Menu
BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2001
23/05/2001
CINEMA 4D XL 7 SHIPS INTO THE UK
IN AN UNCHARACTERISTIC move for 3D software developers, Maxon today announced that CINEMA 4D XL Release 7 will begin shipping in the UK on May 29, ahead of the scheduled June 1 release date. Two mont
IN AN UNCHARACTERISTIC move for 3D software developers, Maxon today announced that CINEMA 4D XL Release 7 will begin shipping in the UK on May 29, ahead of the scheduled June 1 release date. Two mont
23/05/2001
CINESITE SELECT PANASONIC'S HDD5 FOR MASTERING FORMAT
SOHO-BASED Post Production company, Cinesite have selected Panasonic's HDD5 as their high-definition mastering format. The London offices of Cinesite, owned by Kodak, have one of the largest teams o
SOHO-BASED Post Production company, Cinesite have selected Panasonic's HDD5 as their high-definition mastering format. The London offices of Cinesite, owned by Kodak, have one of the largest teams o
23/05/2001
FILM COUNCIL INVEST £500,000 IN ‘WATER WARRIORS’
THE Film Council's Premiere Fund have announced that they are investing £500,000 in ‘Water Warriors’, a CGI animated sci-fi comedy being produced by UK production company Silver Fox Films. ‘Water War
THE Film Council's Premiere Fund have announced that they are investing £500,000 in ‘Water Warriors’, a CGI animated sci-fi comedy being produced by UK production company Silver Fox Films. ‘Water War
23/05/2001
NEW COURSES FROM MORLEY COLLEGE
MORLEY College in central London is sited close to a large percentage of the headquarters of Britain’s media industries. There are excellent opportunities for students on the college’s media program
MORLEY College in central London is sited close to a large percentage of the headquarters of Britain’s media industries. There are excellent opportunities for students on the college’s media program
23/05/2001
REALITY TV GOES GREEN
CHANNEL 5 have announced that they have acquired ‘Eco-Challenge’ from Columbia Tristar International Television. Eco-Challenge is a 6 x 60 minute Emmy Award winning reality sports programme from the
CHANNEL 5 have announced that they have acquired ‘Eco-Challenge’ from Columbia Tristar International Television. Eco-Challenge is a 6 x 60 minute Emmy Award winning reality sports programme from the
23/05/2001
SKARAMOOSH REBUILD THE WONDERS
SKARAMOOSH have completed all graphic work for the forthcoming Channel 4 series Empires of Stone, which trace the history of the Acropolis, the Colosseum and the Great Wall of China. With up to eigh
SKARAMOOSH have completed all graphic work for the forthcoming Channel 4 series Empires of Stone, which trace the history of the Acropolis, the Colosseum and the Great Wall of China. With up to eigh
22/05/2001
CHANNEL 5 AGREE COLUMBIA TRISTAR DEAL
CHANNEL 5 have agreed a multi million pound film deal with Columbia TriStar International which will see the studio's 2000 slate of hit feature films including Oscar winning ‘Erin Brockovich’. The de
CHANNEL 5 have agreed a multi million pound film deal with Columbia TriStar International which will see the studio's 2000 slate of hit feature films including Oscar winning ‘Erin Brockovich’. The de
22/05/2001
FORD PROMOTED AT CHANNEL 5
CHANNEL 5 have announced that Jeff Ford has been promoted to Director of Acquisitions. Previously Controller of Acquisitions Ford, who masterminded 5's poaching of the Australian soap ‘Home & Away’ f
CHANNEL 5 have announced that Jeff Ford has been promoted to Director of Acquisitions. Previously Controller of Acquisitions Ford, who masterminded 5's poaching of the Australian soap ‘Home & Away’ f
22/05/2001
HTV WALES SECURE 19 BAFTA NOMINATIONS
HTV Wales programmes have won 19 nominations for this year’s BAFTA Cymru Awards to be announced in the annual Awards Ceremony to be held on June 24. Five nominations went to the feature film ‘The Tes
HTV Wales programmes have won 19 nominations for this year’s BAFTA Cymru Awards to be announced in the annual Awards Ceremony to be held on June 24. Five nominations went to the feature film ‘The Tes
22/05/2001
NEW CINEMA FUND INVEST IN MULLAN’S FEATURE
THE New Cinema Fund have announced they are investing £600,000 in ‘Magdalene’, the new feature film from acclaimed actor and director Peter Mullan. Set in the 1960s, ‘Magdalene’ follows the chilling
THE New Cinema Fund have announced they are investing £600,000 in ‘Magdalene’, the new feature film from acclaimed actor and director Peter Mullan. Set in the 1960s, ‘Magdalene’ follows the chilling
22/05/2001
NEWS CONSORTIUM GAIN ITC NOMINATED STATUS
THE ITC have granted nominated news provider status to the ‘Channel Three News’ consortium. This means that the consortium, consisting of Bloomberg, BSkyB, CBS News, Chrysalis Group and Ulster Televi
THE ITC have granted nominated news provider status to the ‘Channel Three News’ consortium. This means that the consortium, consisting of Bloomberg, BSkyB, CBS News, Chrysalis Group and Ulster Televi
22/05/2001
SKARAMOOSH COMPLETE GRAPHICS FOR C4 SERIES
SKARAMOOSH have announced that they have completed all graphic work, animation, compositing and onlining, for the forthcoming Channel 4 series ‘Empires of Stone’. The series traces the history of the
SKARAMOOSH have announced that they have completed all graphic work, animation, compositing and onlining, for the forthcoming Channel 4 series ‘Empires of Stone’. The series traces the history of the
22/05/2001
STEPSTONE RENEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CHANNEL 4
STEPSTONE, one Europe's leading career portals, have announced that they have renewed their sponsorship of Channel 4 Sports following the initial 12 month partnership. The year-long deal worth approx
STEPSTONE, one Europe's leading career portals, have announced that they have renewed their sponsorship of Channel 4 Sports following the initial 12 month partnership. The year-long deal worth approx
21/05/2001
COLLAPSE OF MONEY CHANNEL BLAMED ON CONTENT
THE recent collapse of the UK’s first dedicated financial channel has been blamed on low viewer figures, dull programming and overly complex programme content. Founder of The Money Channel, Adam Fait
THE recent collapse of the UK’s first dedicated financial channel has been blamed on low viewer figures, dull programming and overly complex programme content. Founder of The Money Channel, Adam Fait
21/05/2001
DISCUSSIONS BEGIN ON GAELIC TELEVISION’S FUTURE
THE FUTURE of Gaelic Television in Scotland will depend to a great extent on discussions and conclusions that will unfold over the next few months. Crucial to that future will be the decision by gove
THE FUTURE of Gaelic Television in Scotland will depend to a great extent on discussions and conclusions that will unfold over the next few months. Crucial to that future will be the decision by gove
21/05/2001
FLYNN TO HEAD UP BBC'S COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
THE BBC have appointed Roger Flynn to take overall responsibility for their commercial business-to-business operations. Flynn will join the BBC’s Executive Committee and report to the Director-Genera
THE BBC have appointed Roger Flynn to take overall responsibility for their commercial business-to-business operations. Flynn will join the BBC’s Executive Committee and report to the Director-Genera
21/05/2001
GEEVS SERVER OFFERS MULTIPLE SOURCE RECORDING
GEE Broadcast Systems have announced the option for multiple camera recording on their GeeVS broadcast video server. The new multi-camera option provides synchronised recording and playback of up to
GEE Broadcast Systems have announced the option for multiple camera recording on their GeeVS broadcast video server. The new multi-camera option provides synchronised recording and playback of up to
21/05/2001
MONEY CHANNEL THREATENED WITH LEGAL ACTION
BECTU are threatening to take legal action in support of a number of staff dismissed by bankrupt television channel, The Money Channel. According to the union, when receivers were called into The Mo
BECTU are threatening to take legal action in support of a number of staff dismissed by bankrupt television channel, The Money Channel. According to the union, when receivers were called into The Mo
21/05/2001
SOUTH LONDON FILTERS COMPLETE RELOCATION
SOUTH London Filters have completed their relocation to new premises. The company moved to larger premises at 3 Richbourne Terrace, London SW8 1AS due to the expansion of the business and to facilita
SOUTH London Filters have completed their relocation to new premises. The company moved to larger premises at 3 Richbourne Terrace, London SW8 1AS due to the expansion of the business and to facilita
21/05/2001
TELEVISION MOBILES COMPLETE LATEST UPGRADE
TELEVISION Mobiles, one of Ireland’s leading television outside broadcast facilities company, have recently completed a major upgrade to OB4. As part of the company’s continuing policy to equip their
TELEVISION Mobiles, one of Ireland’s leading television outside broadcast facilities company, have recently completed a major upgrade to OB4. As part of the company’s continuing policy to equip their
21/05/2001
UNION CALLS FOR TALKS ON AXED JOBS AT BSKYB
BECTU have called for full consultation on the 330 job cuts recently announced by satellite broadcaster BSkyB. ON May 8, BSkyB gave 90 days notice of the redundancies, which will see 300 jobs go in p
BECTU have called for full consultation on the 330 job cuts recently announced by satellite broadcaster BSkyB. ON May 8, BSkyB gave 90 days notice of the redundancies, which will see 300 jobs go in p
18/05/2001
BROADCASTERS FACE ADVERTISING SLOWDOWN
AMID warnings that revenues from the advertising sector are set to fall share prices in two of the ITV companies experienced a sharp drop. Market analysts Merrill Lynch issuing a downwardly revised f
AMID warnings that revenues from the advertising sector are set to fall share prices in two of the ITV companies experienced a sharp drop. Market analysts Merrill Lynch issuing a downwardly revised f
18/05/2001
BSKYB BUYS OUT BT HOLDING IN OPEN
BSKYB have announced the purchase of the remaining 19.9 percent BT stake in the Open interactive television service in a share deal worth around £380 million. BSkyB, now the sole shareholder, recentl
BSKYB have announced the purchase of the remaining 19.9 percent BT stake in the Open interactive television service in a share deal worth around £380 million. BSkyB, now the sole shareholder, recentl
18/05/2001
EBU TOLD REGIONAL BROADCASTERS CAN COMPETE
S4C Chief Executive Huw Jones has told a conference of top European television industry delegates that regional broadcasters can compete in a multi-channel commercial market. In a keynote speech deli
S4C Chief Executive Huw Jones has told a conference of top European television industry delegates that regional broadcasters can compete in a multi-channel commercial market. In a keynote speech deli
18/05/2001
ITN USE GEEVS SERVERS FOR NEWS DISPLAY
ITN, one of the UK’s leading commercial television news suppliers, have chosen the GeeVS Broadcast Video Server to fill an unusual new requirement for media capture and format conversion. The remit f
ITN, one of the UK’s leading commercial television news suppliers, have chosen the GeeVS Broadcast Video Server to fill an unusual new requirement for media capture and format conversion. The remit f
