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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2001
19/01/2001
SPIELBERG CHOOSES UK LIGHTING
‘Band of Brothers’, a new Stephen Spielberg-produced television series, has been primarily lit by UK rental specialists, Lee Lighting. Tight schedules and the scale of the production meant that nearl
‘Band of Brothers’, a new Stephen Spielberg-produced television series, has been primarily lit by UK rental specialists, Lee Lighting. Tight schedules and the scale of the production meant that nearl
19/01/2001
SSL SUPPLY RUSSIA WITH AVANT CONSOLES
Oxford based Solid State Logic (SSL) have announced that two large Avant digital film consoles are to play an important role in the regeneration of the film industry in Russia. The two 48-fader conso
Oxford based Solid State Logic (SSL) have announced that two large Avant digital film consoles are to play an important role in the regeneration of the film industry in Russia. The two 48-fader conso
18/01/2001
AUTOCUE APPOINTS MARKETING DIRECTOR
Autocue, a leading company in television prompting, have appointed Adrian Scott as Marketing Director, with specific responsibility for developing the company’s growing business in software based news
Autocue, a leading company in television prompting, have appointed Adrian Scott as Marketing Director, with specific responsibility for developing the company’s growing business in software based news
18/01/2001
BBC FIRST TO OFFER INFERNO CAPABILITY
BBC Resources have announced that they will open their new high-end post-production facility in the Television Centre next month, making them the first broadcasters in the UK to offer Discreet Logic's
BBC Resources have announced that they will open their new high-end post-production facility in the Television Centre next month, making them the first broadcasters in the UK to offer Discreet Logic's
18/01/2001
E4 SELECTS PINNACLE SYSTEMS
PINNACLE Systems, digital solutions specialists, have provided Channel 4’s new digital channel, E4, with a playout system based on a MediaStream700 server. Following initial use at E4, Channel 4 are
PINNACLE Systems, digital solutions specialists, have provided Channel 4’s new digital channel, E4, with a playout system based on a MediaStream700 server. Following initial use at E4, Channel 4 are
18/01/2001
MCMILLAN TO INSTALL NEW AVID DS SYSTEM
BROADCAST specialists, McMillan, are working with post-production company Finishing Post to install the newly arrived AVID DS Version 4.0. The installation is leading edge and likely to make Finishin
BROADCAST specialists, McMillan, are working with post-production company Finishing Post to install the newly arrived AVID DS Version 4.0. The installation is leading edge and likely to make Finishin
18/01/2001
NEW PRODUCER FOR ABBEY ROAD INTERACTIVE
Abbey Road Interactive, suppliers in digital video and multimedia production, have announced the appointment of new Producer Sarah Layish-Melamed. Layish-Melamed joins Abbey Road Interactive from Dor
Abbey Road Interactive, suppliers in digital video and multimedia production, have announced the appointment of new Producer Sarah Layish-Melamed. Layish-Melamed joins Abbey Road Interactive from Dor
18/01/2001
PUBLIC SUPPORT BBC’S DIGITAL PLANS
THE BBC have announced that the public have given a strongly positive response to the BBC’s plans to change their digital television services and to launch five new digital radio services. In the BB
THE BBC have announced that the public have given a strongly positive response to the BBC’s plans to change their digital television services and to launch five new digital radio services. In the BB
18/01/2001
PYSER-SGI AT VIDEOFORUM 2001
KENT based company Pyser-SGI have announced a range of new products that they will be showing at VideoForum 2001. The new products include Balcar cool fluorescent lighting fixtures, Fujinon Digi-Powe
KENT based company Pyser-SGI have announced a range of new products that they will be showing at VideoForum 2001. The new products include Balcar cool fluorescent lighting fixtures, Fujinon Digi-Powe
18/01/2001
SGRIN ANNOUNCE WALES CINEMA DAY
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have announced a line-up of new short films from Wales to be screened from January 29 until March 31 in support of Wales Cinema Day. Throughout the year Sgrîn have
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, have announced a line-up of new short films from Wales to be screened from January 29 until March 31 in support of Wales Cinema Day. Throughout the year Sgrîn have
18/01/2001
SMITH APPOINTS BSC MEMBER
Culture Secretary Chris Smith has appointed the Reverend Richard Holloway as the most recent member of the Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC). Bishop of Edinburgh between 1986 and 2000, Holloway
Culture Secretary Chris Smith has appointed the Reverend Richard Holloway as the most recent member of the Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC). Bishop of Edinburgh between 1986 and 2000, Holloway
17/01/2001
AMS NEVE COMBINATION INSTALLED AT EXA
LANCHASHIRE company AMS Neve have recently installed a Libra Post Console for Spanish broadcaster Exa. The Libra Post digital mixing console will be mainly used for foreign language film mixes. AMS
LANCHASHIRE company AMS Neve have recently installed a Libra Post Console for Spanish broadcaster Exa. The Libra Post digital mixing console will be mainly used for foreign language film mixes. AMS
17/01/2001
AUTOCUE STRENGTHEN EXECUTIVE TEAM
AUTOCUE, worldwide suppliers of teleprompter systems, have announced the appointment of broadcast industry veteran Tom Wragg as Executive Vice President and General Manager of their US-based subsidiar
AUTOCUE, worldwide suppliers of teleprompter systems, have announced the appointment of broadcast industry veteran Tom Wragg as Executive Vice President and General Manager of their US-based subsidiar
17/01/2001
BENJAMIN PRODUCTIONS GO WIDESCREEN
FLOELLA Benjamin Productions, London, specialising in lifestyle, drama and young people’s programming, recently acquired a Panasonic DVCPRO camcorder, AJ-D610 for their TV production company. The com
FLOELLA Benjamin Productions, London, specialising in lifestyle, drama and young people’s programming, recently acquired a Panasonic DVCPRO camcorder, AJ-D610 for their TV production company. The com
17/01/2001
CAMERON WORKLOAD MAINTAINS PACE
THE CAMERON Presentations Duplication Department have been exceptionally busy over the Christmas Period. There were high demands from the shops for “sell thru video” right up to December 24 and many
THE CAMERON Presentations Duplication Department have been exceptionally busy over the Christmas Period. There were high demands from the shops for “sell thru video” right up to December 24 and many
17/01/2001
CINEMA TOUR FOR S4C’S FILM
S4C, the public service broadcaster for Wales, have announced that another of the channel’s films, ‘Oed yr Addewid’ (‘Do Not Go Gentle’), will now be shown in cinemas during the next three months. S4
S4C, the public service broadcaster for Wales, have announced that another of the channel’s films, ‘Oed yr Addewid’ (‘Do Not Go Gentle’), will now be shown in cinemas during the next three months. S4
17/01/2001
GOOD RESPONSE FOR NORTHERN LITES
ALMOST 90 scripts were received for the first Northern Lites action short film scheme fully funded by BBC Northern Ireland. Organisers say that the quality of submissions was extremely high and two f
ALMOST 90 scripts were received for the first Northern Lites action short film scheme fully funded by BBC Northern Ireland. Organisers say that the quality of submissions was extremely high and two f
17/01/2001
PACT CHIEF MOVES TO CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS
PACT Chief Executive Shaun Williams (pictured) is to take up the position of Corporate Affairs Director With Carlton Communications after David Cameron announced his departure. Williams will join Car
PACT Chief Executive Shaun Williams (pictured) is to take up the position of Corporate Affairs Director With Carlton Communications after David Cameron announced his departure. Williams will join Car
17/01/2001
SALMON TAKES ON ROLE OF RACE CHAMPION
Director of Sport Peter Salmon (pictured) has taken on the role of ambassador for ethnic minorities as the BBC’s Diversity Champion for Race in the light of current race champion Director of News Tony
Director of Sport Peter Salmon (pictured) has taken on the role of ambassador for ethnic minorities as the BBC’s Diversity Champion for Race in the light of current race champion Director of News Tony
17/01/2001
SENNHEISER BASKS IN BEACH FEVER SPECIALS
FOLLOWING the success of Channel 5’s studio based ‘Night Fever’ celebrity karaoke game show, the production team packed 15 channels of Sennheiser RF and headed off to the white sands of Magaluf in Maj
FOLLOWING the success of Channel 5’s studio based ‘Night Fever’ celebrity karaoke game show, the production team packed 15 channels of Sennheiser RF and headed off to the white sands of Magaluf in Maj
17/01/2001
SUPPORT SHOWN FOR PSB ON COMMERCAL TV
ACCORDING to new research published by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) viewers have showed strong support for public service broadcasting (PSB) on commercial television. Viewers said that
ACCORDING to new research published by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) viewers have showed strong support for public service broadcasting (PSB) on commercial television. Viewers said that
16/01/2001
BBC BOOST ORIGINAL DRAMA OUTPUT
AS PART of their £120 million investment in new, original drama the BBC have announced they will now broadcast four episodes of ‘Eastenders’ a week. The announcement is just one initiative in a slate
AS PART of their £120 million investment in new, original drama the BBC have announced they will now broadcast four episodes of ‘Eastenders’ a week. The announcement is just one initiative in a slate
16/01/2001
BWPL ANNOUNCE BUSY SCHEDULE FOR 2001
BRIAN Waddell Productions Limited (BWPL), an independent production company based in Holywood, Northern Ireland, have announced that they already have many productions in development for 2001. Among
BRIAN Waddell Productions Limited (BWPL), an independent production company based in Holywood, Northern Ireland, have announced that they already have many productions in development for 2001. Among
16/01/2001
CELTIC AUDIO ANNOUNCE NEW SPEAKER RANGE
CELTIC Audio, designers of sound equipment for broadcast and mixing studios, have announced the launch of the new range of Legend active loudspeakers for high-end installations. The new range of spea
CELTIC Audio, designers of sound equipment for broadcast and mixing studios, have announced the launch of the new range of Legend active loudspeakers for high-end installations. The new range of spea
16/01/2001
FORCES TV EQUIP WITH PANASONIC DVCPRO
PANASONIC Broadcast recently supplied BFBS Television (British Forces Broadcasting Service) with a number of DVCPRO units for the acquisition and production of their programmes in the UK, Germany, the
PANASONIC Broadcast recently supplied BFBS Television (British Forces Broadcasting Service) with a number of DVCPRO units for the acquisition and production of their programmes in the UK, Germany, the
