Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2011
21/04/2011
easiHire Open All Hours At ABTT 2011
Leading sound and communication systems specialist Orbital Sound will set out its easiHire stall at ABTT 2011 at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London, between June 15 - 16 (Stand: 125). The easiHire
Leading sound and communication systems specialist Orbital Sound will set out its easiHire stall at ABTT 2011 at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London, between June 15 - 16 (Stand: 125). The easiHire
21/04/2011
EAW KF470 Makes Its Debut Under The Bridge
A sumptuous new London live venue has opened underneath a premier London football stadium. The 600-capacity Under The Bridge, situated at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge ground has been built on the sit
A sumptuous new London live venue has opened underneath a premier London football stadium. The 600-capacity Under The Bridge, situated at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge ground has been built on the sit
21/04/2011
Games Of Thrones Commissions Second Series
The epic fantasy adventure series Game of Thrones, which debuted on Sky this week, has been commissioned for a second series. The HBO series is a dramatisation of George RR Martin's cult novel, Game
The epic fantasy adventure series Game of Thrones, which debuted on Sky this week, has been commissioned for a second series. The HBO series is a dramatisation of George RR Martin's cult novel, Game
21/04/2011
ITV Studios Makes Beale International Director
ITV Studios has announced that Mike Beale has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of International Formats. Beale will be responsible for developing a strategy to support ITV Studios
ITV Studios has announced that Mike Beale has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of International Formats. Beale will be responsible for developing a strategy to support ITV Studios
21/04/2011
LipSync Expertise Brings Feature Quality To United
Invest and equity services company LipSync Productions and leading post-production facility LipSync Post have worked closely with World Productions to produce United, a sensitive dramatisation of the
Invest and equity services company LipSync Productions and leading post-production facility LipSync Post have worked closely with World Productions to produce United, a sensitive dramatisation of the
21/04/2011
National Archives Leads Sector
The UK Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has announced the organisation will take on the new responsibilities from this month following the closure of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The
The UK Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has announced the organisation will take on the new responsibilities from this month following the closure of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The
21/04/2011
Riedel MediorNet Compact Wins TV Technology STAR Award
At this year's NAB, the MediorNet Compact from Riedel Communications was awarded a TV Technology STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award. The STAR Awards are designed to celebrate and show
At this year's NAB, the MediorNet Compact from Riedel Communications was awarded a TV Technology STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award. The STAR Awards are designed to celebrate and show
20/04/2011
AES Workshops Revealed By APRS
This year's London AES (May 13-16 at the Novotel) is aiming to make itself more accessible, both to members and non-members, and more responsive to those who actually practice audio engineering. The
This year's London AES (May 13-16 at the Novotel) is aiming to make itself more accessible, both to members and non-members, and more responsive to those who actually practice audio engineering. The
20/04/2011
ATG Broadcast Appointed By AmberFin As UK Channel Partner
ATG Broadcast has signed a UK channel partnership agreement with AmberFin, developer and producer of the iCR modular software platform that is a key component in improving workflow for content owners,
ATG Broadcast has signed a UK channel partnership agreement with AmberFin, developer and producer of the iCR modular software platform that is a key component in improving workflow for content owners,
20/04/2011
BBC Approves Panasonic Cameras
Panasonic's AG-AF101 has joined the list of HD specialist cameras approved by the BBC. Other models on the same list include the ARRI Alexa, Sony's CineAlta F35 and the RED camera, units that cost ma
Panasonic's AG-AF101 has joined the list of HD specialist cameras approved by the BBC. Other models on the same list include the ARRI Alexa, Sony's CineAlta F35 and the RED camera, units that cost ma
20/04/2011
BBC One Goes For Comedy
Comedy is to the fore at the BBC with news that Will Mellor, Warren Clarke, Niky Wardley and Craig Parkinson are to star in a new six-part comedy for BBC One. It's about what real family life is like
Comedy is to the fore at the BBC with news that Will Mellor, Warren Clarke, Niky Wardley and Craig Parkinson are to star in a new six-part comedy for BBC One. It's about what real family life is like
20/04/2011
GTC Signs Decode Sponsorship Deal
The broadcast group, the Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) has revealed a coup with news that it has signed a deal with equipment hire company Decode for sponsorship. The data and HD solutions spec
The broadcast group, the Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) has revealed a coup with news that it has signed a deal with equipment hire company Decode for sponsorship. The data and HD solutions spec
20/04/2011
Latest Generator Entertainment Film Goes Into Production In Belfast
Belfast-based production company, Generator Entertainment, have began shooting their latest film, siege comedy Whole Lotta Sole in Belfast this month. Written by Thomas Gallagher and Terry George (Ho
Belfast-based production company, Generator Entertainment, have began shooting their latest film, siege comedy Whole Lotta Sole in Belfast this month. Written by Thomas Gallagher and Terry George (Ho
20/04/2011
Orbital Exhibits At ABTT
A leading sound and communication systems specialist for the theatre, event and broadcast markets, Orbital Sound, will be highlighting a comprehensive line-up of new products from its extensive portfo
A leading sound and communication systems specialist for the theatre, event and broadcast markets, Orbital Sound, will be highlighting a comprehensive line-up of new products from its extensive portfo
20/04/2011
Pixel Power ChannelMaster Wins NAB STAR Award
Pixel Power, a leading supplier of broadcast graphics systems, has announced that ChannelMaster, a new line of all-in-one playout systems for multichannel broadcast operations introduced at NAB, recei
Pixel Power, a leading supplier of broadcast graphics systems, has announced that ChannelMaster, a new line of all-in-one playout systems for multichannel broadcast operations introduced at NAB, recei
19/04/2011
Cooke Optics Celebrates Successes With 5/i, S4 And Panchro Lenses At NAB
Cooke Optics, a manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, celebrated the continuing success of its lens sets - the top-of-the-line 5/i Prime lenses, the renowned S4 Prime lense
Cooke Optics, a manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, celebrated the continuing success of its lens sets - the top-of-the-line 5/i Prime lenses, the renowned S4 Prime lense
19/04/2011
Freelance Networking Event Planned
Freelances and workers in independent production are invited to the London Production Division's Spring Network Evening on 4 May. The broadcast union, BECTU said it's an opportunity to meet and netwo
Freelances and workers in independent production are invited to the London Production Division's Spring Network Evening on 4 May. The broadcast union, BECTU said it's an opportunity to meet and netwo
19/04/2011
Gefen Launch New ELR Extender
Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen has announced its newest breakthrough for an extra long-range extension of HDMI devices. The GefenPRO ELR Extender for HDMI with PoL offers a long-range,
Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen has announced its newest breakthrough for an extra long-range extension of HDMI devices. The GefenPRO ELR Extender for HDMI with PoL offers a long-range,
19/04/2011
Irish On Screen At Tribeca
A host of Irish producers, directors, acting talent and crew will descend on New York this week as a record number of Irish films screen in Robert De Niro's renowned Tribeca Film Festival. The festiv
A host of Irish producers, directors, acting talent and crew will descend on New York this week as a record number of Irish films screen in Robert De Niro's renowned Tribeca Film Festival. The festiv
19/04/2011
Prime Focus Wins Gold At New York Festivals
Prime Focus has won a Gold World Medal for Best Special Effects at the 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for its work on the BBC's Wonders of the Solar System series. The London-based Broadcas
Prime Focus has won a Gold World Medal for Best Special Effects at the 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for its work on the BBC's Wonders of the Solar System series. The London-based Broadcas
19/04/2011
RadiantGrid Expands Quality Analysis To Include Leading Manufacturers At NAB
RadiantGrid Technologies, the developer of leading-edge transcoding, transformation and New Media Automation service platforms, has announced at NAB that it will be expanding its Quality Analysis Capa
RadiantGrid Technologies, the developer of leading-edge transcoding, transformation and New Media Automation service platforms, has announced at NAB that it will be expanding its Quality Analysis Capa
19/04/2011
Sky News Adds More Autoscript Prompting Tools To HD Studio
Leading teleprompting company Autoscript has announced that Sky News has purchased three further prompting units to replace the legacy Autocue system as it continues to fully equip its HD studio. Au
Leading teleprompting company Autoscript has announced that Sky News has purchased three further prompting units to replace the legacy Autocue system as it continues to fully equip its HD studio. Au
19/04/2011
Sound Devices Serves Up Stellar Audio At Pixel Corps
With roughly 2,000 members in 40 different countries, Pixel Corps serves as a guild for content creators and trains professionals globally on key aspects of production. In the fast-paced world of vid
With roughly 2,000 members in 40 different countries, Pixel Corps serves as a guild for content creators and trains professionals globally on key aspects of production. In the fast-paced world of vid
18/04/2011
5 Star Launches e-CASE
5 Star Cases, the UK's leading flightcase manufacturer has just launched a new free iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app e-CASE. The company has been at the forefront of case design and manufacturing for
5 Star Cases, the UK's leading flightcase manufacturer has just launched a new free iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app e-CASE. The company has been at the forefront of case design and manufacturing for
18/04/2011
Auralex On Set On Hawaii Five-O With Audio Resource Honolulu To Treat ADR Space
Auralex Acoustics, a leader in innovative sound control solutions, arrives on the set of CBS's hit series, Hawaii Five-O, as part of Audio Resource Honolulu's (ARH) on-set ADR (Automated Dialogue Repl
Auralex Acoustics, a leader in innovative sound control solutions, arrives on the set of CBS's hit series, Hawaii Five-O, as part of Audio Resource Honolulu's (ARH) on-set ADR (Automated Dialogue Repl