All Broadcast articles in 16 April 1999 – Page 2
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MESSENGER FRONTS CHANNEL 5'S ONLINE LAUNCH
Channel 5 unveils its online service on Saturday (17 April), including Melinda Messenger's own official website. The site also features Drizzle Beach, an English version of cult soap Sunset Beach, and
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Jump Design has created the title sequence for Channel 5's new quiz show, Can We Still be Friends. Produced by LWT, the programme is fronted by Melinda Messenger and features separated
Jump Design has created the title sequence for Channel 5's new quiz show, Can We Still be Friends. Produced by LWT, the programme is fronted by Melinda Messenger and features separated
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Visions gets£6m for Euro push
The Television Corporation is to invest around£6 million in its OB subsidiary, Visions, in an attempt to compete in the wider European market.The investment, which will be spread over the
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Zenith Entertainment has received a direct commission from ITV for a documentary following three British children in their quest to find adoptive parents, writes Nicola Methven. The 60-minute special,
Zenith Entertainment has received a direct commission from ITV for a documentary following three British children in their quest to find adoptive parents, writes Nicola Methven. The 60-minute special, There's a
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ELIZABETH TRIUMPHS AT UK ACADEMY AWARDS
FilmFour-backed movie Elizabeth scooped a clutch of awards at the 51st British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (11 April). Elizabeth took five prizes, including the Alexander Korda award for the outstanding
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ELSETLIVE-NT TO DEBUT AT NAB FOR ACCOM
Accom will debut its new entry-level virtual set, ELSETLive-NT at NAB next week (17-22 April).The new system, dubbed by the company as the first 'fully functional' NT-based virtual set configuration, comes
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Select committee to probe BBC activities
The House of Commons Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee plans to investigate the BBC's commercial activities as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into the corporation's public service role this autumn,
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Supply chain trouble adds to Silicon woes
Problems affecting the supply chain of Silicon Graphics' (SGI) new NT-based workstations will lead to a higher than expected third-quarter loss, according to the company.In a conference call Silicon Graphics chief
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Natkiel quits after cuts at Pebble Mill
Rod Natkiel, head of the troubled BBC Network Production department in Birmingham, is to leave his job before the end of the month.BBC Production head of commercial and business affairs Chris
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MED TV APPEALS AGAINST ITC LICENCE BAN
Med TV, the satellite channel broadcasting to Kurds in Europe and the Middle East but licensed in the UK, went to the Independent Television Commission last Friday to appeal against the
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ITC rules against extended licences for RSL operators
The Independent Television Commission has refused to yield to lobbying from restricted service licence (RSL) operators for licence durations to be extended beyond two years, writes Jeanette Blair.Some RSL applicants have
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NEWS ANALYSIS - Falling by the wayside
We may think we make the best TV in the world, but foreign buyers disagree. As the Government launches an inquiry into the issue, David Wood asks how UK TV can be made more exportable.
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PORTILLO APPOINTMENT BOOSTS CROSSTALK TEAM
Former Conservative MP Michael Portillo is to join the presenting team of LWT's London News Network-produced regional political programme Crosstalk.Portillo will make his debut this Sunday (18 April) at 12.30 alongside
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TARGET SELLS FORMATS AROUND THE WORLD AT MIP-TV
Independent distributor Target has secured a number of format deals at Mip-TV, including the sale of Tiger Aspect's light entertainment show, Beat the Crusher, to Antena 3 in Spain. Target has
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FIRST ART TO PREMIERE PRIMAL AT NAB
First Art, the development company headed by Rushes technical director Paul Grace, is expected to unveil its new image processing engine for telecine colourists Primal at NAB next week. Formerly known
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BRIGHTER PICTURES EXPANDS FLAVA WITH ASIAN SPIN-OFF
Indie Brighter Pictures has been commissioned by Channel 4 to make a pilot of a new Asian music show. Asian Flava is a spin-off of Flava, the indie's soul, rap, ragga
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BUILDING A GLOBAL AUDIENCE - KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
- Government and regulators should consider if domestic regulation hinders export performance- Incentives, including tax breaks, might encourage investment in original TV production- An assessment should be made of the support
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Topless Darts axed in Live relaunch
Live TV is axing some of its best-known programmes, including Topless Darts, as part of a channel relaunch which takes effect from 7 June, writes Alice Macandrew.The new look, which features
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CLARKE CLAIMS UNFAIR DISMISSAL FROM BAFTA
Ousted Bafta chief executive Jane Clarke is to bring a case of unfair dismissal against her former employers. Clarke, who has started employment tribunal proceedings, was dismissed suddenly in December following
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Double Exposure bags Disney deal
The Disney Channel has commissioned a docu-soap about a children's travelling circus from UK indie Double Exposure.Circus Kids, a working title, is based on the world's only international youth travelling circus,