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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2003
13/08/2003
McMillan appoint new Sales and Marketing Director
McMillan, the leading solutions provider to the broadcast, post-production and presentation markets, have announced the recent appointment of Gary Langlands to a newly created Sales and Marketing Dire
McMillan, the leading solutions provider to the broadcast, post-production and presentation markets, have announced the recent appointment of Gary Langlands to a newly created Sales and Marketing Dire
13/08/2003
One post new Crimestoppers Trust commercial
One have recently completed the post-production for the new Crimestoppers Trust commercial, ‘Crossing the Line’, produced by Peter McMillan and directed by Ronnie West and Barry Skolnick from RSA Film
One have recently completed the post-production for the new Crimestoppers Trust commercial, ‘Crossing the Line’, produced by Peter McMillan and directed by Ronnie West and Barry Skolnick from RSA Film
13/08/2003
Scottish films now publicly available
The two Scottish Screen Lottery funded films directed by acclaimed young director David MacKenzie will both be available to the public at the end of September, one on DVD and other in cinemas. Univer
The two Scottish Screen Lottery funded films directed by acclaimed young director David MacKenzie will both be available to the public at the end of September, one on DVD and other in cinemas. Univer
13/08/2003
Sennheiser Evolution guaranteed for ten years
Sennheiser UK have announced a significant extension – to ten years – of the warranty period on all wired models from its Evolution microphone series. The increase, from the industry standard one-yea
Sennheiser UK have announced a significant extension – to ten years – of the warranty period on all wired models from its Evolution microphone series. The increase, from the industry standard one-yea
13/08/2003
The Mill New York complete Axe commercial
The Mill New York has just completed the latest commercial for Axe, (known as Lynx in the UK) which hit Canadian and US screens on August 11. The spot, aptly named 'twins,' is a new take on the old
The Mill New York has just completed the latest commercial for Axe, (known as Lynx in the UK) which hit Canadian and US screens on August 11. The spot, aptly named 'twins,' is a new take on the old
12/08/2003
AV Specialist launch Middle East edition
Over the last decade AV Specialist has established itself as the premier magazine for the film, television and video production markets in Africa. The magazine is a past winner of the Sappi PICA awar
Over the last decade AV Specialist has established itself as the premier magazine for the film, television and video production markets in Africa. The magazine is a past winner of the Sappi PICA awar
12/08/2003
Ben Sedley joins Godman
Godman, whose stable of commercials directors includes Howard Greenhalgh, Barney Cokeliss, Edgar Wright, Ben Gregor, 'Albert', Tim Kirkby and Ed Sayers, have announced that Ben Sedley and his producer
Godman, whose stable of commercials directors includes Howard Greenhalgh, Barney Cokeliss, Edgar Wright, Ben Gregor, 'Albert', Tim Kirkby and Ed Sayers, have announced that Ben Sedley and his producer
12/08/2003
Encoda announce IBC innovations
Encoda Systems have revealed details of several new systems to be showcased at IBC 2003 Booth 8.271. The new integrated solution of Arkemedia's Digital Asset Management and Encoda's Automation Soluti
Encoda Systems have revealed details of several new systems to be showcased at IBC 2003 Booth 8.271. The new integrated solution of Arkemedia's Digital Asset Management and Encoda's Automation Soluti
12/08/2003
Knotty Ash reveal new K series desk
Knotty Ash Woodworking have announced the introduction of the K series, a new range of affordable desk systems for numerous applications within the broadcast industry. Designed to offer full sit/stan
Knotty Ash Woodworking have announced the introduction of the K series, a new range of affordable desk systems for numerous applications within the broadcast industry. Designed to offer full sit/stan
12/08/2003
Mike Newell to direct fourth Harry Potter
Mike Newell has agreed to direct 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', the fourth film in the smash-hit series, for Warner Bros. Pictures. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Pro
Mike Newell has agreed to direct 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', the fourth film in the smash-hit series, for Warner Bros. Pictures. The announcement was made by Jeff Robinov, President of Pro
12/08/2003
OmniBus co-founder launches IdeasUnlimited.tv
OmniBus co-founder and broadcast industry veteran Glyn Powell-Evans has confirmed both his departure from the firm which he established as a global leader in automation, and his reputation as one of t
OmniBus co-founder and broadcast industry veteran Glyn Powell-Evans has confirmed both his departure from the firm which he established as a global leader in automation, and his reputation as one of t
12/08/2003
Rushes complete opening titles for 'On The Ball'
ITV Sport have chosen Rushes to complete the post production work on the new opening titles for 'On the Ball'. The titles open with a young man standing with his arms outstretched, gazing at a stunni
ITV Sport have chosen Rushes to complete the post production work on the new opening titles for 'On the Ball'. The titles open with a young man standing with his arms outstretched, gazing at a stunni
12/08/2003
Scottish Borders launch film production promotion
On Friday August 15 The Scottish Borders Consulate will open for business at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, aiming to introduce the region as a filming location to the gathering of interna
On Friday August 15 The Scottish Borders Consulate will open for business at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, aiming to introduce the region as a filming location to the gathering of interna
12/08/2003
Venerable lighting company to exhibit at IBC
Photon Beard, part of which dates back to 1882 when R.R. Beard Ltd was founded, are to exhibit at IBC 2003 in Hall 11 stand #629. Photon Beard have supplied lighting equipment to many of the worlds t
Photon Beard, part of which dates back to 1882 when R.R. Beard Ltd was founded, are to exhibit at IBC 2003 in Hall 11 stand #629. Photon Beard have supplied lighting equipment to many of the worlds t
12/08/2003
WAMtv reaches global audience
Worldart Media Television, the UK`s only 24-hour Broadband TV channel, has already crept into the top 25,000 hit websites world-wide, according to Alexa.com, the global traffic ranking organization.
Worldart Media Television, the UK`s only 24-hour Broadband TV channel, has already crept into the top 25,000 hit websites world-wide, according to Alexa.com, the global traffic ranking organization.
11/08/2003
Adobe announce winners of 2003 Design Achievement Awards
Adobe Systems have announced the winners of the third annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards, a programme that recognises the most talented and promising students of graphic design, illustration, digi
Adobe Systems have announced the winners of the third annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards, a programme that recognises the most talented and promising students of graphic design, illustration, digi
11/08/2003
Adrenalin complete post production on new promo for Speedway
Adrenalin @ Rushes have just completed post production work on the impressive promo for Speedway's new single, 'Genie In A Bottle', a version of the tune first recorded by Christina Aguilera. The pr
Adrenalin @ Rushes have just completed post production work on the impressive promo for Speedway's new single, 'Genie In A Bottle', a version of the tune first recorded by Christina Aguilera. The pr
11/08/2003
British advert awards ceremony announced
The Advertising Producers Association and BAFTA present The APA Show 2003 The Advertising Producers Association and the British Academy of Film and Television have announced the launch of the APA Sho
The Advertising Producers Association and BAFTA present The APA Show 2003 The Advertising Producers Association and the British Academy of Film and Television have announced the launch of the APA Sho
11/08/2003
Eurosport select Quartz for new control room
Quartz recently supplied a QMC Master Control Switcher to Eurosport for use at its main facility in Paris. Reaching over 250 million viewers in 54 countries, Eurosport is the most widely available c
Quartz recently supplied a QMC Master Control Switcher to Eurosport for use at its main facility in Paris. Reaching over 250 million viewers in 54 countries, Eurosport is the most widely available c
11/08/2003
Geraghty resigns from SPI
Tracy Geraghty, the Director of Screen Producers' Ireland, has resigned from the organisation. The decision was reached mutually by Geraghty and the board of directors of SPI. She will continue to w
Tracy Geraghty, the Director of Screen Producers' Ireland, has resigned from the organisation. The decision was reached mutually by Geraghty and the board of directors of SPI. She will continue to w
11/08/2003
JVC introduces hand-held professional HD camcorder into European market
JVC have announced the world's first professional hand-held camcorder with complete HD recording capabilities: the JY-HD10E. Programme makers on a limited budget, in such industries as events, educat
JVC have announced the world's first professional hand-held camcorder with complete HD recording capabilities: the JY-HD10E. Programme makers on a limited budget, in such industries as events, educat
11/08/2003
Liverpool filming reaches July highpoint
Liverpool's city council's Film Office helped to organise the equivalent of 121 days of filming during July - the highest since the department was formed back in 1989. Productions being shot in the c
Liverpool's city council's Film Office helped to organise the equivalent of 121 days of filming during July - the highest since the department was formed back in 1989. Productions being shot in the c
11/08/2003
National Skills Strategy announced
The Government have announced a National Skills Strategy, with a central role given to the Skills for Business Network. Skillset, and the other Sectors Skills Councils which form the network, have b
The Government have announced a National Skills Strategy, with a central role given to the Skills for Business Network. Skillset, and the other Sectors Skills Councils which form the network, have b
11/08/2003
Scottish psychological thriller awarded lottery cash
'Freak', written by Colin McLaren, to be directed by Morag Mackinnon and jointly produced by Carolynne Sinclair Kydd ( Peel Street Productions) and David Muir (Umbrella Productions) has been awarded £
'Freak', written by Colin McLaren, to be directed by Morag Mackinnon and jointly produced by Carolynne Sinclair Kydd ( Peel Street Productions) and David Muir (Umbrella Productions) has been awarded £
11/08/2003
Sennheiser UK announce Rane distribution deal
Sennheiser UK has announced a major distribution deal with US manufacturer, Rane. The Washington State based company is a renowned innovator of affordable, problem solving, professional audio tools
Sennheiser UK has announced a major distribution deal with US manufacturer, Rane. The Washington State based company is a renowned innovator of affordable, problem solving, professional audio tools
