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Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2001
10/04/2001
PRO-BEL TO DEMONSTRATE NEW PRODUCTS AT NAB
EXPANDING on their position as one of the industry’s premier broadcast manufacturers, the Pro-Bel Division of Chyron Corporation will demonstrate new products at NAB 2001. The new products will build
EXPANDING on their position as one of the industry’s premier broadcast manufacturers, the Pro-Bel Division of Chyron Corporation will demonstrate new products at NAB 2001. The new products will build
10/04/2001
UK LEADS US IN INTERACTIVE DIGITAL TV UPTAKE
THE UK is leading the US in acceptance of interactive services while maintaining a slim lead over the US in the overall take-up of digital TV, according to research conducted by Gallup for Pace Micro
THE UK is leading the US in acceptance of interactive services while maintaining a slim lead over the US in the overall take-up of digital TV, according to research conducted by Gallup for Pace Micro
09/04/2001
ACTION THREAT DROPPED AT CARLTON TV
PAY STRIKE plans have been shelved after a disappointing vote by Carlton members. Only 40 per cent of BECTU members backed full strike action over this year's 2.5 per cent pay offer from the company,
PAY STRIKE plans have been shelved after a disappointing vote by Carlton members. Only 40 per cent of BECTU members backed full strike action over this year's 2.5 per cent pay offer from the company,
09/04/2001
DRAMA AWARD DELIGHTS POST-PRODUCTION TEAM AT PICARDY
A DRAMA edited and dubbed by Picardy Media Group won the ‘Best Regional Programme Award’ at the coveted Royal Television Society Awards Ceremony in London. The romantic mystery ‘I Saw You’ directed b
A DRAMA edited and dubbed by Picardy Media Group won the ‘Best Regional Programme Award’ at the coveted Royal Television Society Awards Ceremony in London. The romantic mystery ‘I Saw You’ directed b
09/04/2001
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR RUSHES SOHO SHORTS FESTIVAL
A FINAL call is being made for entries for the third Rushes Soho Shorts Festival to be held between July 28 and August 3 2001, and the closing date for applications is May 7 2001. Arrangements are we
A FINAL call is being made for entries for the third Rushes Soho Shorts Festival to be held between July 28 and August 3 2001, and the closing date for applications is May 7 2001. Arrangements are we
09/04/2001
PARAMOUNT CHANNEL SPONSOR ‘COMEDY SHORTS’
THE Paramount Comedy Channel have announced the sponsorship of ‘Comedy Shorts’ in association with the First Film Foundation. Officially launching on May 1 2001, the nationwide competition will searc
THE Paramount Comedy Channel have announced the sponsorship of ‘Comedy Shorts’ in association with the First Film Foundation. Officially launching on May 1 2001, the nationwide competition will searc
09/04/2001
PAXSON STANDARDISE ON TEKTRONIX EQUIPMENT
Tektronix, world leaders in enabling the transition to digital video, have announced that Paxson Communications have standardised on Tektronix video measurement and monitoring equipment for use in the
Tektronix, world leaders in enabling the transition to digital video, have announced that Paxson Communications have standardised on Tektronix video measurement and monitoring equipment for use in the
09/04/2001
PUSH FOR UNION RECOGNITION AT BSKYB
BECTU are urging BSkyB members to recruit colleagues in a bid to win union recognition. In a letter to existing members at BSkyB workplaces, including the satellite broadcaster's call centres, the un
BECTU are urging BSkyB members to recruit colleagues in a bid to win union recognition. In a letter to existing members at BSkyB workplaces, including the satellite broadcaster's call centres, the un
09/04/2001
THE DERBY IS BACK ON BBC TV
BBC Sport have confirmed that the Vodaphone Derby will return to BBC One this year after 22 years. The Epsom classic on June 9, will be featured on television, radio and online by the Corporation. I
BBC Sport have confirmed that the Vodaphone Derby will return to BBC One this year after 22 years. The Epsom classic on June 9, will be featured on television, radio and online by the Corporation. I
09/04/2001
TWO NEW SENIOR SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS JOIN RUSHES
RUSHES have announced the addition of Allen Sillery and Phil Man to their highly experienced Inferno/Flame team. Sillery joins Rushes from VTR, where he worked as a Henry and Flame Operator. Previous
RUSHES have announced the addition of Allen Sillery and Phil Man to their highly experienced Inferno/Flame team. Sillery joins Rushes from VTR, where he worked as a Henry and Flame Operator. Previous
06/04/2001
DB HAWKEYE SYSTEMS FOR WEATHERPLUS
CAMBRIDGESHIRE-based systems integrators, dB Broadcast, have supplied six of their Hawkeye systems to WeatherPlus. WeatherPlus is an innovative new TV service which combines localised weather and tra
CAMBRIDGESHIRE-based systems integrators, dB Broadcast, have supplied six of their Hawkeye systems to WeatherPlus. WeatherPlus is an innovative new TV service which combines localised weather and tra
06/04/2001
ITC CONFIRM FINAL REGIONAL LICENCE RENEWALS
THE ITC have confirmed that they have granted renewals to the licences held by Border, Central, Channel, Grampian, Granada, LWT and Scottish for a ten-year period beginning April 1, 2001. This follow
THE ITC have confirmed that they have granted renewals to the licences held by Border, Central, Channel, Grampian, Granada, LWT and Scottish for a ten-year period beginning April 1, 2001. This follow
06/04/2001
MACROMEDIA GET ANIMATED WITH BFI
MACROMEDIA have announced that they have joined forces with the British Film Institute (bfi) to support the Institute's celebration of animation for children, 'Drawn to be Wild', which runs until Augu
MACROMEDIA have announced that they have joined forces with the British Film Institute (bfi) to support the Institute's celebration of animation for children, 'Drawn to be Wild', which runs until Augu
06/04/2001
MAY TO LEAD NEW BBC COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
The BBC have announced the appointment of David May as Head of Strategic Communications. May will lead a new team responsible for devising an integrated communications strategy across the BBC. As pa
The BBC have announced the appointment of David May as Head of Strategic Communications. May will lead a new team responsible for devising an integrated communications strategy across the BBC. As pa
06/04/2001
OSCAR WINNERS USE ITN ARCHIVE FOOTAGE
FOR the second year running, the winners of the Best Feature Length Documentary at the Oscars have used ITN Archive footage in their productions. Last year ITN Archive footage was used in the Oscar-w
FOR the second year running, the winners of the Best Feature Length Documentary at the Oscars have used ITN Archive footage in their productions. Last year ITN Archive footage was used in the Oscar-w
06/04/2001
PINNACLE’S COMMOTION USED ON GLADIATOR
PINNACLE Systems have announced that ‘Gladiator’, winner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ‘Best Visual Effects’ award benefited from Commotion, Pinnacle Systems’ award-winning visual
PINNACLE Systems have announced that ‘Gladiator’, winner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ‘Best Visual Effects’ award benefited from Commotion, Pinnacle Systems’ award-winning visual
06/04/2001
SKILLSET ANNOUNCE CAREERS DAY FOR RUNNERS
SKILLSET are inviting production ‘runners’ who want to progress in the industry to sign up for a careers day. The event will be attended by leading industry figures, and 'runners' will be able to fin
SKILLSET are inviting production ‘runners’ who want to progress in the industry to sign up for a careers day. The event will be attended by leading industry figures, and 'runners' will be able to fin
06/04/2001
TVD PURCHASE TEN INSCRIBER SYSTEMS
INSCRIBER Technology reported that TV Denmark (TVD) have purchased and installed ten Inscriber character generator systems throughout their country-wide regional stations. TVD are television broadcas
INSCRIBER Technology reported that TV Denmark (TVD) have purchased and installed ten Inscriber character generator systems throughout their country-wide regional stations. TVD are television broadcas
05/04/2001
AVID TRAINING COURSES NOW AVAILABLE FROM BBC
THE full range of Avid Media Composer and Xpress training courses is now available at BBC Training & Development’s Wood Norton Centre in Worchestershire. Wood Norton, one of only three Avid Authorise
THE full range of Avid Media Composer and Xpress training courses is now available at BBC Training & Development’s Wood Norton Centre in Worchestershire. Wood Norton, one of only three Avid Authorise
05/04/2001
CFTF ANNOUNCE 2001 AWARD WINNERS
THE Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) organisers have announced the award winners for 2001. For the first time ever the awards ceremony and keynote speeches were webcast live and over 370 de
THE Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) organisers have announced the award winners for 2001. For the first time ever the awards ceremony and keynote speeches were webcast live and over 370 de
05/04/2001
HTV DRAMA SERIES WINS AT CELTIC FESTIVAL
‘Pen Tennyn’, (Enough is Enough) a six-part drama series made by HTV for S4C, won a top prize at the recent Celtic Film and Television Festival in Truro. The programme won ‘Best Drama Series’ at the
‘Pen Tennyn’, (Enough is Enough) a six-part drama series made by HTV for S4C, won a top prize at the recent Celtic Film and Television Festival in Truro. The programme won ‘Best Drama Series’ at the
05/04/2001
OCTAGON CSI INSTALL UNITY SYSTEM FROM TYRELL
SPORTS rights holders Octagon CSI, have chosen Tyrell to supply and support a thirteen seat Avid Unity system, making it one of the largest Unity installations in Europe. This investment also include
SPORTS rights holders Octagon CSI, have chosen Tyrell to supply and support a thirteen seat Avid Unity system, making it one of the largest Unity installations in Europe. This investment also include
05/04/2001
ONDIGITAL WELCOME NEW DIGITAL TV 'KITEMARK'
ONdigital, the digital terrestrial Pay TV platform, has warmly welcomed a government announcement that all digital TVs are to carry a ‘digital kitemark’. Stuart Prebble, ONdigital's Chief Executive,
ONdigital, the digital terrestrial Pay TV platform, has warmly welcomed a government announcement that all digital TVs are to carry a ‘digital kitemark’. Stuart Prebble, ONdigital's Chief Executive,
05/04/2001
S&M COMPLETE COMMERCIAL FOR CHEETHAMBELL JWT
SMOKE and Mirrors (S&M) 3-D have just completed a hard-hitting, stomach-turning commercial for Cheethambell JWT, Manchester, to launch the new ‘Submission’ ride at Alton Towers. The 10-second advert
SMOKE and Mirrors (S&M) 3-D have just completed a hard-hitting, stomach-turning commercial for Cheethambell JWT, Manchester, to launch the new ‘Submission’ ride at Alton Towers. The 10-second advert
05/04/2001
S4C ANNOUNCE INCREASED PROGRAMME OUTPUT
FROM April 1 2001, S4C increased the number of hours broadcast per day to 23hours - an extra three hours of programming every day. The analogue service usually closed down around 2am each night (Mond
FROM April 1 2001, S4C increased the number of hours broadcast per day to 23hours - an extra three hours of programming every day. The analogue service usually closed down around 2am each night (Mond
