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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2001
31/01/2001
ANGLIA AND MERIDIAN TO CUT UP TO 100 JOBS
ANGLIA Television and Meridian Broadcasting are poised to cut around 100 jobs as a result of restructuring following the companies integration with Granada Media. Between 20 and 30 jobs will be lost
ANGLIA Television and Meridian Broadcasting are poised to cut around 100 jobs as a result of restructuring following the companies integration with Granada Media. Between 20 and 30 jobs will be lost
31/01/2001
BBC BEGINS FILMING ‘SAVAGE’ NEW SITCOM
FILMING has commenced on BBC One’s newest sitcom series ‘The Savages’ penned by Simon Nye and produced by the award winning team behind ‘Men Behaving Badly’. Writer Simon Nye said: “This new series i
FILMING has commenced on BBC One’s newest sitcom series ‘The Savages’ penned by Simon Nye and produced by the award winning team behind ‘Men Behaving Badly’. Writer Simon Nye said: “This new series i
31/01/2001
BBC PLEDGES EFFECTIVE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
BBC CHAIRMAN Christopher Bland has pledged that, in the wake of the recent Communications White Paper, the BBC Governors would continue to ensure that the BBC operates an effective procedure for handl
BBC CHAIRMAN Christopher Bland has pledged that, in the wake of the recent Communications White Paper, the BBC Governors would continue to ensure that the BBC operates an effective procedure for handl
31/01/2001
BFI LAUNCHES ‘DRAWN TO BE WILD’ PROJECT
THUNDERBIRDS creator, Gerry Anderson, recently joined young animators Leonie Walker, Joseph la Hausse, and Blue Peter Presenter Konnie Huq to launch the ‘Drawn To Be Wild’ project at the BFI National
THUNDERBIRDS creator, Gerry Anderson, recently joined young animators Leonie Walker, Joseph la Hausse, and Blue Peter Presenter Konnie Huq to launch the ‘Drawn To Be Wild’ project at the BFI National
31/01/2001
FOSTER APPOINTED TO STRATEGIC ITC POST
ROBIN Foster has been appointed by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) to the new position of Director of Strategy, Economics and Finance. In that role, he will lead the ITC team of economist
ROBIN Foster has been appointed by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) to the new position of Director of Strategy, Economics and Finance. In that role, he will lead the ITC team of economist
31/01/2001
GRASS VALLEY GROUP LAUNCH NEW APPLICATIONS
THE GRASS Valley Group have unveiled a set of applications-oriented products for driving workflow efficiencies and cost control. Continuing to chart the course they set a year ago with their 'Media
THE GRASS Valley Group have unveiled a set of applications-oriented products for driving workflow efficiencies and cost control. Continuing to chart the course they set a year ago with their 'Media
31/01/2001
HILLSIDE STUDIOS REPORT STEADY WORKFLOW
HILLSIDE Studios in Hertsfordshire have reported a steadily growing broadcast workload in the last 12 months. Spring last year saw the start of a long run of several popular children’s programmes at
HILLSIDE Studios in Hertsfordshire have reported a steadily growing broadcast workload in the last 12 months. Spring last year saw the start of a long run of several popular children’s programmes at
31/01/2001
TVNZ GO FOR QUANTEL INSPIRATION
TVNZ are to install a Quantel Inspiration integrated news production system in their main Auckland newsroom. Quantel and OmniBus Systems have jointly developed the news production system. As the prim
TVNZ are to install a Quantel Inspiration integrated news production system in their main Auckland newsroom. Quantel and OmniBus Systems have jointly developed the news production system. As the prim
31/01/2001
TYRELL SELL UK’S FIRST ANYSTREAM
TYRELL, the sole UK resellers of Anystream, have announced the first UK sale of an Anystream Agility Workgroup Encoder to Clipstream, part of the VTR Group. The sale affirms the introduction of Anyst
TYRELL, the sole UK resellers of Anystream, have announced the first UK sale of an Anystream Agility Workgroup Encoder to Clipstream, part of the VTR Group. The sale affirms the introduction of Anyst
30/01/2001
‘MOMENTS’ IS PITCHED AT THE BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL
MARK Loughman, a graduate of the International Film School of Wales, has been chosen to pitch his project ‘Moments’ at the Pitch-Point session at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 200
MARK Loughman, a graduate of the International Film School of Wales, has been chosen to pitch his project ‘Moments’ at the Pitch-Point session at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 200
30/01/2001
AUDIO LTD CELEBRATE KUBRICK’S 2001
AUDIO LTD are celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’, the seminal movie that established the reputation of the radio mic company within the film industry. When Geoffrey Blundell,
AUDIO LTD are celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’, the seminal movie that established the reputation of the radio mic company within the film industry. When Geoffrey Blundell,
30/01/2001
BBC LINE UP FOR PRODUCTION SHOW 2001
THE Production Show 2001 has been chosen to host the first public appearances of two of the current top players at the BBC at this year's conference sessions. Keynote speaker, Director of New Media a
THE Production Show 2001 has been chosen to host the first public appearances of two of the current top players at the BBC at this year's conference sessions. Keynote speaker, Director of New Media a
30/01/2001
ITC REVISE NEWS APPLICATIONS GUIDELINES NOTE
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published a revised Guidance Note on Applications for Nomination as News Provider for parties interested in providing news on regional Channel 3 licens
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published a revised Guidance Note on Applications for Nomination as News Provider for parties interested in providing news on regional Channel 3 licens
30/01/2001
NEW ANIMATION SOFTWARE FOR DPSREALITY
DPS, a division of Leitch Technology Corporation, have announced that the DPS AniMate stop-frame animation software is now available for use with the dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder (SDDR) and
DPS, a division of Leitch Technology Corporation, have announced that the DPS AniMate stop-frame animation software is now available for use with the dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder (SDDR) and
30/01/2001
NEW TARGET FOR SUBTITLES ON DIGITAL TV
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has published plans to improve access to digital television services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted. The report, which recommends
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has published plans to improve access to digital television services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted. The report, which recommends
30/01/2001
PACE AND SEGA ANNOUNCE NEW DEVELOPMENT
PACE Micro Technology and Sega have announced the development of the world’s first digital TV home gateway set-top box to incorporate powerful video game capabilities. The new device will open Pace’s
PACE Micro Technology and Sega have announced the development of the world’s first digital TV home gateway set-top box to incorporate powerful video game capabilities. The new device will open Pace’s
30/01/2001
SKY DROPS CHANNELS FROM ANALOGUE SERVICE
SKY Television’s analogue service have contacted their subscribers by letter advising that eleven channels are to stop broadcasting on the service from March 31. These channels include UK Gold, Disco
SKY Television’s analogue service have contacted their subscribers by letter advising that eleven channels are to stop broadcasting on the service from March 31. These channels include UK Gold, Disco
29/01/2001
AVID LAUNCH EPUBLISHER AT VIDEO FORUM
AT VIDEO Forum 2001, Avid Technology, providers of digital media creation, will be launching Avid ePublisher, the industry’s first complete streaming media publishing tool for web-enabled video produc
AT VIDEO Forum 2001, Avid Technology, providers of digital media creation, will be launching Avid ePublisher, the industry’s first complete streaming media publishing tool for web-enabled video produc
29/01/2001
BAL SHIP NEW SYNCHRONISER
STUDIO interface manufacturers, BAL Broadcast, are shipping the first units of a new range of serial digital component frame synchronisers, designed to pass video with embedded audio. The new DRX4751
STUDIO interface manufacturers, BAL Broadcast, are shipping the first units of a new range of serial digital component frame synchronisers, designed to pass video with embedded audio. The new DRX4751
29/01/2001
BECTU ISSUE ADVICE TO MEMBERS IN THE BBC
BECTU members balloting on new expenses rules in the BBC have been advised of their contractual rights. Letters were sent out to all BECTU members in the BBC outlining individual rights that can be e
BECTU members balloting on new expenses rules in the BBC have been advised of their contractual rights. Letters were sent out to all BECTU members in the BBC outlining individual rights that can be e
29/01/2001
BSC ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF STANDARDS SURVEY
AROUND half the people in a survey conducted by the Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) said that they were concerned about standards on television. The findings emerged from the BSC’s latest mon
AROUND half the people in a survey conducted by the Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) said that they were concerned about standards on television. The findings emerged from the BSC’s latest mon
29/01/2001
FILM RESTORER WARNS OF SILENT FILM EXTINCTION
LEADING British Film Restorer, Kevin Brownlow, has warned that silent films are in danger of becoming extinct on mainstream television in Britain. Speaking at a special event organised by BAFTA Brown
LEADING British Film Restorer, Kevin Brownlow, has warned that silent films are in danger of becoming extinct on mainstream television in Britain. Speaking at a special event organised by BAFTA Brown
29/01/2001
HARDING APPOINTED TO SENIOR WORLD SERVICE POST
PHIL Harding has been appointed Director of English Networks and News for BBC World Service. Harding is currently Controller of Editorial Policy at the BBC, responsible for developing and safeguardin
PHIL Harding has been appointed Director of English Networks and News for BBC World Service. Harding is currently Controller of Editorial Policy at the BBC, responsible for developing and safeguardin
29/01/2001
MAVERICK MEDIA COMPLETE COMMERCIALS
MAVERICK Media Director Nigel Barton crowned a busy year with the completion of two commercials for Italian spirits ‘Sambuca Molinari’ for Leo Burnett. The comic films, shot on location in Milan, sho
MAVERICK Media Director Nigel Barton crowned a busy year with the completion of two commercials for Italian spirits ‘Sambuca Molinari’ for Leo Burnett. The comic films, shot on location in Milan, sho
29/01/2001
OPENTV DEVELOP IPTR TECHNOLOGY
OPENTV, the world’s leading interactive television and media solutions providers, have participated in the development of technology which will bring Sky’s Integrated Personal Television Recorder (IPT
OPENTV, the world’s leading interactive television and media solutions providers, have participated in the development of technology which will bring Sky’s Integrated Personal Television Recorder (IPT
