Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2008
20/05/2008
Th1ng Launches TV Department With Identity And Bumper For New NBC Universal Channel
Th1ng, the award-winning media and animation studio, has created a dedicated creative department for television identity and advertising commissions. The new department is founded on the creative tal
Th1ng, the award-winning media and animation studio, has created a dedicated creative department for television identity and advertising commissions. The new department is founded on the creative tal
20/05/2008
Upgrade For Edinburgh's Canongate Studios
Canongate Studios in Edinburgh have been quietly upgrading and improving their audio studios over the past year. They have announced the arrival of their new Protools HD 7.4 edit system ready to run
Canongate Studios in Edinburgh have been quietly upgrading and improving their audio studios over the past year. They have announced the arrival of their new Protools HD 7.4 edit system ready to run
19/05/2008
BBC One's 'Missing Live' Recommissioned
BBC One's daytime series 'Missing Live' has been recommissioned, following the success of the first series in which 17 missing people featured on the show were found, Liam Keelan, Controller of BBC Da
BBC One's daytime series 'Missing Live' has been recommissioned, following the success of the first series in which 17 missing people featured on the show were found, Liam Keelan, Controller of BBC Da
19/05/2008
FremantleMedia Enterprises Hires Martin Adams For New Business Development Role
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced the appointment of Martin Adams as Business Development Director of Home Entertainment. Formerly the Managing Director of Clear Vision, Adams brings a
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced the appointment of Martin Adams as Business Development Director of Home Entertainment. Formerly the Managing Director of Clear Vision, Adams brings a
19/05/2008
FremantleMedia Enterprises On Course For A Dynamic Discop
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) arrived at this year's DISCOP in fine form with a flurry of irresistible titles representing all the major genres, including tender reality, hard-hitting factual and c
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) arrived at this year's DISCOP in fine form with a flurry of irresistible titles representing all the major genres, including tender reality, hard-hitting factual and c
19/05/2008
Humax Licenses S&T's Redkey 2 MHEG Engine For UK Freesat Launch
Strategy & Technology Client Systems Ltd (S&T Client Systems), specialists in interactive TV playout systems and MHEG-5 middleware, have announced that it has licensed its RedKey 2 MHEG-5 interactive
Strategy & Technology Client Systems Ltd (S&T Client Systems), specialists in interactive TV playout systems and MHEG-5 middleware, have announced that it has licensed its RedKey 2 MHEG-5 interactive
19/05/2008
Ireland Goes Digital As Broadcasting Bill Revealed
Ireland's planned new digital free-to-air film channel - the Irish Film Channel - has got final clearance to hit the airwaves, The state-funded station - which will show Irish and World cinema around
Ireland's planned new digital free-to-air film channel - the Irish Film Channel - has got final clearance to hit the airwaves, The state-funded station - which will show Irish and World cinema around
19/05/2008
SAE London Invest In New Neve DFC PS/1
SAE Institute, a leader provider of degree-standard audio, film and multimedia education, have acquired a Neve DFC PS/1, to ensure that their film production students are receiving the best training f
SAE Institute, a leader provider of degree-standard audio, film and multimedia education, have acquired a Neve DFC PS/1, to ensure that their film production students are receiving the best training f
19/05/2008
Seed Animation Studio Spreads Feel Goodness
Seed Animation Studio were approached by Ambition Communications to direct and produce three 10" commercials for the TV launch of Feel Good Drinks. The campaign promotes the drink as free from artif
Seed Animation Studio were approached by Ambition Communications to direct and produce three 10" commercials for the TV launch of Feel Good Drinks. The campaign promotes the drink as free from artif
19/05/2008
Talking Media Announce Award Win
Exmouth-based video company, Talking Media have announced that an exhibition for which they produced interactive multimedia displays has won a Highly Commended Award in the Museums and Heritage Awards
Exmouth-based video company, Talking Media have announced that an exhibition for which they produced interactive multimedia displays has won a Highly Commended Award in the Museums and Heritage Awards
19/05/2008
Wave-TV Using Nucomm Microwave Technology to Weather Storm At Kentucky Derby
Heavy rain did not dampen WAVE-TV's live weekend coverage of the 134th Kentucky Oaks and Derby coverage, which reaped unforeseen benefits using Nucomm's CamPac 2 wireless transmitter and Newscaster DR
Heavy rain did not dampen WAVE-TV's live weekend coverage of the 134th Kentucky Oaks and Derby coverage, which reaped unforeseen benefits using Nucomm's CamPac 2 wireless transmitter and Newscaster DR
19/05/2008
Zodiak Television Enters Belarus
Through the Russian subsidiary TeleAlliance, Zodiak Television has now begun activities in its 13th market. The first project will be a prime time entertainment show set to premiere this autumn. Zo
Through the Russian subsidiary TeleAlliance, Zodiak Television has now begun activities in its 13th market. The first project will be a prime time entertainment show set to premiere this autumn. Zo
16/05/2008
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry fly
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry fly
16/05/2008
£2.8 Million Invested In Media Skills For The Region
The media and digital industries within the Northwest are set to benefit from a £2.8 million cash injection to further boost media skills development activities across the region. The scheme is funde
The media and digital industries within the Northwest are set to benefit from a £2.8 million cash injection to further boost media skills development activities across the region. The scheme is funde
16/05/2008
Canal Overseas Uses Wohler Closed-Caption Encoder/Decoder
PANAORMAdtv, the video products division of Wohler Technologies Inc, has announced that Canal Oversea, a division of leading French broadcast group Canal+, is using the HDCC-200A HD/SD-SDI closed-capt
PANAORMAdtv, the video products division of Wohler Technologies Inc, has announced that Canal Oversea, a division of leading French broadcast group Canal+, is using the HDCC-200A HD/SD-SDI closed-capt
16/05/2008
FremantleMedia Enterprises Gets Up Close And Personal With Origin
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a 'first-look' TV development deal with new production house Origin fpcus will be on creating original ground-breaking film and television drama. Boasti
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a 'first-look' TV development deal with new production house Origin fpcus will be on creating original ground-breaking film and television drama. Boasti
16/05/2008
Gordon Tubbs Named As Autoscript's New Vice President
Autoscript, a leading teleprompting company, has announced that Gordon Tubbs has been appointed to lead its growing North American business. As Vice President of Autoscript, Tubbs will head the compa
Autoscript, a leading teleprompting company, has announced that Gordon Tubbs has been appointed to lead its growing North American business. As Vice President of Autoscript, Tubbs will head the compa
16/05/2008
Hamlet Forms Alliance With Sencore For North And South America Distribution
Hamlet, a leading supplier of high quality test and measurement equipment, has signed an agreement by which Sencore Inc. will become Hamlet's lead distributor for North and South America. Sencore, ba
Hamlet, a leading supplier of high quality test and measurement equipment, has signed an agreement by which Sencore Inc. will become Hamlet's lead distributor for North and South America. Sencore, ba
16/05/2008
ITC Announces Distributor Agreement With Marvel-Distribution Company
ITC (Instant Tool-less Connectors), a division of The Quest Group (parent company of AudioQuest), has announced that it has extended the reach of its sales and support networks for its tool-less line
ITC (Instant Tool-less Connectors), a division of The Quest Group (parent company of AudioQuest), has announced that it has extended the reach of its sales and support networks for its tool-less line
16/05/2008
ITV Acquires Silverback
ITV has announced that it has acquired the Swedish-based independent production company and programme formats business Silverback AB. The deal is consistent with ITV's strategy to grow its production
ITV has announced that it has acquired the Swedish-based independent production company and programme formats business Silverback AB. The deal is consistent with ITV's strategy to grow its production
16/05/2008
Smoke & Mirrors Adds To The Magic With Major Appointments
Smoke & Mirrors, the creatively-led, high-end post-production house, has announced a new staff appointments that strengthen its visual effects capabilities and post-production management teams. Join
Smoke & Mirrors, the creatively-led, high-end post-production house, has announced a new staff appointments that strengthen its visual effects capabilities and post-production management teams. Join
16/05/2008
Volicon Launches New Observer RPM 100
Volicon, a leading provider of media monitoring, recording, archiving and streaming solutions, has introduced a new entry-level version of its Observer RPM (Remote Program Monitor) system for automate
Volicon, a leading provider of media monitoring, recording, archiving and streaming solutions, has introduced a new entry-level version of its Observer RPM (Remote Program Monitor) system for automate
15/05/2008
'Young Mums' Mansion' For Sale At Zeal Entertainment
Format and events programming distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has signed a representation deal with UK-based production company Love Productions, acquiring inte
Format and events programming distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has signed a representation deal with UK-based production company Love Productions, acquiring inte
15/05/2008
Conch Awards Lead Way For UK Sound Recognition
The influence of the Conch Awards 2007 has been recognised as one of the winners from last year's ceremony won the award for Best Sound Factual at the British Academy Television Craft Awards that took
The influence of the Conch Awards 2007 has been recognised as one of the winners from last year's ceremony won the award for Best Sound Factual at the British Academy Television Craft Awards that took
15/05/2008
Genesis Networks Announces Saber
Genesis Networks, a provider of next-generation global video transmission services, have introduced Saber - the world's first hybrid satellite-fiber service to provide a comprehensive and seamless sol
Genesis Networks, a provider of next-generation global video transmission services, have introduced Saber - the world's first hybrid satellite-fiber service to provide a comprehensive and seamless sol