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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2000
11/09/2000
BECTU ANNOUNCE STAKEHOLDER SCHEME
BECTU is to become one of the first UK trade unions to establish a stakeholder pension scheme. The Union believes that their members must have access to a quality scheme that meets the range of thei
BECTU is to become one of the first UK trade unions to establish a stakeholder pension scheme. The Union believes that their members must have access to a quality scheme that meets the range of thei
11/09/2000
CARLTON APPOINT MURPHY AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gerry Murphy has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Carlton Communications. Murphy moves from Exel plc, formerly NFC, where he was Chief Executive Officer for the past five years. Michael G
Gerry Murphy has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Carlton Communications. Murphy moves from Exel plc, formerly NFC, where he was Chief Executive Officer for the past five years. Michael G
11/09/2000
EUTELSAT AND NERA ENTER PARTNERSHIP
EUTELSAT, Europe’s Satellite Operators and Nera, developers in design, manufacturing and marketing of wireless telecommunications equipment have announced their strategic partnership for the developme
EUTELSAT, Europe’s Satellite Operators and Nera, developers in design, manufacturing and marketing of wireless telecommunications equipment have announced their strategic partnership for the developme
11/09/2000
LORNA DOONE ON LOCATION IN MID WALES
Mid Wales Film Commission are currently filming a new BBC Films version of the classic novel, ‘Lorna Doone’. Martin Clunes, Barbara Flynn, Aiden Gillen and Michael Kitchen are amongst the stars filmi
Mid Wales Film Commission are currently filming a new BBC Films version of the classic novel, ‘Lorna Doone’. Martin Clunes, Barbara Flynn, Aiden Gillen and Michael Kitchen are amongst the stars filmi
11/09/2000
PYTHON STAR JONES SET UPS NEW PRODUCTION COMPANY
MONTY Python star Terry Jones and long-time collaborator Julian Doyle have launched a UK based production company, ‘Messiah Pictures’ to produce films which will be directed by Jones and other talents
MONTY Python star Terry Jones and long-time collaborator Julian Doyle have launched a UK based production company, ‘Messiah Pictures’ to produce films which will be directed by Jones and other talents
11/09/2000
TEKTRONIC ENHANCE PROGRAMME QUALITY OF SERVICE MONITORS
Tektronix, Inc. developers of Video Quality of Service (VQoS) products, have enhanced their latest version of the PQM300 Programme Quality of Service Monitor. The new monitors provide display, netw
Tektronix, Inc. developers of Video Quality of Service (VQoS) products, have enhanced their latest version of the PQM300 Programme Quality of Service Monitor. The new monitors provide display, netw
11/09/2000
VSOFT INTEGRATE WITH STELLAR ONE
VSOFT Ltd, providers in broadband video services have announced that their VideoClick@Home software integrates with Stellar One’s Connect TV television based entertainment system, offering service pro
VSOFT Ltd, providers in broadband video services have announced that their VideoClick@Home software integrates with Stellar One’s Connect TV television based entertainment system, offering service pro
08/09/2000
BSKYB AND NTL AGREE PROGRAMME DEAL
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting and NTL have announced a programme supply deal designed to increase both the penetration of BskyB’s channels and the viewing choices of NTL customers. The deal will result in
BRITISH Sky Broadcasting and NTL have announced a programme supply deal designed to increase both the penetration of BskyB’s channels and the viewing choices of NTL customers. The deal will result in
08/09/2000
DISCREET DEMONSTRATE NEW SERVICE AT IBC
DISCREET will be demonstrating the new Web-streaming capabilities of Edit 6, the non-linear editing solution for Windows NT, at IBC 2000. A new service launched by Discreet will link their customers
DISCREET will be demonstrating the new Web-streaming capabilities of Edit 6, the non-linear editing solution for Windows NT, at IBC 2000. A new service launched by Discreet will link their customers
08/09/2000
DR RAY DOLBY WINS THE IBC 2000 JOHN TUCKER ‘HONOUR FOR EXCELLENCE’ AWARD
THE IBC 2000 John Tucker ‘Honour for Excellence’ Award, has been awarded to Dr Ray Dolby. John Tucker, Chairman of the Award Panel, says: “He has a truly innovative approach to analogue audio compo
THE IBC 2000 John Tucker ‘Honour for Excellence’ Award, has been awarded to Dr Ray Dolby. John Tucker, Chairman of the Award Panel, says: “He has a truly innovative approach to analogue audio compo
08/09/2000
ELECTRONIC CINEMA PREDICTED TO TRANSFORM FILM INDUSTRY
SCREEN Digest have published a definitive report this week which predicts major changes for the film industry. According to the report by media analysts there are likely to be an estimated 10,000 dig
SCREEN Digest have published a definitive report this week which predicts major changes for the film industry. According to the report by media analysts there are likely to be an estimated 10,000 dig
08/09/2000
ENTERPRISE AND CJDS ANNOUNCE MERGER
ENTERPRISE Software, developers of mission critical software for the broadcast industry and Colombine JDS Systems (CJDS), providers of comprehensive technology solutions have announced that they have
ENTERPRISE Software, developers of mission critical software for the broadcast industry and Colombine JDS Systems (CJDS), providers of comprehensive technology solutions have announced that they have
08/09/2000
LEADERS COMBINE IN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP
OMNIBUS Systems, a leading total television station automation company have announced today an exclusive training collaboration with BBC Training and Development. With effect from October 1, BBC Trai
OMNIBUS Systems, a leading total television station automation company have announced today an exclusive training collaboration with BBC Training and Development. With effect from October 1, BBC Trai
08/09/2000
OPTIBASE SIGN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE CORE OF HI-TV
OPTIBASE, providers of digital streaming solutions over broadband networks, have announced an agreement to acquire core technologies of Hi-TV and ECI Telecom’s video networking product. Under the ter
OPTIBASE, providers of digital streaming solutions over broadband networks, have announced an agreement to acquire core technologies of Hi-TV and ECI Telecom’s video networking product. Under the ter
08/09/2000
PACT CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO STAND DOWN IN NEW YEAR.
PACT (Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television) Chief Executive Shaun Williams has announced that he is to leave the independent producers’ body in January 2001. Williams said: “Leading PACT has
PACT (Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television) Chief Executive Shaun Williams has announced that he is to leave the independent producers’ body in January 2001. Williams said: “Leading PACT has
08/09/2000
SADIE UK LAUNCH REPLACEMENT TO SADIE CLASSIC
SADIE UK, designers and manufacturers of the renowned SADiE digital audio workstations, will launch their new model, the ‘RADiA’, at IBC 2000. Joe Bull, Managing Director of SADiE, says: “Many audio
SADIE UK, designers and manufacturers of the renowned SADiE digital audio workstations, will launch their new model, the ‘RADiA’, at IBC 2000. Joe Bull, Managing Director of SADiE, says: “Many audio
08/09/2000
TV2000 EDUCATES GCSE MEDIA STUDENTS
This year’s annual television festival ‘TV2000’ will be held at the National Film Theatre in London. Events scheduled for the festival include an introduction to television documentaries for GCSE st
This year’s annual television festival ‘TV2000’ will be held at the National Film Theatre in London. Events scheduled for the festival include an introduction to television documentaries for GCSE st
08/09/2000
XYTECH SYSTEMS WEB BROWSER MODULE LAUNCHED
XYTECH Systems Corporation, providers of facility management software, will release their newly developed Web Browser Module at IBC 2000. The Web Browser Module allows Xytech's clients, primarily fil
XYTECH Systems Corporation, providers of facility management software, will release their newly developed Web Browser Module at IBC 2000. The Web Browser Module allows Xytech's clients, primarily fil
07/09/2000
BBC CHOOSE SCREEN SUBTITLING SYSTEMS
BBC Resources have awarded their supply contract for a new generation of Digital Audio Description equipment to Screen Subtitling Systems, UK. Screen Subtitling Systems were chosen by BBC Resources t
BBC Resources have awarded their supply contract for a new generation of Digital Audio Description equipment to Screen Subtitling Systems, UK. Screen Subtitling Systems were chosen by BBC Resources t
07/09/2000
DB BROADCAST LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS
LEADING system integrators dB Broadcast, will be returning to IBC this year to showcase their new range of Hawkeye products. Hawkeye products are used to monitor and switch analogue and digital broad
LEADING system integrators dB Broadcast, will be returning to IBC this year to showcase their new range of Hawkeye products. Hawkeye products are used to monitor and switch analogue and digital broad
07/09/2000
DIGITAL VISION ANNOUNCE FOUR PRODUCTS
DIGITAL Vision suppliers of products and system solutions for image processing, compression and distribution of digital media content will launch four new products at IBC. The new AGR-IV grain and no
DIGITAL Vision suppliers of products and system solutions for image processing, compression and distribution of digital media content will launch four new products at IBC. The new AGR-IV grain and no
07/09/2000
DIGITAL VOODOO SUPPORT COMBUSTION
DIGITAL Voodoo have chosen IBC 2000 to announce that their D1 Desktop 64 series of SDI Quicktime video cards will support Discreet’s Combustion software. Digital Voodoo say that Combustion will offer
DIGITAL Voodoo have chosen IBC 2000 to announce that their D1 Desktop 64 series of SDI Quicktime video cards will support Discreet’s Combustion software. Digital Voodoo say that Combustion will offer
07/09/2000
GRANADA MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH ARSENAL
GRANADA Media have announced that they are to enter into a strategic partnership with Arsenal Football Club. Under the agreement Granada Media will take an equity stake in the club to become its comm
GRANADA Media have announced that they are to enter into a strategic partnership with Arsenal Football Club. Under the agreement Granada Media will take an equity stake in the club to become its comm
07/09/2000
ORAD SET FOR OLYMPIC BROADCASTS
ORAD, providers of virtual set technologies, virtual advertising and sports broadcasting tools, have announced that their technology has been chosen by international networks for the broadcast of the
ORAD, providers of virtual set technologies, virtual advertising and sports broadcasting tools, have announced that their technology has been chosen by international networks for the broadcast of the
07/09/2000
PINNACLE ROADSHOW TOURS UK
PINNACLE Systems, manufacturers of digital video tools for broadcast professionals, are staging a demonstration tour to showcase three of their key digital products, the DV500, DC1000 and DC2000. Da
PINNACLE Systems, manufacturers of digital video tools for broadcast professionals, are staging a demonstration tour to showcase three of their key digital products, the DV500, DC1000 and DC2000. Da
