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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2011
06/12/2011
UK Turf War For Internet TV?
The amount of US households with internet-enabled TV devices, including Smart TVs, connected Blu-Ray players, game consoles, and streaming media players is growing steadily, so says a report by Advanc
The amount of US households with internet-enabled TV devices, including Smart TVs, connected Blu-Ray players, game consoles, and streaming media players is growing steadily, so says a report by Advanc
06/12/2011
Webcast Discusses Effective Loudness Management
It has been announced that a live webcast will be aired on December 13 with the aim to educate those in the industry about effective loudness management. Promoter, Broadcast Engineering, raise the qu
It has been announced that a live webcast will be aired on December 13 with the aim to educate those in the industry about effective loudness management. Promoter, Broadcast Engineering, raise the qu
05/12/2011
Alphabet Kidz Celebrate BAFTA
Children’s Acting Agency Alphabet Kidz is celebrating with one of their artists who recently won a BAFTA- this is the first for the agency. Harley Bird was presented with the award for her role as th
Children’s Acting Agency Alphabet Kidz is celebrating with one of their artists who recently won a BAFTA- this is the first for the agency. Harley Bird was presented with the award for her role as th
05/12/2011
AmberFin and ATG Expand UK Channel Partnership
AmberFin and ATG Broadcast have announced the expansion of their UK channel partnership agreement to encompass the Middle East region. ATG Broadcast, which has been AmberFin’s channel partner in the
AmberFin and ATG Broadcast have announced the expansion of their UK channel partnership agreement to encompass the Middle East region. ATG Broadcast, which has been AmberFin’s channel partner in the
05/12/2011
BBC Gives Panasonic's HPX250 The Nod
Panasonic’s newest camera has been received positively by the industry with the BBC approving the equipment for HD production. Panasonic’s AG-HPX250 P2 camcorder is now BBC approved for HD production
Panasonic’s newest camera has been received positively by the industry with the BBC approving the equipment for HD production. Panasonic’s AG-HPX250 P2 camcorder is now BBC approved for HD production
05/12/2011
BIFA Winners Unveiled
British film, Tyrannosaur, has cleaned up at the British Independent Film Awards picking up three trophies. There was a spectacular turn out from the very best in British talent for the 14th Moët Bri
British film, Tyrannosaur, has cleaned up at the British Independent Film Awards picking up three trophies. There was a spectacular turn out from the very best in British talent for the 14th Moët Bri
05/12/2011
Creative England Open Two New Funds
Ceative England has opened two new schemes of Lottery funding, delegated from the BFI, to support the development of filmmaking talent in the English regions. The Development Fund and Film Networks
Ceative England has opened two new schemes of Lottery funding, delegated from the BFI, to support the development of filmmaking talent in the English regions. The Development Fund and Film Networks
05/12/2011
Kinect Voice Control Teams Up With Xbox
New software will see viewers be able to command their televisions with spoken phrases such as ‘play’ and ‘pause’. Indeed a free update to the Xbox 360 games console will bring new catch-up TV servic
New software will see viewers be able to command their televisions with spoken phrases such as ‘play’ and ‘pause’. Indeed a free update to the Xbox 360 games console will bring new catch-up TV servic
05/12/2011
New Approach To Anti-Piracy Announced
A new approach to anti-piracy communications for UK audiences has been announced The Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has joined forces and com
A new approach to anti-piracy communications for UK audiences has been announced The Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has joined forces and com
05/12/2011
Sennheiser UK To Show Monitors and Microphones At BVE
Following intense interest at BVE North, Sennheiser UK is set to take a comprehensive range of equipment to BVE London, being held from 14-16 February at London’s Earls Court 2. This includes Sennh
Following intense interest at BVE North, Sennheiser UK is set to take a comprehensive range of equipment to BVE London, being held from 14-16 February at London’s Earls Court 2. This includes Sennh
05/12/2011
TMD Supports BXF For Transparent System Integration
A company focused on designing and delivering media and content management solutions has announced its support for broadcast exchange format (BFX) as an open standard for interconnection with traffic
A company focused on designing and delivering media and content management solutions has announced its support for broadcast exchange format (BFX) as an open standard for interconnection with traffic
05/12/2011
UK Film Makers Find The Secret Of Happiness
In the midst of all the international financial gloom, a two-minute comedy film based on a school photography session for six year-olds and set in a British school, is raising spirits internationally.
In the midst of all the international financial gloom, a two-minute comedy film based on a school photography session for six year-olds and set in a British school, is raising spirits internationally.
02/12/2011
BBC Worldwide COO Receives Barclay's Award
BBC Worldwide’s Sarah Cooper has received the Barclay's Corporate Business Award at the prestigious Women in Film and TV (WFTV) Awards. Ms Cooper is the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Execu
BBC Worldwide’s Sarah Cooper has received the Barclay's Corporate Business Award at the prestigious Women in Film and TV (WFTV) Awards. Ms Cooper is the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Execu
02/12/2011
BECTU Orgainise Lobby Of Parliament Over BBC Cuts
The broadcast media and entertainment union (BECTU) is organising a lobby of parliament about the proposed cuts facing the BBC. Union members are being asked to speak to their MPs about the damage th
The broadcast media and entertainment union (BECTU) is organising a lobby of parliament about the proposed cuts facing the BBC. Union members are being asked to speak to their MPs about the damage th
02/12/2011
Coming Soon:Hardware Accelerated Software From Playbox
Playbox Technology has recently announced in their latest news letter that we should be on the look out for their new Hardware Accelerated Software. PlayBox Technology (PBT) is once again riding the
Playbox Technology has recently announced in their latest news letter that we should be on the look out for their new Hardware Accelerated Software. PlayBox Technology (PBT) is once again riding the
02/12/2011
GefenPRO ELR Extenders with POL Now Shipping
Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen has announced that two new breakthrough products are currently shipping. The GefenPRO ELR (Extra Long Range) Extenders for HDMI with POL I and II both o
Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen has announced that two new breakthrough products are currently shipping. The GefenPRO ELR (Extra Long Range) Extenders for HDMI with POL I and II both o
02/12/2011
Ikegami Appoint Specialist Dealers For New Low Cost Camera
Ikegami Electronics (UK) has announced that they have appointed BPS (Broadcast Production Services),TNP Broadcast and WTS/C2S Systems as specialist dealers for sales and distribution of their new rang
Ikegami Electronics (UK) has announced that they have appointed BPS (Broadcast Production Services),TNP Broadcast and WTS/C2S Systems as specialist dealers for sales and distribution of their new rang
02/12/2011
ITV Studios And BAFTA Winners To Establish Scripted Production Company
ITV Studios and BAFTA award-winning commissioners Camilla Campbell and Robert Wulff-Cochrane have announced they are to establish a new joint venture scripted production company. Noho Film and TV wi
ITV Studios and BAFTA award-winning commissioners Camilla Campbell and Robert Wulff-Cochrane have announced they are to establish a new joint venture scripted production company. Noho Film and TV wi
02/12/2011
Miller Camera Support Expand With New Head Of Sales And Marketing
Manufacturer, Miller Camera Support, has appointed Robert Jarmyn to head up its group sales and marketing operations covering both domestic and international markets. While Robert is a newcomer to t
Manufacturer, Miller Camera Support, has appointed Robert Jarmyn to head up its group sales and marketing operations covering both domestic and international markets. While Robert is a newcomer to t
02/12/2011
Panasonic To Demo New Broadcast Kit In UK
Audio visual company, Panasonic, is set to unveil a hot new Panasonic Broadcast Kit at two December road show dates- this will be the first time the kit has been demonstrated in the UK. The company w
Audio visual company, Panasonic, is set to unveil a hot new Panasonic Broadcast Kit at two December road show dates- this will be the first time the kit has been demonstrated in the UK. The company w
02/12/2011
Search On For IBC2012 Innovation Awards
The search is now on for the IBC2012 Innovation Awards with broadcast and media companies, and their technology partners being invited to submit collaborative projects that they think match up to the
The search is now on for the IBC2012 Innovation Awards with broadcast and media companies, and their technology partners being invited to submit collaborative projects that they think match up to the
02/12/2011
Studio AKA Nominated For Oscar
UK- based studio, Studio AKA, has been nominated for an Oscar, for its animated short: A Morning Stroll. Directed by Grant Orchard and produced by Sue Goffe, the animated film shows what happens when
UK- based studio, Studio AKA, has been nominated for an Oscar, for its animated short: A Morning Stroll. Directed by Grant Orchard and produced by Sue Goffe, the animated film shows what happens when
01/12/2011
BBC Worldwide Launches iPlayer App In Canada
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) has launched the international version of its video-on-demand service, the iPlayer, in Canada, via a subscription iPad app, which features titles from the British broadcaster’s l
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) has launched the international version of its video-on-demand service, the iPlayer, in Canada, via a subscription iPad app, which features titles from the British broadcaster’s l
01/12/2011
Broadcast Industry Get Set For CABSAT 2012
On Stand S2-B31 at CABSAT 2012 the Vislink group will feature products from its leading brands of ADVENT, GIGAWAVE, LINK, MRC and PMR. With a range of SATCOM, microwave, wireless camera, encoding and
On Stand S2-B31 at CABSAT 2012 the Vislink group will feature products from its leading brands of ADVENT, GIGAWAVE, LINK, MRC and PMR. With a range of SATCOM, microwave, wireless camera, encoding and
01/12/2011
Catoni MAXIMA Hailed As Success
Introduced to the UK market in September this year through newly appointed distributor Octica Professional Ltd the new Cartoni MAXIMA Fluid Action head has been an instant success with the first two b
Introduced to the UK market in September this year through newly appointed distributor Octica Professional Ltd the new Cartoni MAXIMA Fluid Action head has been an instant success with the first two b
