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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2001
19/11/2001
MCD AUCTIONS MAJOR SALE TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on December 5 at 10.
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on December 5 at 10.
19/11/2001
SKARAMOOSH HELP FARMERS FIND LOVE
SKARAMOOSH have designed the titles and graphics for The Farmer Wants a Wife, the new series which follows a number of farmers – who originally featured in the Country Living magazine article of the s
SKARAMOOSH have designed the titles and graphics for The Farmer Wants a Wife, the new series which follows a number of farmers – who originally featured in the Country Living magazine article of the s
19/11/2001
STINK LAUNCH STOCKHOLM OFFICE
LONDON-based production-company Stink have announced the launch of a new division based in Stockholm, Sweden. Stink have a good working relationship with the Scandinavian market, which made this ste
LONDON-based production-company Stink have announced the launch of a new division based in Stockholm, Sweden. Stink have a good working relationship with the Scandinavian market, which made this ste
19/11/2001
THE 51st STATE PREMIERES IN LIVERPOOL
LIVERPOOL is to host a star-studded charity premiere of Hollywood blockbuster The 51st State – organised by the city council’s Film Office and BAFTA North. Cast and crew from the movie - including Ri
LIVERPOOL is to host a star-studded charity premiere of Hollywood blockbuster The 51st State – organised by the city council’s Film Office and BAFTA North. Cast and crew from the movie - including Ri
19/11/2001
TONY COVELL JOINS OPTEX
OPTEX have announced the appointment of Tony Covell as Senior Business Manager, Rental Division. Tony’s great in-depth knowledge of the Rental business both in the UK and worldwide together with his
OPTEX have announced the appointment of Tony Covell as Senior Business Manager, Rental Division. Tony’s great in-depth knowledge of the Rental business both in the UK and worldwide together with his
16/11/2001
FILM COUNCIL INVEST £202,636 IN FILM PROJECTS
THE Film Council's Development Fund have announced their second raft of single film projects with a total investment of £202,636. The fund's investments aim to broaden the quality, range and ambition
THE Film Council's Development Fund have announced their second raft of single film projects with a total investment of £202,636. The fund's investments aim to broaden the quality, range and ambition
16/11/2001
FILM COUNCIL SPONSOR BRIEF ENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL
As part of their commitment to emerging talent in the arena of short filmmaking the Film Council's New Cinema Fund are sponsoring part of Bristol's Brief Encounters Short Film Festival. Film Council
As part of their commitment to emerging talent in the arena of short filmmaking the Film Council's New Cinema Fund are sponsoring part of Bristol's Brief Encounters Short Film Festival. Film Council
16/11/2001
ITC PUBLISH REVISION OF PROGRAMME CODE
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published a revision to Section 2.11 of their Programme Code, dealing with the television reporting of sexual, and other, offences involving children.
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published a revision to Section 2.11 of their Programme Code, dealing with the television reporting of sexual, and other, offences involving children.
16/11/2001
MCD AUCTIONS MAJOR SALE TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on December 5 at 10.
MCD Auctions have announced that their next major sale by auction of video, camera, and studio equipment is to be held at Unit A, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham on December 5 at 10.
16/11/2001
PIXEL POWER INCREASE PRESENCE IN EUROPE
Strengthening their distribution in the European region, Pixel Power, provider of broadcast character generators and graphics systems, have announced they have appointed SHM Broadcast to handle busine
Strengthening their distribution in the European region, Pixel Power, provider of broadcast character generators and graphics systems, have announced they have appointed SHM Broadcast to handle busine
16/11/2001
POPPY APPEAL VIDEO SHOOTS ON CINEALTA HD
THE video for a new CD launched to raise funds for The Royal British Legion’s 2001 Poppy Appeal has been shot using the Sony CineAlta HDW-F900 high definition camera. The video, featuring a number of
THE video for a new CD launched to raise funds for The Royal British Legion’s 2001 Poppy Appeal has been shot using the Sony CineAlta HDW-F900 high definition camera. The video, featuring a number of
16/11/2001
STREAMFACTORY CHOSEN AS BROADBAND ENCODER
PINNACLE Systems, a global leader in broadband video solutions, and Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading provider of global satellite communications services, have announced an agreement in which Pinn
PINNACLE Systems, a global leader in broadband video solutions, and Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading provider of global satellite communications services, have announced an agreement in which Pinn
16/11/2001
TWO AYSIS AIR PLUS CONSOLES IN CHINA
CHINESE provincial broadcaster Guangdong TV has ordered two 34-fader, 64-channel SSL Aysis Air Plus digital broadcast consoles. Before their final installation - in two new studios at the broadcaste
CHINESE provincial broadcaster Guangdong TV has ordered two 34-fader, 64-channel SSL Aysis Air Plus digital broadcast consoles. Before their final installation - in two new studios at the broadcaste
15/11/2001
AMERICAN CABLE INDUSTRY ADOPTS DVB-MHP
THE DVB-MHP standard, an API (Application Program Interface) for interactive television has been selected by CableLabs digital set top boxes that are to be deployed throughout America. CableLabs are
THE DVB-MHP standard, an API (Application Program Interface) for interactive television has been selected by CableLabs digital set top boxes that are to be deployed throughout America. CableLabs are
15/11/2001
DIFFICULT CHOICES AT LEAF AWARDS
TUESDAY November 13 saw the eighth annual London Effects and Animation Festival (LEAF) Awards Ceremony, held at the London Hippodrome, Leicester Square. With over 250 entries for the competition the
TUESDAY November 13 saw the eighth annual London Effects and Animation Festival (LEAF) Awards Ceremony, held at the London Hippodrome, Leicester Square. With over 250 entries for the competition the
15/11/2001
EXTENSIS SHIPS SUITCASE 10.1 FOR MAC OS X
EXTENSIS have announced that their award-winning Suitcase font management solution is now compatible with Mac OS X. Suitcase makes activating, previewing and managing fonts faster and easier than ev
EXTENSIS have announced that their award-winning Suitcase font management solution is now compatible with Mac OS X. Suitcase makes activating, previewing and managing fonts faster and easier than ev
15/11/2001
HAMLET APPOINTS NEW SALES MANAGER
TEST and measurement specialist Hamlet International have appointed Anna-Louise Bird as UK and International Sales Manager. She joins Hamlet from facility group 4MC, where she was sales executive fo
TEST and measurement specialist Hamlet International have appointed Anna-Louise Bird as UK and International Sales Manager. She joins Hamlet from facility group 4MC, where she was sales executive fo
15/11/2001
NEW WIDE-ANGLE CONVERTERS FROM OPTEX
OPTEX, the London-based broadcast equipment distributor, have introduced a new Pro-grade 0.65x Wide-Angle Converter suitable for use on Sony VX-2000, PD-150 and DSR-250 camcorders, giving the user a 3
OPTEX, the London-based broadcast equipment distributor, have introduced a new Pro-grade 0.65x Wide-Angle Converter suitable for use on Sony VX-2000, PD-150 and DSR-250 camcorders, giving the user a 3
15/11/2001
SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN APPOINTED
MR Ian Barr has been appointed Chairman of the Schools Advisory Committee (SAC), the body that advises the ITC on the service for schools provided by Channel 4 and the way in which television is used
MR Ian Barr has been appointed Chairman of the Schools Advisory Committee (SAC), the body that advises the ITC on the service for schools provided by Channel 4 and the way in which television is used
15/11/2001
SOFTEL ACQUIRE ASTON'S BUSINESS AND ASSETS
CHARACTER generator manufacturers Aston have announced that their business and assets have been acquired by subtitling and interactive television specialists Softel from Pangbourne in Reading. Softel
CHARACTER generator manufacturers Aston have announced that their business and assets have been acquired by subtitling and interactive television specialists Softel from Pangbourne in Reading. Softel
15/11/2001
TAPE GALLERY WIN BEST SOUND DESIGN
THE Tape Gallery sound studios, who have specialised in sound design to the world's of television, cinema and radio for the last 20 years, have won awards for Best Sound Design at both The British Tel
THE Tape Gallery sound studios, who have specialised in sound design to the world's of television, cinema and radio for the last 20 years, have won awards for Best Sound Design at both The British Tel
14/11/2001
ALT:W SEEKS NEW MEDIA SCOTTISH TALENT
IF you live in Scotland and have a brilliant, innovative, experimental, off the wall design idea for something that would play well on the web, then ALT:W, a new digital media fund, could offer you th
IF you live in Scotland and have a brilliant, innovative, experimental, off the wall design idea for something that would play well on the web, then ALT:W, a new digital media fund, could offer you th
14/11/2001
BBC NI DRAMA CALLS FOR ALL IRISH WRITERS
BBC Northern Ireland Drama are calling for all Irish Writers to make their submissions for this year's Tony Doyle Bursary. The aim of the bursary is not only to encourage Irish writers to write for t
BBC Northern Ireland Drama are calling for all Irish Writers to make their submissions for this year's Tony Doyle Bursary. The aim of the bursary is not only to encourage Irish writers to write for t
14/11/2001
BBC PURCHASE DISCREET SYSTEMS FOR TELEVISION CENTRE
DEMONSTRATING their commitment to high-end post-production, the BBC have bought a fire editing and finishing system and an inferno effects solution from Discreet. The BBC have installed and integrate
DEMONSTRATING their commitment to high-end post-production, the BBC have bought a fire editing and finishing system and an inferno effects solution from Discreet. The BBC have installed and integrate
14/11/2001
BBC RESOURCES INSTALL SSL AVANT CONSOLE
BBC Resources have announced that they have installed a 24-fader Solid State Logic (SSL) Avant digital film and post-production console in Dubbing 1, a refurbished studio equipped for Dolby 5.1 mixing
BBC Resources have announced that they have installed a 24-fader Solid State Logic (SSL) Avant digital film and post-production console in Dubbing 1, a refurbished studio equipped for Dolby 5.1 mixing
