Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2006
27/11/2006
Chop Editing Company Makes The Cut In Soho
Launched to be a dedicated 'cutting house', Chop focuses on editor skill and experience to deliver the highest standards of editing for all areas of moving picture production. Created by established
Launched to be a dedicated 'cutting house', Chop focuses on editor skill and experience to deliver the highest standards of editing for all areas of moving picture production. Created by established
27/11/2006
Digital Rapids StreamZHD Provides Live Encoding And Delivery of Award For Annan
Digital Rapids, through Swiss distributor, VCS, has just completed the multiple encoding and live streaming of the award ceremony surrounding United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s receipt of t
Digital Rapids, through Swiss distributor, VCS, has just completed the multiple encoding and live streaming of the award ceremony surrounding United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan’s receipt of t
27/11/2006
European Commission Approves State Aid For Film Tax Relief Schemes
The European Commission has given State Aid approval to the new film tax relief schemes. The UK Film Council said that new tax relief will mean that for films that cost up to £20 million, the Film Pr
The European Commission has given State Aid approval to the new film tax relief schemes. The UK Film Council said that new tax relief will mean that for films that cost up to £20 million, the Film Pr
27/11/2006
Sky News Purchases Three LinkXP Systems From Link Research
Sky News is purchasing three wireless transmitters from Link Research for use on their Upod satellite newsgathering vehicles. The systems are to be used primarily in the UK and will be supplied with
Sky News is purchasing three wireless transmitters from Link Research for use on their Upod satellite newsgathering vehicles. The systems are to be used primarily in the UK and will be supplied with
27/11/2006
Team24 Report High Demand For Location Security Services
Team24 Location Services part of the Team24 Group, has recently extended its services to include security across the UK. The firm report a current high demand for security services in the following a
Team24 Location Services part of the Team24 Group, has recently extended its services to include security across the UK. The firm report a current high demand for security services in the following a
27/11/2006
The Mill Finishes Virgin Atlantic Commercial
The Mill has just finished the latest Virgin Atlantic commercial promoting Virgin Atlantic’s new spacious Premium Economy service. Directed by Brett Foraker the ad was produced by Annabel Ridley at R
The Mill has just finished the latest Virgin Atlantic commercial promoting Virgin Atlantic’s new spacious Premium Economy service. Directed by Brett Foraker the ad was produced by Annabel Ridley at R
27/11/2006
TV Viewing Falls As Online Watching Boom Grows
People are starting to watch less TV as the online video boom grows, suggests a BBC News survey. Some 43% of UK people who watch video from the internet or on a mobile device at least once a week sai
People are starting to watch less TV as the online video boom grows, suggests a BBC News survey. Some 43% of UK people who watch video from the internet or on a mobile device at least once a week sai
24/11/2006
'Kabul Express' Charts Journey Through Afghanistan In International Feature Film
Releasing on December 15, 2006, ‘Kabul Express’ is the very first international feature film to be shot entirely in Kabul, Afghanistan after the end of the Taliban regime. Directed by Kabir Khan, and
Releasing on December 15, 2006, ‘Kabul Express’ is the very first international feature film to be shot entirely in Kabul, Afghanistan after the end of the Taliban regime. Directed by Kabir Khan, and
24/11/2006
Captial Networks Limited Announce Release Of AudienceT 3.4
Capital Networks Limited, a leading provider of television broadcast and placed-based media solutions, has announced the release of AudienceT 3.4 includes support of Matrox DSX LE 100 for exceptional
Capital Networks Limited, a leading provider of television broadcast and placed-based media solutions, has announced the release of AudienceT 3.4 includes support of Matrox DSX LE 100 for exceptional
24/11/2006
Channel 4 and Gem Partnership To Provide Service To Channel 4 Viewers
Channel 4 has set up a viewer services support unit in Belfast, leading to the creation of 20 new high-value jobs in the city. The three-year contract for the new support services has been placed wit
Channel 4 has set up a viewer services support unit in Belfast, leading to the creation of 20 new high-value jobs in the city. The three-year contract for the new support services has been placed wit
24/11/2006
Chop Boasts Avid Adrenaline Systems
Chops edit suites are right up to date boasting Avid Adrenaline systems running on the very latest multi-processor computers. Each suite is comfortable with plenty of natural daylight, no sitting in
Chops edit suites are right up to date boasting Avid Adrenaline systems running on the very latest multi-processor computers. Each suite is comfortable with plenty of natural daylight, no sitting in
24/11/2006
Chris Howe Appointed Director Of Emerging Technologies
Red Bee Media has announced the appointment of Chris Howe to the position of Director of Emerging Technologies. In his new role, Howe will focus on the technical vision for Red Bee Media ensuring the
Red Bee Media has announced the appointment of Chris Howe to the position of Director of Emerging Technologies. In his new role, Howe will focus on the technical vision for Red Bee Media ensuring the
24/11/2006
I Lab Offers Personalised Approach To Film Processing
Based at 55 Poland Street, i lab opened in Summer 2006 as the UK’s newest Film Processing Laboratory. i lab offer 16mm and 35mm Negative Processing on state of the art Photomec equipment, Ultrasonic
Based at 55 Poland Street, i lab opened in Summer 2006 as the UK’s newest Film Processing Laboratory. i lab offer 16mm and 35mm Negative Processing on state of the art Photomec equipment, Ultrasonic
24/11/2006
Reel Logix Releases Version 4.0 Of Reel Production Calendar
Reel Logix Inc. has announced the release of Version 4.0 of The Reel Production Calendar, the only calendar software designed for Film, Television and Entertainment Productions; just one month after t
Reel Logix Inc. has announced the release of Version 4.0 of The Reel Production Calendar, the only calendar software designed for Film, Television and Entertainment Productions; just one month after t
24/11/2006
Successful SATIS 2006 For Eyeheight
Held November 7-9 at the Paris Expo centre, Porte de Versailles, the SATIS 2007 exhibition and conference attracted high attendance on all three days. The show's traditional late-closing evening (9.3
Held November 7-9 at the Paris Expo centre, Porte de Versailles, the SATIS 2007 exhibition and conference attracted high attendance on all three days. The show's traditional late-closing evening (9.3
23/11/2006
'Pilgrim' To Be Released Nationwide
The award wining Irish animated short film Pilgrim will be released in cinemas nationwide by Buena Vista International (Ireland) later in November and will play in front of the US blockbuster feature
The award wining Irish animated short film Pilgrim will be released in cinemas nationwide by Buena Vista International (Ireland) later in November and will play in front of the US blockbuster feature
23/11/2006
DTS Announce Results Of Study Into Home Theatre And Surround Sound Marketplace
DTS has announced the results of its third annual DTS-commissioned study conducted in conjunction with Nielsen Entertainment Research, revealing continuing growth in the home theatre and surround soun
DTS has announced the results of its third annual DTS-commissioned study conducted in conjunction with Nielsen Entertainment Research, revealing continuing growth in the home theatre and surround soun
23/11/2006
FremantleMedia Has The X Factor With Direct To Retail Promotions
FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide (FLW), the licensing division of FremantleMedia, one of the largest international creators and producers of programme brands in the world, has announced it has secur
FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide (FLW), the licensing division of FremantleMedia, one of the largest international creators and producers of programme brands in the world, has announced it has secur
23/11/2006
Impossible Pictures Appoints New Managing Director
Impossible Pictures has appointed Jonathan Drake as Managing Director, a major addition to the senior management team. As Managing Director, he will work with Company Founders, Jasper James and Tim H
Impossible Pictures has appointed Jonathan Drake as Managing Director, a major addition to the senior management team. As Managing Director, he will work with Company Founders, Jasper James and Tim H
23/11/2006
Indigo AV Mixer Shortlisted For InAvation Awards
The Indigo AV mixer, a new concept in live switchers for audio-visual applications from Grass Valley, has been shortlisted for the prestigious InAVation Awards. Nominated in the category of most inn
The Indigo AV mixer, a new concept in live switchers for audio-visual applications from Grass Valley, has been shortlisted for the prestigious InAVation Awards. Nominated in the category of most inn
23/11/2006
LIVINGtv Acquires 'Exposed' Celebrity Biography Series
LIVINGtv has acquired 'Exposed', a 13 x 60’ biography series produced by Twofour, that takes a fast paced romp through the through the lives of 13 of the world’s biggest stars told through the picture
LIVINGtv has acquired 'Exposed', a 13 x 60’ biography series produced by Twofour, that takes a fast paced romp through the through the lives of 13 of the world’s biggest stars told through the picture
23/11/2006
Pay Dispute Overtime Ban Looms At Soho Images
An overtime ban is due to begin on Friday, November 24 at leading film lab and post-production house Soho Images. According to Bectu, union members at Soho images will be working only their basic hou
An overtime ban is due to begin on Friday, November 24 at leading film lab and post-production house Soho Images. According to Bectu, union members at Soho images will be working only their basic hou
23/11/2006
XL Video Help Make UK Hall Of Fame A Success
XL Video supplied LED screens, VersaTUBES, projection and Catalyst Playback for the 2006 UK Music Hall of Fame event, staged recently at London's Alexandra Palace. It is the second year running that
XL Video supplied LED screens, VersaTUBES, projection and Catalyst Playback for the 2006 UK Music Hall of Fame event, staged recently at London's Alexandra Palace. It is the second year running that
22/11/2006
'White Dress' Dazzles At Stella Artois Awards
The Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board funded short film 'The White Dress' has won the Stella Artois Award for the Best Irish Short at the 19th Seagate Foyle Film Festival. Directed by Vaness
The Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board funded short film 'The White Dress' has won the Stella Artois Award for the Best Irish Short at the 19th Seagate Foyle Film Festival. Directed by Vaness
22/11/2006
Broadcast Networks Helps Solent TV Get Ready For SKY Launch
Solent TV, the first not-for-profit commercial local television station in the UK, has commissioned Broadcast Networks to install a new studio and playout centre at its Isle of Wight facility in readi
Solent TV, the first not-for-profit commercial local television station in the UK, has commissioned Broadcast Networks to install a new studio and playout centre at its Isle of Wight facility in readi