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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2000
27/09/2000
FIRST FILM FOUNDATION AND SCI-FI SHORTS SCHEME
THE FIRST Film Foundation and Sci-Fi, the cable and satellite channel, are launching a new scheme to win the chance to make a high quality, 10-minute film on a science fiction theme. The winning film
THE FIRST Film Foundation and Sci-Fi, the cable and satellite channel, are launching a new scheme to win the chance to make a high quality, 10-minute film on a science fiction theme. The winning film
27/09/2000
INCITE AND DAIKIN ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
INCITE Multimedia Corporation, producers of top-end non-linear editing software solutions, have announced a partnership to integrate Incite’s software with Daikin’s DVD authoring tools. The result of
INCITE Multimedia Corporation, producers of top-end non-linear editing software solutions, have announced a partnership to integrate Incite’s software with Daikin’s DVD authoring tools. The result of
27/09/2000
NEW HEAD OF PROGRAMMING APPOINTED AT [.TV]
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting’s (BSkyB) technology channel [.tv] have appointed Gay Flashman, former BBC Knowledge Programming Executive, as Head of Programming. Flashman replaces Stephanie Couillard, [.t
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting’s (BSkyB) technology channel [.tv] have appointed Gay Flashman, former BBC Knowledge Programming Executive, as Head of Programming. Flashman replaces Stephanie Couillard, [.t
27/09/2000
NEW PORTA-BRACE PRODUCTS FROM PYSER-SGI
PYSER-SGI Limited are to distribute the latest range of Porta-Brace products for small, one-piece digital camcorders. They include the Mini-DV Camera Case, the Hiker Pro Camera Case, and the Mini-DV
PYSER-SGI Limited are to distribute the latest range of Porta-Brace products for small, one-piece digital camcorders. They include the Mini-DV Camera Case, the Hiker Pro Camera Case, and the Mini-DV
27/09/2000
SMG BID TO RETAIN ITV FRANCHISES
SMG, Scotland’s largest media company, have confirmed they will submit applications to the ITC to retain their two ITV franchises. However, SMG will wait until the submission deadline, September 29,
SMG, Scotland’s largest media company, have confirmed they will submit applications to the ITC to retain their two ITV franchises. However, SMG will wait until the submission deadline, September 29,
27/09/2000
TERALOGIC ADVANCES DIGITAL TELEVISION
TERALOGIC, developers of integrated circuits, software and platforms for digital TV, have introduced an architecture that will enable advanced features for digital home entertainment devices. Teralog
TERALOGIC, developers of integrated circuits, software and platforms for digital TV, have introduced an architecture that will enable advanced features for digital home entertainment devices. Teralog
26/09/2000
APTN APPOINT RITCHIE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ASSOCIATED Press Television News (APTN) have appointed Ian Ritchie as Chief Executive of APTN, the international video news service of Associated Press. Ritchie joins APTN from Middle East Broadcasti
ASSOCIATED Press Television News (APTN) have appointed Ian Ritchie as Chief Executive of APTN, the international video news service of Associated Press. Ritchie joins APTN from Middle East Broadcasti
26/09/2000
BECTU OBJECT TO BBC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
FOLLOWING meetings with management and a special meeting of the BECTU’s BBC Divisional Committee, BECTU members who are likely to be involved in the proposal to launch of the BBC's wholly owned subsid
FOLLOWING meetings with management and a special meeting of the BECTU’s BBC Divisional Committee, BECTU members who are likely to be involved in the proposal to launch of the BBC's wholly owned subsid
26/09/2000
ELECTRIC IMAGE MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT
ELECTRIC Image, developers of software products for 3D animation, have announced the completion of their management buy-out of the company from Play Industries. The management team buy-out means that
ELECTRIC Image, developers of software products for 3D animation, have announced the completion of their management buy-out of the company from Play Industries. The management team buy-out means that
26/09/2000
FROM CLASSIC FILMS TO MODERN ART
THE PLAZA Cinema in central London is to be turned into a small art house venue to make way for a retail store following disappointing ticket sales. Site owners Chelsfield Plc say the lower Regent S
THE PLAZA Cinema in central London is to be turned into a small art house venue to make way for a retail store following disappointing ticket sales. Site owners Chelsfield Plc say the lower Regent S
26/09/2000
PRO-BEL JOINS DOLBY E PARTNERSHIP
PRO-BEL, providers of broadcast equipment, have joined the Dolby E partnership and their logo will now be displayed with other well-known broadcast manufacturers on the Dolby Partnership panel. Dolby
PRO-BEL, providers of broadcast equipment, have joined the Dolby E partnership and their logo will now be displayed with other well-known broadcast manufacturers on the Dolby Partnership panel. Dolby
26/09/2000
RTE APPOINT TWO TV COMMISSIONING EDITORS
RTE, the Irish National Public Service Broadcaster, have announced the appointment of two Commissioning Editors in their Television Division. Mairead Ni Nuadhain has been appointed Commission Editor
RTE, the Irish National Public Service Broadcaster, have announced the appointment of two Commissioning Editors in their Television Division. Mairead Ni Nuadhain has been appointed Commission Editor
26/09/2000
S4C APPOINT DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
S4C, the public service broadcaster for Wales, have appointed Alun Davies as their next Director of Corporate Affairs. At the moment Davies is Head of Public Relations with the UK Atomic Energy Autho
S4C, the public service broadcaster for Wales, have appointed Alun Davies as their next Director of Corporate Affairs. At the moment Davies is Head of Public Relations with the UK Atomic Energy Autho
26/09/2000
SONOPRESS LAUNCH VIDEO BROWSER NETWORK
SONOPRESS, media manufacturers for video, computer hardware and software, entertainment and music industries, have introduced the Video Browser Network. This latest DVD development from Sonopress is
SONOPRESS, media manufacturers for video, computer hardware and software, entertainment and music industries, have introduced the Video Browser Network. This latest DVD development from Sonopress is
26/09/2000
THE MILL POST PRODUCE DAEWOO COMMERCIAL
THE MILL have post produced Daewoo’s latest commercial for their new MPV the ‘Tacuma’. Philip Dupee of The Clinic Productions directed the commercial titled ‘Match Day’ which relies heavily on motion
THE MILL have post produced Daewoo’s latest commercial for their new MPV the ‘Tacuma’. Philip Dupee of The Clinic Productions directed the commercial titled ‘Match Day’ which relies heavily on motion
26/09/2000
VISCOM ABERDEEN ACQUIRE MACROVISION LICENCE
VISCOM Aberdeen have announced that they are now fully licensed to incorporate Macrovision's copy protection technology into their DVD-video manufacturing process. Mark Philip, Viscom's Multimedia Ma
VISCOM Aberdeen have announced that they are now fully licensed to incorporate Macrovision's copy protection technology into their DVD-video manufacturing process. Mark Philip, Viscom's Multimedia Ma
25/09/2000
3 BEAR ANIMATIONS PROFILED ON CHANNEL 4
3 BEAR Animations are one of three UK animation studios, which are being profiled on Channel 4's 'Sick And Twisted' series for their Animation Week. One of the profiles looks at Bryony, Cadi and Lin
3 BEAR Animations are one of three UK animation studios, which are being profiled on Channel 4's 'Sick And Twisted' series for their Animation Week. One of the profiles looks at Bryony, Cadi and Lin
25/09/2000
DISCREET APPOINT NEW UK REGIONAL MANAGER
DISCREET, providers of digital content creation, management and distribution tools, have appointed Patrick Jocelyn as their new Regional Manager. Jocelyn, who will be based at Discreet’s UK headquart
DISCREET, providers of digital content creation, management and distribution tools, have appointed Patrick Jocelyn as their new Regional Manager. Jocelyn, who will be based at Discreet’s UK headquart
25/09/2000
EXTREME SPORTS CHANNEL ON AIR SOON
EXTREME Group, the UK-based extreme sports media production and distribution company, and UPCtv, the channel creation and broadcasting arm of European cable giant UPC, have teamed up to launch ‘Extrem
EXTREME Group, the UK-based extreme sports media production and distribution company, and UPCtv, the channel creation and broadcasting arm of European cable giant UPC, have teamed up to launch ‘Extrem
25/09/2000
INSCRIBER TITLEMOTION FOR DISCREET EDIT
INSCRIBER Technology Corporation, developers of open system-based character generators and digital graphics tools for television broadcast and video post-production industries, have released Inscriber
INSCRIBER Technology Corporation, developers of open system-based character generators and digital graphics tools for television broadcast and video post-production industries, have released Inscriber
25/09/2000
ITC APPROVE LONGER ADVERTISING SLOTS
THE ITC have agreed to a series of modifications to their rules on advertising breaks as part of a recent package put forward by ITV. The changes arose as part of the deal signed between the ITC and
THE ITC have agreed to a series of modifications to their rules on advertising breaks as part of a recent package put forward by ITV. The changes arose as part of the deal signed between the ITC and
25/09/2000
PACT BOOST NATIONS AND REGIONS REMIT
PACT, the UK’s producers alliance, have developed a new position within their organisation aimed at boosting its regional involvement. Margaret Scott, Manager of PACT Scotland, will fill the new posi
PACT, the UK’s producers alliance, have developed a new position within their organisation aimed at boosting its regional involvement. Margaret Scott, Manager of PACT Scotland, will fill the new posi
25/09/2000
PINNACLE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE COMMOTION 3.1
PINNACLE Systems have announced Commotion 3.1, an integrated paint and effects application upgrade to Commotion 3.0. The tools offered by Commotion have been used by many independent film makers as w
PINNACLE Systems have announced Commotion 3.1, an integrated paint and effects application upgrade to Commotion 3.0. The tools offered by Commotion have been used by many independent film makers as w
25/09/2000
TELE-CINE EXTEND TRANSMISSION CAPABILITIES
TELE-CINE, the UK’s post production and broadcast facility, have installed a second full-time satellite uplink service, extending their global reach to South America via the Telstar 12 satellite platf
TELE-CINE, the UK’s post production and broadcast facility, have installed a second full-time satellite uplink service, extending their global reach to South America via the Telstar 12 satellite platf
25/09/2000
WALKER JOINS HTV WEST SPORTS TEAM
JOURNALIST Rob Walker, has joined HTV West's sports reporting and presentation team at their studios in Bristol. Walker said: “It’s an absolutely superb sporting patch to work on. Four colourful foot
JOURNALIST Rob Walker, has joined HTV West's sports reporting and presentation team at their studios in Bristol. Walker said: “It’s an absolutely superb sporting patch to work on. Four colourful foot
