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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2000
22/09/2000
FILM PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE
BBC FILMS, Kinowelt and Lolafilms have announced a new initiative to create a European ‘powerhouse’ with the ability to fully finance a range of films. BBC Films works in partnership with internation
BBC FILMS, Kinowelt and Lolafilms have announced a new initiative to create a European ‘powerhouse’ with the ability to fully finance a range of films. BBC Films works in partnership with internation
22/09/2000
FIRST EVER SGRIN FORUM COMING SOON
THE SGRIN Exhibition Forum, a one-day seminar aimed specifically at the cinema exhibition sector in Wales, is to be held at the Arts Centre in Aberystwyth on Monday, September 25. The forum will brin
THE SGRIN Exhibition Forum, a one-day seminar aimed specifically at the cinema exhibition sector in Wales, is to be held at the Arts Centre in Aberystwyth on Monday, September 25. The forum will brin
22/09/2000
HTV VOLUNTEERS LEND A HAND
A TEAM of volunteers from HTV are helping to transform and renovate a counselling room at the Abbey Road Centre in Bangor on September 22. As part of the ITV Year of Promise, HTV Wales are running a
A TEAM of volunteers from HTV are helping to transform and renovate a counselling room at the Abbey Road Centre in Bangor on September 22. As part of the ITV Year of Promise, HTV Wales are running a
22/09/2000
ITV & ITC AGREE ON NEWS AT TEN
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have agreed to the restoration of a 10pm news bulletin on ITV as part of a package put forward by ITV. The new format to be introduced in the New Year wil
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have agreed to the restoration of a 10pm news bulletin on ITV as part of a package put forward by ITV. The new format to be introduced in the New Year wil
22/09/2000
LFC BID TO MAKE U-TURN WITH HAYES
THE LONDON Film Commission (LFC) have appointed Sue Hayes as their Commissioner in a bid turn around the mixed fortunes of the LFC. The new post has arisen following the LFC’s narrow escape from clo
THE LONDON Film Commission (LFC) have appointed Sue Hayes as their Commissioner in a bid turn around the mixed fortunes of the LFC. The new post has arisen following the LFC’s narrow escape from clo
22/09/2000
NIGHTLY ‘NUTS & BOLTS’ ON HTV WALES
A NEW series of the award winning ‘Nuts & Bolts’ is to run nightly on HTV Wales from October 2. ‘Nuts & Bolts’ has proven to be a phenomenal success for HTV Wales, scooping the Royal Television Socie
A NEW series of the award winning ‘Nuts & Bolts’ is to run nightly on HTV Wales from October 2. ‘Nuts & Bolts’ has proven to be a phenomenal success for HTV Wales, scooping the Royal Television Socie
22/09/2000
SHORT FILM BUREAU FACE COMPETITION
THE SHORT Film Bureau have launched a UK-wide competition inviting cinemagoers to choose their favourite short film. From Saturday September 23, ten of the chosen shorts will be shown at 30 national
THE SHORT Film Bureau have launched a UK-wide competition inviting cinemagoers to choose their favourite short film. From Saturday September 23, ten of the chosen shorts will be shown at 30 national
22/09/2000
SMITH URGES BBC TO RETHINK NEWS
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has urged the BBC to rethink their decision to move their Nine O’clock News bulletin to 10pm. Smith’s comments followed the agreement reached between ITC and ITV to resc
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has urged the BBC to rethink their decision to move their Nine O’clock News bulletin to 10pm. Smith’s comments followed the agreement reached between ITC and ITV to resc
21/09/2000
BBC BRITISH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL STARTS
THE 2000 BBC British Short Film Festival opened its doors on September 21 at London’s premiere cinema the UCI Empire and Planet Hollywood’s Preview Theatre in Coventry Street. With a total of 45 film
THE 2000 BBC British Short Film Festival opened its doors on September 21 at London’s premiere cinema the UCI Empire and Planet Hollywood’s Preview Theatre in Coventry Street. With a total of 45 film
21/09/2000
BBC DENY DECISION ON UKTV FLOATATION
BBC WORLDWIDE have denied claims that a decision has been made on the floatation of UKTV their joint venture with Telewest. BBC Worldwide are not expected to decide on the floatation until the first
BBC WORLDWIDE have denied claims that a decision has been made on the floatation of UKTV their joint venture with Telewest. BBC Worldwide are not expected to decide on the floatation until the first
21/09/2000
FIRST BELFAST FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
BELFAST’S first city-wide Film Festival is to begin on Friday September 22 and run until September 29. The Festival, a development of the West Belfast Film Festival, is a pilot cinematic event that
BELFAST’S first city-wide Film Festival is to begin on Friday September 22 and run until September 29. The Festival, a development of the West Belfast Film Festival, is a pilot cinematic event that
21/09/2000
ORDERS ACCELERATE FOR GRASS VALLEY GROUP
THE GRASS Valley Group, providers of new media technologies, have reported an increase in orders for two of their next-generation products: the Profile XP Media Platform and the Kalypso Video Producti
THE GRASS Valley Group, providers of new media technologies, have reported an increase in orders for two of their next-generation products: the Profile XP Media Platform and the Kalypso Video Producti
21/09/2000
QUANTEL EDITBOXES FOLLOW INSPIRATION DEAL
UK-BASED Quantel have received an order for two Quantel Editbox FX systems from Turkish Radio-Television Corporation (TRT). The order coincides with the installation at TRT of the first Quantel Inspi
UK-BASED Quantel have received an order for two Quantel Editbox FX systems from Turkish Radio-Television Corporation (TRT). The order coincides with the installation at TRT of the first Quantel Inspi
21/09/2000
RADIO TIMES ENTER PARTNERSHIP WITH TiVo
PERSONAL Video Technology manufacturers TiVo, are understood to be in talks with The Radio Times about setting up a strategic partnership. The partnership with TiVo would allow the Radio Times brand
PERSONAL Video Technology manufacturers TiVo, are understood to be in talks with The Radio Times about setting up a strategic partnership. The partnership with TiVo would allow the Radio Times brand
21/09/2000
RESTORED SCREEN CLASSICS TO BE RE-RELEASED
THE BRITISH Film Institute (BFI) and Andersen Consulting, a leading global management and technology consultancy, have announced a substantial, two-year project to restore eight classic films. The pr
THE BRITISH Film Institute (BFI) and Andersen Consulting, a leading global management and technology consultancy, have announced a substantial, two-year project to restore eight classic films. The pr
21/09/2000
RTS QUESTIONS FUTURE OF BROADCASTING
THE ROYAL Television Society (RTS) have revealed the underlying theme for this year’s Autumn Conference entitled, ‘Paying The Bill’. The Autumn Conference theme is aimed at identifying the ‘winners a
THE ROYAL Television Society (RTS) have revealed the underlying theme for this year’s Autumn Conference entitled, ‘Paying The Bill’. The Autumn Conference theme is aimed at identifying the ‘winners a
21/09/2000
VIRAGE IMPROVES ACCESS TO REUTERS NEWS
VIRAGE, providers of software products and application services that enable video for the internet, have announced that the global information, news and technology group, Reuters, have installed a new
VIRAGE, providers of software products and application services that enable video for the internet, have announced that the global information, news and technology group, Reuters, have installed a new
20/09/2000
BRADFORD 'BITE THE MANGO' FILM FESTIVAL
THE NATIONAL Museum of Photography, Film and Television (NMPFT) in Bradford will be hosting this year’s Bite The Mango Film Festival, the UK’s leading annual celebration of Asian and Black cinema. Th
THE NATIONAL Museum of Photography, Film and Television (NMPFT) in Bradford will be hosting this year’s Bite The Mango Film Festival, the UK’s leading annual celebration of Asian and Black cinema. Th
20/09/2000
BTS GO LIVE ON AIR WITH GEE BROADCAST
BUSINESS Television Service (BTS), part of the Global Learning Team, have recently gone on air with their Gee Broadcast Graphics and Non-linear Editing Systems. The systems, based on the Matrox range
BUSINESS Television Service (BTS), part of the Global Learning Team, have recently gone on air with their Gee Broadcast Graphics and Non-linear Editing Systems. The systems, based on the Matrox range
20/09/2000
CARLTON INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY FILMAX
CARLTON International have recently secured a $1 million DVD deal with Spanish distributor Filmax. Under the terms of the agreement Carlton will provide Filmax with over 100 titles from their ITC lib
CARLTON International have recently secured a $1 million DVD deal with Spanish distributor Filmax. Under the terms of the agreement Carlton will provide Filmax with over 100 titles from their ITC lib
20/09/2000
DIGITAL TV IS OPEN FOR SECURE TRANSACTIONS
IRISH security company Baltimore Technologies have unveiled their wireless authentication strategy for digital television at the annual convention in Florida. The Open Interactive system will allow s
IRISH security company Baltimore Technologies have unveiled their wireless authentication strategy for digital television at the annual convention in Florida. The Open Interactive system will allow s
20/09/2000
DIGITAL VCR LETS ADVERTISERS REACH OUT
TiVo, makers of digital video recorders, have unveiled a new marketing tool called TiVo Direct, which will allow advertisers to deliver ads to targeted groups. TiVo Direct allows viewers to watch an
TiVo, makers of digital video recorders, have unveiled a new marketing tool called TiVo Direct, which will allow advertisers to deliver ads to targeted groups. TiVo Direct allows viewers to watch an
20/09/2000
EDS AND MEDIAGENIX AID BROADCASTERS
MEDIAGENIX providers of broadcast management solutions have struck a partnership deal with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) that will combine the two companies' expertise. EDS provide the global IT serv
MEDIAGENIX providers of broadcast management solutions have struck a partnership deal with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) that will combine the two companies' expertise. EDS provide the global IT serv
20/09/2000
MC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS TEAM UP WITH URI
MC Video Productions, an Exmouth based production company, have been working in conjunction with psychic entertainer Uri Geller on a new holistic workout video. MC Video Productions were chosen by Ge
MC Video Productions, an Exmouth based production company, have been working in conjunction with psychic entertainer Uri Geller on a new holistic workout video. MC Video Productions were chosen by Ge
20/09/2000
MULTIMEDIA TELEVISION REFUTES STEPSTONES CLAIM
MULTIMEDIA Television, operators of jobchannel.tv have refuted claims that StepStone, an online recruiting company are to become the first online recruitment service to offer job opportunities via tel
MULTIMEDIA Television, operators of jobchannel.tv have refuted claims that StepStone, an online recruiting company are to become the first online recruitment service to offer job opportunities via tel
