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Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2001
30/04/2001
BBC TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE INTEL STREAMING DEAL
THE BBC's new commercial subsidiary BBC Technology have announced the acquisition of Intel's European streaming capacity which will strengthen the new company's business capabilities. BBC Technology,
THE BBC's new commercial subsidiary BBC Technology have announced the acquisition of Intel's European streaming capacity which will strengthen the new company's business capabilities. BBC Technology,
30/04/2001
EDIT 123 RECEIVE BAFTA ACCOLADE
GLASGOW Television facilities company Edit 123 are giving pride of place in the trophy cabinet to the BAFTA collected by staff editor Andy Fegen at the national awards in London for ‘Dudley Moore: Aft
GLASGOW Television facilities company Edit 123 are giving pride of place in the trophy cabinet to the BAFTA collected by staff editor Andy Fegen at the national awards in London for ‘Dudley Moore: Aft
30/04/2001
FILM COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS
THE Film Council have announced the following recent staff appointments: Norman Brock has been appointed Production and Development Executive for the Film Council Premiere Fund. Before joining the F
THE Film Council have announced the following recent staff appointments: Norman Brock has been appointed Production and Development Executive for the Film Council Premiere Fund. Before joining the F
30/04/2001
ITC RECEIVES APPLICATION FOR CHANNEL 3 NEWS PROVIDER
CHANNEL Three News Limited, a consortium consisting of Bloomberg LP, BSkyB, CBS News, Chrysalis Group and Ulster Television, have applied to the ITC to be considered as a ‘Nominated News Provider’ off
CHANNEL Three News Limited, a consortium consisting of Bloomberg LP, BSkyB, CBS News, Chrysalis Group and Ulster Television, have applied to the ITC to be considered as a ‘Nominated News Provider’ off
30/04/2001
MEDIA PLANNING GET CARLTON ACTIVE’S iDEA
THE MEDIA Planning Group (MPG) have become the first agency to announce commitment to Carlton Active iDEA (iTV Development & Education Alliance). This commercial partnership sees MPG’s interactive di
THE MEDIA Planning Group (MPG) have become the first agency to announce commitment to Carlton Active iDEA (iTV Development & Education Alliance). This commercial partnership sees MPG’s interactive di
30/04/2001
NEVILLE HUGHES JOINS CWMNI DA
TELEVISION producer Neville Hughes of Bethel near Caernarfon, has joined Welsh independent television production company Cwmni Da as a Shareholder and Company Director. Hughes was responsible for the
TELEVISION producer Neville Hughes of Bethel near Caernarfon, has joined Welsh independent television production company Cwmni Da as a Shareholder and Company Director. Hughes was responsible for the
30/04/2001
YES TELEVISION ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT WITH BBC WORLDWIDE
Yes Television, the IP-based solutions providers for interactive TV, are to launch a BBC-branded video-on-demand channel. An agreement between Yes and BBC Worldwide will see the BBC channel running o
Yes Television, the IP-based solutions providers for interactive TV, are to launch a BBC-branded video-on-demand channel. An agreement between Yes and BBC Worldwide will see the BBC channel running o
27/04/2001
BBC TECHNOLOGY DATA MODEL FOR MEDIA ASSET MANAGEMENT
BBC Technology have pledged to help other organisations implement the Standard Media Exchange Framework, (SMEF) which has now gained over a hundred licensees across broadcasting, suppliers and standar
BBC Technology have pledged to help other organisations implement the Standard Media Exchange Framework, (SMEF) which has now gained over a hundred licensees across broadcasting, suppliers and standar
27/04/2001
BLAND TO STAY ON UNTIL SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED
THE BBC have confirmed that following Sir Christopher Bland’s appointment as the new Chairman of BT from May 1, he will stay on as Chairman of the BBC until his successor is appointed. The BBC Board
THE BBC have confirmed that following Sir Christopher Bland’s appointment as the new Chairman of BT from May 1, he will stay on as Chairman of the BBC until his successor is appointed. The BBC Board
27/04/2001
DISCREET RECEIVE AWARDS AT NAB
DISCREET, a division of Autodesk, have received awards for excellence in high-end editing, compositing and effects system for inferno and for excellence in compositing software for combustion at NAB.
DISCREET, a division of Autodesk, have received awards for excellence in high-end editing, compositing and effects system for inferno and for excellence in compositing software for combustion at NAB.
27/04/2001
IMAGINE LAUNCH MPEGCARVER EDITING SOFTWARE
ST. ALBANS based Imagine Graphics, specialists in computer display technology and digital video systems, are presenting B & M’s Frame Accurate Editing Software ‘MpegCarver’ to the market this month.
ST. ALBANS based Imagine Graphics, specialists in computer display technology and digital video systems, are presenting B & M’s Frame Accurate Editing Software ‘MpegCarver’ to the market this month.
27/04/2001
IRISH FILM BOARD ANNOUNCE SHORT SHORTS AND IRISH FLASH
THE IRISH Film Board have announced their selection for the first series of Short Shorts and Irish Flash. The new Short Shorts and Irish Flash schemes were launched at the Darklight Digital Film Fest
THE IRISH Film Board have announced their selection for the first series of Short Shorts and Irish Flash. The new Short Shorts and Irish Flash schemes were launched at the Darklight Digital Film Fest
27/04/2001
ITC REVISE AND AMEND CABLE STATISTICS
FOLLOWING consultation with the cable companies, the ITC have revised and amended their quarterly cable statistics. The new series, spanning the period 1 January 1999 to 1 October 2000, are presente
FOLLOWING consultation with the cable companies, the ITC have revised and amended their quarterly cable statistics. The new series, spanning the period 1 January 1999 to 1 October 2000, are presente
27/04/2001
NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE BRITISH FILM COMMISSION
THE British Film Commission (BFC) have announced the appointment of Clare Wise as their new Director. Wise is responsible for all operational aspects of the BFC's day-to-day activity, managing relat
THE British Film Commission (BFC) have announced the appointment of Clare Wise as their new Director. Wise is responsible for all operational aspects of the BFC's day-to-day activity, managing relat
27/04/2001
VTR AND THE BBC AWARDED BAFTA
THE BBC and VTR special effects team have received the award for Best Visual Effects and Graphic Design at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards. The award was presented for the team’s work on the BBC’s
THE BBC and VTR special effects team have received the award for Best Visual Effects and Graphic Design at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards. The award was presented for the team’s work on the BBC’s
26/04/2001
BBC ORDER FOUR VIP CLIP UPGRADES
THE BBC have ordered four VIP Clip clipstore upgrades to their dual channel Aston Ethos character generators. The VIP Clips will be installed at BBC Graphics and post-production in London's Televisio
THE BBC have ordered four VIP Clip clipstore upgrades to their dual channel Aston Ethos character generators. The VIP Clips will be installed at BBC Graphics and post-production in London's Televisio
26/04/2001
CHANNEL 5 PUBLISH STATEMENT OF INTENT
CHANNEL 5 Chief Executive, Dawn Airey, reaffirmed the Channel's commitment as public service broadcasters following the publication of their Statement of Intent for 2001. Airey said: "Channel 5 aims
CHANNEL 5 Chief Executive, Dawn Airey, reaffirmed the Channel's commitment as public service broadcasters following the publication of their Statement of Intent for 2001. Airey said: "Channel 5 aims
26/04/2001
DYKE ANNOUNCES THAT THE BBC MUST CHANGE
IT is harder for public sector organisations to embrace change than it is for profit and loss companies, but the BBC must change or become irrelevant, said BBC Director General Greg Dyke. The BBC wer
IT is harder for public sector organisations to embrace change than it is for profit and loss companies, but the BBC must change or become irrelevant, said BBC Director General Greg Dyke. The BBC wer
26/04/2001
ITV MOVE RAISES JOB FEARS
BECTU have warned that closer integration of Granada and Carlton TV could lead to job cuts. The two companies announced that their jointly-owned digital broadcasters ONdigital would be merged with a
BECTU have warned that closer integration of Granada and Carlton TV could lead to job cuts. The two companies announced that their jointly-owned digital broadcasters ONdigital would be merged with a
26/04/2001
MEDIAGENIX ANNOUNCE PRODUCT UPGRADES AT NAB
MEDIAGENIX have announced product upgrades to their WHATS’On and SPOT’On package at NAB. The updated features enable broadcasters to successfully exploit their entire inventory of channels, maximisin
MEDIAGENIX have announced product upgrades to their WHATS’On and SPOT’On package at NAB. The updated features enable broadcasters to successfully exploit their entire inventory of channels, maximisin
26/04/2001
SONY BPE SET TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
SONY Broadcast & Professional Europe (Sony BPE) will present their latest technological innovations in digital and broadcast technology at NAB. The company will also be highlighting their continuing
SONY Broadcast & Professional Europe (Sony BPE) will present their latest technological innovations in digital and broadcast technology at NAB. The company will also be highlighting their continuing
26/04/2001
TWO WAY TV ATTRACT £12 MILLION INVESTMENT
SWEDISH investment house SMI Media Invest are to put £12 million into interactive television entertainment company Two Way TV. They will become new shareholders with a significant minority interest a
SWEDISH investment house SMI Media Invest are to put £12 million into interactive television entertainment company Two Way TV. They will become new shareholders with a significant minority interest a
26/04/2001
UTV ISSUE PROGRAMME STATEMENT
UTV have issued their Regional Programme Statement which forms part of the new procedure introduced by the Independent Television Commission (ITC). The Statement covers a two year period, and it sets
UTV have issued their Regional Programme Statement which forms part of the new procedure introduced by the Independent Television Commission (ITC). The Statement covers a two year period, and it sets
25/04/2001
BBC PROGRAMME COMPLAINTS BULLETIN PUBLISHED
THE BBC Programme Complaints Bulletin, published on April 24, underlines the BBC’s determination to be accountable to licence payers, the BBC Chairman Sir Christopher Bland has said. In the foreword
THE BBC Programme Complaints Bulletin, published on April 24, underlines the BBC’s determination to be accountable to licence payers, the BBC Chairman Sir Christopher Bland has said. In the foreword
25/04/2001
DUNDEE COMPANY CONTRIBUTE TO EMARE
DUNDEE based digital media company Duncan of Jordanstone are to take part in the seventh European Media Artist in Residence programme (EMARE), due to take place later this year. The programme offerin
DUNDEE based digital media company Duncan of Jordanstone are to take part in the seventh European Media Artist in Residence programme (EMARE), due to take place later this year. The programme offerin
