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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2001
11/01/2001
BBC HEAD OF NEWS QUITS FOR SONG
BBC Head of News and Current Affairs, Tony Hall, has announced he will be leaving the corporation to take up the position of Executive Director at the Royal Opera House in April. Hall beat off compet
BBC Head of News and Current Affairs, Tony Hall, has announced he will be leaving the corporation to take up the position of Executive Director at the Royal Opera House in April. Hall beat off compet
11/01/2001
BBC INVESTS IN TRAINING FOR 2001
SIMON Shute, Head of Broadcast Training at BBC Training & Development, announced the BBC’s plans for training at a recent industry open day. The event was attended by senior industry professionals wh
SIMON Shute, Head of Broadcast Training at BBC Training & Development, announced the BBC’s plans for training at a recent industry open day. The event was attended by senior industry professionals wh
11/01/2001
BROADBAND TO REACH 18 MILLION BY 2003
A REPORT by two of Europe’s leading research companies predicts a broadband explosion with over 18 million subscribers by 2003. International media analysts, Screen Digest, in partnership with Intern
A REPORT by two of Europe’s leading research companies predicts a broadband explosion with over 18 million subscribers by 2003. International media analysts, Screen Digest, in partnership with Intern
11/01/2001
CCG WELCOME UK GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER
THE GAELIC Broadcasting Committee (CCG) have welcomed the Government White Paper on Broadcasting and Communications, applauding its specific references to Gaelic broadcasting. CCG director John Angu
THE GAELIC Broadcasting Committee (CCG) have welcomed the Government White Paper on Broadcasting and Communications, applauding its specific references to Gaelic broadcasting. CCG director John Angu
11/01/2001
EARLY SUCCESS FOR AVID|DS VERSION 4
AVID Technology, a company that delivers solutions that make, manage and move media, have announced the worldwide availability of Avid|DS Version 4.0. The release of the industry’s comprehensive and
AVID Technology, a company that delivers solutions that make, manage and move media, have announced the worldwide availability of Avid|DS Version 4.0. The release of the industry’s comprehensive and
11/01/2001
MAVERICK GET EMOTIONAL FOR PLAYSTATION 2
MAVERICK Media Director Seamus Masterson was set the task of redefining the conventional view of videogames in his latest project for PlayStation 2. The film heralds the dawn of a new era, and poses
MAVERICK Media Director Seamus Masterson was set the task of redefining the conventional view of videogames in his latest project for PlayStation 2. The film heralds the dawn of a new era, and poses
11/01/2001
MEDIA 100 LAUNCH CINESTREAM SOLUTION
MEDIA 100, providers of software, systems and services for streaming media on the internet, have announced the launch of Media 100 CineStream, the industry’s first software-based interactive media aut
MEDIA 100, providers of software, systems and services for streaming media on the internet, have announced the launch of Media 100 CineStream, the industry’s first software-based interactive media aut
11/01/2001
PACE ANNOUNCE INTERIM RESULTS
WEST Yorkshire based company Pace have recently announced their interim reports to December 2, 2000. The results show that profit before tax increased 41 per cent to £17.9m, while earnings per share
WEST Yorkshire based company Pace have recently announced their interim reports to December 2, 2000. The results show that profit before tax increased 41 per cent to £17.9m, while earnings per share
11/01/2001
SEMINAR ON COMMUNICATIONS REFORM
THE ITC and Public Voice, a new voluntary sector campaign established to secure regulation in the public interest, are holding a joint seminar, ‘Communications Reform for All,’ on January 16. The sem
THE ITC and Public Voice, a new voluntary sector campaign established to secure regulation in the public interest, are holding a joint seminar, ‘Communications Reform for All,’ on January 16. The sem
11/01/2001
THE MILL OPEN INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING LAB
THE MILL, London-based post-production facility, have launched a new division concentrating on interactive advertising. The new addition to Mill Group, which also includes Mill Film, Mill Motion Cont
THE MILL, London-based post-production facility, have launched a new division concentrating on interactive advertising. The new addition to Mill Group, which also includes Mill Film, Mill Motion Cont
10/01/2001
BBC GRANTED LICENCE TO BROADCAST IN CHINA
BBC World, the BBC’s 24-hour international news and information channel, have been granted a licence to broadcast in China for the first time by the Chinese State Administration for Radio, Films and T
BBC World, the BBC’s 24-hour international news and information channel, have been granted a licence to broadcast in China for the first time by the Chinese State Administration for Radio, Films and T
10/01/2001
CHARMED VISUALS FOR DURAN DURAN’S UK TOUR
DURAN Duran and Charmed Technology have pioneered the world’s first use of ‘Augmented Reality’ (AR) technology on the band’s UK tour. Duran Duran and Charmed worked together to create advanced 2D and
DURAN Duran and Charmed Technology have pioneered the world’s first use of ‘Augmented Reality’ (AR) technology on the band’s UK tour. Duran Duran and Charmed worked together to create advanced 2D and
10/01/2001
HEAD OF LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT TO LEAVE BBC
BBC Head of Light Entertainment, David Young, will be leaving the corporation in March to take on the position of Managing Director at Hat Trick Productions new joint venture. Young has been at the B
BBC Head of Light Entertainment, David Young, will be leaving the corporation in March to take on the position of Managing Director at Hat Trick Productions new joint venture. Young has been at the B
10/01/2001
ITC RENEWS ANGLIA LICENCE FROM 2001
THE INDEPENDENT Television Comission (ITC) have confirmed that they have granted a renewal of the licence held by Anglia Television for a ten-year period. This follows the submission of a formal appl
THE INDEPENDENT Television Comission (ITC) have confirmed that they have granted a renewal of the licence held by Anglia Television for a ten-year period. This follows the submission of a formal appl
10/01/2001
LAUNCH DATE SET FOR ITV NEWS AT TEN
ITV have confirmed that their late evening news bulletin will move to ten o’clock from January 22. For the first time in ITV’s history the network will broadcast two news bulletins in weekday peak ti
ITV have confirmed that their late evening news bulletin will move to ten o’clock from January 22. For the first time in ITV’s history the network will broadcast two news bulletins in weekday peak ti
10/01/2001
NEW BAL ANALOGUE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER CARDS
BAL Broadcast, providers of professional video and audio products, have introduced a series of high performance Analogue Video and Audio Distribution Amplifier cards, which are designed to provide fur
BAL Broadcast, providers of professional video and audio products, have introduced a series of high performance Analogue Video and Audio Distribution Amplifier cards, which are designed to provide fur
10/01/2001
NOMINATIONS FOR LONDON FILM CRITICS CIRCLE
THE nominees have been announced for the 21st Awards of the London Film Critics’ Circle sponsored by Night & Day magazine, to be held at The Savoy on February 15 2001, in aid of the National Society f
THE nominees have been announced for the 21st Awards of the London Film Critics’ Circle sponsored by Night & Day magazine, to be held at The Savoy on February 15 2001, in aid of the National Society f
10/01/2001
STATUTORY SANCTIONS GUIDANCE NOTE PUBLISHED
THE INDEPENDENT Television Commission (ITC) have published a guidance note on the revised procedure for statutory sanctions, following a public consultation in May last year. The new guidance note is
THE INDEPENDENT Television Commission (ITC) have published a guidance note on the revised procedure for statutory sanctions, following a public consultation in May last year. The new guidance note is
10/01/2001
WINCHESTER SECURES WIND DANCER FILM DEAL
WINCHESTER Entertainment, whose Head Office is located in London, have announced that they have entered into an agreement with Hollywood based Wind Dancer Films to co-develop and co-produce a $50 mill
WINCHESTER Entertainment, whose Head Office is located in London, have announced that they have entered into an agreement with Hollywood based Wind Dancer Films to co-develop and co-produce a $50 mill
09/01/2001
CHANNEL 4 EXTEND NEWS CONTRACT WITH ITN
ITN have secured the contract to continue supplying Channel 4 with its News until the end of 2003. The current contract, which began in January 1999, was for two and a half years with the option to e
ITN have secured the contract to continue supplying Channel 4 with its News until the end of 2003. The current contract, which began in January 1999, was for two and a half years with the option to e
09/01/2001
CONFERENCE SEEKS TO DEFINE GRAPHIC FUTURE
ACCESS Conferences International have announced that the second annual conference on Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios is to take place on January 29 to 30, 2001 in the Mandarin Oriental, London.
ACCESS Conferences International have announced that the second annual conference on Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios is to take place on January 29 to 30, 2001 in the Mandarin Oriental, London.
09/01/2001
CREATIVITY MEETS TECHNOLOGY AT PRODUCTION SHOW
THE PRODUCTION Show 2001 have announced that the core theme of this year’s landmark tenth anniversary event is ‘Where Creativity Meets Technology’. Bringing together technicians and craftspeople from
THE PRODUCTION Show 2001 have announced that the core theme of this year’s landmark tenth anniversary event is ‘Where Creativity Meets Technology’. Bringing together technicians and craftspeople from
09/01/2001
DATE SET FOR THE IOV2001 CONVENTION
THE INSTITUTE of Videography's Annual Convention and Trade Exhibition showcasing the latest technology and services in digital video production will take place at the National Motorcycle Museum on May
THE INSTITUTE of Videography's Annual Convention and Trade Exhibition showcasing the latest technology and services in digital video production will take place at the National Motorcycle Museum on May
09/01/2001
PRO-BEL LAUNCH NEW 1U ICON FRAME
PRO-BEL, a division of the Chyron Corporation, have launched a new 1U frame for their high end ICON modular digital processing system. The new 1U frame is designed to provide comprehensive distributi
PRO-BEL, a division of the Chyron Corporation, have launched a new 1U frame for their high end ICON modular digital processing system. The new 1U frame is designed to provide comprehensive distributi
09/01/2001
PRO-BEL RELEASE NEW AURORA SOFTWARE
PRO-BEL have introduced advanced new editor software for their Aurora Router Control System. The user-friendly Windows™ style editor allows complete management and set up of the control system in a ‘
PRO-BEL have introduced advanced new editor software for their Aurora Router Control System. The user-friendly Windows™ style editor allows complete management and set up of the control system in a ‘
