All articles by George Bevir – Page 72
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NewsPepper staff join Prime Focus
Former Pepper Post employees have begun to resurface at rival firms, with Prime Focus recruiting three staff from the insolvent facility to lead its push into primetime drama post-production.
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NewsFORscene primed for UK news
Forbidden Technologies is targeting UK news providers for the next stage of the rollout of its cloud-based editing software FORscene.
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NewsScotland completes digital TV switchover
Terrestrial TV in Scotland is now fully digital following the switchover of the transmitter group serving parts of Glasgow, Edinburgh and central Scotland.
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NewsOFT clears Peel's proposed Pinewood takeover
Peel’s proposed acquisition of Pinewood Shepperton has been approved by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), as Warren James Holdings confirms it has “no intention” of bidding for the facilities group.
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NewsRivals keen on Pepper assets
Facility bosses believe the chances of Pepper Post emerging from insolvent liquidation as a going concern are “slim to none”, with rivals seemingly keen to take on kit and staff from the Soho facility.
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NewsRed Bee reinvents the EPG for video platform launch
Red Bee Media has launched a next-generation video platform that it hopes will move online viewing beyond catch-up and on-demand by allowing viewers to watch live programmes via a beefed-up electronic programme guide.
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NewsDeluxe Digital London chief takes reins at Deluxe 142
The managing director of Deluxe Digital London (DDL) Peter Wright has taken charge at recent acquisition Deluxe 142.
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FeaturesFinding ways to post a profit
From helping to fund Oscar-winner The King’s Speech and TV drama United to getting directlyinvolved in production, post houses are increasingly diversifying.
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NewsPinewood report calls on coalition to back clusters
The government should be doing more to support TV and film by encouraging the creative industries to group together in clusters, according to a report by The Work Foundation.
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NewsOffice of Fair Trading to investigate Pinewood deal
Peel’s proposed takeover of facilities group Pinewood Shepperton is being investigated by the Office of Fair Trading.
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NewsFoundry updates texture tool with Disney technology
The Foundry has released its first product to feature paint and texture technology developed by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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NewsDDF upgrades post truck for Big Brother in HD
DDF is giving its mobile post facility a major refit in preparation for Big Brother’s debut on Channel 5 this summer, when it will be broadcast in HD and use a tapeless workflow for the first time.
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NewsTrue North opens in-house facilities to rivals
Indie True North is beefing up its in-house post facility before opening it up to other production firms.
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NewsLouka exits as Arri continues to centralise supply chain
Arri GB managing director Renos Louka has resigned from the camera and lighting equipment manufacturer.
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NewsThe Farm finalises deal for US post facility
The Farm’s long-awaited US push has kicked off with a deal to buy Hollywood-based picture post facility Editgods.
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NewsJo Beighton appointed Halo managing director
Halo’s John Rogerson has stepped up to the role of chief executive, with Jo Beighton promoted to the role of managing director.
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NewsSky under fire for taking post projects in-house
Sky is directing indies to complete an increasing amount of post-production at its new West London base, post houses have claimed.
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NewsColt steps up connectivity drive
Colt is ramping up its efforts to become a one-stop-shop of connectivity services for broadcasters and post-production houses.
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NewsPinewood stresses benefits of expansion plan
Pinewood Shepperton has concluded its Project Pinewood appeal by stressing that its expansion proposals will benefit both producers and the environment.
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NewsCNBC completes studio revamp
CNBC has begun broadcasting from its redesigned London studio, which has been overhauled to allow the on-screen presenters to work more closely with the channel’s digital team.