pay which aff
BECTU say that hundreds of members in BBC London Resources responded to the call for 24-hour stoppage on Saturday December 2. The members are involved in a dispute over cuts in jobs and pay which aff
04/12/2000
LORRY’S DISCREET COMBUSTION SUCCESS
SOHO-based full-service reseller, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry (RLYL), has sold over 70 Discreet combustion systems since the product's release in July. RLYL say that Discreet’s creative paint, animation a
SOHO-based full-service reseller, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry (RLYL), has sold over 70 Discreet combustion systems since the product's release in July. RLYL say that Discreet’s creative paint, animation a
04/12/2000
MCMILLAN DUBLIN ADD SONIC TO SALES PORTFOLIO
MCMILLAN Dublin, suppliers of products and services in the professional, audio, video and communications markets, have added Sonic Solutions to their sales portfolio. The Dublin operation is to take
MCMILLAN Dublin, suppliers of products and services in the professional, audio, video and communications markets, have added Sonic Solutions to their sales portfolio. The Dublin operation is to take
04/12/2000
MEDIAWAVE AND BBC INTERACTIVE COVER PARLIAMENT
A NEW partnership venture by MediaWave and BBC Interactive, the new media arm of BBC Resources Northern Ireland, will deliver webcasts of the proceedings of the Scottish Parliament. Mervyn Middleby,
A NEW partnership venture by MediaWave and BBC Interactive, the new media arm of BBC Resources Northern Ireland, will deliver webcasts of the proceedings of the Scottish Parliament. Mervyn Middleby,
04/12/2000
PHILIPS’ DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY AT POLYGONE-AV
PHILIPS Digital Networks has received an order from the European group Polygone-AV for High-Definition Broadcast Cameras. In a bid to expand Polygone’s High Definition production capabilities the ord
PHILIPS Digital Networks has received an order from the European group Polygone-AV for High-Definition Broadcast Cameras. In a bid to expand Polygone’s High Definition production capabilities the ord
04/12/2000
REPORT REVEALS DIGITAL TV IS HITTING HOME
ACCORDING to The Pace Report 2001 consumers are increasingly making the decision to switch to digital TV. A year ago, 13 per cent of the surveyed consumers were digital TV subscribers, and in the las
ACCORDING to The Pace Report 2001 consumers are increasingly making the decision to switch to digital TV. A year ago, 13 per cent of the surveyed consumers were digital TV subscribers, and in the las
04/12/2000
WELSH INDEPENDENTS ATTRACT EURO FUNDING
TAC, the trade association for Welsh independents, have successfully attracted financial support from a number of public agencies to commission an action plan which maps out the future for the develop
TAC, the trade association for Welsh independents, have successfully attracted financial support from a number of public agencies to commission an action plan which maps out the future for the develop
01/12/2000
BAFTA SEEK SPONSOR FOR INTERACTIVE AWARDS
BAFTA have announced that they are seeking a sponsor for their annual Interactive Entertainment Awards. Lord Puttnam, Vice President of BAFTA, said: “The BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards have b
BAFTA have announced that they are seeking a sponsor for their annual Interactive Entertainment Awards. Lord Puttnam, Vice President of BAFTA, said: “The BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards have b
01/12/2000
BBC ANNOUNCES £14 MILLION FOR SCOTTISH PRODUCTIONS
THE BBC’s Director-General Greg Dyke has announced the phasing in of up to £14 million a year extra for BBC Scotland. The increase, part of the recently announced spend by the BBC on Nations and Regi
THE BBC’s Director-General Greg Dyke has announced the phasing in of up to £14 million a year extra for BBC Scotland. The increase, part of the recently announced spend by the BBC on Nations and Regi
01/12/2000
BBC MEDIAARC COMPLETE BRITANNIC COMMERCIALS
BBC MediaArc, a digital media agency specialising in design, visual imaging and interactive systems, have completed a series of advertisements for Britannic Assurance to be aired on cable TV from Dece
BBC MediaArc, a digital media agency specialising in design, visual imaging and interactive systems, have completed a series of advertisements for Britannic Assurance to be aired on cable TV from Dece
