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Rushes expands creating 15 new jobs
Rushes Post-production is expanding with the creation of a dedicated 3D department and the creation of 15 jobs, writes Barbara MarshallThe head of the department will be Jonathan Privett who joins
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Media 100 unveils new system and new identity
After four years and $30m (£21m) investment, Media 100 took the wraps off its new 844/x 10-bit editing and effects system in New York on Monday (25 February), writes Andy StoutPreviously
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New venue for Promax
The Promax UK annual conference is moving to a new venue this year.Taking place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November, the conference will be held at the Queen Elizabeth
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Megahertz Comms to go into liquidation
Broadcast products manufacturer Megahertz Communications faces liquidation next week, less than six months after spinning off its systems business to a management buyout, writes Barbara Marshall.The decision to liquidate Ely-based Megahertz
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BBC animation day
The BBC hopes to help push animation into the mainstream by holding an 'animation day' on Monday (4 March) for producers and commissioners.Featuring speakers such as Star Wars producer Gary
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Free Softimage tech
Softimage is introducing a free version of its 3D and effects technology, complete with training modules to help improve the software's reach.The Softimage XSI Experience CD runs on Windows XP,
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MPC is first to install new Cintel film scanner
London-based the Moving Picture Company (MPC) is the first facility worldwide to install Cintel's next-generation film scanner, the DSX, writes Barbara MarshallThe scanner, which was previewed at IBC last year (Broadcast,
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Dolby E for London duo
London's International Broadcast Facilities and Vidfilm are the UK's first two post-production facilities to adopt Dolby E technology to deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 surround-sound programming to broadcasters such as BSkyB.Dolby
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Endemol regains indie status in DCMS U-turn.
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has agreed to reinstate the independent status of Endemol UK and Cafe Productions in a move that will have ramifications for the entire
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Ali G: From Staines to NYC.
Ali G, scourge of the politically correct, is set to become a major feature of one the most conservative TV markets in the world after inking a deal with US network HBO, writes Penny Hughes.
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BBC board reforms need 'further explanation'.
BBC Chairman Gavyn Davies moved this week to reform the BBC board of governors amid criticism that the changes did not go far enough to address concerns over independent regulation, writes Lucy Rouse.
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Pre-emptive ITV merger is dumped.
Plans by Granada and Carlton to merge elements of their businesses before new broadcasting legislation comes into effect have been postponed, Carlton admitted this week, writes Steve Aston.
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BBC should take risks in politics.
The BBC must take more risks in the way it covers politics and come up with more innovative programmes, which could even include a political version of Big Brother, according to
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Editor leaves Richard and Judy.
Channel 4's ailing Richard and Judy chatshow has been dealt another blow with the departure of its editor, Karen Smith, writes Steve Aston.
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ITC rules on ITV Sport Sky ads.
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has ordered BSkyB to accept advertising from rival ITV Digital but banned much of the digital terrestrial broadcaster's ITV Sport Channel campaign, writes Simon Ellery.
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Big Brother 3 exec producer appointed.
Phil Edgar-Jones, former executive producer of Channel 4's Ginger Television-produced The Priory, has been appointed by Endemol UK as executive producer of Big Brother 3, writes Georgina Lipscomb.
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French and Saunders reunite for special.
Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to reunite on screen for a new television project for the first time in two years, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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MTV UK splits up portfolio.
MTV Networks UK is to inject a fresh sense of competition into its portfolio of channels by splitting output into three divisions to be run by separate general managers, writes Simon Ellery.
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Fans can download Archers.
Internet-Savvy listeners to BBC Radio 4 flagship drama The Archers will not have to worry about missing an episode again from Monday (4 March) when the corporation launches an online repeats service, writes Georgina Lipscomb.