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Broadcast News Archive for
June, 2002
12/06/2002
Network Electronics's flashlink solution conducts EXPO-02
Network Electronics ASA's flashlink solution - a cost-effective optical transport platform – has completed a successful run at the opening ceremony of Switzerland's EXPO-02. Using flashlink's Dense W
Network Electronics ASA's flashlink solution - a cost-effective optical transport platform – has completed a successful run at the opening ceremony of Switzerland's EXPO-02. Using flashlink's Dense W
12/06/2002
ntl's Irish arm reports pre-tax profits surge
In spite of its parent company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US following a record-busting £12 billion loss, ntl's Irish subsidiary has reported a £2 million increase in profits b
In spite of its parent company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US following a record-busting £12 billion loss, ntl's Irish subsidiary has reported a £2 million increase in profits b
12/06/2002
Thomson Broadcast Solutions builds digital suite for Molinare
Thomson Broadcast Solutions have announced that it is supplying a Specter Virtual DataCine and a VooDoo Media Recorder to Molinare Ltd in Madrid, as part of that company's project to build the first c
Thomson Broadcast Solutions have announced that it is supplying a Specter Virtual DataCine and a VooDoo Media Recorder to Molinare Ltd in Madrid, as part of that company's project to build the first c
11/06/2002
Cartoon Finance Masterclass to visit Cardiff
Cartoon Finance will be holding a masterclass for industry professionals in Cardiff on June 21-22. This Cartoon masterclass will provide participants with an analysis of all aspects of financing ani
Cartoon Finance will be holding a masterclass for industry professionals in Cardiff on June 21-22. This Cartoon masterclass will provide participants with an analysis of all aspects of financing ani
11/06/2002
Curious Software appoint License Administrator
Curious Software, the makers of the award-winning map creation software Curious World Maps, have appointed Aggrey Kambafwile as their new License Administrator. Mr Kambafwile has extensive IT experie
Curious Software, the makers of the award-winning map creation software Curious World Maps, have appointed Aggrey Kambafwile as their new License Administrator. Mr Kambafwile has extensive IT experie
11/06/2002
Ex-ITV Digital employees sue for £1 million
The failure of ITV Digital continues to cast a shadow over former owners Carlton and Granada as a group of former employees have launched a £1 million law suit against them. The 140-strong ex-ITV Dig
The failure of ITV Digital continues to cast a shadow over former owners Carlton and Granada as a group of former employees have launched a £1 million law suit against them. The 140-strong ex-ITV Dig
11/06/2002
Imago Micro to distribute Avid Xpress DV
Imago Micro have teamed up with Avid Technology, specialists in video, animation and special effects solutions, to distribute Avid's Xpress DV editing product. Imago will use their extensive experien
Imago Micro have teamed up with Avid Technology, specialists in video, animation and special effects solutions, to distribute Avid's Xpress DV editing product. Imago will use their extensive experien
11/06/2002
OpTex increase share of digital accessories market
DC Pro Europe and DV Warehouse, the digital stills and video sales divisions of OpTex, continue to increase their share of their respective markets. DC Pro Europe, OpTex's online digital stills store
DC Pro Europe and DV Warehouse, the digital stills and video sales divisions of OpTex, continue to increase their share of their respective markets. DC Pro Europe, OpTex's online digital stills store
11/06/2002
QuBit server used for Shanghai International Film Festival
QuVIS have once again travelled to China for the 6th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival. Two popular Hollywood releases, Warner Bros' 'Hearts of Atlantis' and Walt Disney Pictures' 'Atlanti
QuVIS have once again travelled to China for the 6th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival. Two popular Hollywood releases, Warner Bros' 'Hearts of Atlantis' and Walt Disney Pictures' 'Atlanti
11/06/2002
UTV AGM told of 'excellent progress' despite downturn
UTV chairman, John McGuckian, has told the company's AGM that the broadcaster had put in a "strong performance" despite the difficulties facing the media industry in the advertising hiatus. During th
UTV chairman, John McGuckian, has told the company's AGM that the broadcaster had put in a "strong performance" despite the difficulties facing the media industry in the advertising hiatus. During th
11/06/2002
Vinten systems are World Cup's leading 'supporter'
Vinten have revealed that 70 of the company's Vector and Vision systems are being used to support and control cameras at the World Cup. For the World Cup, EVS Broadcast Equipment was supplied with 3
Vinten have revealed that 70 of the company's Vector and Vision systems are being used to support and control cameras at the World Cup. For the World Cup, EVS Broadcast Equipment was supplied with 3
10/06/2002
BECTU and US counterpart set to forge closer links
Plans are being laid for closer working between BECTU and their American counterpart, the BECTU annual conference has been told. BECTU responded following an invitation from the President of the Int
Plans are being laid for closer working between BECTU and their American counterpart, the BECTU annual conference has been told. BECTU responded following an invitation from the President of the Int
10/06/2002
Calrec Audio equip Granada with Alpha 100 console
Calrec Audio, manufacturers of professional audio equipment, have provided a 32-fader, 48-channel Alpha 100 digital console for Granada Media's 3sixtymedia studios in Manchester – the third Alpha 100
Calrec Audio, manufacturers of professional audio equipment, have provided a 32-fader, 48-channel Alpha 100 digital console for Granada Media's 3sixtymedia studios in Manchester – the third Alpha 100
10/06/2002
Consortium prepares buy out of KirchMedia
It has been reported that KirchMedia, majority stakeholder of the free-to-air broadcaster ProSeibenSat 1 and part of the ailing German media giant KirchGruppe, is on the verge of being bought over by
It has been reported that KirchMedia, majority stakeholder of the free-to-air broadcaster ProSeibenSat 1 and part of the ailing German media giant KirchGruppe, is on the verge of being bought over by
10/06/2002
Mackie launch specialist Broadcast Division
Mackie Designs Inc have launched a new division - Mackie Broadcast Professional - dedicated to serving the needs of the expanding broadcast/post production market. Mackie believe the recent integrat
Mackie Designs Inc have launched a new division - Mackie Broadcast Professional - dedicated to serving the needs of the expanding broadcast/post production market. Mackie believe the recent integrat
10/06/2002
NTL reveal 'improved' digital package
NTL, the UK’s leading broadband services company, have unveiled plans for a significantly improved digital TV product with over 25 new TV channels, 17 new radio channels as well as new look Interactiv
NTL, the UK’s leading broadband services company, have unveiled plans for a significantly improved digital TV product with over 25 new TV channels, 17 new radio channels as well as new look Interactiv
10/06/2002
RTÉ programmes nominated at awards festival
Two RTÉ series have been nominated in this year's prestigious international Television Festival in Banff, Canada, which starts on Sunday 9th June. One of the productions in the highly acclaimed 'Beck
Two RTÉ series have been nominated in this year's prestigious international Television Festival in Banff, Canada, which starts on Sunday 9th June. One of the productions in the highly acclaimed 'Beck
10/06/2002
Rushes secure BBC long-form work
Rushes have announced that they have secured their first complete long-form work through the BBC for a new three-part series. The 'Dancer's Body' is a three-part 50-minute landmark series for BBC2 w
Rushes have announced that they have secured their first complete long-form work through the BBC for a new three-part series. The 'Dancer's Body' is a three-part 50-minute landmark series for BBC2 w
10/06/2002
Sanctuary Group post 'positive' half-year results
The Sanctuary Group plc, the international media group specialising in the ownership and commercial exploitation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), have announced interim results for the six-month
The Sanctuary Group plc, the international media group specialising in the ownership and commercial exploitation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), have announced interim results for the six-month
07/06/2002
BEAM.TV to show at Cannes Lions
BEAM.TV will be holding daily sessions to demonstrate how production companies, advertising agencies and post facilities have simplified daily workflow by using BEAM.TV as a centralized point of stora
BEAM.TV will be holding daily sessions to demonstrate how production companies, advertising agencies and post facilities have simplified daily workflow by using BEAM.TV as a centralized point of stora
07/06/2002
Chelsea star set to appear in Pangaea TV commercial
Exeter television production company Pangaea TV, based at Greenbank Studios, have teamed up with local children’s product pioneers, Olop Leisure to produce a television commercial. Pangaea have produ
Exeter television production company Pangaea TV, based at Greenbank Studios, have teamed up with local children’s product pioneers, Olop Leisure to produce a television commercial. Pangaea have produ
07/06/2002
ITN Archive supplies footage to Apartheid Museum
ITN Archive has been involved in a project to supply a wealth of footage to South Africa’s new Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg – the first major museum in the country dedicated to the apartheid era.
ITN Archive has been involved in a project to supply a wealth of footage to South Africa’s new Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg – the first major museum in the country dedicated to the apartheid era.
07/06/2002
LCC Technik supply lighting for Cisco Systems
LCC Photon Technik has completed the supply and installation of the lighting systems within the two new studios at Cisco Headquarters in west London. The studios are used for corporate presentations
LCC Photon Technik has completed the supply and installation of the lighting systems within the two new studios at Cisco Headquarters in west London. The studios are used for corporate presentations
07/06/2002
OB strike threatens RTE's World Cup coverage
The threat of industrial action by RTÉ Outside Broadcasting (OB) staff has thrown a cloud over continued World Cup coverage by the broadcaster. The OB staff voted in an overwhelming 6-1 majority to r
The threat of industrial action by RTÉ Outside Broadcasting (OB) staff has thrown a cloud over continued World Cup coverage by the broadcaster. The OB staff voted in an overwhelming 6-1 majority to r
07/06/2002
Production Show hailed as 'outright success'
The organisers of The Production Show have announced the 2002 event was an "outright success", with visitor numbers up 15% on last year and over 50% of exhibitors already pre-booked for 2003. A recor
The organisers of The Production Show have announced the 2002 event was an "outright success", with visitor numbers up 15% on last year and over 50% of exhibitors already pre-booked for 2003. A recor
