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Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2004
13/05/2004
Discovery Television Center - Miami selects Omneon Spectrum
Discovery Television Center - Miami has purchased a 54-channel mirrored Omneon Spectrum media server system for storage and playout of Discovery Latin America/Iberia programme feeds for distribution t
Discovery Television Center - Miami has purchased a 54-channel mirrored Omneon Spectrum media server system for storage and playout of Discovery Latin America/Iberia programme feeds for distribution t
13/05/2004
Rushes’ Vittorio Giannini promoted
Rushes has announced that Vittorio Giannini has been promoted to Senior Producer/New Business Executive with immediate effect. Giannini, previously of The Mill and Rushes’ dedicated Telecine Producer
Rushes has announced that Vittorio Giannini has been promoted to Senior Producer/New Business Executive with immediate effect. Giannini, previously of The Mill and Rushes’ dedicated Telecine Producer
13/05/2004
SABC opts for Chyron systems
Chyron has announced a significant order from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for six Duet LEXs, which will provide the main transmission for all three of SABC's television stations.
Chyron has announced a significant order from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for six Duet LEXs, which will provide the main transmission for all three of SABC's television stations.
13/05/2004
SGL to demonstrate storage archive solution at Broadcast Production Show
Software Generation Ltd (SGL) will be demonstrating its highly successful storage archive solution, SGL FlashNet at the Broadcast Production Show on the TMD Ltd (TransMedia Dynamics Ltd) stand, number
Software Generation Ltd (SGL) will be demonstrating its highly successful storage archive solution, SGL FlashNet at the Broadcast Production Show on the TMD Ltd (TransMedia Dynamics Ltd) stand, number
13/05/2004
SMG settles differences with ITV over digital rights
Following the recent sale of The Scottish Media Group's (SMG) 25% GMTV stake held to ITV plc, the two companies have reached an agreement on the use of the ITV brand name and the use by ITV plc of SMG
Following the recent sale of The Scottish Media Group's (SMG) 25% GMTV stake held to ITV plc, the two companies have reached an agreement on the use of the ITV brand name and the use by ITV plc of SMG
13/05/2004
The Machine Room restore 75 year-old World Cup footage
The Machine Room has brought to life previously undiscovered 16mm archive footage dating back to football’s first ever World Cup in 1930. The new colourised footage of the 1930 final between Uruguay
The Machine Room has brought to life previously undiscovered 16mm archive footage dating back to football’s first ever World Cup in 1930. The new colourised footage of the 1930 final between Uruguay
12/05/2004
Belfast to host 'Media Education' conference
Nearly one hundred delegates from 23 countries are converging on Belfast tomorrow to share their media teaching expertise. The 'Media Education In Europe' international conference, which is taking pl
Nearly one hundred delegates from 23 countries are converging on Belfast tomorrow to share their media teaching expertise. The 'Media Education In Europe' international conference, which is taking pl
12/05/2004
BSkyB report massive profit hike
BSkyB have reported a record operating profit of £438 million – a massive 76% increase on the previous year’s quarterly figures. Net operating cash inflow increased by 131% to £518 million, while pro
BSkyB have reported a record operating profit of £438 million – a massive 76% increase on the previous year’s quarterly figures. Net operating cash inflow increased by 131% to £518 million, while pro
12/05/2004
Expanded UK Film Centre promotes UK industry at Cannes
The UK Film Centre, which promotes the UK film industry in the international marketplace, will be providing an expanded range of business services in its second year of operation at the world’s bigges
The UK Film Centre, which promotes the UK film industry in the international marketplace, will be providing an expanded range of business services in its second year of operation at the world’s bigges
12/05/2004
Head of Regional Programmes for BBC South West appointed
John Lilley has been announced as the BBC's new Head of Regional & Local Programmes for the South West of England and the Channel Islands. He was previously Managing Editor of BBC Radio Devon from 19
John Lilley has been announced as the BBC's new Head of Regional & Local Programmes for the South West of England and the Channel Islands. He was previously Managing Editor of BBC Radio Devon from 19
12/05/2004
InterActual DVD-ROM use soars
InterActual, a subsidiary of Sonic Solutions and the leading provider of ROM and bonus feature capabilities for DVD, have announced that worldwide use of its DVD player technology exceeded 22 million
InterActual, a subsidiary of Sonic Solutions and the leading provider of ROM and bonus feature capabilities for DVD, have announced that worldwide use of its DVD player technology exceeded 22 million
12/05/2004
Scottish Screen hosts ‘Scotland Day’ in Cannes
Scottish Screen has organised a special Scotland Day at the Cannes International Film Festival for Tuesday 18 May. Frank McAveety, Scottish Parliament Minister for Culture and Sport, will be in atte
Scottish Screen has organised a special Scotland Day at the Cannes International Film Festival for Tuesday 18 May. Frank McAveety, Scottish Parliament Minister for Culture and Sport, will be in atte
12/05/2004
TSL expands audio monitoring range with new DIN scale release
Television Systems Limited (TSL), UK-based independent broadcast systems integrator and manufacturer, has announced the availability of DIN scale monitoring on its highly successful AMU2-GB2D (digital
Television Systems Limited (TSL), UK-based independent broadcast systems integrator and manufacturer, has announced the availability of DIN scale monitoring on its highly successful AMU2-GB2D (digital
12/05/2004
TV2 Norway selects Pro-Bel for central router expansion
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing, signal processing, master control and automation equipment, has announced that TV2 in Norway has further expanded its use of the company's te
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing, signal processing, master control and automation equipment, has announced that TV2 in Norway has further expanded its use of the company's te
11/05/2004
Channel 4 to screen NI based indie film
Channel 4 is to screen a new feature-length drama, ‘Sarah Moves On’, by Derry-based Westway Films, on Tuesday, May 18 at 10.30 am. Sarah Moves On is a sequel to ‘Sarah and the Whammi’ which had extra
Channel 4 is to screen a new feature-length drama, ‘Sarah Moves On’, by Derry-based Westway Films, on Tuesday, May 18 at 10.30 am. Sarah Moves On is a sequel to ‘Sarah and the Whammi’ which had extra
11/05/2004
Chyron introduces Calavitis as new Greek business partner
Chyron has announced a partnership agreement with Greek broadcast dealer and systems integrator Calavitis S.A. This announcement will see Calavitis S.A. offer the entire Chyron product line of broad
Chyron has announced a partnership agreement with Greek broadcast dealer and systems integrator Calavitis S.A. This announcement will see Calavitis S.A. offer the entire Chyron product line of broad
11/05/2004
dB Broadcast launches ASI TS 2x2 switch and monitor
dB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire-based independent systems house, has introduced a user-configurable ASI transport stream (TS) 2x2 switch and monitor on one module, the Hawkeye B082S. The Hawkeye B0
dB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire-based independent systems house, has introduced a user-configurable ASI transport stream (TS) 2x2 switch and monitor on one module, the Hawkeye B082S. The Hawkeye B0
11/05/2004
Eyeheight names DDG as American master reseller
Eyeheight has appointed the Digital Design Group (DDG) as its master reseller for Canada, the USA and South America. Based in Santa Clara, California, DDG was founded in 2002 by Frank Alioto (Presid
Eyeheight has appointed the Digital Design Group (DDG) as its master reseller for Canada, the USA and South America. Based in Santa Clara, California, DDG was founded in 2002 by Frank Alioto (Presid
11/05/2004
Fujinon strengthens presence in mobile production market
Fujinon has completed three large-scale high definition lens sales recently. Following sales announcements at NAB to mobile heavyweights Trio Video and F&F Productions, Fujinon has announced that MI
Fujinon has completed three large-scale high definition lens sales recently. Following sales announcements at NAB to mobile heavyweights Trio Video and F&F Productions, Fujinon has announced that MI
11/05/2004
German operator to deploy BigBand Networks’ BMR
BigBand Networks has announced that ish, the second largest German cable operator, has deployed BigBand Grooming on the BMR (Broadband Multimedia-Service Router) for offering its digital television pr
BigBand Networks has announced that ish, the second largest German cable operator, has deployed BigBand Grooming on the BMR (Broadband Multimedia-Service Router) for offering its digital television pr
11/05/2004
Macromedia delivers Breeze solution accelerators
Macromedia has announced the immediate availability of solution accelerators for Macromedia Breeze that enable enterprise developers to fully leverage Breeze as an integral part of their existing IT i
Macromedia has announced the immediate availability of solution accelerators for Macromedia Breeze that enable enterprise developers to fully leverage Breeze as an integral part of their existing IT i
11/05/2004
Tony Lennon re-elected Bectu President
Bectu President Tony Lennon has been re-elected in a ballot of members. The result of the both the President and NEC (National Executive Committee) ballots were announced on May 8 at this year's Bec
Bectu President Tony Lennon has been re-elected in a ballot of members. The result of the both the President and NEC (National Executive Committee) ballots were announced on May 8 at this year's Bec
10/05/2004
BBC internal inquiry exonerates executives
A BBC internal inquiry has exonerated news executives of mismanagement and laid blame for the dossier debacle, which resulted in the resignations of Chairman Gavyn Davies and Director General Greg Dyk
A BBC internal inquiry has exonerated news executives of mismanagement and laid blame for the dossier debacle, which resulted in the resignations of Chairman Gavyn Davies and Director General Greg Dyk
10/05/2004
Curious gFx Pro v2.0 now beta-testing
Hard on the heels of the February launch of v1.5, version 2.0 of Curious gFx Pro is now in beta testing. Some of the key new features of Curious gFx Pro and gFx Pro+ are: A comprehensive new brush ed
Hard on the heels of the February launch of v1.5, version 2.0 of Curious gFx Pro is now in beta testing. Some of the key new features of Curious gFx Pro and gFx Pro+ are: A comprehensive new brush ed
10/05/2004
ENTV moves to IDX Endura
IDX Technology Europe has received a large order for ENTV, the national broadcaster in Algeria. The order, placed with Studiotech, one of IDX's Belgian distributors, is for Endura batteries, charger
IDX Technology Europe has received a large order for ENTV, the national broadcaster in Algeria. The order, placed with Studiotech, one of IDX's Belgian distributors, is for Endura batteries, charger
