Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2004
21/10/2004
DoubleBand Films working on new production for RTE
Northern Ireland production company DoubleBand Films is currently producing a major one-hour documentary on Irish republican figurehead Joe Cahill for RTE's ‘Hidden History strand’. Up until his dea
Northern Ireland production company DoubleBand Films is currently producing a major one-hour documentary on Irish republican figurehead Joe Cahill for RTE's ‘Hidden History strand’. Up until his dea
21/10/2004
First Turner HD channel deploys Pro-Bel automation
Pro-Bel, manufacturer and supplier of routing, automation, master control and signal processing technologies, has announced that Turner Entertainment Networks has purchased and installed a Pro-Bel aut
Pro-Bel, manufacturer and supplier of routing, automation, master control and signal processing technologies, has announced that Turner Entertainment Networks has purchased and installed a Pro-Bel aut
21/10/2004
Megahertz wins Al Jazeera Sports Channel contract
Megahertz Broadcast Systems, in conjunction with its partner company, Mideast Data Ltd, Doha, has won a major contract to build three turnkey Master Control areas and satellite upgrades for the Al Jaz
Megahertz Broadcast Systems, in conjunction with its partner company, Mideast Data Ltd, Doha, has won a major contract to build three turnkey Master Control areas and satellite upgrades for the Al Jaz
21/10/2004
New UK Film Council Deputy Chair and board members announced
Four film producers, whose credits include ‘Bright Young Things’, ‘Chicken Run’ and ‘Elizabeth’, have been appointed as new board directors to the UK Film Council, Arts Minister Estelle Morris has ann
Four film producers, whose credits include ‘Bright Young Things’, ‘Chicken Run’ and ‘Elizabeth’, have been appointed as new board directors to the UK Film Council, Arts Minister Estelle Morris has ann
21/10/2004
Oscar-winning director praises Northern Ireland film industry
Oscar-winning director Neil Jordan has praised Northern Ireland as an excellent location for international film production. The Sligo-born film maker, who won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his
Oscar-winning director Neil Jordan has praised Northern Ireland as an excellent location for international film production. The Sligo-born film maker, who won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his
21/10/2004
SSL’s C100 digital production console makes Swedish debut
Solid State Logic has announced the sale of a C100 digital production console to the Malmo Opera and Music Theatre, the first time the desk has been chosen for a theatre application. Over recent mont
Solid State Logic has announced the sale of a C100 digital production console to the Malmo Opera and Music Theatre, the first time the desk has been chosen for a theatre application. Over recent mont
20/10/2004
James Nesbitt to host IFTA 2004
The Irish Film and Television Awards, in association with eircom, have announced that acclaimed actor James Nesbitt will once again host the Irish Film and Television Awards Ceremony. Nesbitt delight
The Irish Film and Television Awards, in association with eircom, have announced that acclaimed actor James Nesbitt will once again host the Irish Film and Television Awards Ceremony. Nesbitt delight
20/10/2004
Media 100 appoint new Director of Product Marketing
Media 100, a unit of Optibase, has announced that digital non-linear editing pioneer and long-time Avid product designer Steve Bayes has joined the company as Director of Product Marketing. Bayes wi
Media 100, a unit of Optibase, has announced that digital non-linear editing pioneer and long-time Avid product designer Steve Bayes has joined the company as Director of Product Marketing. Bayes wi
20/10/2004
Network Electronics VikinX joins AMX Inconcert Programme
Network Electronics’ comprehensive VikinX router range has further extended its reach through membership in the AMX Corporation Inconcert Programme. The Inconcert Programme pairs AMX with the world’
Network Electronics’ comprehensive VikinX router range has further extended its reach through membership in the AMX Corporation Inconcert Programme. The Inconcert Programme pairs AMX with the world’
20/10/2004
Pro-Bel supplies gear for Austrian football coverage
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing, signal processing, master control and automation, has announced that its Austrian dealer, AMEC Medientechnik Vertriebs GMBH, has scored a con
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing, signal processing, master control and automation, has announced that its Austrian dealer, AMEC Medientechnik Vertriebs GMBH, has scored a con
20/10/2004
Research finds indie television producers invest £31.5 million in training
The independent television production industry spent £31.5m on training in 2003, according to research undertaken by Spectrum Strategy and commissioned by Pact and the Independent Production Training
The independent television production industry spent £31.5m on training in 2003, according to research undertaken by Spectrum Strategy and commissioned by Pact and the Independent Production Training
20/10/2004
root6 organise digital intermediate roadshow for Bristol & Manchester
root6 has organised a roadshow to highlight the latest affordable building blocks for digital intermediate and HD workflow. Visitors will be able to evaluate solutions from DVS (Clipster real-time 2
root6 has organised a roadshow to highlight the latest affordable building blocks for digital intermediate and HD workflow. Visitors will be able to evaluate solutions from DVS (Clipster real-time 2
20/10/2004
Skillset online consultation with interactive media industry launched
Skillset has launched the largest online consultation with the interactive media industry ever staged. Over the next two months people working in the sector are being asked to contribute to an inter
Skillset has launched the largest online consultation with the interactive media industry ever staged. Over the next two months people working in the sector are being asked to contribute to an inter
20/10/2004
Sundance, Quartz and Pinnacle chosen for first Maori television channel
Maori language and culture are being revitalised in their native New Zealand thanks to a new television channel, Maori Television. Founded under the Maori Television Service Act 2003, the station cl
Maori language and culture are being revitalised in their native New Zealand thanks to a new television channel, Maori Television. Founded under the Maori Television Service Act 2003, the station cl
19/10/2004
CMAS selects HaiVision's hai500 codec
The Canadian CMAS (Center for Minimal Access Surgery) has selected HaiVision's hai500 MPEG-2 encoder/decoder to provide video transmission for the NEEMO 7 space analogue mission. During this mission
The Canadian CMAS (Center for Minimal Access Surgery) has selected HaiVision's hai500 MPEG-2 encoder/decoder to provide video transmission for the NEEMO 7 space analogue mission. During this mission
19/10/2004
Discreet announces range of activities to further success in China
Discreet, a division of Autodesk, has announced plans to double its Chinese business over the next two years. As part of Autodesk’s strategic focus on this growing market, Discreet is contributing t
Discreet, a division of Autodesk, has announced plans to double its Chinese business over the next two years. As part of Autodesk’s strategic focus on this growing market, Discreet is contributing t
19/10/2004
Gefen offers less expensive DVI-only solutions
To accommodate the revolution taking place in technology based on DVI and HDMI standards, and to more clearly differentiate products designed for HDTV environments (using DVI and HDMI) versus computer
To accommodate the revolution taking place in technology based on DVI and HDMI standards, and to more clearly differentiate products designed for HDTV environments (using DVI and HDMI) versus computer
19/10/2004
NIFTC and IFB to sponsor Best New Talent Award at Irish Film and Television Awards
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2004, in association with eircom, has announced sponsorship of the Best New Talent award by the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission and the Irish Film
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2004, in association with eircom, has announced sponsorship of the Best New Talent award by the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission and the Irish Film
19/10/2004
Pinnacle Systems launches new ThunderMX server
Pinnacle Systems has introduced its new ThunderMX live production server. A fully-featured still store with an available powerful clip support option, ThunderMX brings a much needed increase in prod
Pinnacle Systems has introduced its new ThunderMX live production server. A fully-featured still store with an available powerful clip support option, ThunderMX brings a much needed increase in prod
19/10/2004
Serious Magic launches award-winning visual communicator for UK market
Following its distribution agreement with Imago in September, Serious Magic has announced the availability of its award-winning Visual Communicator line of software in the UK. Ideal for businesses,
Following its distribution agreement with Imago in September, Serious Magic has announced the availability of its award-winning Visual Communicator line of software in the UK. Ideal for businesses,
19/10/2004
Sheffield International Documentary Festival announces 2004 programme
The Sheffield International Documentary Festival has confirmed its 2004 festival programme. The programme brings together over 75 films from around the world and a host of international guest filmma
The Sheffield International Documentary Festival has confirmed its 2004 festival programme. The programme brings together over 75 films from around the world and a host of international guest filmma
19/10/2004
XL Video supplies ‘Miss Saigon’ national tour
XL Video is supplying video projection to the new UK touring production of Cameron Macintosh’s hit musical ‘Miss Saigon’, directed by Mitchell Lemsky. XL is once again working with video designer Sve
XL Video is supplying video projection to the new UK touring production of Cameron Macintosh’s hit musical ‘Miss Saigon’, directed by Mitchell Lemsky. XL is once again working with video designer Sve
18/10/2004
‘Touching the Void’ nominated for Grierson Awards
Thirty-six documentaries have been nominated for the Grierson 2004 British Documentary Awards, including Kevin Macdonald's ‘Touching the Void’, co-funded by the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund. Nin
Thirty-six documentaries have been nominated for the Grierson 2004 British Documentary Awards, including Kevin Macdonald's ‘Touching the Void’, co-funded by the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund. Nin
18/10/2004
Index Stock Shots upgrades widescreen web gallery
Index Stock Shots, an independently owned stock footage house, has upgraded its web site with a host of new moving imagery designed to showcase its collection, all shot on 35mm film and much of it tra
Index Stock Shots, an independently owned stock footage house, has upgraded its web site with a host of new moving imagery designed to showcase its collection, all shot on 35mm film and much of it tra
18/10/2004
London Film Festival nomination success for BBC Films
Pawel Pawlikowski's hot new film ‘My Summer Of Love’, fresh from a triumphant Toronto showing and a substantial US distribution deal, will headline BBC Films' presence at the upcoming Times BFI 48th L
Pawel Pawlikowski's hot new film ‘My Summer Of Love’, fresh from a triumphant Toronto showing and a substantial US distribution deal, will headline BBC Films' presence at the upcoming Times BFI 48th L