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Broadcast News Archive for
July, 2007
26/07/2007
First Irish Sporting HD Broadcast Launched At Croke Park
Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, recently launched the first broadcast of an Irish sporting event in High-Definition TV (HDTV). The Leinster GAA Football final, wh
Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, recently launched the first broadcast of an Irish sporting event in High-Definition TV (HDTV). The Leinster GAA Football final, wh
26/07/2007
GMTV Managing Director To Resign Following 'Unfair' Phone-Ins
The Managing Director of GMTV, Paul Corley, is to resign following revelations over ‘unfair’ phone-in competition. He appeared on the show in April to apologise to viewers after BBC’s Panorama progra
The Managing Director of GMTV, Paul Corley, is to resign following revelations over ‘unfair’ phone-in competition. He appeared on the show in April to apologise to viewers after BBC’s Panorama progra
26/07/2007
K-Tek Avalon Traveler Available in New Colours
K-Tek offers the Avalon Traveler in muted red or blue anodized aluminum tubing – the only coloured professional boom poles on the market. With their distinctive hues, these attractive poles are an ex
K-Tek offers the Avalon Traveler in muted red or blue anodized aluminum tubing – the only coloured professional boom poles on the market. With their distinctive hues, these attractive poles are an ex
26/07/2007
REALVIZ MatchMover Pro Plays Leading Role In 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'
Framestore CFC Turns to REALVIZ MatchMover Pro for 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' REALVIZ, has confirmed that their tracking software, MatchMover Pro, played a pivotal role in Framestore
Framestore CFC Turns to REALVIZ MatchMover Pro for 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' REALVIZ, has confirmed that their tracking software, MatchMover Pro, played a pivotal role in Framestore
26/07/2007
TV One Announces Debut Of C2-7260 Dual Channel Video Processor At IBC 2007
IBC 2007 is fast approaching and TV One has announced the first ever showing of the C2-7260 Dual Channel Video Processor within Europe. This extraordinary product has a total of 17 inputs, including
IBC 2007 is fast approaching and TV One has announced the first ever showing of the C2-7260 Dual Channel Video Processor within Europe. This extraordinary product has a total of 17 inputs, including
26/07/2007
Wohler Europe Satellite Office Opens In England
Wohler Technologies has announced the opening of Wohler Europe, a satellite office located in Bedford, England. The facility will serve as an extension of the company’s headquarters in Hayward, CA, e
Wohler Technologies has announced the opening of Wohler Europe, a satellite office located in Bedford, England. The facility will serve as an extension of the company’s headquarters in Hayward, CA, e
25/07/2007
Belfast Born Director's Film In Toronto Film Festival Special Presentation Line-Up
Terry George’s new film ‘Reservation Road’ will be featured in the line-up of Special Presentations at the Toronto Film Festival. The film is the director’s follow up to the Ocar nominated historical
Terry George’s new film ‘Reservation Road’ will be featured in the line-up of Special Presentations at the Toronto Film Festival. The film is the director’s follow up to the Ocar nominated historical
25/07/2007
FremantleMedia Enterprises Clinch Sponsorship Deals For 'Austrailian Idol'
FremantleMedia Enterprises’ (FME) Asia Pacific Licensing team has clinched a raft of high profile off-air sponsorship deals for ratings hit, Australian Idol, as the show prepares for its fifth season,
FremantleMedia Enterprises’ (FME) Asia Pacific Licensing team has clinched a raft of high profile off-air sponsorship deals for ratings hit, Australian Idol, as the show prepares for its fifth season,
25/07/2007
Golden Square Create 'Specklie' For Specsavers
Golden Square’s character development department has followed up its work on Mr and Mrs Rabbit for Airwick with a new character for Specsavers in Ireland. Based on an illustration from director Geral
Golden Square’s character development department has followed up its work on Mr and Mrs Rabbit for Airwick with a new character for Specsavers in Ireland. Based on an illustration from director Geral
25/07/2007
Granada International Gains Worldwide Rights To Distribute 'David Beckham: New Beginnings'
Granada International has secured worldwide rights to distribute the documentary 'David Beckham: New Beginnings', which tracks the football superstar’s recent high profile move to Los Angeles. After
Granada International has secured worldwide rights to distribute the documentary 'David Beckham: New Beginnings', which tracks the football superstar’s recent high profile move to Los Angeles. After
25/07/2007
Lipsync Post Checks Into Stephen King's '1480'
Lipsync Post has just completed 170 vfx shots for '1408', a film adapted from the terrifying short story by suspense master, Stephen King. Directed by Mikael Håfström (Derailed), 1408 stars John Cusa
Lipsync Post has just completed 170 vfx shots for '1408', a film adapted from the terrifying short story by suspense master, Stephen King. Directed by Mikael Håfström (Derailed), 1408 stars John Cusa
25/07/2007
London The Scene For 'Do The O2' Commercial Campaign
The O2 Arena recently opened and part of their marketing strategy was to promote the new events venue through TV advertising. The ‘Do the O2’ commercial shows a giant bubble bouncing through and abov
The O2 Arena recently opened and part of their marketing strategy was to promote the new events venue through TV advertising. The ‘Do the O2’ commercial shows a giant bubble bouncing through and abov
25/07/2007
Nu Horizons Wins Prestigious Quantel Supplier Of The Year Award
Nu Horizons (formerly known as DT Electronics) has won for the third time in a row The Quantel Supplier of the Year Award. The scheme measures all Quantel’s suppliers against a wide range of criteria
Nu Horizons (formerly known as DT Electronics) has won for the third time in a row The Quantel Supplier of the Year Award. The scheme measures all Quantel’s suppliers against a wide range of criteria
25/07/2007
Rushes Soho Shorts Festival Hits The Big Screen In London
The Rushes Soho Shorts Festival is once again set to be a dazzling showcase of UK film talent. Short films by both acclaimed directors and new talent will grace screens throughout London as the week
The Rushes Soho Shorts Festival is once again set to be a dazzling showcase of UK film talent. Short films by both acclaimed directors and new talent will grace screens throughout London as the week
24/07/2007
Autocue Announces European Sale Of QMaster To TV5
Autocue has announced another European sale of its IP-based, networked prompting solution, QMaster to TV5, based in Latvia. The sale was carried out by Autocue's Baltic partner, Hannu-Pro.
Autocue has announced another European sale of its IP-based, networked prompting solution, QMaster to TV5, based in Latvia. The sale was carried out by Autocue's Baltic partner, Hannu-Pro.
24/07/2007
Evolutions Completes Post On 'Top Gear: Polar Special'
Evolutions, voted Best Post Production House by Broadcast in 2007, has completed the full post on 'Top Gear: Polar Special' for BBC Vision. This 60 minute special is Top Gear’s most ambitious and ard
Evolutions, voted Best Post Production House by Broadcast in 2007, has completed the full post on 'Top Gear: Polar Special' for BBC Vision. This 60 minute special is Top Gear’s most ambitious and ard
24/07/2007
Film Industry Contribution To UK GDP Up 39% In 2006
The UK film industry contributed £4.3 billion to UK GDP in 2006, up from £3.1 billion in 2004, a 39% increase in two years according to an independent report by Oxford Economics. This figure takes a
The UK film industry contributed £4.3 billion to UK GDP in 2006, up from £3.1 billion in 2004, a 39% increase in two years according to an independent report by Oxford Economics. This figure takes a
24/07/2007
Fisher Communications Acquire Pegasus News
Fisher Communications, a Seattle-based communications company that owns and manages 19 television stations and eight radio stations in the Pacific Northwest, has acquired Pegasus News in a move to exp
Fisher Communications, a Seattle-based communications company that owns and manages 19 television stations and eight radio stations in the Pacific Northwest, has acquired Pegasus News in a move to exp
24/07/2007
Røde M3 Microphone Now Shipping
Exclusive UK distributor Source Distribution has announced that the new Røde M3 microphone is now shipping. The M3 is the first in a new series of microphones designed to make high quality recording
Exclusive UK distributor Source Distribution has announced that the new Røde M3 microphone is now shipping. The M3 is the first in a new series of microphones designed to make high quality recording
24/07/2007
Stage One Build MoonBase
As part of the launch campaign for the Indesit Moon washing machine, Stage One were called in by Production Company, Out of the Blue, to build ‘Moonbase,’ a freestanding pod unit, designed to resemble
As part of the launch campaign for the Indesit Moon washing machine, Stage One were called in by Production Company, Out of the Blue, to build ‘Moonbase,’ a freestanding pod unit, designed to resemble
24/07/2007
Twofour Takes On One Dozen Trainees
Twofour's 2007 Talent Day has proved the most successful yet and resulted in the company taking on 12 trainees to work at its Plymouth headquarters. Over 50 young people were invited to attend a day
Twofour's 2007 Talent Day has proved the most successful yet and resulted in the company taking on 12 trainees to work at its Plymouth headquarters. Over 50 young people were invited to attend a day
24/07/2007
Vivadas Group Plc Announce HandMade Films International Collaboration
Vividas Group Plc has announced a collaboration with HandMade Films International to build a fully interactive movie portal, due for launch later this summer. The portal at <A HREF= 'http://www.4rfv.
Vividas Group Plc has announced a collaboration with HandMade Films International to build a fully interactive movie portal, due for launch later this summer. The portal at <A HREF= 'http://www.4rfv.
23/07/2007
Autoscript Announce Aaviksaar Appointment
Autoscript Limited has announced the appointment of Eva Aaviksaar as Autoscript Studio Operator. Aaviksaar brings more than 30 years' experience as one of the UK's most sought-after prompt operators.
Autoscript Limited has announced the appointment of Eva Aaviksaar as Autoscript Studio Operator. Aaviksaar brings more than 30 years' experience as one of the UK's most sought-after prompt operators.
23/07/2007
BBC To Establish Editorial Standards Board
The BBC is to establish an Editorial Standards Board to oversee the Corporation's response to the announcement of serious editorial breaches in a number of programmes. Chaired by the Deputy Director-
The BBC is to establish an Editorial Standards Board to oversee the Corporation's response to the announcement of serious editorial breaches in a number of programmes. Chaired by the Deputy Director-
23/07/2007
Call For Submissions To Digital Debut Showcase At The Phoenix Cinema
An exciting new project in its second year is calling all young talented film makers to submit their short films to the 2nd Digital Debut showcase at the Phoenix Cinema in London on the 21 September 2
An exciting new project in its second year is calling all young talented film makers to submit their short films to the 2nd Digital Debut showcase at the Phoenix Cinema in London on the 21 September 2
